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B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brian Hughes Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield Br B. Kavanagh John Wade (Haulage) Limited TIMEFORM VIEW 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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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.

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Today we have 7 races on the card, we open with a Handicap Chase, then followed by a mix of 2 Maiden Hurdles, 2 Handicap Chases one being our feature race the Durham National, 1 Handicap Hurdle and the last race starting at 17.35 is a National Hunt Flat Race. I like the look of race 5 at 16.25 with a competitive field of class 2 horses in the Durham National. Those of you who will be having a bet Good Luck in picking the winner.

Our 4th Raceday of the season is on Thursday 9th November afternoon racing why not come along, I am looking forward to see you for another exciting day at Sedgefield Racecourse.

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FIRST RACE 2.05 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JONNY MACS SEAHAM JUNIOR FUN BUS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (52 wins from 259 runners, 20%) runs PRESENT FAIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerrie (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs CLONDAW PRETENDER. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAKIR trained by M Harris, Warminster, 292 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TOM CREEN did well over fences last season, winning twice here (including on return) and unlucky to bump into a handicap blot at Huntingdon on final start, so has solid claims.

Dual-point winner Present Fair should do better now handicapping/chasing so is feared most.

1-2-3: 1.TOM CREEN (IRE) 2.PRESENT FAIR (IRE) 3.FAKIR (FR) KEY

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PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (211) 21/0445-

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B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) Mr T. G. Leslie Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan

Peter Kavanagh (3) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner. Best effort in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard when fourth of 17 at Wetherby (2m) penultimate start. Off 7 months. Makes chase/handicap debut. Should make a chaser. TFRHHHHI BHA103

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FAKIR (FR) (204) 3P534P-

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B g Day Flight - Lazary (FR) Avon Racing Limited Br S.C. Couetil Elevage

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Tristan Durrell Milton Harris, Warminster Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.5f) on debut for this yard 13 months ago.

Has found life tougher since but dangerous to discount off tumbling mark.

TFRHHHII BHA103

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BALKALIN (FR) (19) 000P45 D

Ch g Balko (FR) - Rose Caline (FR) Mr M. Barnes Br Mme Marie-Laure Jouny

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Conor Rabbitt Maurice Barnes, Brampton Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who scored at Kelso in May. Not disgraced last 2 starts but opposable on belated chase bow.

TFRHHIII BHA100

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FOLLOW YOUR ARROW (FR) (16) 0-2365P

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B or Br g Crillon (FR) - Rakane Rouge (FR) Annett, Richardson, Eales and Todd Br Mr Xavier Leredde

Edward Austin George Bewley, Colby Lloyd Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came at Hexham last summer and good efforts when runner-up both starts in May. Has lost form since, however.

TFRHHIII BHA96

TOM CREEN (IRE) (189) 121432- C

11-3

B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER) Miss S. Klug Br Kildare Racing Syndicate

Tom Midgley (3) Sam England, Guiseley Keighley Steel

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TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for this yard last season, scoring twice here (including on return) before posting solid placed efforts last 2 starts. Off 6 months but can go well again.

TFRHHHHH BHA92

CLONDAW PRETENDER (GB) (619) 0P0224/-

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Shropshire Girl Fergus Gillard Peavoy Emdells Daresbury Adams Lewis Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Mrs C. L. Shaw Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWPatchy profile but showed first form over fences when second of 4 at Newcastle and backed that up when filling same spot at Leicester. Only fourth at Doncaster final start but wasn’t disgraced. 20-month absence is a concern, however. TFRHHHII BHA86

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ONENIGHTINTOWN (IRE) (45) 26-4650 CD

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Snug Bunch (IRE) The Rat Pack Racing Club Br J. Conlon

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Joshua Thompson (10) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Two chase wins at the end of last summer. Not disgraced at the start of this season but ran poorly back from a short break at Southwell last month.

TFRHHHII BHA76

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2022: BIG CHANGES 5 10 4 Lewis Dobb 15-2 (L J Morgan) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: FOLLOW YOUR ARROW: Following its run on 6/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

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RACE ONE

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tom Creen (IRE), 4-1 Present Fair (IRE), 11-2 Clondaw Pretender (GB), 7-1 Fakir (FR), 8-1 Onenightintown (IRE), 14-1 Balkalin (FR), Follow Your Arrow (FR)

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If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you.

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SECOND RACE 2.40 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD

THE JOIN OUR VICKERS.BET CUSTOMER RACING CLUB JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 259 runners, 20%) runs LAHIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Harris (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs SWISS MONEY FANCY THAT: M Harris won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs SWISS MONEY today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAKANAO trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 319 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Milton Harris is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race and SWISS MONEY is selected to leave the form of his hurdle debut in July behind with a tongue tie added back from a 3-month break. Fontwell runner-up Makanao is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Jennie Candlish hurdle newcomer I’m Too Tired.

1-2-3: 1.SWISS MONEY (FR) 2.MAKANAO 3.I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) KEY colours

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BEST GUESS (IRE) (28)

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Ch g Australia - Duet Mr Anthony White Br Abdullah Al Attiyah

Lorcan Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 10.5f) but a well-held last of 7 on his Hamilton handicap debut last month. Probably best watched now hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Kaplinsky (IRE) Blacklock Simpson & Partner Br John R. Jeffers

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Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest AW winner on the Flat. Might have stamina limitations over hurdles judged on the way he weakened quickly from the home turn over C&D on his first attempt 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

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I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) (51)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE) Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

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Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden at up to 1 1/4m on the Flat for the Charlton stable. One to note in the betting now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE) Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Br Mr Christophe Jouandou

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Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in a Uttoxeter juvenile hurdle on debut 12 weeks ago, making several bad mistakes in rear. Needs a big turnaround with cheekpieces added.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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MAKANAO (GB) (16) 2

Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Maywish (FR) Mrs W. Spanner Br Mrs Waltraut Spanner

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Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWFair on Flat (stays 12.5f) in France. 4/1, 2 lengths second on Fontwell hurdle debut 16 days ago, although he merely closed up late having been a remote second 2 out. The cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are now replaced by first-time blinkers.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

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PETE THE BRIEF (IRE) (32)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Sunblush (UAE) MR JOHN HANBURY AND PTR Br Patrick J. Gleeson

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Jamie Hamilton Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Only a modest 1m winner on the Flat but is a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdle winner so possible he’ll fare better now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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RED SHIELD (IRE) (33)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - My Sweet Georgia (IRE) Coltherd Racing Club Br Edgeridge Ltd

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Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat so doesn’t strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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SWISS MONEY (FR) (98) 5 BF

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Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Love Money (FR) Mark & Maria Adams Br S.C. Ecurie Des Monnaies & Barberot

Lorcan Williams Milton Harris, Warminster Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful dual winner on the Flat for Yann Barberot in France. Only fifth when sent off 13/8 favourite for his Stratford hurdle debut in July but evidently thought capable of better by a stable which does well in these events. Could leave that bare form behind now tongue tied after a break.

TFRHHHHH BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) 3 11 2 Paddy Brennan 11-10 (Milton Harris) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: I’M TOO TIRED: Following its run on 1/9/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

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RACE TWO

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Swiss Money (FR), 3-1 Makanao (GB), 9-2 I’m Too Tired (IRE), 11-1 Pete The Brief (IRE), 16-1 Lahire (FR), 28-1 Child of Lir (IRE), 33-1 Best Guess (IRE), 50-1 Red Shield (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 3.15 THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 2F 202YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ROFLOW ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST VENTILATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (28 wins from 271 runners, 10%) runs BALLYLINCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerrie (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs POST CHAISE WEIGHTWATCHER: HENRY BROWN won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 6lb to 76.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUST TO RICHES trained by N McCluskey, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

POST CHAISE is back down in class on his return so could be worth chancing with his yard in red-hot form. Ali Star Bert and Tommydan are others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.POST CHAISE (IRE) 2.ALI STAR BERT 3.TOMMYDAN (IRE) KEY colours

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POST CHAISE (IRE) (199) 211P5P-

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12-0

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Trazona Kit (IRE) Mr Graham Cardwell Br Mr Richard O’Connor

Henry Brooke Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a very good start to his chase career when winning at Hereford and Huntingdon in January. Pulled up 2 of next 3 starts but back down in class now.

TFRHHHHH BHA102

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TOMMYDAN (IRE) (16) 2-13401

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B g Recital (FR) - Sovienne (IRE) The Mere Partnership Br Thomas Creedon

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning return in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Below form next 3 starts but back to best when off the mark over fences at Hexham 16 days ago, albeit the race rather falling on his lap on the run-in. TFRHHHHI BHA100

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FISTON DU MOU (FR) (11) 15513-6 CD

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11-7

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, Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWBounced back from a couple of below par performances when making all in a match at Catterick in February.

Not in same form next 2 starts, however, including on debut for this yard on return 11 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA95

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ALI STAR BERT (GB) (127) 1123-2P

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B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits Mr S. A. Harris Br Mr Wilf Hobson

11-5

Robert Dunne Shaun Harris, Worksop

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Placed on next 3 outings but was below par back over hurdles in June. Serious claims back over the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA93

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BALLYNAGRAN (IRE) (141) 1P4P-1P

Br g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancyfacia (IRE) The Yorkshire Racing Partnership Br Tony Lawlor

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11-3

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Joanne Foster, Ilkley Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Hexham in May but highlighted his inconsistent nature the following month. Headgear now applied.

TFRHHHII BHA91

6

RUST TO RICHES (IRE) (16) PP5P05

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Blueanna (IRE) N. T. McCluskey Br Neill Thomas McCluskey

6

Ben Bromley (5) N. T. McCluskey, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but little form under Rules. Has bled.

7

BALLYLINCH (IRE) (92) 152-403

B g Califet (FR) - Moll Magee Mr John Burnett Br Mrs Katrina Mackie

11-3

TFRHHIII BHA91

6

11-0

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham J & J Burnett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed a bit on Market Rasen hurdle debut in June. Well held next 2 starts but Brian Hughes back on board for handicap/chase bow.

TFRHHHII BHA88

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HENRY BROWN (IRE) (81) 3235-2P

8

B g Mahler - Blackeyedsue (IRE) Mr H. Burns Br David Moran

10-2

Conor Rabbitt (5) Hugh Burns, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in a laboured effort when second of 4 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good) before no show back from a break at Perth 81 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA75 2022: LARRY LOOBY (IRE) 9 11 1 Emma Smith-Chaston 12-1 (Micky Hammond) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8.

Stewards Note: POST CHAISE: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse is possibly in need of a break.

ALI STAR BERT: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse felt the effects of a long season.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tommydan (IRE), 5-1 Post Chaise (IRE), Ali Star Bert (GB), 13-2 Henry Brown (IRE), 9-1 Fiston du Mou (FR), 10-1 Ballylinch (IRE), 16-1 Ballynagran (IRE), 22-1 Rust To Riches (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.50 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK & IRELAND 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 259 runners, 20%) runs EASTER JUNCTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs ARLO FANCY THAT: B Ellison won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs LANGTON WOLD today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARLO trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 198 miles.

RACE SUMMARY EASTER JUNCTION was in the process of making a promising start to his hurdle career when unseating 2 out at Bangor and is taken to provide the Donald McCain/Brian Hughes combination with a second successive win in this contest. Tommy Time has achieved enough in bumpers to suggest he has a bright future over jumps and is second choice ahead of Brian Ellison’s Langton Wold.

1-2-3: 1.EASTER JUNCTION (IRE) 2.TOMMY TIME (IRE) 3.LANGTON WOLD (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ARLO (FR) (537) 04450/4-

7

11-4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nina La Belle (FR) Mark Hough Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

Lee Edwards Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford in Ireland. Hasn’t been seen for 17 months but his new yard is more than capable of readying one after a lay-off.

TFRHHHII BHA111

2

EASTER JUNCTION (IRE) (18) 234-U

Ch g Mount Nelson - Easter Day (IRE) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates- Easter Ju Br Simon Walford

5

11-4

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Point runner-up who made the frame in 2 bumpers last season and was in the process of making a promising hurdles debut (likely to have been placed) when unseating 2 out at Bangor 18 days ago. Shortlist material. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

FIVE DOLLAR FINE (IRE) (159) 33055-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Danecole (IRE) Mr Ian Hamilton Br Ms Martina Doran

8

11-4

Conor Rabbitt (5) Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was narrowly denied in a Newcastle novice wen last seen in May. Returns with his stable going well but suspicion he might prove vulnerable for win purposes again. TFRHHHII BHA101

4

GRAND MARIO (FR) (553) 055/-

6

Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Nina La Belle (FR) Miss H. M. McMahon Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

11-4

Edward Austin (5) Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Peter Niven in 2022. Can only watch now returning for a new yard after 18 months on the sidelines.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

KILTA (IRE) (16) 06-34

B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Coco Be Cool (IRE) Mr R. J. Hewitt Br Mrs Bernie Hennessy

6

11-4

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Golden Sunset Holidays, Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEWFair in bumpers in Ireland and shaped better than the result when fourth on his 2m Hexham hurdle debut for a new yard 16 days ago, sure to have finished second but for being badly hampered 2 out. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6

TOMMY TIME (IRE) (19) 1-42

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Navaro (IRE) Mr Andrew Bradshaw Br G. T. Morrow

5

11-4

Sean Quinlan Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish bumper winner who matched that form at the second time of asking for new yard when runner-up under a penalty here 19 days ago. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

7

BOYNESIDE (GB) (169) 00-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Myrtle Drive (IRE) Mrs Sue Murtagh Br Brendan Richardson

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/2 hurdles.

20

4

11-3

Lorcan Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle TFRHIIII BHA-

8

LANGTON WOLD (IRE) (11) 2

B g Cotai Glory - Ceylon Round (FR) Mr B Dunn & Partner Br Pat Todd

4

11-3

Henry Brooke Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who ran to a similar level when second on his C&D hurdle debut 11 days ago. Respected for a stable which has won this twice since 2017.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9

FLLANA BAY (GB) (127) 6300-P3

B m Lucarno (USA) - Flaybay Miss Alison P. Lee Br Miss Alison P. Lee

6 10-11

Stephen Mulqueen Maurice Barnes, Brampton Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler, her third in a 2m Hexham novice when last seen in June coming in a weak race of its type. Up against it.

TFRHHIII BHA80

10

SOUTHERN BABYLON (IRE) (539) 2-

B m Workforce - Double Diamond (IRE) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Br Mr B. Mernagh

5 10-11

Richie McLernon Ruth Jefferson, Malton Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 80,000 gns purchase after finishing second in an Irish point in May 2022. It’s taken a bit of time to get her to the track but she’s an interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHA2022: SPIRIT OF REGULUS (IRE) 4 11 3 Brian Hughes 7-4 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note: KILTA: Following its run on 6/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by the faller.

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Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Easter Junction (IRE), 4-1 Langton Wold (IRE), 9-2 Tommy Time (IRE), 7-1 Arlo (FR), 8-1 Five Dollar Fine (IRE), 10-1 Kilta (IRE), 11-1 Southern Babylon (IRE), 40-1 Fllana Bay (GB), 100-1 Grand Mario (FR), 300-1 Boyneside (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.25 THREE MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (3M 5F 48YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET DURHAM NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £27500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10931, 2nd £5464, 3rd £2734, 4th £1367, 5th £682, 6th £341.

(Penalty Value £14308.25) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (28 wins from 271 runners, 10%) runs GERYVILLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs THE ABBEY FANCY THAT: Dr R Newland won this race in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The stable runs JESUITIQUE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE ABBEY trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

MARSHALLED arrives on the up and with this stiffer test of stamina promising to suit Ben Haslam’s son of Flemensfirth he is taken to follow up his impressive recent Cartmel success.

No Cruise Yet is a likeable type and could emerge as the chief threat on his seasonal return ahead of the consistent Geryville and handily-weighed Irish challenger The Abbey.

1-2-3: 1.MARSHALLED (IRE) 2.NO CRUISE YET 3.GERYVILLE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

MARSHALLED (IRE) (55) 33-1201

9

12-0

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Br Mrs Noreen McManus

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and better than ever for new yard, jumping well when landing 6-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, soft) 55 days ago in great style. This son of Flemensfirth is very much one to consider now stepping up in trip.

TFRHHHHH BHA132

2

TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (20) 110424 D

B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Simon & Christine Prout Br Mr William Fox

8 11-10

James Best Seamus Mullins, Amesbury We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in the summer and largely in good form since, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, soft) 20 days ago. Can give another good account eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA128

3

JESUITIQUE (FR) (33) 04/-5223 BF

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jaune de Beaufai (FR) The Three Amigos Br Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al

8

11-7

Charlie Hammond Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner in 2021 and has made a positive start over fences with placed efforts at Bangor and Uttoxeter of late. Steps up in distance now and can’t be discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA125

4

THE ABBEY (IRE) (45) 3-11300

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sapphire Spray (IRE) When In Rome Partnership Br Mrs K. Prendergast

10 11-2

Sean Bowen Gordon Elliott, Ireland Gordon Elliott

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in May but has lost his form since, down the field on the Flat last time.

Handily weighed but others more appealing unless the market speaks firmly in his favour. TFRHHHII BHA120

5

GERYVILLE (FR) (177) 342234-

B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Mr R. M. Howard Br Thierry Cypres

7

11-2

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last season but he kept his form well, tongue strap on for 1st time when fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Perth (30.6f, soft) in April. Has gone well fresh so she’s much respected on his return. TFRHHHII BHA120

6

DEE STAR (IRE) (18) 515P2P D

B g Shantou (USA) - Alicias Lady (IRE) Mr J. M. Tomlinson Br Mrs Theresa Abbey

10 10-11

Kevin Brogan Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won veterans’ chase at Cartmel in May and got back on track when second there in August. Pulled up at Bangor on his first hurdles run for almost 5 years since but not ruled reverted to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA115

7

NO CRUISE YET (GB) (186) 21234P- C

B g Passing Glance - Claradotnet RGM Partnership Br G. D. Kendrick

8 10-10

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEWReally likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m4f handicap at Haydock last November. Good placed efforts after, including in Eider at Newcastle, and this course winner is the type to bounce back from a rare poor run last time. TFRHHHHI BHA114

24

2022: ALL ABOUT JOE (IRE) 7 11 0 Alan Doyle 7-1 (Andrew Hamilton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7.

Stewards Note: NO CRUISE YET: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Marshalled (IRE), 7-2 Jesuitique (FR), 13-2 Tommie Beau (IRE), Geryville (FR), 15-2 The Abbey (IRE), 8-1 No Cruise Yet (GB), 14-1 Dee Star (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 5.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHRIS LOWTHER & BRIAN ELLISON 25 YEARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (52 wins from 259 runners, 20%) runs BARRICHELLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs GORDONS AURA FANCY THAT: B Ellison won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs IMPULSIVE ONE and THE KING OF MAY today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GORDONS AURA trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

IMPERIAL DATA has gone 2-2 since undergoing breathing surgery and this low-mileage C&D winner is fancied to make light of a 5lb weights rise and complete a quick hat-trick.

Barrichello has won when fresh so could emerge as the chief threat on his seasonal return ahead of Hajey and Impulsive One. 1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) 2.BARRICHELLO 3.HAJEY KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

PLAY SMARTER

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) (43) 1P-4334 D

5

12-1

B g Union Rags (USA) - Hokey Okey (USA) Mr P. Boyle Br Caldara Farm Inc & Flaxman Holdings Ltd

Dylan Johnston (7) Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Wetherby in February. In the frame both runs over fences at Southwell and Stratford of late so he needs considering on just his third run in this sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA131

2

BARRICHELLO (GB) (247) 0/33205- D

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE) Owners Group 066 Br E. R. Hanbury

7

11-9

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner in 2022 who also ran well in defeat over fences first 3 outings last term.

Ended the season with a rare poor run at Kelso but he has won off a break so commands respect. TFRHHHHI BHA125

3

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (16) 4-06P56

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Mrs Noreen McManus

9

11-8

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler and useful chaser in Ireland, but he produced a laboured effort back over hurdles when pulled up at Galway in August.

Subsequently left Gavin Patrick Cromwell and has finished well held at Kelso and Hexham for his new yard. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA124

4

GORDONS AURA (IRE) (36) U-44030

4

11-3

B g Golden Horn - Sequined (USA) Mr Michael Phillips Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon

Sean Bowen Gordon Elliott, Ireland Gordon Elliott

5

6 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Not proving the easiest to catch right this term, cheekpieces tried when only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

TFRHHHII BHA121

HAJEY (GB) (16) 23U21-3 CD

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Almashooqa (USA) Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Tom Midgley (3) Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D scorer early in 2022 who resumed from 8 months off with a good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 16 days ago. Well in the mix with that run under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA115

6

CELESTIAL HORIZON (IRE) (53) 0-00055

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Br Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

5 10-12

Kevin Brogan Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Joseph O’Brien but lost his way last summer and hasn’t fared much better for his current yard this season. Mark continues to fall but others more persuasive at present. TFRHHIII BHA114

7

JEEPYDOFF MEEL (FR) (16) 212242

B g Davidoff (GER) - Jeepee’s Dream (IRE) Don’t Stop Us Now Partnership Br Mr Didier Ladroue & Mrs Nicole Ladroue

5 10-11

Joe Williamson (5) Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June and largely in good form since, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can go well again back in handicap company.

TFRHHHII BHA113

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8

COPPER BEACH (IRE) (46) 0-31230 D BF

6 10-11

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady McBride (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br M. F. Condon

Sean Quinlan Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved as he shed his maiden tag in runaway style upped to 20f at Uttoxeter in June. Has remained in form since so he ought to be on the premises again. TFRHHHII BHA113

9

THE KING OF MAY (FR) (183) F56200- C D

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE) Brian Ellison Racing Club Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

9

10-8

Henry Brooke Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning 2m4f chaser but he ended last term with a couple of poor efforts. Goes hurdling for his seasonal return with others preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA110

10

IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) (19) 1-22211 CD

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Rindoon’s Sister (IRE) Mr John Wade Br Joe & Mel Power

6

10-7

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who had a wind op before landing 2m4f Kelso maiden in September. Followed up in good style over C&D 19 days ago and rates a big player once more despite taking a 5lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA109 2022: FINISK RIVER 9 11 10 Brian Hughes 13-8 (Donald McCain) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Imperial Data (IRE), 13-2 Impulsive One (USA), 8-1 Barrichello (GB), 9-1 Jeepydoff Meel (FR), 10-1 Gordons Aura (IRE), Celestial Horizon (IRE), Copper Beach (IRE), 11-1 Hajey (GB), 16-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), 18-1 The King of May (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.35 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE FABULOUS ANNE WILLIAMS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251.

(Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): B Ellison (33 wins from 137 runners, 24%) runs BACKBYJET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs VISION DE MAINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: VISION DE MAINE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 319 miles.

RACE SUMMARY BRECHIN CASTLE fetched six figures after landing his only outing in points and he represents an in-form stable, so he’s preferred to fellow point recruit Vision de Maine, whose yard does well in this sphere. Easy To Follow is also considered.

1-2-3: 1.BRECHIN CASTLE (IRE) 2.VISION DE MAINE (FR) 3.EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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BACKBYJET (IRE) (161) 4650-04

5

11-2

B g Jet Away - Bonny Blackdoe (IRE) Steel A Win & Partners Br Mrs Deirdre McGrath

PLAY SMARTER

Tom Midgley (3) Brian Ellison, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Tractor Fred. Placed once from 9 starts in Irish points, fourth last time (May 14).

TFRHHHII BHA-

2

BRECHIN CASTLE (IRE) (245) 1-

B g Shantou (USA) - Glorious Twelfth (IRE) Mr R. S. Brookhouse Br Mary M. Brennan

5

11-2

Miss Alice Stevens (7) B F Brookhouse, Newmarket Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £165,000 5-y-o, Shantou gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Wynn House, stays 3m. Successful sole outing in Irish points (Feb 19) and he makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut for in-form yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

MR MAHLER (IRE) (574) 2/-

5

Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Thistletown Stud

11-2

Ross Chapman Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £13,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (h113), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Marblehead. Runner-up sole outing in points (Mar 2022).

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

CAIRO KING (FR) (52) 0-3

B g Scalo - Ismailia (FR) Mr N. S. Farrell Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben & J. Champagne

4

11-1

Brian Hughes Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered debut effort on first outing for this yard when third at Stratford last time but another marked step forward is needed if he’s to open his account.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (-)

B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE) Miss Amy Aldworth Br James Flood

4

11-1

Richie McLernon Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Valirann gelding. Brother to fair chaser Freddie Robdal, and half-brother to 2 winners, including temperamental but fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Melchior King. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

MIDNIGHT STING (GB) (-)

4

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Midnight Fun Mr Michael Appleby Br Judith Jones & Michael Appleby

11-1

Charlie Hammond Michael Appleby, Oakham Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Dam (c106/h111) 2 3/4m/3m hurdle winner. Bred to need further.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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SIXTIES BOY (GB) (-)

4

Ch g Sixties Icon - Lakaam Sam Allwood Racing Club Br Mr T. Radford

11-1

Craig Nichol Sam Allwood, Whitchurch Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Charging Point, stays 3m,. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Worth monitoring in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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8

VISION DE MAINE (FR) (232) 1-

4

11-1

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR) Prof. Caroline Tisdall Br M. Thierry Desgranges

Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

9

5

TIMEFORM VIEW£95,000 4-y-o, Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam, fair 2 1/4m chase winner in France, half-sister to useful French chaser (2 1/4m-2 1/2m winner) Milan Deux Mille. Successful sole start in Irish points (Mar 4). One to note for yard that does well in this sphere.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (203) 2242-

B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Br Mr James O’Loughlin

10-9

Luke Scott (5) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Arcadio mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Away At Dawn. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Knight of Noir. Runner-up on 3 of 4 starts in Irish points (latest Apr 2). One to note. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: EBONELLO (IRE) 5 10 7 Gavin Sheehan 13-8 (Jamie Snowden) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Brechin Castle (IRE), 7-2 Vision de Maine (FR), 10-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), 11-1 Easy To Follow (IRE), 12-1 Backbyjet (IRE), 14-1 Cairo King (FR), Midnight Sting (GB), 16-1 Melton Mossy (IRE), 18-1 Sixties Boy (GB)

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RACE SEVEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 2.05 - THE JONNY MACS SEAHAM JUNIOR FUN BUS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 0-105. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 19th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £32. - Closed October 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.40 - THE JOIN OUR VICKERS.BET CUSTOMER RACING CLUB JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier. 11 entries at £40. - Closed October 16th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.15 - THE ROFLOW ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST VENTILATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) 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 0-105. Enter by noon, October 16th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 12 entries at £32. - Closed October 16th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.50 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND 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 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. 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. 25 entries at £40. - Closed October 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.25 - THE VICKERS.BET DURHAM NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14308 to the winning horse The second to receive £6578, the third £3289, the fourth £1644, the fifth £822 and the sixth £409. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £137 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £27 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £110 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 2 at £27 and 10 at £137. - Closed October 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10931; Second £5464; Third £2734; Fourth £1367; Fifth £682; Sixth £341. (Penalty Value £14308.25) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 5.00 - THE CHRIS LOWTHER & BRIAN ELLISON 25YEARS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 20th. Penalties, after October 14th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £55. - Closed October 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.35 - THE FABULOUS ANNE WILLIAMS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four and five yrs old 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 16th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £24. Closed October 16th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251.

(Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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