TRACK UPDATE

I am pleased to confirm that the track at Sedgefield Racecourse will benefit from significant investment over the summer As a result, we have taken the decision to move our popular Ladies Day event from its traditional August date to the fixture scheduled here for Friday 14 April.

The project will primarily focus on the area between the back and home straights, going into and out of the final bend. The major groundwork is anticipated to take between six and eight weeks to complete, with further time then required to fully re-establish the racing surface.

Specifically, this project will look to address issues with the historical topography of the final bend, making improvements to the entry radius as well as the overall camber. On completion, this specific area of the racing surface will also benefit from an improved radius, offering a more optimal transition from the back straight to the home straight.

We will look forward to giving you further updates over the course of the summer as we progress through the work. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Colin Smith General Manager, Sedgefield Racecourse.

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

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

THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Race Stats

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (31 wins from 283 runners, 11%) runs PERFECT MAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (2 wins from 28 runners, 7%) runs AILES D’AMOUR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HILNAMIX trained by Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant, 236 miles.

HILNAMIX showed the benefit of a visor when going in at Plumpton last time and can defy a 6lb rise with the headgear retained and this longer trip also a likely plus Thatbeatsbanagher arrives in good nick and can boast a C&D success so is feared most ahead of the handily-weighted Perfect Man.

1-2-3: 1.HILNAMIX (FR) 2.THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) 3.PERFECT MAN (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 THATBEATSBANAGHER (IRE) (28) 401042 CD BF 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. Creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 7/4) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA102

2 AILES D’AMOUR (IRE) (20) 0P-0614 BF

8 11-13

Gr g Winged Love (IRE) - Ally Rose (IRE) William Kennedy

Mr Tony Cocum Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mrs Brenda Cunningham TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Warwick in February but came in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good, 11/8) 20 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA101

3 SIGHT NOR SEEN (IRE) (9) 55PP0P

9 11-2

B g Morozov (USA) - Baby Cat (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)

The Southwold Set Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Andrew Pierce CLIFTON TIMBER LTD, Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in Ireland at his best but has shown precious little in 5 starts over hurdles/fences for present connections. TFRHHIII BHA90 (-5)

4 HILNAMIX (FR) (24) 2-36P61

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Thilda (FR)

6 11-1

David Bass

Mr Graham Henderson Lawney Hill, Aston Rowant

Br Mr Alexandre Hamel Diasma Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed much improved form in a first-time visor when landing 13-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good to soft) 24 days ago, staying on well. Up 6lb but still weighted to go close with headgear retained over this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 PERFECT MAN (IRE) (17) 2-05065

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE)

The Rat Pack Racing Club

Br Andrew Pierce

12 11-0

Conor O’Farrell

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2020 but fared better than of late in refitted cheekpieces when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f) 17 days ago. Not ruled out off an easing mark TFRHHHII BHA88

6 MASTER OF THE MALT (GB) (13) 300040

B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE)

7 10-13

Craig Nichol

Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Distillery Stud L.I.P Construction Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 13 days ago. Others appeal more.

7 STORM FORCE ONE (GB) (2) 02PF03

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Force In The Wings (IRE) Hedley, Little & Tomkins

Br T. M. Hayes

TFRHHIII BHA87

7 10-2

) 02PF03 ) weeks third at

Peter Niven, Malton

P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not unbacked and returned to form after 8 weeks off when third at Wetherby (3m) on Tuesday That took her record to 0-23, however.

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

Stewards Note:

AILES D’AMOUR: Following its run on 3/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MASTER OF THE MALT: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hilnamix (FR), 9-4 Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE), 6-1 Ailes d’Amour (IRE), Perfect Man (IRE), 12-1 Master of The Malt (GB), 100-1 Sight Nor Seen (IRE)

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

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners & Trainers have exclusive access of the Owners & Trainers Suite situated within the Roflow Stand where there is complimentary Tea/Coffee & Lunch. There is also a Restaurant inside the Paxtons Stand where tables are available at a discounted rate should you wish to upgrade Subject to availability.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk

SIXTH RACE 4.35

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

THE JTC PIZZALICIOUS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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): M Hammond (31 wins from 283 runners, 11%) runs TRAC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 25 runners, 8%) runs TRAC LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAN OF THE NORTH trained by Dave Roberts, Kenley, 295 miles.

TRAC arrives on the up and a 7lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from completing a hat-trick Ex S’elance is feared most under a 7lb penalty for his recent Hexham chasing debut success with Coolmoyne appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.TRAC (FR) 2.EX S’ELANCE (FR) 3.COOLMOYNE colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE HAWAII (IRE) (10) 202-202

8 12-2

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

R. Banks & J. Sheard Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Garryrichard Stud JEREMY SHEARD

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched her fair hurdles form over fences when second at Catterick and here this winter. Only ninth on the Flat at Wolverhampton last time but can bounce back TFRHHHII BHA107

2 TRAC (FR) (28) P-51211 C D

6 11-9

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Conor O’Farrell Randall Orchard & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWScored for third time this season when readily making all in 7-runner handicap chase at this course (21.1f) 19 days ago. 7lb higher now but looks the one to beat nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA100

3 COOLMOYNE (GB) (28) 5P4233

7 10-9

Ch g Ocovango - High Life John Kington

Mrs E. C. York Simon Waugh, Morpeth

Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a tongue strap when placed on last 3 starts, latest in handicap chase at this course (21.1f) last month. 1lb lower now and likely to make presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA86

4 EX S’ELANCE (FR) (7) 030111 D

9 10-7 (in 7lb ex)

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) Thomas Dowson

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

TIMEFORM VIEW Established as a limited hurdler but he had landed two points and made a winning chasing debut in 2m4f Hexham handicap a week ago. Much respected under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA77 (+5)

5 MAN OF THE NORTH (GB) (17) 003/50-0

10 10-2

B g And Beyond (IRE) - Latin Beauty (IRE) Lee Edwards

Last Day Racing Partnership

Br Peter Storey

Dave Roberts, Kenley

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy record over fences and well held at Southwell after 16 months off on yard debut Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA75

2022: COOL COUNTRY (IRE) 7 10 13 Conor O’Farrell 10-3 (Martin Todhunter) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Trac (FR), 9-4 Ex S’Elance (FR), 9-2

Coolmoyne (GB), 5-1 Blue Hawaii (IRE), 33-1 Man of The North (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 5.10

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

THE MW PAVING & GROUNDWORKS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 262 runners, 21%) runs LOVIN JUKEBOX

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs LOVIN JUKEBOX

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS trained by R M Smith, Galston, 177 miles.

RAINBOW JET’s opening mark is potentially a lenient one judged on her peak Flat ability, so she’s put forward as the answer Lovin Jukebox is another who may do better now handicapping from a lowly rating, with Horn Cape also feared.

1-2-3: 1.RAINBOW JET (IRE) 2.LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) 3.HORN CAPE (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 HORN CAPE (FR) (28) 0/P6-344

6 12-0

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFrench bumper winner who was largely disappointing over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, but he may have benefited from a considerate return/stable debut here 4 weeks ago. Not dismissed back in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98

2 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (23) 2-00130

9 11-12

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) Tom Midgley (5)

Mr I. B. Barker Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSeven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Catterick in January. Ran creditably from a 4lb higher mark over C&D next time, but found his good run coming to a halt back at Catterick (19.3f) last time Bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA96

3 LOVIN JUKEBOX (GER) (41) 0-50F

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Lovin Desert (GER)

Birkdale Bloodstock

5 11-7

Abbie McCain (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Keilhof Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in his sole bumper but has hinted at ability on his completed starts over hurdles and may do better now tackling a low-grade handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA91

4 COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS (IRE) (26) 06-60F0

B g Valirann (FR) - Monets Dream (IRE) green spittal and smith

Br Kenneth Parkhill

5 11-4

William Shanahan (7)

R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEWIn the process of showing a bit more than previously when falling at the last at Wetherby in January, but made little impact on Newcastle handicap debut subsequently TFRHHHII BHA88

5 RAINBOW JET (IRE) (53) U060

B m Dream Ahead (USA) - Star Jet (IRE)

NSU Leisure & Mrs Carolyn Seymour

Br Ladis

6 11-0

Sean Quinlan

John Mackie, Church Broughton

John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at her best on Flat Nowhere near that level in 4 runs over hurdles but is a potential improver now handicapping from a basement mark (has had a breathing operation)

6 ROBIN GOODFELLOW (IRE) (78) 34P

TFRHHHHH BHA84

4 10-2

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA)

Br Godolphin

Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Alan Doyle (5) Mr W. Laws

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on Flat and showed little in 3 juvenile hurdles towards the end of 2022.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

TFRHHIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Lovin Jukebox (GER), 9-2 Rainbow Jet (IRE), 16-1

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), 11-4 Horn Cape (FR), 4-1

Couldntgivamonkeys (IRE), 33-1 Robin Goodfellow (IRE)

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