FIRST RACE 12.55
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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 255 runners, 21%) runs PADDYS POLICY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs MR ESCOBAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR ESCOBAR trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
MR ESCOBAR is something of a ticking timebomb in terms of temperament but did little wrong when thwarted only by a stablemate at Listowel on his most recent outing in this sphere in September and sets a pretty high standard. Kingston Narcissus is likely to give his running once again, while Maghlaak should do better in this sphere at some stage given his fairly useful Flat form
1 FUJITA SCALE (IRE) (29) P-44
B g Snow Sky - Moody Queen (IRE)
5 11-0
Jamie Hamilton
Exors of the late Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton
Br Mr James Kirwan
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability on bumper debut here in May but failed to match that form at Ayr 6 months on TFRHHIII BHA-
2 KINGSTON NARCISSUS
(FR)
Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia
John Johnson & John Wade
(21) 5422 BF
5 11-0
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr Richard Hains Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWFair and consistent maiden on Flat in France and similar form over hurdles, again going down only narrowly in a C&D maiden 3 weeks ago. Should be firmly in the mix once again. TFRHHHHI BHA107
3 KNIGHT OF MAGIC (IRE) (26) 0-P0
B g Decorated Knight - Magic Minor (IRE)
Chris Grant Racing Club
5 11-0
Charlie Maggs (7)
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br T & T Rogers www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat who is yet to show anything in a bumper/pair of maiden hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
4 MAGHLAAK (GB) (9) 4
B g Muhaarar - Ghanaati (USA)
5 11-0
Danny McMenamin Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson
Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Keatley Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who offered little encouragement when last of 4 on recent Cheltenham hurdle debut Should do better TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MR ESCOBAR (IRE) (44) 5r2 BF
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Naalatt (IRE)
6 11-0
Brian Hayes Bowes Lodge Stables W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Br Mr David Harrison
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat who is something of a ticking timebomb in terms of temperament but did little wrong when thwarted only by a stablemate at Listowel in September and not disgraced back on the level since Sets a clear standard TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 PADDYS POLICY (IRE) (28) 2-5
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Domino Dolly (IRE)
Mr & Mrs WF Ainscough
4 11-0
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Gerard Lennon Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW £45,000 buy after finishing runner-up only outing in Irish points but shaped with little promise in a Bangor bumper on Rules debut 4 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 TAN LAW (IRE) (24) P-0
B g Malinas (GER) - Liss Iontach (IRE)
Mr Ian J. Herbert
6 11-0
Sam Coltherd
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Niall Flynn Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Malinas gelding Pulled up sole start in points and showed little sent hurdling at Ayr 24 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3:
8
VAL BASSETT (FR) (39) 3
B g Wootton Bassett - Val d’Hiver (FR)
Diamond Racing Ltd
Br S.A.R.L. Haras de Saint Julien & Regula
6 11-0
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWFair but temperamental stayer on Flat, successful on most recent outing at Newcastle last month. Showed some aptitude for hurdling when third of 6 at Cartmel in August but isn’t sure to step up on that TFRHHHII BHA-
9
MYFAVOURITESISTER
(IRE) (12) 55-05
5 10-7
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Credit Box (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
My Favourite Sister Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in 3 bumpers and made an unpromising start over hurdles at this course 12 days ago.
10
ROYAL ROMANCE (GB)
(21) 00P
B f Dartmouth - Classic Fantasy
Rosie Robson-Tinsley, Phil & Ba Harwood
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-7
Edward Austin (5)
Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Shade Oak Stud PRCT Bloodstocks Limited, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers/maiden hurdle TFRHIIII BHA-
11 SHE’S GOT BOTTLE (GB) (65)
B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Lady Tabitha (IRE)
Bolton Mill Racing II
Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd
5 10-7
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), successful twice in 2024, below form last time Could have a future in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 TRES BIEN (GB) (12) 4-35PPP
Ch f Linda’s Lad - Ice Tres
Racehorse Ownership Club
Br Mrs Clare L Corcoran
4 10-7
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit when third in a Newton Abbot bumper on debut but has gone sharply downhill since, pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles, including on the back of a breathing operation last time TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: COUP DE COEUR (FR) 5 11 0 Brian Hughes 2-1 (Micky Hammond) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Mr Escobar (IRE), 4-1 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 9-1 Maghlaak (GB), 14-1 Val Bassett (FR), 28-1 Paddys Policy (IRE), She’s Got Bottle (GB), 50-1 Myfavouritesister (IRE), 66-1 Fujita Scale (IRE), 200-1 Tan Law (IRE), Tres Bien (GB), 250-1 Knight of Magic (IRE), Royal Romance (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SECOND RACE 1.25
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE NEW VICKERS.BET IOS APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 255 runners, 21%) runs LAHIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs KING OTIS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OTIS trained by James Owen, Newmarket, 217 miles.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE took his form up a notch with a recent C&D fourth and can now capitalise on a handy-looking mark on his first venture into handicap company. La Quarite started life well for his new stable when sixth at Newcastle and heads the list of dangers with King Otis, National Question, Bathgate and Lahire all in the mix too.
1 CAWTHORNE (GB) (745) 112214/- C
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kings Maiden (IRE)
10 12-0
Tristan Durrell (3)
Back to the Track Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Miss N. Jameson Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded hat-trick between May and July and took advantage of a relatively simple task when landing 3-runner event at Uttoxeter last month. Solid fourth back hurdling there last time so should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 KING OTIS (IRE) (14) F0UP43
B g Ocovango - Fame Forever (IRE)
Mr J Owen
Br E. Ryan
8 12-0
Ben Bromley (5)
James Owen, Newmarket
James Owen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW18/1 and visored for 1st time, took a step back in the right direction when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 14 days ago. Considered off a handy mark for his in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA95
3 CHICAGO GAL (GB) (26) 402-150 D
Ch m Cityscape - Crooked Wood (USA)
5 11-13
Jamie Hamilton
The Chicago Gal Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Hunscote Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on the Flat and landed 2m handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in May. Only tenth in 2m Newcastle handicap hurdle last time so needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA94
4 LADY BABS (GB) (23) 54210/-0 D
Br m Malinas (GER) - Jontys’lass
10 11-12
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Ashgill Stud Andrew Crook, Leyburn
Br Ashgill Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 23 months before coming in last of 10 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA93
5 BATHGATE (GB) (13) 3-00524 BF
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR)
4 11-12
Joe Williamson (3)
Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but comes here on the back of a solid fourth of 10 in 2m3f Ayr handicap 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up
6 LAHIRE (FR) (31) 1065-64 CD
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE)
Bankhouse Thoroughbreds
Br Mr Christophe Jouandou
TFRHHHII BHA93
4 11-10
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who recorded a creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 31 days ago. One for the shortlist.
TFRHHHII BHA91
7 LA QUARITE (FR) (26) 5526-06 4 11-8
B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Br Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but made an encouraging start for his new yard after 6 months off (formerly with Iain Jardine) when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 26 days ago. In the picture TFRHHHHI BHA89
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
ROYLE STEEL (FR) (151) 1045-60 CD
Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Suffisante (FR)
Mr A E Tasker
Br H. Tassin, C. Ordinis, V. Henry et al
6 10-10
William Maggs (5)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but failed to fire in two handicap chases this summer Resumes over hurdles after a break with more needed TFRHHIII BHA77
9 TRAFALGAR SQUARE (IRE) (12) 25544
B g Too Darn Hot - Turret Rocks (IRE)
Richard Pickup & Harry Pickup
3 10-10
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat maiden and matched that level with a very good fourth of 8 in juvenile hurdle over C&D (good) 12 days ago. Goes into handicaps on a lenient mark here Player TFRHHHHH BHA93
10 NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (18) 50-0021
Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)
Molly and Paul Willis
Br J. S. Bolger
4 10-8
Derek Fox
Adam Nicol, Seahouses
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed previous promise when resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Up 5lb but he merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA75
11 DETECTIVE (GB) (56) PP//0P/-
B g Kingman - Promising Lead
8 10-5
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Messrs G.A.Slack
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair 7f Flat winner this summer for Dianne Sayer. Lightly raced in this sphere so needs to hit the ground running for his new handler after 2 years away from hurdling TFRHHIII BHA72
12 FOSHAN (IRE) (19) P0-0
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands
5 10-2
David Noonan
Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr Seamus Mc Garvey
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat and over hurdles. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA68
13 INOUE (IRE) (12)
06UP66
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Rose Indienne (FR)
4 10-2
Sean Quinlan
Any Excuse Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers for Stuart Crawford and yet to offer any encouragement over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA67
2023: EL JEFE (IRE) 6 10 13 Conor Rabbitt 2-1 (Andrew Hamilton) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Stewards Note:
INOUE: Following its run on 14/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 National Question (IRE), 5-1 Bathgate (GB), 11-2 Trafalgar Square (IRE), 13-2 Cawthorne (GB), 9-1 King Otis (IRE), 10-1 Chicago Gal (GB), Lahire (FR), 16-1 La Quarite (FR), 40-1 Royle Steel (FR), 66-1 Detective (GB), Foshan (IRE), 80-1 Inoue (IRE), 100-1 Lady Babs (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Mrs P Kirby (22 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs CLEAN GETAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs TAKE CENTRE STAGE
WEIGHTWATCHER: MINELLA YOUNGY won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 6lb to 91. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUTUAL RESPECT trained by Billy Aprahamian, Towcester, 205 miles.
AUGHARUE was headed only late on by a subsequent winner at Kelso last month and he looks ready to shed his maiden tag Thriving pair Clean Getaway and Mutual Respect are the obvious threats.
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Joseph Campbell North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Has really enhanced his strike rate over fences at Newcastle last season, winning 3 times. Just respectable fourth here final start and handicapper may be in control for now. Off 6 months TFRHHHII BHA99
2 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (28) 123-011 D
B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE)
Hip Flask Racing (MR)
Br J. F. Mernagh
8 11-10
Gavin Sheehan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAll the better for return when narrow winner at Worcester and benefited from the late fall of another rival for the second start in succession when following up at Bangor 4 weeks ago. Only 2lb higher so respected in hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA95
3 TAKE CENTRE STAGE
(IRE)
B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE)
Mr Michael Scholey
(17) 6125-65 D 7 11-9
Brian Hughes
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mrs E. Kelly Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Far from straightforward but showed improved form to win at Newcastle (16.3f) in February. However, mixed record since and others are more convincing. Change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA94
4 MINELLA YOUNGY (IRE) (45) 15-5043 6 11-6
B or Br g Beat Hollow - Cheryls Island (IRE)
Sean Quinlan D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Mrs Mary Margaret Roche North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler in Ireland and opened his account for Iain Jardine in a Kelso handicap chase off 6lb higher last September. Best effort so far for this yard when third at Hexham last time Player if building on that TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (12) 422111 CD 7 11-5
B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)
Joe Williamson (3)
Mr P Kirby & Grant Harrison Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Adrian Sutton Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Has done well over fences this year and capitalised on this lenient hurdling mark last 2 starts here. 12lb higher back over fences now but clearly thriving TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 CUDGEL (GB) (178) 4222-63 D
11 11-0
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick Conor O’Farrell
Messrs F. T. Walton James Walton, Morpeth
Br Messrs F. T. Walton
TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career wins have been registered at Hexham and he typically gave a good account of himself when third there 6 months ago. Has gone well fresh in the past but he’s opposable away from that venue. TFRHHIII BHA85
7 AUGHARUE (IRE) (31) P-20052 7 10-12
B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)
Sam Coltherd Perryman Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Went agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) in May. Followed that with a series of uninspiring performances but back on track when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Kelso last month. Player with a repeat TFRHHHHH BHA83
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.AUGHARUE (IRE)
ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (231) 4/P1136- 10 10-7
B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR)
Matt Watkinson Racing I
David Noonan
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 2m1f handicap chases at Market Rasen and Cartmel early last season Raced only twice since, excuses at Hereford final start. May need this after 7 months off. TFRHHIII BHA78
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Clean Getaway (IRE), 9-2 Mutual Respect (IRE), 13-2 Augharue (IRE), 17-2 Minella Youngy (IRE), 9-1 Six One Nine (IRE), 11-1 Take Centre Stage (IRE), 16-1 Cudgel (GB), Ensel du Perche (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 2.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CHRIS
BLANCKLEY BIRTHDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (53 wins from 255 runners, 21%) runs FINISK RIVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs LASER FOCUS
WEIGHTWATCHER: FINISK RIVER won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 9lb to 112. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NIBIRU trained by Jack Jones & LASER FOCUS trained by James Owen - both Newmarket, 217 miles.
The vote goes to HARPERVALLEY, who landed this race last year and looks poised for a repeat following his recent near miss at Kelso Knacker Trapper’s turn also appears near judged on his solid placed efforts the last twice, while the hat-trick seeking Laser Focus has to be feared. Salsada is not the easiest to predict but she will have a serious chance if on-song
colours no horse age st lb
1 NIBIRU (IRE) (14) 2P/R0-00
B g Casamento (IRE) - Cnocan Gold (IRE)
King For A Day Club
9 12-2
Jamie Gambin (7)
Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Maurice Regan TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat, notching fourth success on the level in a Dundalk claimer (final start for Mrs C. O’Leary) last month. Wasn’t disgraced starting out for new yard in 1 3/4m Southwell handicap next time and worth a second look back in this sphere off a workable mark TFRHHHII BHA122
2
HARPER
VALLEY
(IRE) (17) 130-532 CD
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)
Exors of the late Mr John Wade
7 11-9
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis13startsoverhurdles,includingthisrace12monthsago,andwentclosetoaddingafourthsuccessinafirst-timevisor(retainedhere) at Kelso (21f, good to soft) recently Nudged back up 3lb for that but remains feasibly treated overall and another bold show on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA115
3 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (7) 4-44U11
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent
Pontoon racing
Br Sunderland Holding Inc.
6 11-9 (in 7lb ex)
Ben Bromley (5)
James Owen, Newmarket
The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times ontheFlat this year andwide-margin winner of handicaps atHuntingdon (20.7f, good) andFakenham (23.4f, good to soft) inthis sphere of late More needed under a penalty in this higher grade but he’s clearly at the top of his game and is impossible to rule out TFRHHHII BHA108
4 SALSADA
(IRE) (24) 0-U662P C
Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba
Brian Ellison Racing Club
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock
7 11-8
Craig Nichol
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner who showed benefit of a spin on the level when going agonisingly close in a handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) last month Commensurate with her rather in-and-out profile she ran no sort of a race at Wetherby next time, but the ability is certainly there if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 FINISK RIVER (GB) (37) 432154 CD 11 11-6
Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (7)
Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL
Special Piping Materials Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWJust 1lb higher compared to when resuming winning ways in a Class 2 Bangor handicap in September, but his good run of form came to a halt over this C&D last time and he looks vulnerable against some younger, in-form rivals. TFRHHHII BHA112
6 BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE) (17) 1P64P0 D 6 11-4
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
Brian Hughes
Swanland Partnership Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Padraig Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hexham in June but it’s been all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. TFRHIIII BHA110
7 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (12) 4/6P60-4 C 7 10-12
B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE)
URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Dan Gilbert Adra Projects Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSole hurdles success was gained in a maiden over 3 years ago and while he wasn’t disgraced back in this sphere at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) recently, others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA104
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 2.KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) 3.LASER FOCUS (IRE)
8
FUGITIVES DRIFT (IRE) (13) P/P314-
B g Yeats (IRE) - Shebeganit (IRE)
9 10-10
Miss Lucy Brown (7) Miss Lucy Brown Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Br J. A. Lane & R. Lane
TIMEFORMVIEWWent the wrong way for Nicky Henderson in 2022 and pulled up in hunter chase at Kelso sole outing in 2023/24 for Miss Lucy Brown Also failed to complete returned to this sphere for new yard at Ayr 13 days ago and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA102
9
KNACKER
TRAPPER
(IRE) (25) P0-1523 D 6 10-4
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE)
Joe Williamson (3)
Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn
Br G. T. Morrow Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over 20.4f at Southwell in May and has returned from a break in good order, placed in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby No reason to think he won’t be in the thick of things once more. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2023: HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 6 11 2 Ross Chapman 3-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
SALSADA: Following its run on 2/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Laser Focus (IRE), 4-1 Harper Valley (IRE), Knacker Trapper (IRE), 15-2 Finisk River (GB), 10-1 Salsada (IRE), 12-1 Nibiru (IRE), 22-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), 33-1 Belvedere Blast (IRE), 150-1 Fugitives Drift (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (29 wins from 256 runners, 11%) runs BEAT THE EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Grant (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BEBSIDE BANTER
WEIGHTWATCHER: THE PADDY PIE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 30lb to 84. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEP TALKING trained by Billy Aprahamian, Towcester, 205 miles.
PEP TALKING raised his game when scoring on second start for this yard at Uttoxeter and looks capable of going in again off this 5lb higher mark. He won’t have things all his own way, though, as Bebside Banter is carving out a reputationassomethingofacoursespecialist(formfiguresoverfenceshereread1121).Kicksaftersixhasbeenknockingonthedoor and he is third choice ahead ofThe Paddy Pie, who was second to Bebside Banter over C&D last time, and top-weightTom Creen.
TALKING 2.BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) 3.KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE)
1 TOM CREEN (IRE) (37) 2323-43 CD
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
9 12-0
Tom Midgley (3) Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner here last season and again put his best foot forward on this terrain when third over C&D (good to soft) back from a break last month Live each-way chance off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 PEP TALKING (GB) (25) 126-261 6 10-12
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE)
Gavin Sheehan Pep Partnership
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith Fairfax and Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced6-y-owhoimprovedonhurdlesformwhenmakingwinningchasedebutatHuntingdoninMarch.Runner-upon2ofhis4startsthereafter before resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft) last time 5lb rise fair enough and he may well have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA89
3 BEBSIDE BANTER
(IRE) (21) 1P122-1 CD 7 10-10
B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br John F Dwyer North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 3 wins from 4 starts over fences here when landing an 11-runner C&D handicap chase 3 weeks ago, proving 2 1/2 lengths too strong for the re-opposing The Paddy Pie. 6lb rise demands more but he’s a sound jumper and is likely to give it a good shot from the front. TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 EMPTY NEST (IRE)
(18) 333-PP4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)
Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway
6 10-9
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr Daniel Furini Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and there wasn’t enough promise in his recent reappearance spin at Hexham to suggest that he’ll put that right here TFRHIIII BHA86
5 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (21) 404-P52 C
B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR)
Exors of the late Mr John Wade
11 10-7
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Patrick McElroy Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run stretches back almost 2 years but his mark reflects that and posted his best effort for a while when chasing Bebside Banter home over C&D last time. 4lb better off with that rival now but whether it’ll be enough for him to reverse those placings has to be doubtful. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) (45) 035222
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Astalanda (FR)
8 10-4
Sean Quinlan
Coniston Old Men Syndicate Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Br Martin McDermott Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened his account in a handicap chase over 15.6f at Hexham in summer 2023 Winless since but consistency hard to knock in recent months, runner-up on each of his last 3 starts at up to 21f, and he should be in the mix once again. TFRHHHII BHA81
7 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (172) 5343-40
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Smartwater Utilities
Br Ms M. Kavanagh
7 10-2
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Ungenuine type who has just one win to his name from 26 starts under Rules. Opposable starting out for new yard here following almost 6 months off. TFRHIIII BHA77
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8 WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (651) 4/50006/- 7 10-2
Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)
Derek Fox
Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine
Br O’Neill Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t disgraced on chase debut at Ayr in February 2023 but absent since and this maiden (0-14 overall) is entitled to come on for the run. TFRHIIII BHA75
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: KICKSAFTERSIX: Following its run on 12/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Pep Talking (GB), 3-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 11-2 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 6-1 Kicksaftersix (IRE), 7-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 28-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 33-1 Empty Nest (IRE), 40-1 Wotsmyname (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.30
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE
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NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND OPEN MAIDEN
HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 255 runners, 21%) runs OLD BLUE EYES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs SNAPAUDACIAHEROS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SWEETLIKECHOCOLATE trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
The market will be revealing but OLD BLUE EYES is a half-brother to a dual-bumper winner for the same connections so a winning debut at this sort of level would come as no surprise. Moonbow and Sweetlikechocolate displayed ability in points so they need considering, along with Snapaudaciaheros
1 IS THAT ALRIGHT (IRE) (-)
4 11-2
B g Mount Nelson - Capistrano Day (USA) Craig Nichol John Blackburn,Imperial Racing & Partner John & Sean Quinn, Malton Br Diomed Bloodstock Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair hurdler Full Day (winner around 2m, by Champs Elysees). Dam smart 7f winner Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
2 MOONBOW (FR) (195) 1
4 11-2
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Scheme of The Moon (FR) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Patrick Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais
Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW£20,0004-y-o.Dam,lightlyracedoverhurdles/fencesinFrance,7f/1mwinneronFlatinSpain,half-sistertousefulhurdler/fairchaserinFranceGray Steel and hurdle winner in France/useful chaser Sagalyrique. Comfortable winner sole start in points (May 15), tongue tie on for Rules debut TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 NORAH’S LEGACY (IRE) (26) 5
4 11-2
B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Chloe Joe Williamson (3)
The Norah’s Legacy Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Philip Kirby Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWYeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lord Roccoco. Dam 2m hurdle winner, also 1 1/4m winner on Flat. Showed some promise but lacked a turn of foot when fifth of 8 starting out at Newcastle a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 OLD BLUE EYES (GB) (-)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE)
4 11-2
Brian Hughes
The Pavenham Partnership Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Olney Bloodstock Limited Nick Brown Racing Clubs
TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding Brother to fair hurdler One Eye On Vegas, stays 3m, and half-brother to dual-bumper winner Dino Bellagio Noteworthy newcomer for successful yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
5
ROCKS UP LATE
(IRE) (248) P-
B g Vadamos (FR) - Dreamtide
4 11-2
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Hawthorn Villa Stud Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o, Vadamos gelding. Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class hurdler/useful unbeaten chase winner (stayed 21f) Wicklow Brave. Pulled up sole start in points TFRHHHII BHA-
6
SMART BUCKS
(GB) (17) 6
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner
4 11-2
Danny McMenamin
The From Day One Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Philip & Philippa Kirby Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Lady Buttons. Too green to show a great deal starting out at Kelso 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SNAPAUDACIAHEROS (IRE) (175) 42 4 10-9
B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pedisnap (IRE) Nathan Moscrop Weight, Howe & Oliver Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br J.P. Farrell Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form and in the frame both starts in bumpers in May/June, second of 9 at Southwell That just about sets the standard on return for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SWEETLIKECHOCOLATE (GB) (562) 3- 5 10-9
B m Yeats (IRE) - Sweet As Honey Finn Lambert (3) TS Equine Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Philip Mitchell Bloodstock Tmt Construction Ltd, Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Yeats mare. Half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Militia. Wears tongue strap. Third in a point in May 2023 Taken a while to return to the track but she’s in excellent hands. Tongue tie on TFRHHHHI BHA-
2023: VANILLA DANCER 4 10 2 William Maggs 11-2 (Chris Grant) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Old Blue Eyes (GB), 9-2 Snapaudaciaheros (IRE), 5-1 Sweetlikechocolate (GB), 11-2 Is That Alright (IRE), 6-1 Moonbow (FR), 14-1 Norah’s Legacy (IRE), 18-1 Rocks Up Late (IRE), 33-1 Smart Bucks (GB)
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