Ayr Racecard - Friday 7th March by Weatherbys

FRIDAY, 7TH MARCH 2025

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Glynn, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Jason Callaghan, Russell Garritty

Judge Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Wayne Burnell

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

Will Marshall, John Marshall, Natalie Nimbley

Medical Officers

Anthony Hampson, Suzy Gibson, Mahiri McCullouch, Lindsey Donaldson

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers, Jim Bonar, Cyril Johnstone

Linda Porter, Tracey Hamilton

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Darren Irving

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

First Race 2.30 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 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, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. 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. Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race. In addition to the prize money, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the horse judged the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for 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 11 entries at £40 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. WEATHERBYS has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £40 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.35 - THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) 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, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WEATHERBYS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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 16 entries at £40 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 4.10 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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). Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. Punchestown has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025 Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 22 entries at £50 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.40 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL GUIDE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 16 entries, 1 at £9 and 15 at £45 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.10 - THE BOOK THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb. AYR RACECOURSE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 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 17 entries at £40 - Closed March 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for our two day March ﬁxture.

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.

In addition I would wish to thank our good friends at Weatherbys and Albert Bartlett for their support of our race programme.

We have 6 races today including for the very first time a special qualifier for the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series, the final of which takes place at Punchestown Racecourse at their Festival on April 29

Our Jumps season culminates with the Coral Scottish Grand National weekend on 11/12 April 2025 it’s the biggest jumps meeting in Scotland and this year will very much be a Premier ﬁxture. Back by popular demand we have Barrioke on the Friday together with some exciting announcements in the run up to Scotland’s biggest jumps festival…. be sure to be part of it.

There is live entertainment at Western House between 5pm and 8pm with Scot Nicol please feel free to pop down and continue the fun.

The next meeting is tomorrow Saturday March 8 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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7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

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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

Breeding Owner Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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2 Saddlecloth number

3 Colour of horse

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Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

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g=gelding f=ﬁlly

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FORM RATINGS

5 Horse’s name

6 Days since last run

7 Previous Performances

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C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

8 Form guide

9 Age

10 Weight

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.

HOW TO BET

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

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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

Jonathan Burke

2.30

Ross Chapman

3.35, 4.40

Sam Coltherd

4.40

Lewis Dobb

2.30

Alan Doyle

3.00, 3.35, 4.10, 4.40

Shane Fenelon 4.10, 5.10

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

3.00 3.35 4.10

4.40, 5.10

Jessica Bedi

5.10

Catch Bissett

3.35

Daragh Bourke

3.35

Peter & Michael Bowen

4.10, 5.10

Stuart Coltherd

4.40

Derek Fox

2.30, 3.00

Theo Gillard

3.00

Jamie Hamilton

2.30 3.00

Bradley Harris 4.10

Brian Hughes

3.00, 3.35, 4.10, 5.10

Bruce Lynn

3.00, 3.35, 4.10, 4.40 5.10

Ryan Mania

2.30, 3.00, 4.40

Conner McCann

3.35

Mr M. E. McCrory

3.35

Mr Oran McGill 5.10

Danny McMenamin

3.00, 3.35, 4.40, 5.10

Nathan Moscrop

3.35, 5.10

Craig Nichol 4.10, 4.40

Conor O’Farrell 4.10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr 3.35, 4.10

Jack Power

4.40, 5.10

Sean Quinlan

4.10, 4.40

Ben Smith

3.00, 3.35, 4.10

Emma Smith-Chaston

5.10

Patrick Wadge

3.00 3.35 4.40

Susan Corbett 3.35

Harriet Dickin 4.10

Ian Duncan 4.40

James Ewart 5.10

Tom Gretton 4.10

Andrew Hamilton

3.35, 4.10

Micky Hammond 5.10

Iain Jardine

3.00 Noel C. Kelly

3.35, 5.10

Donald McCain

3.00

Jean McGregor 3.00 Adam Nicol

3.35

Fergal O’Brien

2.30

Jonjo & A.J O’Neill

3.35, 4.10

Eloise Quayle 3.35

Paul Robson

3.00 4.40

Lucinda Russell 2.30, 3.00, 3.35, 4.40

R. Mike Smith

3.00, 3.35, 4.10, 5.10

Sandy Thomson 2.30, 4.40, 5.10

Mark Walford 2.30, 3.00

Donald Whillans 4.10 4.40

Ewan Whillans 5.10

William Young Jnr 4.40

Raceday preview from Weatherbys

Fouroftoday’ssixracesaresponsoredby Weatherbys,startingwiththeopeningcontest,the weatherbysshop.co.ukEBFMares’NationalHunt Novices’Hurdle,inwhichjustfivegotopost.

AwinneratthistrackinJanuary,That’llDoMoss ranextremelywellwhensteppinguptothistripin Grade2companyatSandownlasttime,beatenjust ashort-headandwithanofficialBHARatingof126, FergalO’Brien’ssix-year-oldsetsahighbarandis likelytobeverytoughtobeat.Shecanmakethe 700+mileroundtripworthwhile.

RacetwoistheWeatherbysnhstallions.co.uk maidenhurdleinwhichThat’llDoMoss’formwill againbeonshow,asMyKiwiGirlchasedherhome hereinJanuaryandhassincefilledthesame positionatNewcastle.NickAlexander’sWalkInThe Parkmareisofficiallyrated110whichcanoftenbe goodenoughtowinamaidenatthistimeofyear. Sheboastsexperienceandshouldgowell,inwhat lookstobearelativelyweakmaiden,underBrian Hughes.

Interestingly,NickAlexanderhassaddledtwiceas manywinnershereatAyrthanhehasatanyother trackthisseason,havingrecordedsixwinsatthis courseandthetrainerisactuallyclosinginonan Ayrcentury,with91winnersontheboardatthis coursetodate.

ThetwoWeatherbys-sponsoredhandicapsare morecompetitive,startingwiththeWeatherbys ScientificHandicapHurdle,a0-100class5overthe minimumtrip.TheaforementionedNickAlexander isrepresentedbyjointtop-weightBallyfort,who hasundergonewindsurgerysincefinishingfourth hereoveralongertrip.Hehadearlierfinished secondoverthiscourse-and-distanceandwasonly beaten7½lengthsinadecentnovices’hurdlehere inNovember2023,aracewhichwaswonbyPrimoz (stillholdsanentryatCheltenhamnextweek),with FloridaDreamsfinishingthird.

RoyalRhythmsharestop-weightwithBallyfortand representsJonjo&AJO’Neillandisanotherwho comesbackindistance.Thenine-year-oldranwell whensecondatWetherbylastmonthandheisstill 12lbslowerthanhiscareerhighmark(6lbsbelowhis lastwinningmark).

Furtherdowntheweights,MixdeGriscaughtthe eyewithhowhefinishedatNewcastlerecently, keepingonreallywellandcollaringVampireSlayer forfourthplace.LucindaRussell’sfour-year-old seemstobeheadingintherightdirectionandin receiptofahealthyage-allowanceandwithConner McCanntakingoffafurther7lbs,thegreyisanother toconsider.

That’ll

Do Moss ran extremely well when stepping up to this trip.

Thepenultimateraceontoday’scardisthe WeatherbysCheltenhamFestivalBettingGuide HandicapChase,inwhichFeteChampetreheads theweightsforPaulRobson.The10-year-old remainsrelativelylightly-racedandhasactually onlyruntwicesincehislastsuccess,whichcameat MusselburghinDecember2023.

TheaforementionedKinross-basedtrainersLucinda RussellandNickAlexanderhaveeachwonthisrace onceinthepastthreerenewalsandbothlookto holdclaimshere.Russellrunstwo,includingStep Abovewhoneedstobouncebackfromaheavyfall herelastmonthbutboastsgoodhurdleformfrom thistrack.

Alexandersaddlesthenine-year-oldTravail d’OrfevrewhoboastsAyrformfiguresof 1465P222231,latterlybeatingMonochromixina0-120 handicapchaseover3monsoftgroundinJanuary. Hestayedonreallystronglyonthatoccasion,so droppingintripisaslightnegativebutheoften enjoyshiscross-countrytripstothewestcoast.

StuartColtherdisanotherwhoisdoublyrepresented,withthepicklookingtobeGrand VoyagewhofinishedthirdbehindWalkOnQuest (wonagainsinceoffa10lbshighermark)intherace inwhichStepAbovefell.Hislastsuccesscameover today’scourse-and-distancebackinNovember 2022andheisnowfully20lbsbelowthatmark.

THE weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF MARES’

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares 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.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 297 runners, 18%) runs HAY MEADOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs HAY MEADOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: THAT’LL DO MOSS trained by Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham, 335 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THAT’LL DO MOSS (GB) (22) 51-1012 C 6 11-7

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brackenmoss (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Deva Racing TDM Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Reveley Farms Deva Racing Group S

She has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten a short head by Hollygrove Cha Cha when second of 5 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 126

2 HAY MEADOW (IRE) (19) 51-1045 5 11-0

Br B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Give Us A Look (IRE) Derek Fox J

O The Eagle Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B William Codd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Lizzie Luna when ﬁfth of 7 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

3 INTA (FR) (32) 3-0

Br B m Coastal Path - Venus Citlali

7 11-0

Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B William Ewart Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson S

Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten 20l behind More Coko at 66-1 when seventh of 9 on her hurdling debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

4 MADAME BLUEBELLE (GB) (34) 40-45

6 11-0

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Deﬁnitely Better (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O P and F Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Sandy Thomson S

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Magical Annie when ﬁfth of 8 on her hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

5 ROXBY BELLE (IRE) (-) 4 10-2

Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Lilly (IRE)

O Mr N. D. Skinner

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Thomas O’Keeffe Mark Walford Racing S

Dam won in a point to point race at 3m and over hurdles at 2m 4f Boasts a solid jumps pedigree and is a highly notable debutant to keep an eye on in the betting market. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: EL ELEFANTE (IRE) 6 11 7 Derek Fox 2-7 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 1-6 That’ll Do Moss (GB), 10-1 Hay Meadow (IRE), 16-1 Roxby Belle (IRE), 50-1 Madame Bluebelle (GB), 100-1 Inta (FR)

THAT’LL DO MOSS was a ready winner over 2m here in January and only just failed to follow that up when a close second in a Grade 2 when stepped to 2m4f at Sandown last month. With her stamina not in doubt, Fergal O’Brien’s mare could be very tough to overhaul as she bids to continue on her upwards trajectory. Hay Meadow appeals most from the rest with previous hurdles experience, while Roxby Belle has a likeable pedigree and merits close inspection on her racecourse debut.

totewin: That’ll Do Moss

toteeachway: Hay Meadow

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. colours no horse age

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 297 runners, 18%) runs KANITAMAY & MOON PHASES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs KANITAMAY & MOON PHASES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WOODY’S BOY trained by M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 206 miles.

1 ATLANTIC ALFIE (IRE) (38) PP 8 11-6

Br B g Famous Name - Sarika (IRE) J

O Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 3 out when 250-1 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Jupiter Des Mottes in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

2 COUNT ADHEMAR (IRE) (45) 6 5 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Bobset Leader (IRE) Theo Gillard J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Miss Mary R. Barry

Half-brother to Mah Mate Bob, won six times in chases between 2m and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 4f. Finished 11l behind They’re Chancers when sixth of 12 at 9-1 on his racecourse debut here over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -

3 FREEDOM DAY (IRE) (13) U0

5 11-6

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Pioneer Spirit Ryan Mania J

O Mr C Ashton & Mr S Quinn Paul Robson, Alnwick T

B Lady Bamford

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Young Getaway when last of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating -

4 KING GOLD BOY (FR) (19) 000

Br Ch g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Other du Berlais (FR)

5 11-6

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Tillyrie Racing Club Jean McGregor, Milnathort T

B Dr V. Michel Guiot

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Stressfree when seventh of 9 on his hurdling debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

5 MOON PHASES (IRE) (315) 40- 6 11-6

Br Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - El Eighty Twelve (IRE)

O Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Fraser McClung

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Neil R. Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Takt De Touques when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Perth over 2m (soft) in April last year Official BHA Rating -

6 WOODY’S BOY (IRE) (13) 0 6 11-6

Br B g Hillstar - Endless Ambition (IRE)

O Mr J. Sheard

B Stephen Eustace

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Jeremy Sheard S

Half-brother to Manofthemoment, won twice in chases at 2m 4f and 3m 2f, twice over hurdles at 2m 1f and 2m 4f and in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 18-1 when eighth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

7 CLOUDSARECLEARING (GB) (22) 50P 5 10-13

Br Gr m Scorpion (IRE) - Madam Cloud (IRE)

Ben Smith (7) J

O Mr Raymond Cooper R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Wood Farm Stud

Yet to place in three starts. Pulled up 3 out when 300-1 at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Armed And Fabulous last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

8 KANITAMAY (FR) (11) 0U 5 10-13

Br Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Reine de Re (FR)

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Olivia & Gregoire Goupil Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Unplaced in both NH starts. Unseated rider when 200-1 over this course and distance (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Serious Challenge last month on her hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -

9 MY KIWI GIRL (IRE) (22) 1-4322 6 10-13

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O They Are Never at Home Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B A. V. Bloodstock Tote S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Armed And Fabulous when second of 9 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 110 10 TOMMY’S PROMISE (GB) (476) 4 10-10

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sister Red (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Gerry McGladery Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mr G McGladery Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Well beaten at 150-1 behind Indalo when last of 9 on his latest Flat outing at Newcastle over 7f in November ‘23 Boasts a Flat-race pedigree and will need a signiﬁcant step forward to have an impact on his hurdles debut. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: HOMBRE DE GUERRA (IRE) 6 11 6 Danny McMenamin 7-4 (N W Alexander) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

MOON PHASES: Following its run on 26/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

TOMMY’S PROMISE: Following its run on 17/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 2-9 My Kiwi Girl (IRE), 10-1 Count Adhemar (IRE), 12-1 Moon Phases (IRE), 40-1 Freedom Day (IRE), 50-1 Woody’s Boy (IRE), 200-1 Tommy’s Promise (GB), 250-1 Kanitamay (FR), 300-1 King Gold Boy (FR), 500-1 Cloudsareclearing (GB)

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3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

MY KIWI GIRL was a good second to That’ll Do Moss (declared to run in the 2.30) over C&D on her penultimate start before filling the same position behind a Willie Mullins-trained improver at Newcastle last month. Those efforts set a decent standard and the daughter of Walk In The Park has a golden opportunity. Count Adhemar showed ability in a course bumper in January and may improve with obstacles now part of the equation. Similar comments apply to the returning Moon Phases, who rates the pick of Lucinda Russell’s pair.

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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - JONJO O’NEILL JNR

Jonjo Junior, or “Jonj” wouldn’t be a regular visitor to Ayr but he’s here to ride two horses for the new training combination formed by his dad Jonjo Senior and brother AJ and travels here after 4 rides at Fontwell Park yesterday O’Neill is edging towards his half century of winners for the season and has booted home more than 280 horses in front over the past 5 years with plenty of big-race success along the way The rider has become a key component in leading Irish owner JP McManus’ British operation and can look forward to plenty of big-race rides at Cheltenham nextweekwiththelikesofmultiple-enteredSpringwellBay leadinghandicapchase fancy Jagwar and various McManus second and third string rides which would be ﬁrst choice contenders for many other owners. Jonj has 2 rides today on Royal Rhythm (3.35) and Koukeo (4.10).

TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - LUCINDA RUSSELL

The dual Grand National winning Milnathort trainer is the leading saddler of winners here at Ayr over the past 5 seasons and is currently 6 clear of local rival Nick Alexander who has been responsible for 49 successes in the same period. Both trainers are well represented today but Russell (6 runners) looks certain to be a key player at next week’s Cheltenham Festival as well and previous Ayr winner Whistle Stop Tour (January 2) could even go off favourite for Tuesday’s Ultima Handicap Chase which the trainer has won twice previously with Corach Rambler in 2023 and 24 Russell also has a serious challenger for next Friday’s Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle in the shape of Derryhassen Paddy and that race has also been won by the yard in the past when Brindisi Breeze scored in 2012.

THE WEATHERBYS SCIENTIFIC HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualiﬁer) 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 (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 297 runners, 18%) runs MIX DE GRIS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs MIX DE GRIS

WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYAL RHYTHM won off a handicap mark of 106, his rating is now down 6lb to 100

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GHUMAMA trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

1 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (23) 4-65042 D BF 9 12-0

Br B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Craig and Dave Wordsworth Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group S

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Beaten 2 1/2l by Farmer Jimmy when second of 8 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

2 BALLYFORT (IRE) (24) 5-0FU24 BF

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE)

7 12-0

Bruce Lynn J

O Matterson, Maclay and Warre N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Frank Motherway Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in two hurdle races and three point-to-points from 15 starts. Finished 12l behind Upfordebate when fourth of 8 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

3 VAMPIRE SLAYER (IRE) (22) 0-6005

Br B g Camacho - Bionic Buffy (IRE)

5 11-13

Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs Michelle Charlton Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Noel & Jack Finegan

Yet to place in ﬁve starts over hurdles. Finished 4l behind That One when ﬁfth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99

4 I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) (88) U/000-P0 D 6 11-12

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Fionnuar (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B J. S. Bolger

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dominic’s Fault when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingﬁeld over 2m (soft) in December last year Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 98

5 IT’S DAN (IRE) (46) 025/-650 7 11-10

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 seven starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Topkapi Star when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 96

6 O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (18) F03000 8 11-10

Br B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)

O Girsonﬁeld Racing Club

Nathan Moscrop J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Thomas Phelan Finnies Heavy Haulage S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 17l behind Lady Babs at 9-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96

7 GHUMAMA (IRE) (39) 0/0-0260 7 11-7

Br Ch m Dawn Approach (IRE) - Bishara (USA)

Mr M. E. McCrory (7) J

O Ms Hannah McCrory Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Placed in a hurdle race from ten NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Bridie’s Beau when 12th of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 93

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Mrs Hannah Crowley

Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Upfordebate last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 92

9 MIX DE GRIS (FR) (22) P2564 4 10-11

Br Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Goldamix (IRE)

O Lamont Racing

Conner McCann (7) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Daniel Cherdo, Claudie Cherdo & Haras De Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race from ﬁve NH starts. Finished 1 3/4l behind That One when fourth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 93

10 BRAY DALE

(GB) (21) 5/00/-P05 D 8 10-6

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Wood Farm Stud Tote S

A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 250-1 behind We’re Red And Blue when ﬁfth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 78

11 GINE

SACRE

(FR) (30) 3//P-600P 9 10-2

Br Gr m Laverock (IRE) - Sacree (FR)

Patrick Wadge J

O Mr Semore Kurdi Eloise Quayle, Eachwick T

B Ms Patrice Vagne

Placed in a hurdle race and two chases from 17 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 at Sedgeﬁeld over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Demoiselle Kap last month on her latest outing. Runs from 2lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2024: CANCAN (FR) 8 11 10 Bruce Lynn 7-4 (N W Alexander) 14 ran

Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 7-2 Ballyfort (IRE), 9-2 Vampire Slayer (IRE), 11-2 Mix de Gris (FR), 16-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), Ghumama (IRE), 22-1 It’s Dan (IRE), 28-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE), 33-1 Gine Sacre (FR), 40-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), Bray Dale (GB)

Nick Alexander enjoyed a hat-trick of winners at the corresponding fixture last year and, with that in mind, BALLYFORT could be worth chancing on his first start since undergoing wind surgery. Potentially well placed to exploit a lenient rating, it would come as no surprise to see the son of Fame And Glory go one better than the second-placed finish he registered over C&D on his penultimate start. Royal Rhythm is feared most after his runner-up effort at Wetherby, while Vampire Slayer and Mix De Gris are other strong contenders.

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THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (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

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 264 runners, 17%) runs HALF TRACK & MAILLOT BLANC

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs KOUKEO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING ROLY trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 444 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 LORD OF ALL SAINTS (FR) (42) 46-4111 D 5 12-0

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Tulipe de Beaufai (FR)

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mr Donald Jordison Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Christian Ravier, Alban Beauzon & Robert Clay Street Property Consultants S

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Marlacoo by 4l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 115

2 KING ROLY (GB) (134) 5-4114

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE)

6 12-0

Shane Fenelon (5) J

O KIT and ROLY partnership Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B John Bryan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 7f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Barlovento when fourth of 14 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in October last year Has won at Worcester and Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 115

3 BOTH BARRELS (GB) (21) 4321-06

7 11-11

Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend Craig Nichol J

O Mrs A Marshall & Mr D Swindlehurst Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Mrs Philippa Stocker Primasonics International Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Stay If U Want To when sixth of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 112

4 EL JEFE (IRE) (28) 201-000

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

8 11-7

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind New Found Fame when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108

5 KOUKEO (FR) (34) 02226

5 11-5

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Karikale (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Cheltenham T B Haras de Coudraies Wasdell Group S

Placed in two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from ﬁve starts. Finished 9l behind Bashful when sixth of 15 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106

6 BUY SOME TIME (IRE) (24) 241100

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Send To War

O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith

7 11-5

Sean Quinlan J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Eamonn Bracken Tote S

He has won two hurdle races and two point-to-points at 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Maura Jeanne when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 106

7 HALF TRACK (IRE) (24) 4/-U3240 C BF 9 11-1

Br B g Fame And Glory - Presenting Brook (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Jimmy Lawler Tote, Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 9-2jt-fav behind Maura Jeanne when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

8 REFORME (IRE) (35) 43-0002 6 11-1

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna Conor O’Farrell J

O Rees, Green and Partner Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Quian when second of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 102

9 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (24) 6-03065 CD 6 10-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE)

O Riverside Racing

Ben Smith (7) J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 11l behind The Jeweller’s

Pet when ﬁfth of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 98

10 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (46) 2/5-0305 D 8 10-11

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)

Bruce Lynn J

O Kinneston Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Topkapi Star when ﬁfth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) in January.

Official BHA Rating 98

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) 5 11 2 Ben Smith 3-1 (R Mike Smith) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 10 Stewards Note: HALF TRACK: Following its run on 11/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lord of All Saints (FR), 11-2 King Roly (GB), 13-2 Both Barrels (GB), 8-1 Reforme (IRE), 9-1 Koukeo (FR), 12-1 Half Track (IRE), 14-1 Maillot Blanc (GB), 16-1 Follow Charlie (IRE), 40-1 El Jefe (IRE), Buy Some Time (IRE)

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

LORD OF ALL SAINTS justified a 13lb rise when completing a hat-trick of victories at Sandown in January and the manner of that performance suggested that the five-year-old may have no concerns with a further 9lb hike to contend with. King Roly is open to improvement on his handicap bow on his first appearance since October, while a step up in trip may unlock some improvement from Koukeo totewin: Lord Of All Saints

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

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.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 297 runners, 18%) runs STEP ABOVE & TENBOBEACHWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs STEP ABOVE & TENBOBEACHWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FETE CHAMPETRE trained by P Robson, Alnwick, 149 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FETE CHAMPETRE (IRE) (71) 03/514-4 D 10 12-0

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson

B Mr Emlyn Patterson

Danny McMenamin J

Paul Robson, Alnwick T

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 4l behind Tom Creen when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgeﬁeld over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 109

2 STEP ABOVE (IRE) (24) 05-3P4F CD 8 11-11

Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE) Patrick Wadge J

O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Fell at the 11th when 10-3 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Walk On Quest last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 106

3 OVERCOURT (GB) (24) 25PP-F4 D

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Overlady

11 11-10

Ross Chapman J

O Mr W. Jeffrey Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B William F. Jeffrey Clockwork Mortgages Limited, Bell Rural Solutions S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft ground, but last win was over ﬁve years ago. Finished 20l behind Walk On Quest when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105

4 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (33) 200400

8 11-8

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Oliver Loughlin North Sea Logistics S

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Prince Of Perth when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

5 TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (32) 32-3310 C

Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE)

9 11-8

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 two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Don Brocco when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

6 ADVERAM (GB) (43) 3-14230 C 6 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE) J

O The Macdonald Family

NON-RUNNER

Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Paddy O’Mahler when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in January. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 100

7 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (24) 026P23 CD 9 11-4

Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)

O Shire Dreamers

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Bell Rural Solutions S He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Walk On Quest beaten 13l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99

8 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (18) 143-P33 CD 9 11-1

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Al Duncan

A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Hello Judge beaten 22l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96

9 TENBOBEACHWAY

(IRE) (34) 5505/-0 7 10-9

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Gift Wrapped (IRE)

O Wymer & Russell

Jack Power (7) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Patrick Cashman Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Jumper Madrik when 9th of 10 on his chase debut at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

10 ARDERA CROSS

(IRE) (60) 5P-6PPP CD 14 10-3

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE)

Sean Quinlan 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 25-1 here over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Orbys River in January on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 84

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: ARTIC ROW 7 11 6 Sean Quinlan 9-4 (N W Alexander) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

ADVERAM: Following its run on 23/1/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Travail d’Orfevre (FR), 4-1 Step Above (IRE), 9-2 Grand Voyage (FR), 5-1 Fete Champetre (IRE), 17-2 Nights In Venice (GB), 18-1 Overcourt (GB), 22-1 Leading Force (IRE), 40-1 Tenbobeachway (IRE), 66-1 Ardera Cross (IRE)

ADVERAM won here over hurdles in October and continued to acquit himself with credit until a below par effort at Wetherby latest. That being said, the six-year-old may well appreciate a drop back in trip as he switches to the larger obstacles for the first time. Travail D’Orfevre scored on his penultimate outing at this track in January and is expected to be competitive, despite running over shorter. Others to consider are Fete Champetre and Step Above. totewin: Adveram toteeachway: Travail D’Orfevre

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THE BOOK THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualiﬁer)

for ﬁve 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

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 264 runners, 17%) runs GIPSY LEE ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Whillans (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs HOLD THE NOTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LE GRAND VERT trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

1 GLOBAL ASSEMBLY (GB) (90) 3P4-2P6 D 8 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Anadama (IRE)

Jack Power (7) J

O Mrs S. Barker Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B Miss E. M. Batten

Successful in two point-to-points at 3m on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Latenightrumble when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 100

2 LE GRAND VERT (FR) (24) P23U33 BF 9 11-13

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Eliga (FR)

Mr Oran McGill (5) J

O All Play & No Work Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

B S.C. P. Ecurie Pegase & Mme S. Mottier

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 3m 1f on soft ground. Third of 13 behind Cowboy Cooper beaten 2l at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99

3 FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (3) P-40401 D 9 11-12

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE) J

O Mr Ross Williams

B Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams

NON-RUNNER

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Concetto by 6l. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 98

4 GIPSY LEE

ROSE

(FR) (32) 61-P121 D

11 11-11

Br Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) Bruce Lynn J

O Mrs S. Irwin N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Winner of a hurdle race, ﬁve chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Millie Supreme by 1 1/2l. Has won twice at Carlisle this season. Official BHA Rating 97

5 LEITRIM CHIEF (IRE) (18) 543-400

9 11-9

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Leitrim Bridge (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs J. M. Dodd James Ewart, Langholm T

B S. McElroy Fitzdares S

Placed in a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 11 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Hello Judge when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 95

6 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (24) P3P-P46 D 11 11-6

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Michael Martin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Cowboy Cooper when sixth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

7 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (24) 005P65 C 8 10-7

Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)

Nathan Moscrop J

O Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B W. M. Johnstone Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Cowboy Cooper when ﬁfth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 79

8 BOWLER JACK (IRE) (24) 05P-0PF 7 10-2

Br B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Mr Scott Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Miss Lisa Pyne Sandy Thomson S

Yet to place in nine starts. Fell at the 7th when 18-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a chase won by Cowboy Cooper last month on his chase debut. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 73

9 GREAT RAFFLES

(FR) (50) 4534-00

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR)

O The Golden Cuckoo

D

9 10-2

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Micky Hammond Racing S

Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 3f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind The Jad Factor when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) 6 12 0 Ryan Mania 7-4 (Sandy Thomson) 7 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Le Grand Vert (FR), 5-2 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR), 8-1 Hold The Note (IRE), 10-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 16-1 Leitrim Chief (IRE), 28-1 Great Raffles (FR), 33-1 Bowler Jack (IRE), 80-1 Global Assembly (GB)

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Gipsy Lee Rose bids for a third win from her last four starts and she warrants respect in her current form, while Le Grand Vert finished third over C&D last month. However, HOLD THE NOTE finished behind the latter in sixth on that occasion and, having shaped better than the beaten distance suggests, Ewan Whillans’ gelding could be worth chancing off a 4lb lower mark. Le Grand Vert is another to consider.

totewin: Hold The Note

HBLB

toteeachway: Gipsy Lee Rose

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £192,420 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025

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