7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612
B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)
Allson Sparkle Ltd
C. and Mrs Wilson
8 11-1
Tom Scudamore
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144
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Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for the second of our jumps meeting of 2025
Whether you are a first-time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today.
I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck and sincerely hope you have a successful day and return again in the future.
Today’s racing has a real broad mix of racing to whet our appetites including a Conditional Jockeys Novice Hurdle in the first and a Mares only Novice Hurdle in the second race with our feature being the Book the Scottish Grand National Chase over the 3 mile distance.
Our Jumps season of course culminates in the Coral Scottish Grand National weekend on 11/12 April it’s the biggest jumps meeting in Scotland and this year again will very much be a Premier fixture. Who can forget last year with Willie Mullins essentially winning the trainers title as a result of prevailing in the Scottish National
I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and hope you enjoy your day Also, please feel free to visit Western House Hotel after racing where Scott Nicol plays his live acoustic set from 4pm till 7pm.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 21st January and we look forward to welcoming you back then.
I wish you and a safe journey home and hope to see you back at Ayr soon.
David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse
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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
Edward Austin 1.00 Henry Brooke 3.45
Tom Broughton 1.30
Sam Coltherd
1.30 2.35 3.45
Lewis Dobb 1.00
TRAINERS
Alan Doyle 1.00, 1.30, 3.10, 3.45
Derek Fox 1.30 2.35 3.45
Jamie Hamilton 3.10, 3.45
Brian Hughes 1.30, 2.00, 3.10, 3.45
Charlotte Jones 1.30
Peter Kavanagh
1.00
Bruce Lynn 1.00, 2.00, 3.10, 3.45
William Maggs
1.00, 2.35
Ryan Mania
1.30, 3.45
Conner McCann 3.45
Danny McMenamin 2.00 3.10 3.45
Nathan Moscrop 2.35, 3.10, 3.45
Craig Nichol 2.35
Conor O’Farrell 1.30 3.45
Jack Power 2.00
Sean Quinlan 2.35, 3.10, 3.45
James Robottom
3.10
Ben Smith
1.00, 2.35, 3.10
Emma Smith-Chaston 3.10
Joshua Thompson 1.00
Patrick Wadge 1.00, 2.00, 3.45
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CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice 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. colours no horse age st-lb
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (43 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs BOOLAMORE CLASSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs BOOLAMORE CLASSIC LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GOLD RING trained by N Mechie, YOU SAY ITS OVER trained by M Hammond, both Middleham, 164 miles.
1 ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (235) 454P5-0 7 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE)
O Mr Ken McGarrity
Lewis Dobb (6) J
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Singapore Trip when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May last year Official BHA Rating 94
2 TOUCAN SAM (GB) (94) 23P0FP
Br B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE)
7 11-4
Ben Smith (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Lady Bamford
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and two point-to-points from 20 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Hexham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Instant Gambler in October last year on his latest outing.
Official BHA Rating 86
3 GOLD RING (GB) (26) 0600-P
Br B g Golden Horn - La Dorotea (IRE)
O Mechie, CCR, Kerr
B Deerfield Farm
8 11-0
William Maggs J
Neil Mechie, Middleham T
Unplaced in all five starts over hurdles. Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 at Hexham over 2m 7f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Robert d’Ores in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 82
4 REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (26) 533453
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)
7 10-12
Edward Austin J
O Southdean Racing Club George Bewley, Colby T
B Miss Marie Motherway Lloyd Ltd S
Placed in three hurdle races and three point-to-points from 16 starts. Third of 16 behind Robert d’Ores beaten 10l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year
Official BHA Rating 80
5 BOOLAMORE CLASSIC (IRE) (23) 40U-005 6 10-11
Br B g Workforce - Castlelost (IRE)
Bruce Lynn (3) J
O Quandt, Cochrane, Lysaght N. W. Alexander Kinneston T
B Mr Niall Hamilton Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a point-to-point from eight starts. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Watchoutitscookie when fifth of 7 on his chase debut at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 79
6 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (26) 363200 8 10-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
Placed in 11 hurdle races from 33 starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Tommy Combats when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 77
7 YOU SAY ITS OVER (IRE) (41) 264-406 7 10-6
Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Beg La Eile (IRE)
Joshua Thompson (8) J
O Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr John Motherway Resdev Ltd S
Placed in four hurdle races and two point-to-points from 20 starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Lunar Contact when last of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 3m (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 74
8 TEDDY MAC (GB) (26) 45-5405 6 10-5
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Spring Over (IRE) Alan Doyle J
O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian A. Duncan
Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 16l behind Robert d’Ores when fifth of 16 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 73
9 IDEAL DE ROMAY (FR) (23) 456602
Br B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR)
7 10-5
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
B Gerard Gordat & Olivier Gordat
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 7l by Watchoutitscookie when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year. Runs from 6lb out of handicap.
Official BHA Rating 67
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: MEETING ABANDONED
Visor worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Reagrove Lord (IRE), 5-1 Teddy Mac (GB), 11-2 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 13-2 You Say Its Over (IRE), 7-1 Ideal de Romay (FR), 15-2 Boolamore Classic (IRE), 8-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 28-1 Toucan Sam (GB), 66-1 Gold Ring (GB)
Ideal De Romay produced a better effort to fill the runner-up spot over fences at Newcastle and should go well, but he will need to transfer that form to this sphere. REAGROVE LORD had Teddy Mac (fifth) behind when making the frame in this grade at Hexham on his most recent start and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone. If he can run to a similar level, he could be the one to beat. Boolamore Classic completes the shortlist.
totewin: Reagrove Lord
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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - NICK ALEXANDER
Nick bagged his first winner of 2025 at our opening fixture of the new year last Thursday with impressive winner Hombre de Guerra looking a horse to follow over the next few weeks. The Kinneston, Fife trainer has 5 runners here this afternoon with Travail D’Orfevre sure to be fancied for the 3 miles handicap chase at 2.00 and two horses well worth a second look in the closing bumper at 3.45 in the shape of Eagles Cairn and Lester Mail, a brother to Kinneston stable star Elvis Mail and half-brother to another in Ginger Mail. Nick’s 45 winners at Ayr over the past 5 years is second only to Lucinda Russell’s total of 49 with the trainer 16 winners clear of Penrith based Nicky Richards on 29
17% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 45 WINS FROM 261 RUNNERS
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - JAMIE HAMILTON
Jamie had a real red-letter day in the saddle at Wetherby on Boxing Day with a career-first 4-timer and the rider continues to fly under the radar as one of the most reliable pilots in the northern weighing rooms. Three of Jamie’s winners in West Yorkshire came for trainer Mark Walford but he continues to ride for both Easterby camps (Tim/Mick and David) and is on Ayr course specialist (Flat) Yorkshire Lady for the father and son Easterby partnership in today’s handicap hurdle at 3.10 Jamie’s also picked up a spare ride for Nick Alexander in the bumper at 3.45 on debutant Eagles Cairn with stable jockey Bruce Lynn on Alexander’s other runner Lester Mail.
10% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 6 WINS FROM
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MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8350
Prize Money £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (48 wins from 271 runners, 18%) runs GOLDEN POINT & REFLECTION OF YOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs GOLDEN POINT & REFLECTION OF YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUST HER TYPE trained by M Comley, Naunton, 322 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ALLTHEROADRUNNING (GB) (359) 3//6P- 7 11-0
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Becky B Brian Hughes J
O Mr J. P. L. Ewart
James Ewart, Langholm T
B Shade Oak Stud Fitzdares S
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Pulled up when 125-1 at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in a maiden NH flat race won by Jasmine Bliss in January last year on her latest outing. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating -
2 GOLDEN POINT (FR) (36) 432-43
6 11-0
Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Diteou (FR) Derek Fox J
O Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B E. Clayeux, L. Montaron, C. Doudeau & D. Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from five starts. Third of 12 behind Gamesters Guy beaten 19l at 50-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -
3 HOLLY BIRD (IRE) (70) 23-54
6 11-0
Br B m Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Hb Racing Limited
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Stephanie Hanly Sandy Thomson S
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 14l behind Country Mile when fourth of 7 at 16-1 on her hurdling debut here over 2m (good to soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating -
4 JUST HER TYPE (IRE) (236) 2 BF
5 11-0
Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Enistar (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr C. Noell III
B Mrs Darina Kelly
Max Comley, Naunton T
Half-sister to Just Your Type, won four times in point to point races between 3m and 4m 1f, twice in chases at 3m and 3m 2f and over hurdles at 3m 1f Beaten 1 3/4l by Posh Dude when second of 10 at 7-4 favourite on her racecourse debut at Cothelstone over 2m 4f in May last year Official BHA Rating -
5 REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (29) 110-63
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef
O Mr Gerry McGladery
6 11-0
Alan Doyle (5) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sunset Hill beaten 27l at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
6 ROYAL CREEK (IRE) (29) 1/-6 7 11-0
Br B or Br m Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek
Sam Coltherd J
O Rebecca Dennis and Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Bell Rural Solutions S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Sunset Hill when sixth of 8 on her hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating7 TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (211) 0/46-00 6 11-0
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
Conor O’Farrell J
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Mongibello when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in June last year Official BHA Rating -
8 VROOMOZ EILE (IRE) (33) 42523-0 6 11-0
Br B m Morozov (USA) - Faithfuleile (IRE)
Charlotte Jones J
O Mr D Brereton James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr D. O’Sullivan
Placed in three point-to-points from 14 starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Ski Lodge when eighth of 10 on her hurdling debut at Haydock over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note: ALLTHEROADRUNNING: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Golden Point (FR), 3-1 Holly Bird (IRE), 4-1 Reflection of You (GB), 9-1 Royal Creek (IRE), 12-1 Just Her Type (IRE), 18-1 Vroomoz Eile (IRE), 25-1 Alltheroadrunning (GB), 40-1 Tread Softly Now (GB)
Reflection Of You beat Royal Creek (sixth) when third at Kelso and is expected to confirm her authority over that rival to go close. However, it might prove significant that Derek Fox is booked for her stablemate GOLDEN POINT. Lucinda Russell’s six-year-old took a step forward from her first start over hurdles to make the frame at Carlisle and she could find the improvement required to get off the mark. Any market support behind Just Her Type would be interesting.
totewin: Golden Point
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THE BOOK CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
for five 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
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (48 wins from 271 runners, 18%) runs DESTINY IS ALL & MONOCHROMIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs DESTINY IS ALL & MONOCHROMIX LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHIGHNESS trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 164 miles.
1 SHIGHNESS (GB) (36) P2142-0 8 12-0
Br B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 33-1 behind O’Connell when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 114
2 DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (37) 3642-15 CD 11 11-12
Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE)
Jack Power (7) J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Eithne Magee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Winner of five chases from 2m 4f to 3m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Ilikedwayurthinkin when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 3m 6f (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 112
3 MONTREGARD (FR) (39) 61-3613 D BF 6 11-12
Br Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Protektion (FR) J
O Mr John P. McManus Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Guy Cherel
NON-RUNNER
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind In d’Or beaten 7l at 13-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 112
4 MONOCHROMIX (FR) (28) P242-55 7 11-11
Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Az Agr Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in two hurdle races and two chases from 13 starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Stringtoyourbow when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 111
5 PRINCE DES FICHAUX (FR) (29) 240-5PP 8 11-11
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Princesse Kap (FR)
Danny McMenamin J
O John Elliot & Partners Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Mme Alexandrine Berger Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good ground. Pulled up at the last when 14-1 at Kelso over 4m (soft) in a chase won by Bretney in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 111
6 TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (29) 2232-33 C 9 11-2
Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE)
Bruce Lynn 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 Third of 11 behind Bretney beaten 12l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 4m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 102
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Travail d’Orfevre (FR), 3-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), 11-2 Shighness (GB), Monochromix (FR), 7-1 Prince des Fichaux (FR)
TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE made the frame in the Borders National at Kelso and could be the answer having been dropped 1lb since that effort. Today’s shorter trip is unlikely to pose him any problems and this appears a good opportunity for the bottom-weight to get his head back in front. Shighness is entitled to be sharper for her return at Carlisle last month, while C&D winner Destiny Is All is also respected.
totewin: Travail
D’Orfevre
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THE AYRSHIRE WEDDING SHOW 2ND FEBRUARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Prize Money £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. colours
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Young Jnr (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs ARDERA CROSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs RAFFLES WONDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORBYS RIVER trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 253 miles.
1 TOMMY COMBATS (IRE) (26) 4332-41 D 6 12-0
Br Gr or B g Kingston Hill - Bestow (IRE)
O Mrs L Reid & Mr J. Hazeldean
Sean Quinlan J
Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Mrs Elizabeth Moore Tote S
A winner at 3-1 in a chase at Hexham over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Celestial Fashion by 1l. Official BHA Rating 100
2 FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (30) 2/244-40 7 11-12
Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE)
O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Eimear Mulhern Bell Rural Solutions S
Placed in a hurdle race and two point-to-points from nine starts. Beaten 20l behind Fiadh at 10-3 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 98
3 RAFFLES
WONDER
(FR) (26) 63143-3 D 8 11-10
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)
O Chris Roe and Andrew March
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 10 behind Tommy Combats beaten 2 1/4l at 14-1 on his chase debut at Hexham over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 96
4 ARDERA CROSS (IRE) (4) 45P-6PP CD 14 11-4
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin
Has won four hurdle races and 14 chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 80-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Alright Dai earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 90
5 HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) (26) 1F6-064 D 8 10-13
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lovely Native (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Exors of the late Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Mr Michael Ward
A winner of a chase at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Tommy Combats when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 85
6 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (197) 6326-40 8 10-4
Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Alastair Pim
Placed in four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 27 starts. Beaten 18l behind Malangen at 11-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good) in June last year Official BHA Rating 76
7 ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (69)
P2U2-6P
Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Give Us A Look (IRE)
William Maggs (5) J
O Church Farm Racing Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T B William Codd Allwood Horse Transport S
Placed in two hurdle races from 11 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Mutual Respect in October last year on her chase debut. Official BHA Rating 74
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Tommy Combats (IRE), 11-4 Raffles Wonder (FR), 9-2 Heeztheboy (IRE), 15-2 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 16-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 20-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 40-1 Orbys River (IRE)
1ST
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
4TH TIME
Now that the penny has dropped for TOMMYCOMBATS after a relatively comfortable breakthrough success at Hexham, the Martin Todhunter-trained six-year-old is likely to have plenty more to come off 5lb higher. He can uphold form with Raffles Wonder (third) and Heeztheboy (fourth) from that contest, with Flash Du Pistolet another to consider now that he drops back in distance. totewin: Tommy Combats toteeachway: Raffles Wonder
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THE DREAM WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Sea Pigeon 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
YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (43 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs BALLYFORT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs HASTY BROOK LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAGHLAAK trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 212 miles.
1 MAGHLAAK (GB) (5) 44411 D
Br B g Muhaarar - Ghanaati (USA)
O Jimmy Fyffe & Mrs Breda Keatley
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
6 12-5 (in 7lb ex)
James Robottom (10) J
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11 favourite at Catterick over 2m (soft) earlier this month, beating Belle Na Bann by 14l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Wetherby this season. Official BHA Rating 108
2 HASTY BROOK (FR) (33) 2/P024/-6
Br B g Saddex - Brookdale (FR)
O He Who Dares & The Hasty Enterprise
12-2
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr Guy Cherel Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Prestige S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Hazy Glen when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 112
3 YORKSHIRE LADY (GB) (30) 1-5 D 7 11-12
Br Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave Jamie Hamilton J
O J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Classic Maestro when fifth of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 108
4 PACINI (GB) (33) 00-P505 D
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Frequently
5 11-12
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B William Slattery
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Hazy Glen when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 108
5 ROCK ON JET (IRE) (65) 225-323
Br B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical
6 11-9
Danny McMenamin J
O Ivinson, Mandle,Annett and Gibson George Bewley Colby T
B Michael McCullagh Lloyd Ltd S
Placed in three hurdle races and two point-to-points from six starts. Third of 12 behind Saracen Beau beaten 13l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 105
6 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (205) 6P-242
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR)
O The Upside Down Butterfly Boys
5 11-8
Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne Micky Hammond Racing S
Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Beaten a neck by Mister Chick when second of 15 at 3-1 favourite on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Auteuil over 2m 2f (soft) in June last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mathieu Pitart. Official BHA Rating 104
7 MAGNOLIA (FR) (29) 655-006
Br B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR)
O The Magnolia Partnership
B Ecurie Sagara
6 11-7
Brian Hughes J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Finished 19l behind Cracking Rhapsody when sixth of 9 at 100-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in December last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 103
8 IT’S DAN (IRE) (29) 0025/-6
7 11-6
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Shady Pines (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J
O Green Spittal and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Kenneth Parkhill
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Finished 20l behind Dedicated Hero when sixth of 12 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 102
9 BALLYFORT
(IRE) (22) 635-0FU 7 11-4
Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE)
O Matterson, Maclay and Warre
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Frank Motherway Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race and three point-to-points from 13 starts. Unseated rider when 9-1 at Carlisle over 2m (soft) in a chase won by King Of Tara in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 100
10 BENITO (FR) (504) 0P32/00- 8 10-11
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Simply Red when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (good) in August 2023 Official BHA Rating 93
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.
Stewards Note:
ROCK ON JET: Following its run on 2/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Maghlaak (GB), 11-2 Yorkshire Lady (GB), 8-1 Rock On Jet (IRE), 11-1 Kazar Forez (FR), 14-1 Magnolia (FR), 20-1 Ballyfort (IRE), 22-1 Hasty Brook (FR), It’s Dan (IRE), Benito (FR), 100-1 Pacini (GB)
2ND 3RD
Turned out again quickly after an easy success on his handicap hurdle debut at Catterick last week, MAGHLAAK looks more than capable of following up under a 7lb penalty for his in-form connections. That may be at the main expense of Yorkshire Lady, who should come on plenty for just her second start over timber at Wetherby. Placed on each of his three starts since joining George Bewley, Rock On Jet is expected to be thereabouts as well.
totewin: Maghlaak
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THE SUNDAY ROAST AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000
Prize Money £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (48 wins from 271 runners, 18%) runs KELVIN FORLONGE & OUT OF THE WOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs KELVIN FORLONGE & OUT OF THE WOODS FANCY THAT: N Richards won this race in 2019 and 2020 The stable runs BARATABLET today LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARISH QUIZ trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 167 miles.
1 AUCHINLEK (GB) (-)
6 11-4
Br B g Champs Elysees - Blazing Tempo (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr K. Alexander Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr Kenneth Alexander
Half-brother to Blazing Emily, won over hurdles at 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. A well-related sort who must be high on the shortlist for a leading owner Official BHA Rating -
2 BARATABLET (IRE) (-)
5 11-4
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Perfect Woman (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Leonard H. MacMahon JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Dam won three times over hurdles at 2m 4f, in a point to point race at 3m and in a chase at 2m 2f Another newcomer with a nice pedigree and he has to be considered on debut. Official BHA Rating -
3 COYLTON KING (GB) (-)
5 11-4
Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Lochnell (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Barry MacDonald
Half-brother to Adveram, won over hurdles at 2m 3f. A debutant who is likely to improve plenty for going further in time. Official BHA Rating -
4 EAGLE’S CAIRN (IRE) (-)
Br Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Stein Castle (IRE)
5 11-4
Jamie Hamilton J
O Miss Jean Matterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Half-brother to Miss Fairfax, won twice over hurdles at 2m 7f and 3m 1f He is from the family of dual Irish Gold Cup winner Carlingford Lough, which means he is likely to need much further than this. Official BHA Rating -
5 GALLUS NORMAN (GB) (-)
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - La Vecchia Scuola (IRE)
6 11-4
Henry Brooke J
O Gallus Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Fi Evans & Frank Smith Tote S Dam won five times over the flat between 5f and 1m 6f and four times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f He is wearing a hood for his introduction. The form of the yard is noteworthy and he could be one to go well at a price. Official BHA Rating -
6 JACK DEMPSEY (GB) (54) 2
Br Br h Jack Hobbs - Belfast Central (IRE)
5 11-4
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S
Half-brother to Cave Hill, won over hurdles at 2m 4f Beaten 16l by Castle Carrock when second of 6 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating -
7 KELVIN FORLONGE (FR) (86) 3 5 11-4
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dieu Nous Garde (FR)
O Mr R. B. H. Young
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Pierre Noirot et al Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 9 behind Lost Frequencies beaten 20l at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Hexham over 2m (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating -
8 KEVLAR (FR) (38) 3 5 11-4
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Saine Et Speed (FR)
Brian Hughes J
O Ms E. Reidy Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Mr Philippe Thiriet Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Full brother to Sain D’esprit, won twice over hurdles at 1m 7f and 2m 2f including a Grade 1 race. Third of 7 behind Swingingonthesteel beaten 2 1/2l at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating -
9 LUCIUS VERUS
(GB) (-)
Br B g Gladiatorus (USA) - Cyprus Avenue
O Mr Stephen Sinclair
B Dr S. Sinclair
5 11-4
Derek Fox J
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
Ian Duncan Racing S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. The booking of Derek Fox catches the eye, but his pedigree wouldn’t inspire the most confidence. Official BHA Rating -
10 OUT OF THE WOODS (FR)
(-)
Br B g Ectot - Fabiola (GER)
O Mark Blandford & The Montassib Partners
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges
Half-brother to Sociologist, won three times between 1m 3f and 1m 5f
5 11-4
Conner McCann (7) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Hails from a yard that knows how to ready one first time out and he must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating -
11
PARISH QUIZ
(IRE) (295) 31- 5 11-4
Br B g Snow Sky - Dranamol (IRE)
O Caspian Racing Limited
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Pat & Tom Sinnott Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
A winner at 6-4fav in a point-to-point race at Knockanohill over 3m on his latest outing in March last year, beating Person Of Interest by a head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sean Thomas Doyle in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
12 AILSA (IRE) (-)
Br B m Centaurian (IRE) - Katies Joy (IRE)
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B P. Cloke
5 10-11
Sam Coltherd J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. This represents a stiff task first time out and others make far more appeal. Official BHA Rating -
13 MASALA CHAI (IRE) (383) 0- 5 10-11
Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Fanditha (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr M. Sawers R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Rathasker Stud
Half-sister to Cuppatee, won twice at 6f and 7f Well beaten at 20-1 behind Park Princess when seventh of 17 on her racecourse debut at Newbury over 2m (soft) in December ‘23. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jack Channon. Official BHA Rating -
14 LESTER MAIL (FR) (-)
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)
O Dr J. Walker
4 10-5
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Le Courtois, Mr Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Full brother to Elvis Mail, won six times in chases between 2m and 3m 2f and four times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 2f Comes from a family that the stable knows well and he may have each-way claims on debut. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Hood worn first time by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kevlar (FR), 6-1 Baratablet (IRE), 7-1 Parish Quiz (IRE), 15-2 Auchinlek (GB), 10-1 Out of The Woods (FR), 14-1 Kelvin Forlonge (FR), 16-1 Jack Dempsey (GB), 28-1 Eagle’s Cairn (IRE), Lester Mail (FR), 33-1 Gallus Norman (GB), 66-1 Masala Chai (IRE), 80-1 Coylton King (GB), Lucius Verus (GB), 100-1 Ailsa (IRE)
1ST
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
A promising third when going from the front and only headed inside the final furlong at Musselburgh, KEVLAR is entitled to improve plenty for the experience and he can strike with Brian Hughes taking over in the saddle. A well-related sort by Champs Elysees for a leading owner, Auchinlek is a newcomer to note, as is Baratablet, who has a decent NH pedigree. The Lucinda Russell yard is in fine form, and Kelvin Forlonge wasn’t disgraced on debut at Hexham.
totewin: Kevlar toteeachway: Auchinlek
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First Race 1.00 - THE BOOK YOUR CELEBRATION @westernhousehotel.co.uk CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95 Enter by noon, December 31st, 2024 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th.
Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race 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 January 3rd, 2025, 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. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £40Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.30 - THE AYR RACING CLUB ONLY £30 EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 31st, 2024 and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’s weight below 10st 2lb. AYR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £41. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3484; Second £1743; Third £871; Fourth £436. (Penalty Value £4547.40)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.00 - THE BOOK CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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 13 entries, 2 at £10 and 11 at £50 - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.35 - THE AYRSHIRE WEDDING SHOW 2ND FEBRUARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, December 31st, 2024 and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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 10 entries at £45 - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.10 - THE DREAM WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon 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 three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 18 entries, 1 at £10 and 17 at £50 - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.45 - THE SUNDAY ROAST AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003 the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four five and six 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, December 31st, 2024 and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 23 entries at £20 - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
