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FOURTH RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BBC MAKEADIFFERENCEAWARDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5170, 2nd £2584, 3rd £1293, 4th £646, 5th £323. (Penalty Value £6759.68)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 267 runners, 20%) runs JIPEKAA MACHIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs JIPEKAA MACHIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MULLINAREE trained by M Harris, Warminster, 292 miles.

Upped in trip, MULLINAREE got back on the up when second at Huntingdon on his handicap debut last time and he can build on that effort to open his account. There are several in the line-up who could do better now handicapping, though, with Jipekaa Machin feared most, while Horn Cape is an interesting contender on his first start for Ben Haslam.

1-2-3: 1.MULLINAREE (IRE) 2.JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) 3.HORN CAPE (FR) colours no horse

1 JARAMILLO (GB) (21) 5-P2303

B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER) age st lb

5 12-0

Conor O’Farrell

Owners Group 098 Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but quirky sort on Flat for Roger Varian Back on track over hurdles when placed in maiden/novice company before Christmas, but looked awkward when third of 7 in maiden at Fakenham (2m) earlier this month. Capable if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA109

2 MULLINAREE (IRE) (27) 5/3-3342

7 11-13

B g Kayf Tara - Rydalis (FR) Mitchell Bastyan

Mr K. Sohi Milton Harris, Warminster

Br D. & R. Halley Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and has placed twice from 3 starts over hurdles for current yard Upped in trip, improved when runner-up at Huntingdon (20.7f) on handicap debut last month and he can go one better TFRHHHHH BHA108

3 SHANDANCER (IRE) (27) 34-6445

6 11-11

B g Morpheus - Mrs Popple Jack Quinlan Racing To Profit Syndicate Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br Mrs Claire Doyle Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper performer in Ireland and has run to a similar level in a trio of starts over hurdles for his new connections, fifth of 17 at Huntingdon (20.7f) on handicap debut last time Could do better with tongue strap/cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHII BHA106

4 STAND STAUNCH (IRE) (138) B24P-P

B g Camelot - Takawiri (IRE)

Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

5 11-8

Jamie Hamilton

Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWRan to a fair level when making the frame both completed starts over hurdles for Joseph Patrick O’Brien However, pulled up on his 2 outings for current trainer, off 9 months (had wind op) prior to his latest. Risky proposition on handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA103

5 BRIAN’S JET (IRE) (59) 5363P

Gr g Jet Away - Carryonblue (IRE)

Mr J McAvoy, Mr C Lowther & Partners

Br Ms Cecily Purcell

5 11-8

Henry Brooke

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in bumpers and was allowed a soft lead when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m6f) in December Failed to back up that effort when pulled up at the same course on Boxing Day. Tongue strap now reached for as he goes handicapping TFRHHIII BHA103

6 HORN CAPE (FR) (83) 10/P6-34

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

6 11-6

Kevin Brogan

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-French bumper winner who showed some promise over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, needing lesser test when fourth of 6 at Exeter (21.6f) on handicap debut in December Interesting contender back down in trip on yard debut. TFRHHHHI BHA101

7 WOLF RUN (IRE) (457) 40/453-

B or Br g Presenting - Our Pride

8 11-3

Ross Chapman

Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Michael Fennessy Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise on first of 2 outings in bumpers and did so go again when fourth of 14 at Uttoxeter hurdles debut Failed to progress on his next 2 starts over hurdles but could show more in handicaps, though has a 15-month absence to overcome TFRHHHII BHA98

JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) (22) 33154 C

4 11-1

B g Saonois (FR) - Salsavina (FR) Brian Hughes

Kc Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Miss Patricia Lemarie

Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in juvenile hurdles in France before making a winning stable debut at this course (16.8f) in November Disappointed both outings since, but could bounce back upped in trip on handicap debut with blinkers now added TFRHHHHI BHA110

9 CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (16) 046-40F

6 10-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Adrian Sutton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t make much of an impact in 4 starts for Nicky Henderson and has fared little better for his current yard, off a further 5 months before failing to complete in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen 16 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA85

2022: HAJEY 5 10 9 Tom Midgley 9-2 (Tracy Waggott) 9 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mullinaree (IRE), 5-1 Jipekaa Machin (FR), 11-2 Jaramillo (GB), 7-1 Shandancer (IRE), 8-1 Horn Cape (FR), 12-1 Wolf Run (IRE), 14-1 Brian’s Jet (IRE), 28-1 Stand Staunch (IRE), Clean Getaway (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.15

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MW PAVING AND GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

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): M Hammond (33 wins from 287 runners, 11%) runs HIDEO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs FIRST MAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: REDBRIDGE ROSIE trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 221 miles.

Both of THE BLAME GAME’s career successes have come here at Sedgefield and a chance is taken that he’ll be able to build upon the minor promise of his recent Doncaster effort now up in trip. First Man finished ahead of the selection there and is a danger if able to bounce back from a poor effort over fences, with Benny Baloo rating an interesting handicap newcomer

1-2-3: 1.THE BLAME GAME (IRE) 2.FIRST MAN (IRE) 3.BENNY BALOO

1 THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) (98) 2-40104 CD 9 12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katie’s Jem (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Michael O’Gorman

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in September and returned to form when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Newcastle (23.7f, soft) 98 days ago, faring best of those held up Yard quiet but he has claims. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 SECRETS DE FAMILLE (FR) (36) 00050P-

Ch m Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Louisa M Alcott

Mr N. Mechie

Br Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer

6 11-4

Stephen Mulqueen

Neil Mechie, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWOnly modest form over hurdles and showed little when eleventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (12f) on Flat debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA90

3 FIRST MAN (IRE) (14) 31/-0P30

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Dos Lunas (IRE)

The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate

8 11-2

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Michael Fennessy Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWMissed all of last season butproved he retains ability when third in 19-runner event at Doncaster last month, finishing ahead of The Blame Game Attracted support before running no sort of race back over fences last time but has good chance on pick of form back hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA88

4 THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (44) 60-0PP5 C

B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE)

Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon

Br Seamus Murphy

9 11-2

Brian Hughes

James Ewart, Langholm

Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWBoth hurdle wins gained over 2 1/2m at this course, the latter in August 2021 Small step back in the right direction when fifth in 19-runner event at Doncaster (24.4f, soft, 33/1) 44 days ago. Almost a stone below last winning mark and is interesting on return to Sedgefield TFRHHHHH BHA88

5 REDBRIDGE ROSIE (IRE) (21) 440-434

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Island (IRE)

The Good Old Days Racing Partnership

Br Jim O’Flynn

6 10-10

Nick Scholfield

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMinor promise in mares ’ novice and maiden last spring but evidently hasn’t progressed and looked a hard ride when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied.

6 BENNY BALOO (GB) (27) 6U1-046

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tarabaloo

Mr R. W. Metcalfe

Br R. W. Metcalfe

TFRHHHII BHA82

6 10-9

Jamie Hamilton

Tim Easterby, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEWNo threat in trio of novice/maiden hurdles but he did win a point and yard have had success with the family, so he’s not written off now handicapping despite steep-looking opening mark. TFRHHHHI BHA81

7 MY STRONG MAN (IRE) (28) 0F/-3626

B g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Chloe

7 10-5

Thomas Dowson

The Platinum Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Philip Kirby

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up at Catterick on New Year’s Day and shaped as if still in reasonable form when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, soft) 28 days ago. Respected in this company. TFRHHHII BHA77

HIDEO (FR) (20) 60P0PP

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Saora (FR)

6 10-2

Conor O’Farrell

Two Nicks and a Mick Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br J. Francois Magnien & B. Magnien

TIMEFORMVIEWHad some fairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France at the beginning of his career Yet to offer much in Britain though, pulled up in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good) 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA69

2022: THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) 8 11 12 Richie McLernon 33-1 (Ben Haslam) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2

Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE), My Strong Man (IRE), 6-1

Redbridge Rosie (IRE), 13-2 The Blame Game (IRE), 7-1 First Man (IRE), 8-1 Benny Baloo (GB), 20-1 Hideo (FR), 28-1 Secrets de Famille (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 3.50

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

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4281, 2nd £2140, 3rd £1071, 4th £535, 5th £267. (Penalty Value £5597.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (35 wins from 151 runners, 23%) runs LUCKY ROBIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Morgan (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs DONDIAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: DONDIAM trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 151 miles.

GHANDI MAKER proved well suited by a positive ride dropped to 2m last time and might be up to defying a rise in the weights The unexposed Dondiam impressed with the way he travelled for a long way at Fakenham and is the one likely to give Stuart Coltherd’s charge most to do.

1-2-3: 1.GANDHI MAKER (FR) 2.DONDIAM (FR) 3.FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (25) 0226-40

7 12-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mr W. T. Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice over hurdles last winter, including here His 2 comeback runs at this venue last month were underwhelming but he could still be building up his fitness after his absence. Makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA98

2 GANDHI MAKER (FR) (23) 0-P25P1

7 11-11

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Ross Chapman

Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere

Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who bounced back from a couple of poor runs when winning at Newcastle 23 days ago, proving well suit by a positive ride dropped back to 2m. Raised 6lb but he’s unexposed at this trip and his yard won this race last year

3 DONDIAM (FR) (21) 635-6F4

TFRHHHHH BHA95

6 11-9

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Nouvelle Donne (FR)

Br Dominique Le Baron

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Adam Wedge National Hunt Racing Club

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who travelled well for a long way when 4 lengths fourth in 2m Fakenham handicap on his completed start over fences. Likely capable of better and a major player here TFRHHHHI BHA93

4 MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (29) 6560B0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE)

6 11-0

Craig Nichol

Mr A. Robson Paul Robson, Hawick

Br Dixie Cotterell

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeframesecondstartinpointsandIrishbumpereffortsforJohnHalleyalsoweren’tdevoidofpromise.Hascutlittleiceinnovicehurdles for this yard, but given that point background it wouldn’t be a shock were he to make more of an impact now handicap chasing TFRHHHII BHA84

5 LUCKY ROBIN (IRE) (25) 3PF64P CD

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

11 10-12

Henry Brooke

Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Michael Feeney Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by jumping on the whole over fences, pulling up over 19f here last month. Headgear off. Mark continues to fall but he has a bit to prove at present TFRHHIII BHA82

2022: WHEELBAHRI 8 10 12 Sam Coltherd 13-8 (Stuart Coltherd) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Lucky Robin (IRE), 7-1 Fearless Action (IRE), 16-1 Magic Mike (IRE)

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Gandhi Maker (FR), 9-4 Dondiam (FR), 13-2

SEVENTH RACE 4.25

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

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £12800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5170, 2nd £2584, 3rd £1293, 4th £646, 5th £323. (Penalty Value £6759.68) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs START IN FRONT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P Keatley (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs LEGENDARY DAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: GLIMPSE OF GOLD won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 6lb to 114.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLIMPSE OF GOLD trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 221 miles.

A trio of handicap newcomers make most appeal, with LEGENDARY DAY fancied to follow up his recent Flat success and gain a second C&D win of the season. Bertie’sWish got back on track last time and rates the biggest threat, whilst Start In Front would be interesting if able to replicate the form of his UK debut when scoring at Wetherby

1-2-3: 1.LEGENDARY DAY 2.BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) 3.START IN FRONT (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 GLIMPSE OF GOLD (GB) (53) 2240FP

B g Passing Glance - Tizzy Blue (IRE)

12 12-0

Jay Tidball (7)

Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Paul Wixey Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed summer hat-trick at Stratford in June. Has struggled in deeper contests this winter, though, and others make more appeal on recent performances. TFRHHIII

2 LEGENDARY DAY (GB) (28) 12 CD

B g Adaay (IRE) - Dubai Legend

Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson

5 11-12

Brian Hughes

Adrian Keatley, Malton

Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Keatley Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMade winning start on yard/hurdles bow in C&D novice in November and ran to similar level on second start when runner-up at Catterick on New Year’s Day. Winner on Flat last time and he’s shortlisted on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA112

3 BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) (17) 5103 CD

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dance Bid

5 11-12

Sean Quinlan

Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br D. Kitchin, D. Cahill & M. Davison Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner got off the mark at the second time of asking in this sphere in C&D maiden in December Back on track when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Hood applied for handicap debut and he’s respected. TFRHHHHI BHA112

4 THEY CALL ME PETE (GB) (18) 6-5420

B g Shirocco (GER) - Pectora (IRE)

Miss C. Williamson

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

5 11-6

Patrick Cowley (3)

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and shaped reasonably well until tiring when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time but mark still looks on stiff side. TFRHHHII BHA106

5 LORD CAPRIO (IRE) (93) P0-2333 CD

8 11-0

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE) Kevin Brogan

Blue Lion Racing IX Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner was placed all 4 starts over hurdles in 2022, most recently when third of 5 in another C&D event (soft) 93 days ago. Others perhaps have more scope for progress and yard form remains a concern. TFRHHHII BHA100

6 START IN FRONT (FR) (22) 5-36102

Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Extra Terrestrial (FR)

4 10-13

Nathan Moscrop

Mr Robin Oliver Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Jacques Beres Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in France before making a successful start for new connections after 8 months off at Wetherby (16f, heavy) in December Disappointing both outings since but could bounce back now handicapping and market support would be notable TFRHHHHI BHA111

7 NORTH PARADE (IRE) (20) 1P-P62U CD

8 10-10

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr D. Kennedy Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last March but jumping issues typically reared their head when unseating in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) 20 days ago, though was in process of running well at the time Back over hurdles now. TFRHHHII BHA96

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Princesse Dansante (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3)

Gu on Big un James Moffatt, Cartmel

Br Darley

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2020 and hasn’t made much impression yet this term, so whilst he continues to slide in the weights, others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA91

2022: SACRE PIERRE (FR) 4 10 8 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Donald McCain) 4 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

THEY CALL ME PETE: Following its run on 5/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Legendary Day (GB), Start In Front (FR), 9-2 Bertie’s Wish (IRE), 9-1 North Parade (IRE), 10-1 They Call Me Pete (GB), Golden Town (IRE), 11-1 Lord Caprio (IRE), 22-1 Glimpse of Gold (GB)

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