VIRGIN BET RACEDAY
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2024
g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Car Colston Hall Stud K. A. Ryan Racing
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Mecca’s Angel at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good) last month. Drop back into handicaps should suit. Official BHA Rating 110
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9 Form guide 10 Age 11 Weight 12 Stalls Position
Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.
Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.
Brando was the winner of the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, 17th September, 2016
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
Aaron Anderson
2.20
Edward Austin
2.20
Callum Bewley
2.20, 2.55
Sean Bowen
2.55, 4.03
Henry Brooke
2.20, 2.55
Ross Chapman
2.55
TRAINERS
N. W. Alexander
12.47, 1.17, 1.47, 2.20 2.55 3.28
Maurice Barnes
1.17
Jessica Bedi
2.20
Catch Bissett
2.20
Gillian Boanas
12.47
Jennie Candlish
12.47, 1.47, 2.20, 2.55
Stuart Coltherd 1.17, 2.20
Sam Coltherd
1.17 1.47 2.20
Alan Doyle 1.47
Derek Fox
1.17, 1.47, 3.28
Jamie Hamilton 1.17, 2.20, 2.55, 4.03
Brian Hughes
1.47, 3.28
Peter Kavanagh 1.47 2.20 2.55
Ian Duncan 1.47 2.20 2.55
James Ewart 1.47 3.28
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 2.20, 2.55
Alison Hamilton 1.17 2.55
Lisa Harrison 1.47 2.20 2.55
Philip Kirby 12.47 2.20 2.55
Rebecca Menzies 2.55
Bruce Lynn
12.47 1.17 1.47 2.20, 2.55, 3.28
William Maggs
12.47
Ryan Mania 2.55, 3.28, 4.03
Conner McCann 4.03
Danny McMenamin 1.17 2.20
Olly Murphy 4.03
Barry Murtagh 1.47, 2.55
Nicky Richards 1.17 2.20
Pauline Robson 4.03 Paul Robson 2.20 Lucinda Russell 12.47 1.17 1.47 3.28, 4.03 Dan Skelton 1.17 1.47 2.55 3.28, 4.03
Lorcan Murtagh 1.47 2.55
Craig Nichol 2.20, 3.28, 4.03
Conor O’Farrell 2.55
Jack Power 12.47
Sean Quinlan
1.17, 1.47, 2.20, 2.55, 3.28
Conor Rabbitt 1.17 1.47 2.20
R. Mike Smith
2.20 2.55 4.03
Jackie Stephen 2.20 2.55
Sandy Thomson 1.17, 2.20, 2.55, 3.28 4.03
Ewan Whillans 1.47 3.28 4.03
William Young Jnr 1.47 3.28
Harry Skelton
1.17 1.47 2.55
3.28, 4.03
Ben Smith
2.20, 4.03
Lewis Stones 12.47
Patrick Wadge
12.47 1.47
Joe Williamson 12.47 2.20 2.55
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430 the third £1215 the fourth £608 and the fifth £303
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 266 runners, 17%) runs CAMP BELAN & DESTINY IS ALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs CAMP BELAN & DESTINY IS ALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOSTILE HOTELIER trained by J Candlish, Leek, 246 miles.
1 CAMP BELAN (IRE) (204) 433125- CD 8 11-12
Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Stephen Campion Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 2f on soft ground. Finished 3l behind Tom Cody when fifth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (heavy) in April. Official BHA Rating 112
2 DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (186) 103642- C 10 11-11
Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) Jack Power (8) J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Eithne Magee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 14l by Event Of Sivola when second of 5 at 11-4jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 111
3 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (40) 40-2220 C D 8 11-8
Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)
Bruce Lynn (3) J
O YERMANMILAN SYNDICATE N. W. Alexander Kinneston T
B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Half Shot when last of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 108
4 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (27) 221P-33 BF 6 11-8
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE) Lewis Stones J
O 6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Michael G. Daly PRA World Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Barrons Land beaten 13l at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 108
5 CRIXUS’S ESCAPE (IRE) (291) PP/3312- CD 11 11-7
Br Ch g Beneficial - Tierneys Choice (IRE)
William Maggs J
O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Tote S
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Track And Trace when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 6f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 107
6 HERITIER DE SIVOLA (FR) (185) 21110P- D 7 11-2
Br Ch g Noroit (GER) - Quellevic (FR)
Joe Williamson J
O Mr G. Nicholson Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Gilles Trapenard & Max Trapenard Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 7f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Perth over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Jacks Parrot in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 102
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023:MEETING ABANDONED Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note: EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE: Following its run on 18/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was struck into on its left-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Camp Belan (IRE), 7-2 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 4-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), 11-2 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 7-1 Crixus’s Escape (IRE), 12-1 Heritier de Sivola (FR)
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND 3RD 4TH TIME
CAMP BELAN conceded plenty of weight to runner-up Heritier De Sivola when victorious over this C&D last season and could well stage a repeat despite running off 8lb higher. His old rival did manage to narrowly turn things around when they subsequently clashed at Hexham in March and he’s dangerous to underestimate. However, fellow course winner Destiny Is All may pose a bigger threat running off 3lb below his last winning mark.
totewin: Camp Belan
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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - DAN SKELTON
Dan’s Ayr-raids with brother Harry have proved hugely successful in recent seasons and the trainer sends 5 runners north to try and keep the stable’s current winning form going at the start of another busy week. The trainer had an excellent couple of days at Cheltenham before moving on to Aintree yesterday and the emergence of novice hurdler Valgrand as a serious Grade 1 prospect at Cheltenham is yet another feather in the cap for a trainer whose stock has been steadily rising to the point where he took last year’s trainers’ championship to the final two weekends here at Ayr and Sandown. Bumper winner Country Mile looks an interesting hurdles prospect at 1.17, with Home Free a likely type at 3.28 and unbeaten point-to-point winner Dalston Lad sure to be fancied in the closing bumper
19% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 9 WINS FROM 48 RUNNERS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
2M
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258 the third £1128 and the fourth £565
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 266 runners, 17%) runs WALKING ON A DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs COUNTRY MILE LONGEST TRAVELLER: COUNTRY MILE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 300 miles.
1 COUNTRY MILE (IRE) (210) 21- D 5 11-0
Br B g Ocovango - Uncatchable (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Miss Gemma Phelan The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 2-1fav at Huntingdon over 2m (good) in April, beating Silver Thorn by 4 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -
2 GATSBY BLUE (GB) (22) P/-0 5 11-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER)
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Mr Jonny Adams Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Yorton Farm Stud & A R Bromley
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Samwise when eighth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating -
3 GONE WITH THE TIDE (IRE) (240) 55/51- 5 11-0
Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Millicent Bridge (IRE)
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
B Mr Kevin Talbot
A winner at 6-1fav in a point-to-point race at Tyrella over 3m (yielding) on his latest outing in March, beating Bold Recruit by 2 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David V O’Brien in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
4 THE BACK BRAES (IRE) (184) 03526- 6 11-0
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE)
Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Ian J. Herbert Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Robert Honner Bell Rural Solutions S
Placed in two point-to-points from five starts. Finished 12l behind Modder River when sixth of 12 at 5-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Overton over 2m 4f (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kate Leckenby Official BHA Rating -
5 WALKING ON A DREAM (IRE) (170) F22-2 5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Connaught Hall (IRE)
O Fishwick & Russell
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Assumpta O’Brien Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in three point-to-points from four starts. Beaten 7l by Getaway Vic when second of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Toomebridge over 3m in May Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
6 YOUNG GETAWAY (IRE) (185) 55- 5 11-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - The Youngone (IRE)
O Mrs Pat Sloan
B Joe Sloan
Sean Quinlan J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Takt De Touques when fifth of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Perth over 2m (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating -
7 SCARLET JET (IRE) (154) 1
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Jet Alert (IRE)
10-13
Bruce Lynn (3) J
O Turcan Dunning Borwick Maclay Trotter N. W. Alexander Kinneston T
B Brenda Crean Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Dam unraced. A winner at 8-1fav in a point-to-point race at Chaddesley Corbett over 3m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Pethers Run by 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Francesca Poste. Official BHA Rating -
8 HOLLY BIRD (IRE) (170) 23-5 5 10-7
Br B m Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE)
O Hb Racing Limited
Danny McMenamin J
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Stephanie Hanly Sandy Thomson S
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Finished 11l behind Rue Taylor when fifth of 11 at 9-2 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in May Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Country Mile (IRE), 6-1 Walking On A Dream (IRE), 7-1 Young Getaway (IRE), 9-1 Scarlet Jet (IRE), 10-1 Holly Bird (IRE), 16-1 Gone With The Tide (IRE), 33-1 The Back Braes (IRE), 150-1 Gatsby Blue (GB) 2ND 3RD 4TH
COUNTRY MILE emerged an impressive winner of a bumper at Huntingdon on his debut under Rules in April and is sure to be primed to perfection running for a high profile yard on his hurdles debut. Young Getaway and Holly Bird have also shown some promise in bumpers and warrant close inspection in the betting. Point-to-point recruits Walking On A Dream and Gone With The Tide add further spice to the race.
totewin: Country Mile
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - SEAN BOWEN
It’s great to have Sean Bowen and Harry Skelton here at Ayr today with both riders going head to head for the jockeys’ championship, won last year by Harry Cobden. Sean will be hoping to stay injury-free this season after last year’s Boxing Day fall which cost him all chance of winning and allowed Cobden to catch and pass him to take the title. Bowen’s “have saddle - will travel” attitude is reflected by two rides here today, with Bowen here principally for the mount on Olly Murphy’s Dinofromberlais in the closing bumper at 4.03 However, the very much in-form jockey has picked up a “spare” for Jackie Stephen on Flying Sandpiper at 2.55 and will be available for any rides that become available unexpectedly during the course of the afternoon.
22% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 13 WINS FROM 60 RIDES
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944 the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 266 runners, 17%) runs CUSACK PARK & SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs WHAT A FLIRTH LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHAT A FLIRTH trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 300 miles.
1 CUSACK PARK (IRE) (32) 536-246 5 12-0
Br B g Westerner - My Viking Bay (IRE)
O The Buzzard Syndicate
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Size Five when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 100
2 MAGICAL ARTHUR (IRE) (24) 6P-0421 6 11-8
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
O Harbour Rose Partnership
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B E. O’Gorman Pra World Ltd S
Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 85-40fav at Hexham over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Dequall by 1l. Official BHA Rating 94
3 DALILEO (IRE) (11) F53245 D
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP RACING & D A HARRISON RACING
9 11-7
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Blue Fin when fifth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93
4 SANTA CLARITA (FR) (24) 02-P136
Br Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR)
6 11-5
Sam Coltherd J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 18l behind Magical Arthur when sixth of 12 at 3-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month. Having her first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 91
5 NOT
IN KANSAS
(GB) (166) PF0/01-1
Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
7 11-4
Bruce Lynn (3) J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing in May, beating Ginger Pointe by 4 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 90
6 SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (24) 5F5-10P 6 11-0
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE)
O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell
Patrick Wadge (3) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Dan Rohan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on good to soft ground. Pulled up at the 12th when 18-1 at Hexham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Instant Gambler earlier this month on her chase debut. Official BHA Rating 86
7 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (19) 615/P-01 D 7 11-0
Br B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE)
O Mclafferty,Whillans &Topkapi Partnership
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 22-1 in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Knacker Trapper by a neck. Official BHA Rating 86
8 WHAT A FLIRTH (IRE) (25) 5/00-005 7 10-10
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - What A Fashion (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Hugh O’Connor The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
Placed in a point-to-point from seven starts. Finished 11l behind No More No when fifth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 3m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82
9 HAPY LA VIE (FR) (418) 0P5/211- D 7 10-7
Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Byzantion (FR)
O This Hapy Life, D Hughes & Partner
Brian Hughes J
James Ewart, Langholm T
B J. Debeauvais-Delmares & B. Debeauvais Fitzdares S
Successful in two chases at 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-4fav at Hexham over 3m (good) in September last year, beating Ahead Of The Field by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 79
10 ITURGEON DU BREUIL (FR) (24) P3-2605 6 10-6
Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Cavale Saint (FR) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Hurst Farm Racing
B Dr V. Denis Hubert & Mr Eric Helye
Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from ten starts. Finished 10l behind Magical Arthur when fifth of 12 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78
11 TEDDY MAC (GB) (160) 5/0P45-5 5 10-2
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Spring Over (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian A. Duncan
Yet to place in six starts. Finished 9l behind Rumble B when fifth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good) in May Runs from 5lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 69
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 10
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Magical Arthur (IRE), 11-2 Not In Kansas (GB), 8-1 What A Flirth (IRE), 10-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 11-1 Hapy La Vie (FR), 12-1 Dalileo (IRE), Santa Clarita (FR), 16-1 Cusack Park (IRE), 22-1 Somebody’s Fortune (IRE), 25-1 Iturgeon du Breuil (FR), 50-1 Teddy Mac (GB)
NOT IN KANSAS goes well fresh and, having created a deep impression when wining a conditional riders’ race at Perth under Bruce Lynn back in May, the daughter of Gentlewave could be tough to deal with on her return from a break. Fellow last-time-out winners Magical Arthur and Topkapi Star also command respect, while the hat-trick seeking Hapy La Vie is still on an upward trajectory and is interesting back over timber.
totewin: Not In Kansas
FORM
The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races.
Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form.
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THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944 the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 237 runners, 18%) runs ANAMANDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Coltherd (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs ONE STEP UP LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALDWELL trained by J Candlish, Leek, 246 miles.
1 CALDWELL (GB) (16) 531331 7 12-0
Br B g Dansili - Milford Sound Sean Quinlan J
O Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Evolve Business Finance Limited S
He has won two hurdle races and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to soft (latest flat win was in February). Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-2jt-fav at Hexham over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Kicksaftersix by 4l. Has also won at Worcester this season. Official BHA Rating 100
2 GRASS’S JET (IRE) (122) 2/4504-0 BF
Br Br g Jet Away - Emily’s Belle (IRE)
7 11-11
Henry Brooke J
O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Ms Emily Cullen Swansway S
Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Well beaten at 5-2fav behind Home Sweet Highway when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 7f (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 97
3 RICKETY GATE (GB) (22) 3250-01
Br B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE)
9 11-8
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Nicky Richards
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 16-5fav at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Swift Reply by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 94
4 PATEEN (IRE) (13) 0401P3
Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE)
12 11-7
Aaron Anderson (5) J
O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
B John Joe Brady
Has won seven hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 6f on good and yielding ground. Third of 12 behind Queens Venture beaten 11l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Perth and Cartmel this season. Official BHA Rating 93
5 ADVERAM (GB) (187) 002633- 5 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd S
Placed in three hurdle races from nine starts. Third of 11 behind Bollin Matilda beaten 10l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 93
6 ANAMANDA (FR) (165) P04-6 5 11-5
Br Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana
O Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson
Bruce Lynn (3) J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. Moroney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Unplaced in all four starts over hurdles. Finished 12l behind Just Dottie when sixth of 9 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating 91
7 ONE STEP UP (FR) (33) P600-2P 6 11-4
Br B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Or des Joncs (FR)
Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd Selkirk T
B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Limerick Leader last month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 90
8 BATHGATE (GB) (22) 043-005 4 11-3
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Unplaced in all seven starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Double Powerful when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91
9
UNCLE MAC
(IRE) (16) 0/34-65P 6 11-1
Br B g Maxios - Aigrette Garzette (IRE)
O Miss E. Dunkley
B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG
Edward Austin (5) J
Paul Robson, Alnwick T
Prct Bloodstocks Limited S
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Pulled up at the last when 8-1 at Hexham over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Caldwell earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 87
10 BILLABLE GRANT
(IRE) (95) P0-000P 7 10-12
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)
O Jackie Stephen Racing Club
B Dermot Day
Jamie Hamilton J
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Wexford over 3m (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Safran Et Bleu in July on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 84
11 BURGUNDY MAN (FR) (32) 4//-05560 7 10-11
Br B g Manduro (GER) - Kapirovska (FR)
O Miss P. A. Carnaby
Ben Smith (7) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mme Elza Petit & Mme Hannah Petit Tote S
Placed in two hurdle races from 12 NH starts. Beaten 15l behind Heart Above at 14-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 83
12 LEWA HOUSE (GB) (189) 352033-
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time
8 10-7
Craig Nichol J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Tote S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 8 behind Paramaribo beaten 2 3/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in April. Official BHA Rating 79
13 BOWLER
JACK
(IRE) (220) 0/0005P-
Br B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE)
6 10-2
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Scott Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Miss Lisa Pyne
Unplaced in all six starts. Pulled up 2 out when 9-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Lahardaun in March on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 74
14 SOLWAY STAREE (GB) (32) 33P0P-0
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Kashstaree
6 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B D.A. Harrison Racing Atlas Concrete Ltd S
Yet to place in nine starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Heart Above when 10th of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) last month. Runs from 6lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 68
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Caldwell (GB), 5-1 Rickety Gate (GB), 17-2 Lewa House (GB), 9-1 Grass’s Jet (IRE), Pateen (IRE), Adveram (GB), 11-1 Bathgate (GB), 12-1 Anamanda (FR), 28-1 One Step Up (FR), 40-1 Uncle Mac (IRE), Burgundy Man (FR), 66-1 Billable Grant (IRE), Bowler Jack (IRE), 200-1 Solway Staree (GB) 2ND 3RD 4TH
CALDWELL has been very reliable in all disciplines from the summer onwards and made a successful beginning to his chasing career at Hexham. Back over the smaller obstacles, he is just 1lb higher, with the extra half-mile fancied to bring him forward even further. Rickety Gate showed the benefit of a break when justifying favouritism at Kelso and looks dangerous. Grass’s Jet was well fancied on his debut for this yard at Bangor and although disappointing, it is too soon to give up on him.
totewin: Caldwell
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THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944 the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 237 runners, 18%) runs BEAT THE RETREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 300 miles.
1 LOVE THAT (IRE) (166) P/013F-4
5 12-0
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Joshua Pim Rainton Construction ( Scotland ) Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Nellie Bluesky when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating 97
2 ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ (GB) (25) 05-6
Br Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Sardagna (FR)
O Mr Colm Donlon
5 11-13
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 11l behind Strong Foundations when sixth of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96
3 MALANGEN (IRE) (11) 535546
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
9 11-10
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
Has won nine hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 14l behind Blue Fin when sixth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93
4 LET’S GO JOE (GB) (27) 54P-645
6 11-9
Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Super Faida (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Hardscrabble Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Killashee House Limited Swansway S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Barrons Land when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92
5 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (192) 4103P0- C 5 11-8
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Bruce Lynn (3) J
O The Vernon Girls N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. H. B Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Plaisir Des Flos when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 91
6 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (22) 624//-S55 CD 8 11-8
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B F. Mc Mahon Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 3m on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Rickety Gate when fifth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91
7 BALLYQUIN BAY (IRE) (237) 40434P- 6 11-6
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballyquin Queen (IRE)
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
B Jane, John & Kate Gleeson
Jamie Hamilton J
Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
Placed in four hurdle races from 15 starts. Void at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race. Official BHA Rating 89
8 BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (10) 050032
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE)
O Alan Baxter & Brian Hall
8 11-5
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mrs Deirdre McGrath PRA World Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Prolific Profile when second of 14 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88
9 MARCH WIND (IRE) (166) 22/605-5 7 11-3
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O J Fyffe & S Townshend
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Margaret & Michael Tallon Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S
Placed in two NH flat races from six starts. Finished 12l behind Not In Kansas when fifth of 15 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating 86
10 STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (198) 5F/6F0F- 7 11-2
Br B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)
Ross Chapman J
O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Miss Laura Sleator Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 13 starts. Fell at the 4th when 10-1 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Call Me Jack in April on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G T Bewley Official BHA Rating 85
11 CELESTIAL FASHION
(GB) (165) 42215-0 6 10-11
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian A. Duncan
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind Just Dottie at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating 80
12 ROBIOLA (IRE) (100) 26/4/-P0P 6 10-9
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Weeping Wind
Lorcan Murtagh J
O Hurst Farm Racing Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
B Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd
Placed in a NH flat race from seven NH starts. Pulled up at the last when 50-1 at Cartmel over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Lightening Company in July on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 78
13 FLYING
SANDPIPER
(IRE) (204) 0/0P0P- 5 10-2
Br B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Friends from the North Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy
Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 2 out when 150-1 at Carlisle over 2m 3f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Milcree in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 71
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood worn by No. 10, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Entity of Substanz (GB), 11-2 Bridge Road (IRE), 8-1 Ballyquin Bay (IRE), 17-2 Malangen (IRE), 9-1 Let’s Go Joe (GB), 12-1 Love That (IRE), 14-1 March Wind (IRE), 16-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 18-1 Star Vantage (IRE), 22-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 33-1 Celestial Fashion (GB), 100-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE), 300-1 Robiola (IRE)
3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND
Bridge Road has been edging closer to the winner’s enclosure, although his strike-rate is moderate and a 1lb rise for his Uttoxeter second does him no favours. Love That and March Wind ran respectably on the same Perth card back in May, while Celestial Fashion’s best form puts her in with a shout, but a chance is taken on ENTITY OF SUBSTANZ. Dan Skelton’s five-year-old is related to some smart performers and an initial mark of 96 is there to be exploited.
totewin: Entity Of Substanz
THE
LIVESCORE
BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430 the third £1215 the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 colours
RACE STATISTICS
YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 266 runners, 17%) runs RATTLING ROAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs HOME FREE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOME FREE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 300 miles.
1 CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) (98) 23P-513 D 8 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Don Commins Sandy Thomson S
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 5 behind Cuzco Du Mathan beaten 10l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cartmel over 2m 1f (soft) in July Official BHA Rating 120
2 HOME FREE (IRE) (22) 3215-21 D 6 11-13
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shuriken (IRE)
Harry Skelton J
O Union Stripes Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Shuriken Syndicate The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating Cabhfuilfungi by a neck. Official BHA Rating 119
3 CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) (466) 413/114- D 10 11-7
Br Ch g Stowaway - Western Starlight (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Racing On Together Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B G. Foley Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases at 2m on good ground. Finished 5l behind Elios D’Or when fourth of 7 at 16-5 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m (good) in July last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 113
4 THISTLE ASK (IRE) (598) 62/4201/- CD 7 11-2
Br B g Ask - Thistle Lane (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O The Steel Bonnets James Ewart, Langholm T
B G. Duncan Fitzdares S
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 10-11fav here over 2m (good) in March last year, beating Beat The Retreat by 24l. Official BHA Rating 108
5 RATTLING ROAD
(IRE) (187) 5/1/5534- 7 11-0
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Rossa Parks (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Misses P & F Simpson Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B G. Aherne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Monty Searle when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 106
6 TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (187) 222232- CD 8 10-13
Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE)
Bruce Lynn (3) J
O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Beaten 1 1/4l by Ioupy Collonges when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 105
7 ARDERA CROSS (IRE) (204) 21645P- CD 13 10-2
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE)
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin
Sean Quinlan J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
Has won four hurdle races and 14 chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy Pulled up 4 out when 66-1 at Carlisle over 2m (heavy) in a chase won by Trac in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 94
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Home Free (IRE), 10-3 Travail d’Orfevre (FR), 7-2 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 15-2 Captain Ivan (IRE), 10-1 Rattling Road (IRE), 12-1 Thistle Ask (IRE), 66-1 Ardera Cross (IRE)
1ST
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
4TH TIME
A winner at Uttoxeter on his seasonal return recently, there should be more to come from HOME FREE and Dan Skelton’s gelding is taken to defy a 4lb rise in the handicap en route to further success. An ease in grade will do no harm to the chances of Carcaci Castle, who looks the main danger, while Travail D’Orfevre, an admirably consistent type over fences, could have a say too.
totewin: Home Free
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THE LIVESCORE BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4999
Prize Money £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254 the third £626 and the fourth £313
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 266 runners, 17%) runs STRIDE ON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs DALSTON LAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: DINOFROMBERLAIS trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 323 miles.
1 FUJITA SCALE (IRE) (171) P-4 5 11-2
Br B g Snow Sky - Moody Queen (IRE)
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Mr James Kirwan
Full brother to Wrestlingwithrae, won in a point to point race at 3m. Finished 4l behind Leader Wing when fourth of 10 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) in May Official BHA Rating -
2 BESPOKE TAILOR (IRE) (185) P2- 4 11-1
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Bespoke Baby (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Mrs Barbara Harding Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Beaten 3/4l by Takt De Touques when second of 13 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Perth over 2m (soft) in April. Official BHA Rating -
3 DALSTON LAD (IRE) (190) 1- 4 11-1
Br B g Ocovango - Miss Platinum (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Cherry Knoll Farm, M&T Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Longrove Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes S A winner at 6-1fav in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m on his latest outing in April, beating Passing Pleasure by 6l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Paul Martin Pierce in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
4 DINOFROMBERLAIS (IRE) (175) 6-4
4 11-1
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Allan Stennett Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Motaclan S Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 10l behind Moon Over America when fourth of 8 at 6-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Dawstown over 3m (good to soft) in May Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael G Kennedy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
5 ELUSIVE WARRIOR (IRE) (-)
4 11-1
Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Powhatan Squaw (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O S McMillan M Gabellone P Thompson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mrs Anne Doyle
Dam unraced. Picked up for 30,000 euros last year, and a market check is advised ahead of his racecourse bow Official BHA Rating -
6 JUST WINGING IT (IRE) (-) 4 11-1
Br Ch g Jet Away - Copper River (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B T. Nolan & K. Leavy Tote S
Full brother to Eureka Creek, won in a chase at 2m 6f, in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 4f. Looks certain to have a future in this discipline, but others appeal more today Official BHA Rating -
7 STRIDE ON (IRE) (-) 4 11-1
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mohboss
Conner McCann (7) J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Wiyi Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Full brother to Kiltealy Park, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 5f Related to a couple of useful types; market support should be noted. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bespoke Tailor (IRE), 5-2 Dalston Lad (IRE), 7-1 Dinofromberlais (IRE), 8-1 Fujita Scale (IRE), 10-1 Elusive Warrior (IRE), 11-1 Stride On (IRE), 40-1 Just Winging It (IRE)
1ST
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
4TH TIME
Olly Murphy has an excellent record in these types of contests so Dinofromberlais, who showed only moderate form in the pointing sphere, could well step forward on this Rules debut. However, the vote goes to DALSTON LAD. The Ocovango gelding fetched 115,000 euros at the sales in May and the half-brother to useful performer Gone Platinum looks sure to go well at the first time of asking under Rules. Stride On is another to consider.
totewin: Dalston Lad toteeachway: Dinofromberlais
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Ryan Colley Stuart Turner
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Karl Curran
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
John Morris, Andrew Macdermid, Mahiri Young Medical Officers
Drs Lindsey Donaldson, Alice Drysdale, Pippa Hall
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
James Bonar, Linda Porter, John Kidd, Tracey Hamilton
First
Commentator
Darren Owen
Betting Ring Manager
Alastair McCreadie
Managing Director
David Brown
Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr
Raceday Operations Manager
Ross Donald - 07724 903819
rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Raceday Safeguarding Officer
Mark Gajic - 07789 981089
Race 12.47 - THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430 the third £1215 the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 19th, 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 25th, 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. 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 14 entries, 1 at £9 and 13 at £46 - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.17 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258 the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, October 22nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. 26 entries at £45. - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.47 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 26 entries at £40. - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
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 0-100 Enter by noon, October 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 18 entries at £40 - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.55 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 0-100 Enter by noon, October 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 18 entries at £40 - Closed October 22nd, 2024. 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 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.28 - THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m 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 One Man Series qualifier 14 entries, 1 at £9 and 13 at £46 - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.03 - THE LIVESCORE BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313 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 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £24. - Closed October 22nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.