Sedgefield Racecard - Wednesday 11th October

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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

7 11-10

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.

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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims 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.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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Welcome back to Sedgefield Racecourse.

The team and I are excited to welcome you to Sedgefield Racecourse today.

I would like to thank our sponsors of today’s races - VickersBet, Paxtons, Weatherbys and JTC Pizzalicious

I will be out and about so please if you see me, want to have a chat, say hello or give me some feedback, please feel free to do so I would like to get to know you and what we, as a team can do to enhance your Raceday experience here at Sedgefield

Today we have 7 races on the card, we open with a Maiden Hurdle, then followed by a mix of 3 Handicap Chases, 2 Handicap Hurdles and the last race starting at 17.45 is a National Hunt Flat Race

I like the look of race 3 at 15.30 with a competitive field of class 4 horses Those of you who will be having a bet, good luck in picking the winner!

Our 3rd Raceday of the season is on Sunday 22nd October

It’s one of our feature days, the Durham National, which has been a fixture here since 1955.

Why not bring the family along for an afternoon racing? Barbie and the Marvel characters are here to keep the children entertained and we also have members of the Emergency blue light services attending, and face painting. I am looking forward to seeing you and the family joining us for another exciting day at Sedgefield Racecourse.

If you wish to take advantage of our early bird offers, please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk to book your ticket 7 days in advance. See you then.

Enjoy your day racing from all the team.

Thanks

Colin Smith

RACEDAY TEAM

SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course

Colin Smith General Manager

Emma Gray Business Manager

INFORMATION

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WEDNESDAY 11TH OCTOBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) NEIL EDMINSON (Stewards’Panel Chair)

LYNDSAY ALLAN, MICHAEL EYRE, PHILIPPA HARDY

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

MICHAEL REID

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WAYNE BURNELL

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TIM DAVIES

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ALISON WALTERS

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DARREN IRVING

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MICHAEL NAUGHTON

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ROB HOGARTH

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Rowflow Stand

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COURSE FEATURES

FIRST RACE 2.20

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

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY WITH VICKERS.BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (52 wins from 256 runners, 20%) runs TRICK OF THE TAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs WHOZATGIRL

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PADDY ELVIS trained by S R B Crawford, JOHNNY M trained by J Mcconnell, both Ireland.

The market will no doubt reveal plenty with many of these making their hurdling debut, but preference is for JOHNNY M, who has experience on his side and shaped as if back in form prior to departing late on at Kilbeggan in July. Whozatgirl showed something to work on switched to hurdling after 4 months off at Kelso recently, so she’s put forward as the main danger for her in-form yard, withTouch of A Dragon andTrick ofTheTail rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.JOHNNY M (IRE) 2.WHOZATGIRL (IRE) 3.TOUCH OF A DRAGON

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1 BLUE BEAR (GB) (8) 6P-P

5 11-4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kilronan High (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr W. Kinsey Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a different trainer for all 3 starts under Rules.

2 IT’S A LOVE THING (GB) (50) 0P

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Intrinsic - Lady Kyllar Jonathan England

Duke of Appletreewick Sam England, Guiseley

Br Malih L. Al Basti Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEWFair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Stratford in July and was found to have struck into himself when pulled up next time at Worcester

3 JOHNNY M (IRE) (82) 00-033F

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-4

B g Valirann (FR) - Dinos Luso (IRE) Micheal Nolan

Sunshine Classic Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland

Br Ben McCabe

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who shaped as if back in form prior to departing late on at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) when last seen in July Leading claims here provided he’s none the worse for that spill

4 RULEOUT (IRE) (800) 444/03P/-

B g Rule of Law (USA) - Galingale (IRE)

Miss Alison P. Lee

Br Mrs Mary Slattery

TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 11-4

Tom Midgley (3)

Chris Grant, Billingham

www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEWFair in bumpers and having been strong in the betting, made an encouraging hurdling debut when third at Sligo back in July 2021. Pulled up at Cork 3 weeks later and not seen since Makes first start for a new yard and has had wind op

5 SWIFT REPLY (GB) (184) U-

Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound

Miss D. M. M. Calder

Br Miss Doreen M. M. Calder

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 11-4

John Kington

Simon Waugh, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Mr Medici gelding. Dam unraced. Unseated rider sole start in points (Apr 10).

6 TRICK OF THE TAIL (IRE) (46) 024336

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Nova Cyngi (USA)

David & Carol Shaw

Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-4

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who found his good run coming to a halt when sixth in 12-runner maiden at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) in August Bounce back required but that is entirely possible. TFRHHHII BHA99

7 WESTERN SOLDIER (GER) (66)

B h Soldier Hollow - Wamika (GER)

Kenyon, Allen and Romans

Br Gestut Park Wiedingen

5 11-4

Jonathan Burke

Milton Harris, Warminster

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful on Flat in Germany, stays 9f Racked up an impressive 5-timer towards the back end of last year and campaigned solely in Group 3 company this term, finishing down the field at Dusseldorf a couple of months ago. Interesting to see what the market says on yard/hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

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AT THE DOUBLE (FR) (52)

4 11-3

B or Br g Almanzor (FR) - Express American (FR) Derek Fox

Charlie Walker - Osborne House II Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de La Croix de Place R & E Bamford Limited, P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 2m, again tailed off on stable debut at Pontefract (17.1f, good) in August (previously trained by Sir Mark Prescott Bt). Cheekpieces retained for hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LANGTON WOLD (IRE) (46)

4 11-3

B g Cotai Glory - Ceylon Round (FR) Henry Brooke

Mr B Dunn & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Pat Todd Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW stays 1 1/4m, finished down the field at Redcar last time Market check advised.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10

PADDY ELVIS (IRE) (135) 02-66

4 11-3

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Patty Paige (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7)

Mrs F. Cumiskey S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Br Fergus Cumiskey

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest bumper performer who needs to up his game if he’s to feature now hurdling.

11 TOUCH OF A DRAGON (GB) (170) 33P-

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-10

B f Dragon Dancer - Touch of Ivory (IRE) Joshua Thompson (10)

The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs Rachel Dawson Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered something to work on when third on first 2 starts earlier this year and can have a line put through his latest effort at Hexham (saddle slipped before halfway) Hood applied for hurdling debut and is one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA-

12

WHOZATGIRL (IRE) (29) 23-54

4 10-10

B f Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cantaloupe Stephen Mulqueen

Mr J. C. G. Chua Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br D. G. Iceton Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in 3 bumpers but offered something to work on switched to hurdling after 4 months off when fourth at Kelso (16.2f, good to firm) last month, the race won by a much shorter-priced stablemate Entitled to do better and yard couldn’t be in better form Player TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: YUKON (IRE) 5 11 1 Charlotte Jones 50-1 (James Moffatt) 7 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BLUE BEAR: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

IT’S A LOVE THING: Following its run on 22/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was struck into on its right-fore.

TRICK OF THE TAIL: Following its run on 26/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

TOUCH OF A DRAGON: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was p.u after the saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Touch of A Dragon (GB), 5-1 Johnny M (IRE), 13-2 Trick of The Tail (IRE), 7-1 Western Soldier (GER), 10-1 Paddy Elvis (IRE), 12-1 Ruleout (IRE), Whozatgirl (IRE), 14-1 Langton Wold (IRE), 20-1 Swift Reply (GB), At The Double (FR), 80-1 It’s A Love Thing (GB), 150-1 Blue Bear (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.55

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

THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (52 wins from 256 runners, 20%) runs MY LITTLE TONI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs BERGENTOWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEIGH BOTHA trained by O Greenall & J Guerrie, Malpas, 157 miles.

COOLMOYNE is fairly treated on his return to action and looks the safest option. Breeze of Wind and Brickadank can also make their presence felt

1-2-3: 1.COOLMOYNE 2.BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) 3.BRICKADANK (IRE)

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1 NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (22) 603-000

6 12-0

B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE) Henry Brooke

Richard & Katherine Gilbert Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Joseph Neville Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles after 9 attempts and was unable to make an impact in a couple of outings for this yard TFRHHHII BHA100

2 MY LITTLE TONI (GB) (73) 21425-0 C

5 11-6

Br m Kayf Tara - Interim Lodge (IRE)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Theo Gillard National Hunt Racing Club

Br Fernham Farm Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSole success over hurdles came in 3-runner novice here (19.9f) in September of last year but couldn’t build on that and was modest when last seen at Uttoxeter in July Makes chase debut Had wind operation TFRHHIII BHA92

3 ROYLE STEEL (FR) (108) 300-553 C

Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Suffisante (FR)

5 10-13

Brian Hughes

Mr A E Tasker Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br H. Tassin, C. Ordinis, V. Henry et al

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles but has yet to deliver over fences Does have assistance of Brian Hughes, though TFRHHHII BHA85

4 COOLMOYNE (GB) (202) P42332-

Ch g Ocovango - High Life

7 10-13

John Kington

Mrs E. C. York Simon Waugh, Morpeth

Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first win but has proved consistent over fences, making the frame again when second of 5 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy, 11/4) when last seen in March. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA85

5 BERGENTOWN (IRE) (34) 0P-1006

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR)

6 10-11

Sean Quinlan

6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br M. F. Finneran PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form in 16 starts over hurdles in Ireland but left those efforts well behind, on first start for this yard, when scoring at Bangor (19.5f) in June Down the field in a trio of outings since, including on chase debut at Southwell latest TFRHHHII BHA83

6 BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) (233) 33/1005-

Gr g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Mite Be Cloudy (IRE)

Take That 1

Br Mrs Mary Mangan

6 10-8

Ross Chapman

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but was successful in an Irish point and needs monitoring in the market on handicap chase debut for new connections. TFRHHHHI BHA80

7 BRICKADANK (IRE) (149) 05042-P

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Tralanza (IRE)

A & S Associates

Br Nanallac Stud

7 10-2

Miss Becky Smith

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCame close to breaking his long-standing maiden status in 5-runner handicap chase (20.1f) at Newcastle in April.

Produced a modest effort at Southwell the following month but can’t be ruled out on return here TFRHHHII BHA74

SCOTTSDALE (GB) (52) P/6444P- D 10 10-2

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - High Praise (USA)

Conor Rabbitt (5)

Mr P W O’Mara & Mr P Winks Peter Winks, Barnsley

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last success came in 2019 and has rarely threatened in this sphere.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHIIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

BRICKADANK: Following its run on 15/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Coolmoyne (GB), 5-1 Brickadank (IRE), 6-1 Bergentown (IRE), 13-2 Neigh Botha (IRE), 7-1 Royle Steel (FR), Breeze of Wind (IRE), 8-1 My Little Toni (GB), 40-1 Scottsdale (GB) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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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.

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

A field of 14 have been declared for racethreeonthecard,theJumpers ToFollowHandicapHurdle, a 0-110 contest, in which Prince Imperial heads the weights for trainer Milton Harris.Amaidenafterfivestartsover hurdles, he was a useful stayer on the Flat and given that he was able to win a Nottingham handicap off 93ayearago,heshouldbecapable of winning a hurdle race off 107.

Stepping back up in distance should suit Prince Imperial.

Donald McCain’s Jipekaa Machin is also rated 107, but receives a 2lbs age allowance and made a winning British debut at this track last November. He struggled in four subsequent starts, but remains lightly-raced.

Formerly trained by Mags Mullins in Ireland, Sean Og ran reasonably well at Kelso last month, when bumping into a potentially useful rivalintheshapeofIdemandought toappreciaterevertingtohandicap company. Yet to get his head in front,itwillbeinterestingtoseeifhe can take another step forward on just his third start for Dianne Sayer, who has saddled more winners at thistrackthananyother.

Sam England’s mare Spot On Soph and the Brian Ellison-trained Brian’sJethave been in consistent form of late, whilst Theirshegoes remains lightly-raced and actually ran behind Giovinco – the horse who features on the front cover of Jumpers To Follow 2023-2024 – at Carlisle in March. Sandy Thomson’s mare only faded on the run to the final flight at Newcastle in May and likelyhasplentymoretoofferinthis sortofcompany.

Micky Hammond’s Balkotic and PhilipKirby’sZwickyareanotherpair of course winners, but the former is better over much further and the latter might even find today’s test a little on the sharp side, having stayed on well to win over 2m5f here in late-January. In fairness, he knuckled down well to beat Basford (won three times since and now rated 115) and if this is strongly-run, itcouldsuithisstyleofracing.

Liberty Flame makes his debut for the Stuart Coltherd stable and is probably one to note in the market, whilst Aire Valley Lad ought to appreciate the better ground than he was running on for most of last season. Sue Smith’s horses often needtherunatthistimeoftheyear, however.

Zwicky (Yellow)

THIRD RACE 3.30

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

THE PAUL FERGUSONS JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (52 wins from 256 runners, 20%) runs JIPEKAA MACHIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs BRIAN’S JET LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCE IMPERIAL trained by M Harris, Warminster, 292 miles.

PRINCE IMPERIAL was unsuited by the emphasis on speed on his return to this sphere at Newton Abbot and is worth another chance off what remains a tempting mark given his useful form on the Flat. The progressive Zwicky is feared most ahead of Spot On Soph.

1-2-3: 1.PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) 2.ZWICKY 3.SPOT ON SOPH (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (9) 2340-3

6 12-0

B g Frankel - Proportional Jonathan Burke

The Box 8 Partnership Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Juddmonte Farms Inc Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWSome encouragement in all 4 starts over hurdles at the start of the year (for Richard Hughes) and decent third on hurdles return at Newton Abbot. Return to further will suit and potentially well treated on Flat form TFRHHHHH BHA107 (-3)

2 SEAN OG (IRE) (21) 0-00252

5 11-12

B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE) Henry Brooke

SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Gerard Mullins Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWModest effort on chase debut in May but improved when second over hurdles on final outing for Margaret Mullins. Low-key start for this yard in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, soft) but much better back over hurdles when second in novice at Kelso. TFRHHHII BHA105

3 JIPEKAA MACHIN (FR) (172) 315464- C

4 11-12

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 Winner here in November Back to form when fourth at Bangor final start. Headgear left off on return. TFRHHHII BHA107

4 LIBERTY FLAME (IRE) (47) 535-063

5 11-9

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Irish Spirit (IRE) Sam Coltherd

Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Christopher Maye

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/1, excellent third of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Sold from Peter John Flood £19,500 in September. Makes handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA102

5 BALLYQUIN BAY (IRE) (8) 6-53444

5 11-7

Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballyquin Queen (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

Br Jane, John & Kate Gleeson

Alison Hamilton, Denholm

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott and best effort for current yard when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA100 (-5)

6 SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (44) 54-4132

7 11-6

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR) Jonathan England

Mowbray Park Sam England, Guiseley

Br Philip & Orla Hore Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back on track to capitalise on a handy mark with something to spare at Market Rasen in August and good placed efforts later that month. Player TFRHHHHI BHA99

7 BALKOTIC (FR) (68) 411-0U0 C

7 11-4

B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Raypasha

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck twice last autumn but yet to deliver in this campaign.

TFRHIIII BHA97

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

8

AIRE VALLEY LAD (GB) (148) 10256-0

9 11-3

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnie Rock (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br George A. Charlton Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at the twelfth time of asking in December. Only come close to giving his running once since TFRHHIII BHA96

9

CALLISTO’S KING (IRE) (85) 524-34P

6 11-3

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Exit Bob (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

Miss R. Holmes Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Aaron Doocey Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win a race but shaped well a couple of times over hurdles. Didn’t take to chasing and back over timber now for new yard (sold from Dan Skelton £5,500 in August) TFRHHHII BHA96

10

ZWICKY (GB) (215) 54/P513- C

6 11-2

B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee Sean Quinlan

Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond

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

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed further improvement on third start in handicaps when landing 7-runner handicap here (21f) in January, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Did best of those held up when third at Ayr final start and remains of interest ahead of return. TFRHHHHI BHA95

11 THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (148) 40543-4

6 11-0

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Ryan Mania

Bad Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Took a step forward despite still doing plenty wrong under pressure when third at Perth and made the frame again at Newcastle next time Respected after summer break TFRHHHII BHA93

12 SCOTS GOLD (IRE) (7) 223/-000

5 10-13

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Duchess Andorra (IRE) Theo Gillard

Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br M. Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Left Dan Skelton and has been well held both starts for this yard

13 BRIAN’S JET (IRE) (8) 3PPP-23

5 10-13

Gr g Jet Away - Carryonblue (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5)

Mr J McAvoy, Mr C Lowther & Partners Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Ms Cecily Purcell Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second in selling hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) and decent third here on return last week Looks competitive on form TFRHHHII BHA92

14 JUST HANNAH (IRE) (11) 005P30

6 10-6

B m Morozov (USA) - Salou Blues (IRE) Craig Nichol

Ladsdoracing & Give It A Go Racing Club Danny Brooke, Middleham

Br Miss Christine Hurley Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has yet to trouble the judge under Rules

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4.

Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 12.

Stewards Note:

CALLISTO’S KING: Following its run on 18/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

JUST HANNAH: Following its run on 30/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Prince Imperial (USA), 15-2 Zwicky (GB), 8-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 9-1 Sean Og (IRE), Brian’s Jet (IRE),

10-1 Liberty Flame (IRE), 11-1 Jipekaa Machin (FR), 14-1 Callisto’s King (IRE), 16-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 22-1 Ballyquin Bay (IRE), 33-1 Aire Valley Lad (GB), Scots Gold (IRE), 40-1 Balkotic (FR), 50-1 Just Hannah (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FOURTH RACE 4.05

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

THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET CUSTOMER RACING CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie (17 wins from 84 runners, 20%) runs OCEANS RED WEIGHTWATCHER: LOUGH SALT won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 10lb to 72.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: REIGN SUEPREME trained by N Evans, Abergavenny, 258 miles.

OCEANS RED has had excuses on his last 2 starts and won this by a wide margin last year, so could be the answer Whataboutyeh looks the type to resume progress back from a break and is a clear next best ahead of Top Decision.

1-2-3: 1.OCEANS RED 2.WHATABOUTYEH (IRE) 3.TOP DECISION (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FISTON DU MOU (FR) (225) U15513- CD

8 12-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jane du Mou (FR) Sam Coltherd Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br E.A.R.L. Domaine Du Mou Sinclair’s Of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back from a couple of modest performances when making all in a match at Catterick in February. Not in same form later that month and has since left Patrick Neville.

2 TOP DECISION (IRE) (35) 4//26U4-5

TFRHHHII BHA98

10 11-8

Ch g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE)

Br Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Ned Fox (5) Mr Paul Drinkwater

TIMEFORM VIEWSole success over fences came well over 3 years ago and has only raced 6 times since, posting respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good, 16/1) 35 days ago. Entitled to come on for that TFRHHHII BHA92

3 OCEANS RED (GB) (144) 3312P-5 CD

7 11-8

Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Djess

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Toby Wynne (3) Spitalized Racing

Br Richard Kent Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over fences with his latest success coming in this race by a wide margin last year off 7lb lower. Ridden too aggressively when fifth at Bangor (24f, good) when last seen in May. Needs considering in re-fitted tongue tie/on the back of a wind op TFRHHHHH BHA92

4 WHATABOUTYEH (IRE) (81) 1-42133 BF

B g Notnowcato - Correctandpresent (IRE)

Mr R Hewitt & Mr G Malanga

6 11-1

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br P. & S. Fenlon Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences at Cartmel in June but was unable to meet expectations next 2 starts Type to resume progress following a break

5 HUMPS AND BUMPS (IRE) (35) 6P-4334

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Cat Burglar (IRE)

Mary Sadler, Mervyn Buckley & the BFRP

Br M. Sheehy

TFRHHHHI BHA85

10 10-11

Henry Brooke

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run but has found some consistency since her wind operation this summer, latest when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good, 13/2) 35 days ago.

6 REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (40) 3-53PU3

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE)

Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd

Br Trish Powell

TFRHHHII BHA81

8 10-6

Shane Quinlan (3)

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but is a long-standing maiden under Rules. Close up when unseating 3 out at Stratford (27.5f) but remote third at Fontwell since.

7

LOUGH SALT (IRE) (11) 4-U6266

B g Brian Boru - Castlehill Lady (IRE)

Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan

Br S. C. D. Syndicate

TFRHHHII BHA76

12 10-2

Sean Quinlan

Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in 3m Doncaster handicap chases in early-2022 but modest form since, well held at Market Rasen latest.

TFRHHHII BHA72

2022: OCEANS RED 6 10 12 Toby Wynne 3-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

FISTON DU MOU: Following its run on 28/2/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Whataboutyeh (IRE), 7-1 Fiston du Mou (FR), Humps And Bumps (IRE), 8-1 Top Decision (IRE), 17-2 Oceans Red (GB), Lough Salt (IRE), 16-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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FIFTH RACE 4.40

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

THE PIIPPO EDGE MASTER AVAILABLE FROM PAXTONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (27 wins from 265 runners, 10%) runs AMBASSADOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Midgley (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs A SHINING MOON WEIGHTWATCHER: STRONG TEAM won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 9lb to 74.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALRANALD trained by A C Hamilton, Denholm, 254 miles.

A SHINING MOON has been knocking on the door over hurdles, and having come up a nose short at Kelso 3 weeks ago, he can gain compensation from the same mark. Leopolds Rock isn’t straightforward but he has it in him to be a big factor at this level, with Frisco Queen another to consider.

1-2-3: 1.A SHINING MOON (IRE) 2.LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) 3.FRISCO QUEEN (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (21) 4-51101

6 12-0

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Joshua Thompson (10)

Mr David Parry Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Sir Robert Ogden Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft Martin Keighley on the back of a win in July and made it 2 wins from 3 starts for current connections at Kelso 3 weeks ago, seeing off Balranald. 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold bid TFRHHHII BHA100

2 KILKEE ROYAL (IRE) (123) 2F3-000

5 12-0

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Novacella (FR) Liam McKenna (5)

Mr P. Blake Jamie Albert Sloan, Northern Ireland

Br Cleaboy Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise in his qualifying runs in Ireland and while handicaps are more suitable, this mark demands more. TFRHHIII BHA100

3 BOUNDSY BOY (GB) (32) 41-4226 BF

5 11-9

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Wadaat Joe Williamson (5)

Miss R. Holmes Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in a 15.8f Huntingdon handicap in February. Hit the frame next 3 hurdles outings but off 11 weeks and he produced a modest effort at Stratford on final run for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 FRISCO QUEEN (IRE) (34) 60/60/0-2 BF

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Brownlow Castle (IRE)

7 11-7

Henry Brooke

Mr James Flaherty Danny Brooke, Middleham

Br Brownlow Castle Partnership Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWSigns of ability when trained by Shane Crawley in Ireland and better form for this yard, off 16 months when runner-up at Southwell a month ago. Same mark here and she’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA93

5 LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (177) 4630-

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE)

4 11-5

Ross Chapman

Exors of the Late Mr A. Lister Wilf Storey, Consett

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort over timber when third at Doncaster (16.6f) in March Not disgraced on Kelso handicap debut a month later and off since TFRHHHII BHA92

6 LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (8) 1324-32 CD

Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon

7 11-5

Brian Hughes

Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mubarak Al Naemi First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third-place finish at Uttoxeter worked out well and he found only one too good over C&D a week ago. TFRHHHHI BHA91 (+2)

7 A SHINING MOON (IRE) (21) 500-322

5 11-1

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliana (GER) Tom Midgley (3)

R Wardlaw & Partners Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Guenter Merkel

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t had much racing over hurdles and shaping up nicely in handicaps, placed on his last 3 starts and failed by the narrowest of margins at Kelso 3 weeks ago. Big player from the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA87

8

KARLOSS (IRE) (323) 000/00-

B g Doyen (IRE) - Shesmar (IRE)

6 11-0

Robert Dunne

Mr B. Healy Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mrs F. Hand

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 5 starts for her previous yard but is one to monitor in the betting starting out for a new yard from a very modest mark. TFRHHIII BHA86

9 GAME BEAAA (IRE) (11) 440145

Br m Libertarian - Balla Brack (IRE)

6 11-0

Sean Quinlan

Cherrybank Crusaders Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br P. & T. Crotty A Henderson Roofing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally put it together when a smooth winner at Market Rasen in August. Travelled with plenty of purpose back fourth back at that venue 11 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA86

10

BALRANALD (FR) (21) 6130P2 C

B or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER)

7 10-13

Jamie Hamilton

Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Ecurie Des Monceaux

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences here 2021 and finally opened his account over hurdles in a Bangor handicap in May. Back to form at Kelso last time and merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA85

11 POINT OF HONOUR (IRE) (22) 5B0

8 10-11

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Shamayel Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Mr James Binks Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Br Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWModest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m) winning at Catterick in July Regular rider retained and showed some aptitude for hurdling starting out at Market Rasen but well held completed start since. TFRHHIII BHA83

12

STRONG TEAM (IRE) (8) 24-6P00 CD

10 10-2

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Star Blossom (USA) Charlotte Jones (3)

Chris Grant Racing Club Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Darley www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2021 but has been unable to deliver in recent races. TFRHIIII BHA68

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 12.

Stewards Note:

BOUNDSY BOY: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 A Shining Moon (IRE), 11-2 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 13-2 Frisco Queen (IRE), 15-2 Ambassador (IRE), 8-1 Balranald (FR), 12-1 Game Beaaa (IRE), 14-1 Boundsy Boy (GB), 16-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 28-1 Point of Honour (IRE), 33-1 Kilkee Royal (IRE), Karloss (IRE), 66-1 Strong Team (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 5.15

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

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (27 wins from 265 runners, 10%) runs GETAWAY JEWEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Quinlan (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs RESTANDBETHANKFUL LONGEST TRAVELLER: GANDHI MAKER trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 102 miles.

RESTANDBETHANKFUL went with plenty of zest when scoring on debut for Lizzie Quinlan here last week and may be able to follow up Gandhi Maker rates the principal danger

1-2-3: 1.RESTANDBETHANKFUL 2.GANDHI MAKER (FR) 3.GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (8) 162031 CD 7 12-2 (in 7lb ex)

Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Sean Quinlan

Mr George Houghton & Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Clarendon Farm Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement, on first start for new yard, when winning 8-runner handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago, unchallenged 7lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA102 (+8)

2 GANDHI MAKER (FR) (172) P112F6- CD

7 11-13

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Sam Coltherd

Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

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

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Newcastle (16,3f) in January and backed that up with decisive victory over C&D the following month. Modest when last seen at Bangor in April but returns on a workable mark and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA106

3 ROCCO STORM (IRE) (44) 12104-0 C

8 11-4

B g Shirocco (GER) - Line White (FR) Henry Brooke

The RolyPoly Partnership

Br Susan Bredin

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged third win of last campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in January but rather went backwards thereafter and was unable to make impression on return from 5 months off at Cartmel 44 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA97

4 GETAWAY JEWEL (IRE) (29) 0-21642 CD

B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE)

Mr Phil Ellerby

Br Mr D. Allen

9 11-3

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW Southwell winner (15.8f) in June who returned to form when creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Claims off same mark but wouldn’t want too much rain TFRHHHII BHA96

5 MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) (124) 622F6-1 D

Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

Clouds of Orton

Br Terence Leonard

8 11-2

Stephen Mulqueen

Andrew Wilson, Orton

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good, 7/2) in June, going with enthusiasm. Things will be tougher off 6lb higher mark here but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA95

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

GANDHI MAKER: Following its run on 22/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Restandbethankful (GB), 4-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), 11-2 Moore Clouds (IRE), 8-1 Rocco Storm (IRE), 9-1 Gandhi Maker (FR)

SEVENTH RACE 5.45

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

THE SHIRLEY BLANCKLEY JTC PIZZALICIOUS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): P Kirby (21 wins from 129 runners, 16%) runs MICKS JET & THREEOFTHETEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs BACKDOORFLUSH & BISHOP HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRUCIO trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

BACKDOORFLUSH is bred to go well in this sphere and she represents an in-form yard, so a chance is taken on her to get the better of Micks Jet who, admittedly, set a good standard on her impressive Cheltenham success five months ago. Listentoyourheart is another one to note on debut.

1-2-3: 1.BACKDOORFLUSH 2.MICKS JET (IRE)

3.LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 MICKS JET (IRE) (174) F21- D

5 11-9

Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

North South Flyers Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr Jamie Reck Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing, Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a point and made the ideal start under Rules when scoring at a big price at Cheltenham 174 days ago. Sets a good standard and deserves strong consideration under a penalty

2 BRUCIO (GB) (144) 5-6

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B m Authorized (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) Daryl Jacob

Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Br Ashbrittle Stud

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with encouragement at Punchestown on debut and, while modest at Wexford next time, she remains with some potential back from 144 days off. TFRHHHII BHA-

3

BACKDOORFLUSH (GB) (-)

4 11-1

B f Mount Nelson - Twentytwo’s Taken (IRE) Derek Fox

Mr K. Alexander Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mr Kenneth Alexander Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Mount Nelson filly Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician. Dam (h127) bumper/2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 21f) Makes plenty of appeal for a yard going great guns.

4

BISHOP HILL (IRE) (21) 5-3

Br f Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 11-1

Patrick Wadge (5)

Mrs S. Campbell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Frank Motherway Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has showed ability on both starts to date but has a fair bit to find if she’s to open her account.

5

LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 11-1

Br f Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) Harry Skelton

S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Yellowford Bloodstock Stanley’s

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly Dam (b100) dual bumper winner Noteworthy newcomer for shrewd stable

6 THREEOFTHETEE (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 11-1

B f Valirann (FR) - Balla Brack (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mr Robert Moncur Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br P. & T. Crotty

TIMEFORMVIEW Valirann filly Half-sister to modest chaser Trumps Benefit and modest hurdler Game Beaaa. Dam unraced.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 VANILLA DANCER (GB) (-) 4 11-1

B f Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) William Maggs (7)

Mr Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham

Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEW Dragon Dancer filly Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner Vanilla Run and hurdler Van Mildert. Worthy of interest if the market speaks in her favour

TFRHHHII BHA-

WESTERN GLEN (IRE) (-)

B f Westerner - New Targets (IRE)

4 11-1

Tom Midgley (3)

Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Joseph Smiddy

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner filly Sister to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Top Target Dam unraced.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Micks Jet (IRE), 11-2 Backdoorflush (GB), 6-1 Listentoyourheart (IRE), 12-1 Brucio (GB), Bishop Hill (IRE), Vanilla Dancer (GB), 25-1 Threeofthetee (IRE), 28-1 Western Glen (IRE)

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.

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £208,408 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.

Shirley and Chris Blanckley Tribute

A tribute to Mum and Dad, Shirley and Chris Blanckley, and to all those whose lives are touched by dementia.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.20 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY WITH VICKERS.BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £40. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.55 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £46. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.30 - THE PAUL FERGUSONS JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 24 entries, 1 at £8 and 23 at £40. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.05 - THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET CUSTOMER RACING CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £32. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.40 - THE PIIPPO EDGE MASTER AVAILABLE FROM PAXTONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 5th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £32. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.15 - THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £46. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.45 - THE SHIRLEY BLANCKLEY JTC PIZZALICIOUS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, 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, October 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. 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. 13 entries at £40. - Closed October 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3338; Second £1670;Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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