Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.
We are delighted to be welcoming you to Sedgefield Racecourse for our Durham National meeting, we hope you have an enjoyable afternoon with us.
My thanks go to our sponsors today BET365.
We have a cracking 7 race card, first race gets underway at 14.00. The feature race‘The Durham national’takes place at 4.20pm. We welcome back Tommie Beau, who could be the first back to back winner since Royal Knight in 2014-2015. Interesting runner is The Irish raider Good Time Jonny, who is a previous Cheltenham Festival winner in 2023. We hope it will be a really good race, and wish all the competitors on the day, the best of luck!
Don’t forget to book your tickets online for our next fixture on Tuesday 5th November Gates open at 12.00 and first race gets under way at 14.00.
We have free entertainment for children throughout the day today, Mascot race goes off at 1pm one not to miss!
We are working in partnership with Leo’s neonatal charity & Seaham rugby junior section to raise money for both organizations. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored so far, bucket collections will be taking place throughout the day. All funds go to a very good cause
As always, I wish you all the very best in picking a few winners and I look forward to welcoming you back to Sedgefield Racecourse again soon.
Enjoy the day and good luck
Emma Gray General Manager
RACEDAY TEAM
SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.
Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course
Emma Gray General Manager
Chris Patten Operations Manager/Owners Liaison
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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222
B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
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7 11-10
Brian Hughes
Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield
B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form
TFRHHHHH BHA86
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.
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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
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SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), ALISON BANKS(Stewards’Panel Chair)
MICHAEL EYRE, LYNDSAY GLYNN, SIMON KIRK
STARTERS
STUART TURNER
JASON CALLAGHAN
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CLAUDIA MARELLI
VETERINARY OFFICER
MATT BUTTERELL
VETERINARY SURGEONS
ALISON WALTERS
PHIL CRAMP
EMILY BARRETT
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr BRUCE McLAIN
Dr JOHN ADAMS
Dr PETER EVANS
NURSE
CHRISTINE TOMBLING
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL KIRTLEY
JOE O’GORMAN
GRAHAM GRAY
COMMENTATOR
ALEX FUSSEY
BETTING RING MANAGER
DARREN IRVING
CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
MICHAEL NAUGHTON
RACEDAY PRESENTER
ROBERT HOGARTH
Animal Name
1 Pig - Pretty In Pink
Ground might be a bit quick today, would prefer softer going as he loves the mud!
2 Cow - Just Keep Moooooving
Each way chance but udders preferred
3 Frog - Tad-pole Position
Beat lily pad on his last run, which was his best run since he was a tadpole
4 Unicorn - Sparkle All The Way
Has ran well all season, winning the Durham national mascot race would be a fairytale ending
5 Dinosaur - Rex Be Having You
Oldest in racing some what of a fossil these days, expecting his best run in 1000 years.
6 Chicken - No Spring Chicken
Fell foul of the stewards on his last run but could re-coop his loses on this run.
Thank you to sponsors: MW Paving & Groundworks, John Johnson, SignLeads, Paxtons, Pippo, Allgo, Shine Group LTD, Fairlight Studio, Roflow, Buckingham Installations. Raising money for Leo’s Neonatal Charity & Seaham.
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FIRST RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE bet365 CONDITIONAL
JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Mrs P Kirby (19 wins from 129 runners, 15%) runs ZWICKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs FAHA BELLE FANCY THAT: S England won this race in 2020 and 2023. The stable runs TOM CREEN today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUCK OF MAINE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles.
JAC JUMPER was run out of things only late on atWorcester last time and is taken to hold on this time back down in class The likeable Tom Creen made a winning return in this race last year so is an obvious threat, while Zwicky is worth another chance to build on his chase bow.
1
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
Tom Midgley (3) Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate
Sam England, Guiseley
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner here last season, including on comeback in this race Held form well after and excuses on final run. Should go well
2 JAC JUMPER (FR) (62) P6-P224
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA105
5 11-11
Chris Ward Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over fences this summer, shaping well when fourth at Worcester latest Could be the answer back down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA102
3 ZWICKY (GB) (141) 3P30-3U CD
B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee
7 11-10
Joe Williamson
Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr & Mrs P D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner last year and positive start in this sphere when 3 lengths third in a Hexham handicap in May. Failed to complete on his second go over fences there the following month but worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA101
4 FAHA BELLE (IRE) (17) 0-22264 6 11-4
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)
Fern O’Brien (6)
The FOB Racing Partnership 10 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Matt O’Connor Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who often gives her running but is 0-12 under Rules Should make a chaser at least. TFRHHHII BHA95
5 GOODTIMES
BADTIMES
B g Doyen (IRE) - One Love (IRE)
Chicken Hutch Racers
(IRE) (92) 1/2/0-433 9 11-4
Lewis Dobb (6)
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Br S. J. Osborne Sandy Thomson
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 24f over hurdles and similar form 3 starts over fences this summer, though not seen since being treated for post-race heat stress in July On a workable mark in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA95
6 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (169) 4P404-P C 11 10-10
B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR)
Peter Kavanagh
Mr John Wade Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Patrick McElroy Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA87
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at a revival when fourth of 12 in a Doncaster handicap in December but followed that with 3 heavy defeats. Others preferred
7 SWIFT REPLY (GB) (14) P20-002 8 10-2
Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound
Miss D. M. M. Calder
Br Miss Doreen M. M. Calder
Edward Austin
Simon Waugh, Morpeth
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who needs to improve for the switch to fences to make an impact (unseated on his only start in points).
TFRHHHII BHA77
1-2-3: 1.JAC JUMPER (FR) 2.TOM CREEN (IRE) 3.ZWICKY
8
CHANTILLY ROSE
(GB) (152) 4060-43
Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR)
Mr H. Burns
Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson
7 10-2
Charlie Maggs (3)
Hugh Burns, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences Has since left Dan Skelton and opposable from out of the handicap.
9 BUCK OF MAINE (FR) (13) 0304U6
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ecossette (FR)
Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs
Br Mr Thierry Desgranges
TFRHHIII BHA74
5 10-2
Shane Fenelon
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who made no impression at Stratford last time and is up against it from out of the handicap.
2023: TOM CREEN (IRE) 8 11 0 Tom Midgley 11-4 (Sam England) 6 ran
TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
TOM CREEN: Following its run on 4/6/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame. GOODTIMES BADTIMES: Following its run on 20/7/2024 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 9-2 Tom Creen (IRE), 6-1 Zwicky (GB), 13-2 Goodtimes Badtimes (IRE), 8-1 Faha Belle (IRE), 11-1 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 12-1 Swift Reply (GB), 18-1 Chantilly Rose (GB), Buck of Maine (FR)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £919,010 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.
BADGES & TRANSFERS
If badges or tickets are lost they will unfortunately not be replaced Transfers between enclosures are available at the entrances to the enclosures.
ABBREVIATIONS
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
TICKETS
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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk
SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD
THE bet365 JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Ellison (27 wins from 138 runners, 20%) runs SWEET SOUL MUSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (1 win from 17 runners, 6%) runs SWEET SOUL MUSIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: PATH OF STARS trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 297 miles.
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a very good opportunity for Martin Keighley’s fair Flat winner CONTINUANCE to make a winning start in this sphere. Sweet Soul Music appeals as the one to chase home the selection as he starts out hurdling ahead of Path of Stars
1 CONTINUANCE (GB) (42) 11-2
B g Postponed (IRE) - Caravela (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 21
Sean Bowen
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 10f Flat winner who wasn’t disgraced when eighth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Goes hurdling now and rates a big player
2 DELAYED CHARM (GB) (245)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Velvet Charm
Miss Hazel Crichton
Br Pantile Stud
TFRHHHHH BHA-
11-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Maurice Barnes, Brampton
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little form in noivces/handicap on Flat for Anthony Carson last winter Sold for only 1,600 gns in July so need lots more now going hurdling.
3 POPA RICH (IRE) (19) 6
B g Smooth Daddy (USA) - Lady Giselle (IRE)
Miss J. I. Bedi
Br Richard Cavanagh
TFRHHIII BHA-
11-2
Aaron Anderson (5)
Jessica Bedi, Yarm
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, sixth of 7 in juvenile hurdle over C&D (good) on his NH debut 19 days ago. Significantly more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SWEET SOUL MUSIC (IRE) (40)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Deep Influence
11-2
Craig Nichol J BLACKBURN, IMPERIAL RACING
Br JC Bloodstock Limited
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW A modest maiden at best on Flat but he failed to beat a rival in 1m Newcastle handicap 40 days ago. Possibilities on his debut in this sphere.
5 PATH OF STARS (FR) (16) 663
B or Br f Masar (IRE) - Amelia May
TFRHHHHI BHA-
10-9
Micheal Nolan
Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel
We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in an AW Flat maiden for the Crisford stable in May and first show in a trio of hurdling events when third of six in 2m1f Fontwell juvenile last time Needs to build on it. TFRHHHII BHA74
2023: LAHIRE (FR) 3 11 2 Brian Hughes 15-2 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Stewards Note:
SWEET SOUL MUSIC: Following its run on 10/9/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Continuance (GB), 7-2 Sweet Soul Music (IRE), 7-1 Path of Stars (FR), 33-1 Delayed Charm (GB), Popa Rich (IRE)
1-2-3:
THIRD RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 251 runners, 21%) runs KABUKI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 42 runners, 12%) runs KOW BOY SIVOLA LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOW BOY SIVOLA trained by L Russell, Kinross, 162 miles.
KABUKI has the potential to take another step forward on the back of hisWarwick reappearance and is narrowly preferred to Perth-third Kow Boy Sivola. Sam England Irish bumper recruit Willie Shake Hands may prove best of the rest.
1 MORAN’S LAW (GB) (178) 0- 5 11-4
Ch g Universal (IRE) - Media Sensation
Craig Nichol Satchell Moran Solicitors Limited Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Yorton Farm Stud Satchell Moran Solicitors Limited, Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but didn’t shape with any obvious promise in a Warwick bumper last April. Has a tongue tie added now switching to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
2 THE
GEORDIE GINGE
(IRE) (341) 0/23233-
Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE)
6 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Br Cyril O’Hara
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler at best but not seen since finishing a below-form third in a 2m Huntingdon selling handicap last November (final start for Nigel Twiston-Davies). Sold for 4,800 gns in June TFRHHIII BHA100
3 WILLIE SHAKE HANDS
(IRE)
B g Mount Nelson - Lady Olivia (IRE)
(199) P/3- 5 11-4
Jonathan England
Shake Hands Partnership Sam England, Guiseley
Br Geraldine O’Mahony Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up sole point but did show ability when third in a Naas bumper (soft) for Ciaran Murphy in April. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him now hurdling for Sam England TFRHHHII BHA-
4 WILL KNOTT (IRE) (19) 2/130-46
B g Malinas (GER) - Arcal Supreme (IRE)
5 11-4
Sam Coltherd Tor Side Racing and A McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Mrs J O’Callaghan
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly-useful bumper winner Yet to better modest form over hurdles but he did catch the eye from well back when sixth over 2 1/2m here 19 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip Has bigger performances in him over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 AIRE SPRAY (IRE) (214) 42F3-
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Getaway Franjoe (IRE)
4 11-3
Tom Midgley (3)
Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mrs B. Lordan Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWSecond to the reopposing Kabuki in a Newcastle bumper last December Ran to only a poor level when 18 lengths third on his completed start over hurdles in March. Been off for 7 months and might be best watched this time TFRHHIII BHA-
6 KABUKI (FR) (17) 15-4
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Spirit of Ecstasy (FR)
4 11-3
Brian Hughes
Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Laurent Jamault
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner last December Better effort over hurdles since when fourth of 10 in 2m Warwick novice on reappearance 17 days ago. Should go well TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 KOW BOY SIVOLA (FR) (25) 0-3
B or Br g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE)
4 11-3
Alan Doyle (5)
Mr J. Fyffe Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Mr Gilles Trapenard
JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Perth bumper for John McConnell in April but offered more switched to hurdles there for new yard last month, finishing third of 6. May do better TFRHHHHI BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.KABUKI (FR) 2.KOW BOY SIVOLA (FR) 3.WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE)
8
DEVON SKIES (GB) (166) 0-0
B m Dartmouth - Emma Lee
Philip and Nicola Tyler
Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler
5 10-11
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers in the spring ahead of this switch to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 FORTIS MULIER (IRE) (27) 4-64
B f Milan - Dino’s Monkey (IRE)
Racehorse Ownership Club
Br Oliver Loughlin
4 10-10
Aaron Anderson (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Racehorse Ownership Club, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fouth sole outing in Irish points Showed a bit when sixth of 10 in Market Rasen maiden on hurdle debut in August but distant fourth over this C&D since Looks more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: TOMMY TIME (IRE) 5 11 4 Sean Quinlan 15-8 (Philip Kirby) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
WILL KNOTT: Following its run on 1/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kabuki (FR), 4-1 Kow Boy Sivola (FR), 9-2 Will Knott (IRE), 8-1 Willie Shake Hands (IRE), 17-2 Aire Spray (IRE), 10-1 The Geordie Ginge (IRE), 25-1 Moran’s Law (GB), 50-1 Fortis Mulier (IRE), 100-1 Devon Skies (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
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PLACES
FOURTH RACE 3.45
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (31 wins from 259 runners, 12%) runs MISTER BELLS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU FANCY THAT: M Hammond won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs MISTER BELLS today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: REDBRIDGE RAMBLER trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
STEPS MATCH has made a fine start to life for new trainer Daragh Bourke and he can build an encouraging recent third at Hexham, travelling with plenty of enthusiam out in front until the track’s gruelling latter stages took their tole, his mark having also dropped 2lb in the interim. Sean Og finished one place ahead of the selection last time and has to be respected again, with Redbridge Rambler also fancied to step forward from his chase debut
colours no horse age st lb
1 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (34) 203234
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
6 12-0
Mr Alex Chadwick (5)
LPOG 23 NH James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEWImmediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time overall when taking a Catterick handicap chase in March and has backed that up with solid placed efforts on 5 of his next 6 starts over fences. Sound effort back hurdling last time and he’s respected returned to chasing TFRHHHII BHA109
2 BREAKDANCE KID (GB) (32) 1P-0155
Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar
6 12-0
Sam Coltherd
Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Cyril Humphris Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRan away with a handicap at Hexham in June and shaped as if back in form after an 11-week break when fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good) 32 days ago. Should prove competitive again stepped up in trip TFRHHHII BHA109
3 REDBRIDGE RAMBLER (IRE) (23) 0021-34
6 11-12
B g Mahler - Entertain Me Sean Bowen
David Maughan
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off last term with Ascot success when upped to a staying trip and showed aptitude when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, soft, 7/1) on debut over fences 23 days ago, fading only late on Should progress TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 MISTER BELLS (IRE) (178) 053133-
B g Power - Keyaza (IRE)
10 11-10
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Tom Treacy
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans’ company at Catterick (25f, soft) in February. Bit below that level at Perth on final outing last season and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals on his return. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 ALI
STAR BERT
(GB) (49) 211U2-P D
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Clumber Pursuits
Mr S. A. Harris
Br Mr Wilf Hobson
8 11-9
Jack Quinlan
Shaun Harris, Worksop
TIMEFORMVIEWA three-time 3m chase winner last season who signed off with a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) in April. Uncharacteristically laboured display on his comeback at Worcester last month, though, and others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA104
6 BIG BEE HIVE (IRE) (131) 312-112 C BF
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Matinee Time (IRE)
Mr R. J. Hewitt
7 11-8
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Miss Carmel Whelan Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd, Golden Sunset Holidays
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in Ireland who made perfect start over fences when scoring at Sedgefield (19.3f) in February. Quickly added to his tally when scoring Southwell and Cartmel in May before going close again at Southwell, so has to respected on first outing for 4 months TFRHHHII BHA103
7 SEAN OG (IRE) (16) 312102
B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)
SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer
6 11-7
Sean Quinlan
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Gerard Mullins Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice over fences at Cartmel (21f) this summer and quickly bounced back to form with an excellent second at Hexham 2 weeks ago, finished one place ahead of Steps Match Bumped into a handicap blot there and is of strong interest again. TFRHHHHI BHA102
8
STEPS MATCH (IRE) (16) 455013
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Woodfield Dream (IRE)
9 11-3
Callum Bewley
Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Mr J. McCauley
L.I.P. Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCame good at the first time of asking for this yard when a convincing all-the-way winner of a 3m Perth handicap hurdle last month and gave a bold show for a long way when third of 12 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good, 10/1) 16 days ago. Remains with potential from this chase mark TFRHHHHH BHA98
9 OCEAN
LEGACY
(IRE) (75) P0-F204
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Ocean Bright (USA)
Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships
7 10-9
Aaron Anderson (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br David Eiffe Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since last May but his latest fourth in a 16-runner handicap chase at Roscommon (25f, soft, 16/1) was his best effort for some time and he’s worth a look in the market having since left Dermot Anthony McLoughlin. TFRHHHII BHA90
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 8.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Redbridge Rambler (IRE), Big Bee Hive (IRE), Sean Og (IRE), 13-2 My Gift To You (IRE), 17-2 Steps Match (IRE), 9-1 Breakdance Kid (GB), 10-1 Mister Bells (IRE), Ocean Legacy (IRE), 40-1 Ali Star Bert (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 4.20
THREE MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (3M 5F 48YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 251 runners, 21%) runs DRIPSEY MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs WE’LLHAVEWAN FANCY THAT: Dr R Newland & J Insole won this race in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The stable runs JESUITIQUE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD TIME JONNY trained by C O’Leary, Ireland.
DRIPSEY MOON continued his positive start over fences for current yard when bumping into a chasing newcomer at Perth on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he goes back up in distance. He is preferred to last year’s winner of the race Tommie Beau, who has continued in fine form this summer, while Glory And Honour could also be in the mix.
colours no horse age st lb
1 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (50) P-11212 CD
B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR)
9 12-0
Micheal Nolan
Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mr William Fox We Do Vans TIMEFORMVIEWWon over both sets of obstacles at Cartmel in May and added to his tally back chasing at the same course (25.5f) in August Runner-up over hurdles at Newton Abbot (21.6f) 5 days later and he can make a bold bid to win this race for second year in succession TFRHHHHI BHA144
2 DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) (24) 6-22112 BF
B g Let The Lion Roar - My Memory (IRE)
7 11-5
Brian Hughes
Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Thomas Tormey JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who has taken well to chasing for new connections, showing useful form when landing back-to-back handicaps at Perth (20.1f) in August/September Again ran well when second of 4 at the same C&D last time and he’s a leading contender back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA135
3 GOOD TIME JONNY (IRE) (24) 0053P-3
B g Shirocco (GER) - Shaylejon (IRE)
A Shiels/Donal Gavigan/Niall Reilly
Br James F Dunne
9 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Mrs C. O’Leary, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham in 2023 but hasn’t yet matched that level since going back over fences last season, third of 6 in maiden at Listowel (22f) 24 days ago. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark as he goes up in distance. TFRHHHII BHA132
4 JERRASH (GB) (41) P11525
B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)
Mr P. Bowen
Br M&R Refurbishments Ltd
7 10-9
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded back-to-back wins at Bangor and Market Rasen this summer and good effort when runner-up to Tommie Beau at Cartmel (25.5f) in August Possibly found race coming too soon a fortnight later at Perth last month, so he’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA125
5 JESUITIQUE (FR) (23) 52233-4
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jaune de Beaufai (FR)
The Three Amigos
9 10-7
Charlie Hammond
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMatched his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when runner-up at Bangor (24f) last summer, though hasn’t built on that effort in 3 starts since Stiff task at Worcester on his return, but more needed to better his third in this race last year TFRHHIII BHA123
6 HAURAKI GULF (GB) (26) 314U-22 C
B g Kayf Tara - Leading On
9 10-5
Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice in handicaps last season and shaped as if back in good form when runner-up at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May. Found only a progressive sort too strong over hurdles at Fontwell last month, so he can give another good account back chasing TFRHHHII BHA121
7 WE’LLHAVEWAN (IRE) (14) 126U-05
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Howrwedoin (IRE)
9 10-5
Jamie Hamilton
Ursa Major & D&J Goodman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Timothy Townend
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful winning hurdler but not at the same level over fences, running poorly at Ballinrobe in May (23.4f). Making first start since leaving Willie Mullins, shaped as if needing the run over hurdles at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago, though others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA121
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) 2.TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) 3.GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE)
8 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (13) 33-3650
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee
Ursa Ellerby & Partner
Br Mr Michael D. Hickey
8 10-3
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for current yard last season tried again over fences and, after 12 weeks off, also scored on the Flat at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 13 days ago. Has dropped below his last winning mark back in this sphere and he’s one to note upped in trip TFRHHHHI BHA119
2023: TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) 8 11 10 James Best 4-1 (Seamus Mullins) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Dripsey Moon (IRE), 4-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 13-2 Good Time Jonny (IRE), 7-1 Hauraki Gulf (GB), 8-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), 9-1 Jerrash (GB), 11-1 Jesuitique (FR), 12-1 We’llhavewan (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 4.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE bet365
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 251 runners, 21%) runs FINISK RIVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs HARPER VALLEY
WEIGHTWATCHER: THE NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 6lb to 110. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JARAMILLO trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 257 miles.
None of these can be ruled out but HARPER VALLEY enjoyed a very good time of it last season and this C&D scorer looks the way to go with the form of his latest Kelso fifth having been well advertised since. Dianne Sayer’s versatile course winner The Navigator heads the list of dangers, with 2022 victor Finisk River also firmly in the picture.
1 HAJEY (GB) (234) P61226- CD
Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Almashooqa (USA)
Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
7 12-0
Tom Midgley (3)
Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but off the track since a rare below-par sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Has gone well fresh though so needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA121
2 JARAMILLO (GB) (9) P4-2401 CD
B g Oasis Dream - Guajara (GER)
Owners Group 098
6 11-9
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D in September but he’s an unreliable sort and came in last of 13 in Flat handicap at Kempton (12f) 9 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here TFRHHHII BHA116
3 HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (165) 43130-5 CD 7 11-6
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)
Mr John Wade
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored three times last season, including over C&D, and he ran well in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) in May. That form has been franked so big shout off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA113
4 FINISK RIVER (GB) (30) P-43215 CD 11 11-6
Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)
Brian Hughes
Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL
Special Piping Materials Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Bangor in September and not discredited when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 30 days ago. Also took this event in 2022 so he’s very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA113
5 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (14) R60-101 C
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)
Mr G. H. Bell
9 10-8
Danny McMenamin
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Sir Robert Ogden Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Course scorer who resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up 4lb but he’s weighted to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA101
2023: IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) 6 10 7 Ross Chapman 6-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4. Stewards Note:
JARAMILLO: Following its run on 11/10/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 The Navigator (GB), 3-1 Jaramillo (GB), 5-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 6-1 Finisk River (GB), 10-1 Hajey (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 2.THE NAVIGATOR 3.FINISK RIVER
SEVENTH RACE 5.30
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE bet365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 251 runners, 21%) runs COUNT OF VENDOME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs KARTON PLEIN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERKSHIRE LAD trained by O Signy, Lambourn, 258 miles.
KARTON PLEIN has shown ability in points and, given his connections, is likely to be tuned up for this Rules debut, so he’s preferred to Swingingonthesteel, who won a point bumper in February. Clearisthewater is the best option of those with bumper experience. 1-2-3:
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Lucky Island (IRE)
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
El Jefe Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Patrick Doyle Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who may come on for his Rules debut in a bumper at Warwick earlier in the month. In good hands and isn’t a forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA-
2 SAM’S FALCON
(GB) (-)
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Falcon’s Gunner
Falcon’s Line Ltd
Br Falcon’s Line Ltd
5 11-2
Conor O’Farrell
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Sam’s Gunner Dam (b85) placed in bumpers. Stable not renowned for winners in this discipline TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BERKSHIRE LAD (IRE) (193) 0-
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Katsca (IRE)
4 11-1
David Bass
Oliver Signy Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Ms Mary Tucker Oliver Signy Racing LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner and was sent off 6/1 on debut Didn’t come up to expectations, however, so will need to prove a different proposition TFRHHIII BHA-
4 BOOM BOOM BORIS
(GB) (-)
B g Dragon Dancer - Princess Scorpion (IRE)
Mr Andrew Nicholls
Br Andrew Nicholls
4 11-1
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mike Sowersby, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Dragon Dancer gelding. Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stays 21f) Mylesfromwicklow Not an obvious sort on paper TFRHHIII BHA-
5 COUNT OF VENDOME (IRE) (211) 55-
Gr g Getaway (GER) - Our Katie (IRE)
4 11-1
Brian Hughes
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Pat & Eddie Barry
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Holiday In Kerry. Dam (c128/h126) 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner Unplaced both starts in Irish points, last of 5 finishers on latest (Mar 23). TFRHHHII BHA-
6 DARTIE BAY (GB) (163) 0
4 11-1
B g Dartmouth - Flaybay Danny McMenamin
Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little when ninth of 10 over C&D on debut and hard to imagine him making a significantly bigger impact in this TFRHHIII BHA-
7 DARTMHOR (GB) (163) 0
B g Dartmouth - Cinnomhor
4 11-1
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a maiden hurdler and was down the field first time out Unlikely to feature TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
KARTON PLEIN
(FR) (176) 2-
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Porta Romana (FR)
4 11-1
Sean Bowen
Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Philippe Thriet, Michel Larobe, Vincent Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 3-y-o, Karaktar gelding. Half-brother to 11f/1 1/2m winner in France Porta Saragozza. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 27) and stable has a solid record in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
SEEYAINTHESUNINN (GB)
(150) 0 4 11-1
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Loxhill Lady
Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman
Joshua Thompson (7)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Distillery Stud Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar. Not enough encouragement in his debut to make him of serious interest in this, though TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SWINGINGONTHESTEEL (GB)
B g Linda’s Lad - Patsola
Old Gold Racing 24
(238) 21- 4 11-1
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr P. G. Nicholas Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW £32,000 4-y-o, Linda’s Lad gelding Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Tempestatefloresco. Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Feb 2024) One to note TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 CHICA PRINCESA (IRE) (-)
B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Princess Susan (IRE)
Distillery Stud
Br Aidan Aherne
4 10-8
Craig Nichol
Micky Hammond, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Wings of Eagles filly Half-sister to bumper winner Northern Belle Should have enough speed, so worth a market check TFRHHHII BHA-
2023: BRECHIN CASTLE (IRE) 5 10 9 Alice Stevens 4-5 (B F Brookhouse) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Karton Plein (FR), 7-2 Swingingonthesteel (GB), 10-1 Clearisthewater (IRE), Count of Vendome (IRE), 14-1 Chica Princesa (IRE), 16-1 Seeyainthesuninn (GB), 22-1 Sam’s Falcon (GB), 28-1 Berkshire Lad (IRE), Dartmhor (GB), 33-1 Dartie Bay (GB), 50-1 Boom Boom Boris (GB)
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First Race 2.00 - THE bet365 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, October 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, 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 17th, 2024, 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. 14 entries at £30. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE bet365 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. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, October 14th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. 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 21st March, 2025. 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. 8 entries at £38. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.10 - THE bet365 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 14th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £38. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, 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 23rd March, 2025. 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 18 entries, 2 at £8 and 16 at £44. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Fifth Race 4.20 - THE bet365 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 18th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, 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 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 15 entries, 4 at £27 and 11 at £137. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £10931; Second £5464; Third £2734; Fourth £1367; Fifth £682; Sixth £341. (Penalty Value £14308.25)
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Sixth Race 4.55 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. Penalties, after October 12th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £53. - Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.30 - THE bet365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. 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 14th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 18th. 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). 15 entries at £22.Closed October 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.