Sedgefield Racecard - Tuesday 28th November

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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 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 & MEET THE TEAM

Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.

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

I would like to thank our sponsors today – Bettingsites Ltd & The friends and family of Neil “Rip” kirby Today we have 7 races on the card, we open with a Novice Hurdle, then a mix of a 2 Handicap Hurdle, 3 Handicap Chases and finish with a Maiden National Hunt Flat. I like the look of race 3 at 13.20 hours with a competitive field of class 4 horses. Those of you who will be having a bet Good Luck in picking the winner.

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 enhance your Raceday experience here at Sedgefield.

Festive racing - We still have limited tickets available for all areas for the 8th December & the Marquee and General Admission tickets for Boxing Day 26th. If you wish to join us, please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk to make your booking. See you then.

Our 7th Raceday of the season is on Friday 8th December, an afternoon of racing, why not come along. I am looking forward to see you for another exciting day at Sedgefield Racecourse.

Enjoy your day racing from all the team.

Thanks Colin Smith General Manager

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING MICHAEL EYRE (Chief Steward) PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD(Stewards’ Panel Chair) ALAN DEMPSEY, PHILIPPA HARDY, KELLY O’BOYLE STARTERS STUART TURNER RYAN COLLEY JUDGE DI CLARK CLERK OF THE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL VETERINARY SURGEONS CAROLINE BLAKISTON CAMERON ROBERTS CHARLOTTE CRISP

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EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS GRAHAM GRAY ALEC DENT DAVID COOK

BETTING RING MANAGER DARREN IRVING

RACEDAY PRESENTERS ROBERT HOGARTH

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND HOSPITALITY FACILITIES

Your location for the day – suite or marquee: 1

Pavilion Private Boxes

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Raceday Restaurant On the first floor of the Pavilion Stand, an ideal location to fine dine and watch in comfort and style.

Raceday Bar

Raceday Restaurant Enjoy the Royal Banquet menu or try one of the special offer packages available on a selection of Racedays.

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1927 Private Suite Private boxes with balcony to put you right in the heart of the action. Each box can accommodate between 12 and 30 guests (minimum numbers apply).

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7 Bistro 1927

Overlooking the home straight this Café Bistro offers a variety of snacks and can be hired for parties.

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West across track 17 Fire Assembly Point

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FIRST RACE 12.15 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTING SITES LTD AT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK NOVICES’ 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): M Hammond (28 wins from 276 runners, 10%) runs COUP DE COEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs RECOUP LONGEST TRAVELLER: RECOUP trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 230 miles.

RACE SUMMARY RECOUP looked a potentially useful novice in the making when edging out a subsequent winner on his Ludlow hurdle debut last month, so he’s a straightforward choice to defy a penalty.

What A Johnny and Coup de Coeur can battle it out for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.RECOUP 2.WHAT A JOHNNY (IRE) 3.COUP DE COEUR (FR) KEY colours

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RECOUP (GB) (33) 1

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11-7

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Vote Often R Hames and H Redknapp Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham M&Dh Insurance Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat winner in France. Joined new yard for 55,000 gns and made the perfect start to hurdling career after 5 months in 16-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 33 days ago, edging ahead final 50 yds. Open to improvement and looks capable of defying a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

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WHAT A JOHNNY (IRE) (26) 3F2-1

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11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lola Rosa (IRE) Mr William Woodhouse Br Cathal Ennis

Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

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TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on both completed starts in Irish points and made a winning hurdling debut in 6-runner novice at Stratford (16.3f) 26 days ago, rallying to lead near finish. More needed under a penalty.

TFRHHHII BHA-

COUP DE COEUR (FR) (19) 4/602-F3

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Cesarine Palace (FR) Mr John Burnett Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger

11-0

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham J & J Burnett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France. On the retreat when falling 3 out back from a 16-month absence for new yard at Wetherby but did at least step up on that when third in a C&D maiden last time.

TFRHHHII BHA105

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FLASHY DUDE (IRE) (12) PP//P-0

B g Mahler - Thisgirlisonfire (IRE) A. C. O’Keeffe Br J. Curran

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11-0

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts between the flags and well held completed start over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

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JAKE STEVENS (IRE) (19) 55F

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Tessoneill (IRE) I Scott, J Scott, M Jolley & P Neville Br Mr J. Nicholson

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11-0

Henry Brooke Patrick Neville, Leyburn Hr2day Ltd, Mn Consultancy Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to threaten both starts between the flags but was still in touch when falling 3 out in a C&D maiden 19 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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JUDICIAL REVIEW (IRE) (53) 21400-0 CD

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Chartani (IRE) Racing in Furness Br Mr Alan Broderick

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11-0

Charlotte Jones (3) James Moffatt, Cartmel Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the wrong way in bumpers (fair form at best) and showed nothing on hurdling debut/reappearance at Hexham.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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TREATY BOY (IRE) (24) 32-0

Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE) Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Br James Butler

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11-0

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points and offered a bit to work on when seventh of 18 in a novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on Rules debut 24 days ago. May do better. TFRHHHII BHA-

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ALANINE (GB) (28) 35-

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Gr or Ro f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Albacocca Mr T. C. Dawson Br Miss K. Rausing

10-7

Callum Bewley John Davies, Darlington

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on first of 2 starts in points but showed only modest form at best on the Flat.

Easily passed over.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Recoup (GB), 5-1 What A Johnny (IRE), 7-1 Coup de Coeur (FR), 20-1 Treaty Boy (IRE), 33-1 Jake Stevens (IRE), 66-1 Judicial Review (IRE), 150-1 Alanine (GB), 300-1 Flashy Dude (IRE)

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DISABLED TOILETS/ BABY CHANGING FACILITIES Disabled Toilets & Baby changing facilities can be found on both the ground floor & first floor of the Paxtons Stand and on the first floor in the Collins Stand.

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

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

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

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RACE ONE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: LEGENDARY DAY 4 11 0 Brian Hughes 12-1 (Adrian Keatley) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

SECOND RACE 12.50 THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 2F 202YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FOLLOW @bettingsitesltd ON X 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) 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 276 runners, 10%) runs KILDRUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Barclay (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs STORM TIGER WEIGHTWATCHER: DEEP CHARM won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 9lb to 91.

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

RACE SUMMARY

ONESTEPATATIME enhanced her good C&D record when leading late on last time and might be able to defy the handicapper again at her favoured venue. Storm Tiger is more than capable off his mark and will be a danger if ready to roll on his reappearance. Reign Suepreme, like the selection a last-time-out C&D winner, is another who should get involved.

1-2-3: 1.ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) 2.STORM TIGER 3.REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) KEY colours

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CRIXUS’S ESCAPE (IRE) (19) PP5PP-3

10 12-0

Ch g Beneficial - Tierneys Choice (IRE) Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

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Theo Gillard Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice off significantly higher marks in early 2022 but struggled badly last season and finished quite weakly when a well-held third of 6 in C&D handicap on reappearance 19 days ago. May come on for the outing but still enough to prove. TFRHHIII BHA100

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ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (19) 1126-41 CD

B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Mr Anthony Ross Br Greg & Jane Rossiter

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Sean Quinlan John Wainwright, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to her very good C&D record when getting on top close home 19 days ago.

A further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

TFRHHHHH BHA100

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STORM TIGER (GB) (220) 524345-

B g Shirocco (GER) - Lucys Pet G Seward & Stella Barclay Br Mrs Lucinda White

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Nathan Moscrop Stella Barclay, Garstang Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Still a maiden under Rules but he was consistent when switched to handicap chases at the start of 2023, reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts. Player if primed after his break. TFRHHHHI BHA93

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DEEP CHARM (GB) (18) 4/P3PF-P

B g Kayf Tara - Reel Charmer Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch Br George A. Charlton

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Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3m chase at Hexham a couple of years ago but he largely struggled last season and was pulled up on his recent reappearance back at Hexham. Others have less to prove. TFRHHIII BHA91

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ATOMIC ANGEL (GB)) (18)) 0021-20 CD

Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas R Castle View Racing NE UN R Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis N

8 10-12 Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded last season with a hurdle NOwin here. Started the current one with a good second in a Hexham handicap hurdle in October but not in anything like the same form back there 5 weeks later. Now back chasing (second over C&D last year).

TFRHHHII BHA84

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KILDRUM (IRE) (18) 3012-15

10 10-11

B g Milan - Close Flame (IRE) Mr T. M. Clarke Br Close Holding Ltd

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career wins have been gained over 3m at Hexham, the latest in May. Might have needed his latest run there after a 6-month break and may fare better now.

TFRHHHII BHA83

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REIGN SUEPREME (IRE) (48) 53PU31 CD

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Runaround Sue (IRE) Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Br Trish Powell

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10-7

Shane Quinlan (3) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who finally got off the mark under Rules when just clinging on over C&D 7 weeks ago.

Will be competitive if showing up in similar form.

TFRHHHII BHA79

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2022: SIR APOLLO (IRE) 7 10 5 Jonathan England 9-2 (Sam England) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Onestepatatime (IRE), 4-1 Reign Suepreme (IRE), 9-2 Storm Tiger (GB), 15-2 Kildrum (IRE), 12-1 Deep Charm (GB), 18-1 Crixus’s Escape (IRE)

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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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THIRD RACE 1.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE NEIL ‘RIP’ KIRBY MEMORIAL 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.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (28 wins from 276 runners, 10%) runs POLISUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M T Walford (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs ASHINGTON WEIGHTWATCHER: ASHINGTON won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 5lb to 117.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HASHTAG BOUM trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 58 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Unexposed HARPER VALLEY and Hashtag Boum might be the pair to focus on, with a narrow preference for the former who switches to handicap company on the back of his Hexham novice success in May. Ashington competes below a mark of 120 for the first time in handicap hurdles and is another who could have a say.

1-2-3: 1.HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 2.HASHTAG BOUM (FR) 3.ASHINGTON KEY colours

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ASHINGTON (GB) (30) 444340 CD

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B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Ursa Major Racing Ltd Br Springfield Farm Partnership

Mr Paddy Barlow (7) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Titan Resource Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest effort at Aintree last time but had recorded a string of creditable efforts in defeat prior to that. Type to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA117

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HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (21) 15/225-0 BF

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Comte Michel de Gigou

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12-0

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful form over hurdles for Dan Skelton. Left that yard after running poorly on his chase debut/reappearance at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on first run for new yard.

TFRHHIII BHA117

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THEATRE LEGEND (GB) (20) 335/0-26 C

B g Midnight Legend - Theatre Belle Mr Chris Grant Br Division Belle Partnership

10 11-11

Tom Midgley (3) Chris Grant, Billingham www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Went extremely close to cashing in on a much-reduced mark on his return from 17 months off when second over C&D in October. Respectable 4 1/2 lengths sixth of 9 at Musselburgh since.

TFRHHHII BHA114

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HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (200) 02321-6 BF

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11-7

B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR) They Are Never at Home Partnership Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger

Henry Brooke Ruth Jefferson, Malton Tote

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TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who opened her Rules account in decisive fashion in handicap at Kelso (23f) in April. Badly hampered when sixth of 9 at Market Rasen next time and she could resume her progress after a break. Player.

TFRHHHHI BHA110

POLISUD (FR) (23) 4/056P-P

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Polimere (FR) The Cheltenham Trail Br Thierry Cypres

11-5

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase/hurdle winner at best in France but pulled up in 2 outings for this yard 10 months apart. Brian Hughes up but could only consider if backed.

TFRHHIII BHA108

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HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (189) F53-21 D

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE) Mr John Wade Br Mrs Claire Doyle

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Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWSteadily progressive form, getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 2 1/2m Hexham novice when last seen in May. The unexposed 6-y-o likely has more to offer now handicapping after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA105

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PRINCE NINO (FR) (19) 310164 D

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Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Sean Quinlan Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Br Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 2 1/2m at Perth at the end of the summer. Creditable fourth of 10 over 17f here in this headgear combination 19 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA95

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2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES: Following its run on 7/11/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

HASHTAG BOUM: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Harper Valley (IRE), 7-2 Hashtag Boum (FR), 11-2 Ashington (GB), 8-1 Theatre Legend (GB), Prince Nino (FR), 9-1 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), 25-1 Polisud (FR)

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 1.50 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 1F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK NO.1 FOR BETTING SITES 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): D McCain (53 wins from 262 runners, 20%) runs GUILLAUME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs GUILLAUME LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUILLAUME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Placed twice over hurdles last term, TAKE CENTRE STAGE displayed plenty of promise when fourth on chase debut at Kelso last month, an overly-positive ride seemingly catching him out having gone comfortably like the best horse at the weights. Open to improvement in this sphere, he can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top. Guillaume for Donald McCain and Six One Nine head up the dangers.

1-2-3: 1.TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) 2.GUILLAUME (IRE) 3.SIX ONE NINE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

DR SANDERSON (IRE) (24) F53PP0 D

9

12-0

B g Jeremy (USA) - Guydus (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Br R. T. MacAuley

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled over hurdles earlier this year and no upturn since returned to chasing, again finishing well held at Ayr (20.5f) 24 days ago. Mark continues to fall but he’s hard to warm to at present.

TFRHHHII BHA98

2

GUILLAUME (IRE) (11) PF043-4

B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR) The Shinton Family 1 Br Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams

6

11-8

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who ran to a similar level as on chase debut when fourth of 11 in novices’ handicap at Doncaster (16.3f) 11 days ago. That was his first start for 7 months and capable of better. Tongue tie on 1st time.

TFRHHHHI BHA92

3

CONTRE ORDRE (FR) (19) 56PP0-4 D

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Turga de La Tour (FR) Mr Graeme Newton Br Ingrid Desagnat & Pierre, Simon, Renan D

5

11-5

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful chaser in France who offered little upon joining present yard last season. Mark has eased plenty though, and he ran respectably on return when fourth of 11 in handicap here (19.3f) 19 days ago. Needs to build on that dropped back in trip. TFRHHHII BHA89

4

TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) (31) 4033P-4

B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE) Mr Michael Scholey Br Mrs E. Kelly

6

11-5

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWScopey sort who was placed twice over hurdles last term and possible he paid for an overly-positive ride when fourth on return/chase debut at Kelso (17f) in October. That was undoubtedly an encouraging effort and he’s well worth considering. Cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHHH BHA89

5

SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (196) F2622-4 C

8

11-1

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd Br Joseph Campbell

Tom Midgley (3) Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

6

10 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who was runner-up twice at Newcastle last season and he again ran creditably when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at that venue back in May. Not out of things if ready to roll back from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA85

BUDARRI (GB) (20) 2-45220

B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar Cruikshank Coltherd Br Neil J. Cruikshank

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

7

9 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful twice at Musselburgh last winter and posted good placed efforts in pair of Hexham handicaps (at up to 20f) this summer.

No impact back from 5 months off at first-named venue 3 weeks ago but that may well have blown the cobwebs away.

TFRHHHII BHA81

STOWAWAY JOHN (IRE) (535) 003/023-

B g Stowaway - Figlette Dave Skeldon & Clive Storey Br Ronnie O’Neill

Stephen Mulqueen Sandy Forster, Kelso

TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden over hurdles who showed aptitude for chasing when runner-up at Hexham (20f) last spring. However, absent since finishing well held (set stiff task) back at that venue in June of last year and others make greater appeal. TFRHHHII BHA80

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2022: ZUCKERBERG (GER) 6 11 1 Sean Quinlan 7-4 (Jennie Candlish) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Take Centre Stage (IRE), 7-2 Guillaume (IRE), 11-2 Six One Nine (IRE), 7-1 Contre Ordre (FR), 8-1 Budarri (GB), 10-1 Dr Sanderson (IRE), 16-1 Stowaway John (IRE)

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RACE FOUR

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FIFTH RACE 2.20 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VISIT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK TODAY 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (53 wins from 262 runners, 20%) runs WHITEHAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs WHITEHAVEN WEIGHTWATCHER: EL JEFE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 7lb to 89.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EL JEFE trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 151 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FOR THREE shaped well setting out for a new yard from his much-reduced mark when runner-up over C&D 19 days ago, so he’s the percentage call to go one better. Last-time-out winners El Jefe and Mr Rumbalicious head the opposition.

1-2-3: 1.FOR THREE (IRE) 2.EL JEFE (IRE) 3.MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

WHITEHAVEN (FR) (200) 355-

6

12-0

Bl g Le Havre (IRE) - Passion Blanche Mr & Mrs G. Calder Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent et al

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) but tailed off at Chester on final outing in that sphere in May and went the wrong way from an encouraging hurdling debut prior to that. Something to prove. TFRHHHII BHA99

2

EL JEFE (IRE) (12) 43-0231 CD

6

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Mr A. B. Hamilton Br Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

11-4

Conor Rabbitt (5) Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support when ending a long losing run in 8-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy, 6/4) 12 days ago. Ought to go well again.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

3

FOR THREE (IRE) (19) 43-0052 BF

9

11-3

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Asmaa (USA) Tom Midgley (3) Mr Jonathan Poulter Sam England, Guiseley Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Money Claim Collections Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWAttracted plenty of support and shaped well in a first-time tongue strap on first run since leaving Mark Weatherer when second in 10-runner C&D handicap (soft, 9/4) 19 days ago. Remains well treated on old form following a 4lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA88

4

MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) (94) 525-1 D

B g Kodiac - Intaglia Mills Racing Syndicate TWO Br Tally-Ho Stud

4

11-3

Charlotte Jones (3) James Moffatt, Cartmel

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful twice on the level back in the spring and overcame market weakness to make a winning handicap hurdle debut in 8-runner event at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Nudged up 3lb but may have more to offer.

TFRHHHHI BHA88

5

HIDE OUT (IRE) (19) 0400-0P

B g Stowaway - Creme d’Arblay (IRE) Mr Foster & Partner Br Christopher Maye

8 10-13

Henry Brooke Danny Brooke, Middleham Danny Brooke Racing, S. C. Poster Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who offered little on first run since leaving P. J. Rothwell when pulled up in C&D handicap 19 days ago, dropping away quickly 3 out. Enough to prove.

TFRHHHII BHA84

6

FAIRLAND (IRE) (33) 3-1650P

B m Ask - The Farmers Sister (IRE) Mrs H. N. Eubank Br P. G. McGillion

6 10-13

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who ran no sort of race after 4 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

TFRHHIII BHA84

7

GRIFTER (GB) (13) 503-

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleabiscuit (IRE) Mr Shaun Sowray Br Lucayan Stud Ltd

4 10-12

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and achieved little in 3 runs over hurdles last season.

TFRHHHII BHA83

18

8

ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (196) 03311-0 CD

B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass Ashgill Stud 2 Br Ashgill Stud

7 10-12

John Kington Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a couple of handicap chases at the end of last season but had winning run ended at Newcastle in May and it’s possible she may just need this reappearance run back over hurdles after 6 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA83

9

COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (156) 533-064

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Mr Kevin Kirkup Br Niarchos Family

7

10-8

Peter Kavanagh (3) David Thompson, Darlington The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike rate (1-29 in this sphere) and while he put in a good shift when fourth of 10 at Hexham (16.2f, good) on his final outing in June, chances are he will again find one or two too good.

TFRHHHII BHA79

10

ROBIN GOODFELLOW (IRE) (109) 34P40-

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA) Mr W. Laws Br Godolphin

4

10-6

Ross Chapman Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat and little form over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA77 2022: SILKSTONE (IRE) 6 10 7 Emma Smith-Chaston 13-8 (Danny Brooke) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6.

Stewards Note: WHITEHAVEN: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

GRIFTER: Following its run on 15/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 El Jefe (IRE), 4-1 For Three (IRE), 11-2 Whitehaven (FR), Mr Rumbalicious (IRE), 15-2 Coup de Gold (IRE), 18-1 Grifter (GB), 20-1 Hide Out (IRE), 22-1 Zara’s Universe (GB), 33-1 Fairland (IRE), 40-1 Robin Goodfellow (IRE)

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ABBREVIATIONS

RACE FIVE

BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

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SIXTH RACE 2.50 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE OVER 60 BETTING SITES AT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 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): D McCain (53 wins from 262 runners, 20%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS LONGEST TRAVELLER: METHUSALAR trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The majority of these hold few secrets but ex-pointer BALLYBEG BOSS, who displayed promise over hurdles last term, looks the type to do better in this sphere and could be the way to go on return/back up in trip. Zuckerberg returned with a good second over C&D 3 weeks ago and a repeat gives him claims. Beat The Edge and Methusalar are also worth a look.

1-2-3: 1.BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) 2.ZUCKERBERG (GER) 3.BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) (244) 31/2225-

5

12-0

B g Libertarian - Ballybeg Dusty (IRE) Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Br E. & C. Doran

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who made the frame in a bumper/first 2 starts in maiden/novice hurdles last winter. Ran below best at Newcastle (16.8f) when last seen in March but he’s of interest now switched to larger obstacles with this longer trip promising to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2

TRAC (FR) (24) 12113-P C D

6 11-12

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Randall Orchard & Partners Br S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole

Henry Brooke Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWEnjoyed an excellent season over fences last term, scoring three times, including over 21f here in February. Disappointed final start but probably best forgiven his reappearance run at Wetherby 24 days ago. Cheekpieces worn for all 4 career victories return here. TFRHHHII BHA98

3

BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (19) 33015-5

B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Smartwater Utilities Br Ms M. Kavanagh

6

11-7

Mr Thomas Easterby (7) Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark at Wetherby (15f) in March, idling markedly flat and only just holding on. Similar form both starts since, latterly when fifth on return from 7 months off in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Not out of things but he does need to be delivered late. TFRHHHII BHA93

4

ZUCKERBERG (GER) (19) 55556-2 C

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zazera (FR) John Marriott Br Gestut Karlshof

7

11-3

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner over fences/on Flat late last year (including here). Form tailed off thereafter but clearly perked up by a 7-month break when second over C&D 19 days ago, headed run-in having made a mistake at the last. Possibilities if arriving in same form. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5

METHUSALAR (IRE) (47) 31-0P46 BF

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Pixie Dust (IRE) Peter Bowen Racing Club Br Jim Lanigan

7

11-0

Sean Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner for Alan King (at 19.5f) in spring 2022. Not much to shout about since but did shape better than distance beaten suggests over fences at Worcester (23f) 47 days ago, shaping like a non-stayer. This test rates more suitable with tongue tie now fitted.

TFRHHHII BHA86

6

GLORY (GB) (12) P224-P4

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Updated (FR) Mr V. Thompson Br Clarendon Farm

7

10-2

Nathan Moscrop Victor Thompson, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shown very little under Rules, well-beaten fourth of 7 in novices’ handicap chase here 12 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA74

7

ASHJAN (GB) (17) P3P-PP4 C

10 10-2

B g Medicean - Violet (IRE) Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster Br Stourbank Stud

Patrick Wadge (3) Sandy Forster, Kelso

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over fences (twice around here). Recent efforts not all that inspiring but he may be sharper on the back of his comeback fourth over hurdles at Kelso (20.9f) 17 days ago. Comes here from career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA73

20

8

INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (20) 0-06653

B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay Mr A. C. Whillans Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

9

10-2

Craig Nichol Ewan Whillans, Hawick Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEWFair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead and best effort for present stable when 7 lengths third of 8 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Return to this longer trip may help on that evidence. TFRHHHII BHA73

9

OCEAN’S OF MONEY (IRE) (16) 3-65566

B m Califet (FR) - Black Money Nikki Evans Racing Br J.P. Farrell

7

10-2

Shane Quinlan (3) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and never threatened on the back of a wind op when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (2m) 16 days ago. Steps back up in trip now with cheekpieces enlisted.

TFRHHIII BHA69 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: TOM CREEN (IRE) 7 10 2 Jonathan England 3-1 (Sam England) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: BALLYBEG BOSS: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

TRAC: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was reported that the horse had sustained an injury.

OCEAN’S OF MONEY: Following its run on 12/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ballybeg Boss (IRE), 7-2 Zuckerberg (GER), 11-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 8-1 Methusalar (IRE), 9-1 Trac (FR), 11-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 14-1 Ashjan (GB), 33-1 Ocean’s of Money (IRE), 50-1 Glory (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.20 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE FIND YOUR NEW BETTING SITE: BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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): D McCain (53 wins from 262 runners, 20%) runs DEEP STRATO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs DIAMOND GEEZER LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMOND GEEZER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 200 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Point recruit DEEP STRATO gets the nod to make a winning start for the Donald McCain/Brian Hughes combination. Olly Murphy has a good 21% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons so his newcomer Diamond Geezer rates a likely threat, while Vanilla Dancer showed a fair level of ability when third on her C&D debut.

1-2-3: 1.DEEP STRATO (IRE) 2.DIAMOND GEEZER (IRE) 3.VANILLA DANCER KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

DEEP STRATO (IRE) (232) 1-

5

11-2

B g Cloudings (IRE) - La Gree (FR) Hemmings Racing Br Ian Hannon

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Visionarian (2m-2 1/2m winner. Dam French 21f chase winner. Successful in his only point in April and a likely sort for leading stable. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

DIAMOND GEEZER (IRE) (-)

4

11-2

Br g Ocovango - Wells Diamond (IRE) Mr A. J. Wall Br Longrove Stud

Sean Bowen Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Motaclan

3

4

TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bread And Butter (2 1/2m winner).

Dam sister to yard’s smart hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Brewin’upastorm. Interesting newcomer.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

MUSICAL MASQUERADE (GB) (-)

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Cesca (IRE) Imperial Racing & Partner Br Sue Perrett Bloodstock

11-2

Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW El Kabeir gelding. Half-brother to winning sprinter Greycious Girl. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/2m). The betting should help guide to expectations with this one.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4

CHANTILLY DRAGON (GB) (-)

B f Dragon Dancer - La Hoofon clova farms and mr p d niven Br T. C. Dawson

4

10-9

Conor Rabbitt (5) Peter Niven, Malton P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dragon Dancer filly. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Stable no stranger to bumper success over the years so she’s well worth a second look in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5

FLEXI LADY (IRE) (45) 0-0

B f Milan - Young Lady (IRE) Miss G. Boanas Br Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

4

10-9

Mr Jay Kozaczek (7) Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper at Hexham 45 days ago.

6

IDEAL VISION (GB) (23) 0

4

B f Dragon Dancer - Croftamie Ideal Breeding Ltd Br T. C. Dawson

10-9

Callum Bewley John Davies, Darlington Darley & Dove Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, last of 12 in bumper at Carlisle (soft) on debut 23 days ago.

7

TFRHIIII BHA-

VANILLA DANCER (GB) (48) 3

B f Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) Garry Thexton & Chris Grant Br T. C. Dawson

4

TFRHIIII BHA-

10-9

William Maggs (7) Chris Grant, Billingham www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Dragon Dancer half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner Vanilla Run. Offered plenty to work on when third of 8 on her C&D debut 7 weeks ago but probably vulnerable to above-average newcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-

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2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Deep Strato (IRE), 9-4 Diamond Geezer (IRE), 7-2 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 10-1 Chantilly Dragon (GB), 16-1 Musical Masquerade (GB), 100-1 Flexi Lady (IRE), Ideal Vision (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.15 - THE BETTING SITES LTD AT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £40. - Closed November 22nd, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.50 - THE FOLLOW @bettingsitesltd ON X 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, November 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 18th, 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 November 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE NEIL ‘RIP’ KIRBY MEMORIAL 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th.

Penalties, after November 18th, 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 £40. - Closed November 22nd, 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.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK NO.1 FOR BETTING SITES 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, November 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £32. - Closed November 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.20 - THE VISIT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK TODAY 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, November 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £32. - Closed November 22nd, 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 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE OVER 60 BETTING SITES AT BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden 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 0-100. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 18th, 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 Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. 10 entries at £32. - Closed November 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.20 - THE FIND YOUR NEW BETTING SITE: BETTINGSITES.LTD.UK OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 maiden 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, November 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb.

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. 12 entries at £24. - Closed November 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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