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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 292 runners, 18%) runs BALLYDISCO & DESTINY IS ALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BALLYDISCO & DESTINY IS ALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SENOR LOMBARDY trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 116 miles.
1 SENOR
LOMBARDY
(IRE) (57) 5//122-2F D BF 12 12-2
Br B g Milan - Killoughey Babe (IRE)
O K&B Harding & A&K Thompson
Elizabeth Gale (7) J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Grange Stud Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and five point-to-points from 2m to 3m on good and heavy ground. Fell at the 2nd when 11-4fav at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Skyhill in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 112
2 DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (49) 642-154 CD 11 12-1
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. Finished 14l behind Travail D’Orfevre when last of 4 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 111
3
BUSTY
BOY
(IRE) (60) 422-2P6 D 8 12-0
Br Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Alexander Divine
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Thomas Maher L.I.P Construction Ltd S He has won a chase and three point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Fortunate Man when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 110 4 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (31) 5-2F240 D
Br B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)
O Value Racing - Ballydisco
8 11-12
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Amanda Lindsell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Harjo at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108
5 BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) (21) 144-445 D 8 11-7
Br Gr g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Mite Be Cloudy (IRE)
O Graeme Howard & S Coltherd
B Mrs Mary Mangan
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd Selkirk T
Winner of four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 4m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Don Brocco when fifth of 15 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 103
6 SKYHILL (IRE) (33) 4504-14 CD 12 11-3
Br B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE)
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
B Jay Kavanagh
Jamie Hamilton J
Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
Has won a hurdle race and nine chases from 2m 6f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Finished 13l behind Siberian Star when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99
7 SO MANY ROADS (GB) (23) 6450-34 C 8 10-13
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe
O The Wellfed Boys
B Mr A. D. Sansome
Craig Nichol J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 17l behind Jumper Madrik when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his chase debut at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95
8 DON BROCCO (GB) (21) 5-656P1 CD 9 10-5
Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze
Sean Quinlan J
O Rutherford Racing Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 3m to 3m 1f on soft ground. A winner at 7-1 in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Gibberwell by 9l. Official BHA Rating 87
9 WOTSMYNAME (IRE)
(13) 6/-P0032
Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr
8 10-2
Conor O’Farrell J
Leonard Kerr, Irvine T B O’Neill Family
Placed in two chases from 19 starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Cowboy Cooper when second of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs from 7lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 77
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Don Brocco (GB), 11-2 Breeze of Wind (IRE), 6-1 Senor Lombardy (IRE), 15-2 Skyhill (IRE), 9-1 Ballydisco (IRE), 10-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), So Many Roads (GB), 16-1 Busty Boy (IRE), Wotsmyname (IRE)
2ND
3RD
SENOR LOMBARDY fell at the first at Kelso last time and might be better judged on his runner-up effort at Wetherby prior to that. Nicky Richards’ veteran lurks on an appealing mark and it would be no surprise to see him return to winning ways. Don Brocco appreciated a change of tactics to score in ready fashion at Carlisle earlier in the month and holds an obvious chance, while Skyhill is another to note.
totewin: Senor Lombardy
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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - FERGAL O’BRIEN
Fergal O’Brien’s Ravenswell Farm operation has been growing in stature for several years now and the trainer has already been on the mark here at Ayr this season. Improving mare That’ll Do Moss came north to win a mares’ maiden hurdle here on January 21 and the 6 year-old went on to be a strong finishing second in a Grade 2 mares’ hurdle at Sandown next time out. The trainer was out of luck with Autonomous Cloud in last year’s Scottish Grand National won by Willie Mullins’ Macdermott but he’s back here with two runners ridden by conditional jockey Jack Hogan, the formerly Irish-trained, recent Plumpton winner Serious Challenge in the 4.00 and the unraced Keep Tabs On You in the closing bumper at 5.10
18% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 3 WINS FROM 17 RUNNERS
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - SEAN BOWEN
Bowen is going great guns in his efforts to win the jump jockeys’ championship for the first time this season and the rider was 17 winners clear of Harry Skelton before his 6 rides at Chepstow on Saturday and 3 more at Hereford yesterday The 2015 Conditional Jockeys’ champion has struck up a terrific partnership with Olly Murphy here in Britain but he’s also the go-to rider for Murphy’s former boss in Ireland Gordon Elliott and takes the mounts on the well-named Bowensonfire (4.00) and Nathan Wells for the Cullentra House handler here at Ayr today The Welshman reached 1000 career winners at Fakenham this month and looks sure to have plenty of chances to break his Cheltenham Festival duck at the big meeting next month.
THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden 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
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 292 runners, 18%) runs MOUNTAIN MOLLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs MOUNTAIN MOLLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JET FAR trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 AUCHINLEK (GB) (23) 00
6 11-9
Br B g Champs Elysees - Blazing Tempo (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr K. Alexander Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr Kenneth Alexander Sandy Thomson S
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Lud’or when 10th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
2 BLAKEY BOY (IRE) (21) 3565
5 11-9
Br Br g Ocovango - Rathleek Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. Gilchrist Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Damien Healion
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 16l behind More Coko when fifth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
3 HIGHLAND FASHION (GB) (35) 5/5-263
Br B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE)
6 11-9
Conor O’Farrell J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from five starts. Third of 9 behind Jet To Vegas beaten 15l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 IDEAL DE ROMAY (FR) (13) 602P50
Br B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR)
7 11-9
Conor Rabbitt (3) 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. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Cowboy Cooper when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 67
5 MARLACOO (IRE) (31) 132F2 BF 5 11-9
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE)
Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare 100 - Marlacoo Tom Lacey Woolhope T
B Mrs Vera Deegan RaceShare S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 4l by Lord Of All Saints when second of 10 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 112
6 ORKNEY BLUE (GB) (34) 2-424
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Madame Allsorts
7 11-9
Bruce Lynn J
O Clan Gathering N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B R & R Musson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from four starts. Finished 12l behind Ayiko when fourth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 107
7 JET FAR (IRE) (34) 0-6 6 11-2
Br B m Jet Away - Farfields (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Dooneen Farms Limited S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Gilmour Family
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind That’ll Do Moss when sixth of 8 on her hurdling debut here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
8 MOUNTAIN MOLLY (IRE) (34) 15-5
6 11-2
Br B m Mount Nelson - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Ormello Way Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Gareth Metcalfe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Finished 14l behind That’ll Do Moss when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on her hurdling debut here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: BLEU D’ENFER (FR) 6 11 9 Daryl Jacob 4-11 (S R B Crawford) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: ORKNEY BLUE: Following its run on 21/1/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat-stress.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Marlacoo (IRE), 10-3 Orkney Blue (GB), 6-1 Highland Fashion (GB), 13-2 Mountain Molly (IRE), 33-1 Auchinlek (GB), Jet Far (IRE), 50-1 Blakey Boy (IRE), 100-1 Ideal de Romay (FR)
2ND
Highland Fashion showed more when finishing third on his second start over hurdles at this venue last time, but preference is for MARLACOO. Tom Lacey’s five-year-old occupied the runner-up spot in handicap company at Sandown last time and sets a fair standard with a rating of 112. He looks well placed to get off the mark, while Orkney Blue isn’t out of it either.
totewin: Marlacoo
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THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645 and the third £1822.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S R B Crawford (28 wins from 142 runners, 20%) runs BRUCIO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S R B Crawford (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs BRUCIO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRUCIO trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (31) 40-3112 CD 9 11-10
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Paul Gibbons Tote S
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Vincenzo when second of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (soft) last month. Has won at Aintree and Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 126
2 BRUCIO (GB) (72) 1B0-305 D 7 11-9
Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)
J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Ashbrittle Stud The Sporting Life S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on soft ground. Finished 13l behind Jungle Jack when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 125
3 DANCE THIEF (IRE) (13) 13-2261 CD 7 10-11
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B P. O’Connell
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 11-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sunnyvilla by 7l. Official BHA Rating 113
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024: TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 6 11 7 Patrick Wadge 13-8 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 11-8 Dance Thief (IRE), 11-2 Brucio (GB)
DANCE THIEF made his way through the field to run out a comfortable victor over track and trip on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might underestimate the manner of that success. If he remains in similar form, he will prove very tough to beat. Doyen Du Bar hasn’t finished outside of the first two home on each of his last three starts and can beat Brucio to the runner-up spot.
totewin: Dance Thief
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All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.
Outlaw Peter and Harry Cobden winning The Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase last year.
CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL PREVIEW
Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase
The Troon-based Hillhouse Group will be back for their 32nd year of sponsorship at the Festival this year and we’re delighted that the Vernon family want their sponsorship partnership with Ayr Racecourse to continue to bear fruit with one of the most anticipated races of the whole season.
The Paul Nicholls-trained Outlaw Peter won last year’s race under Harry Cobden from the Keiran Burke inmate Soul Icon and the runner-up boosted that form with Graded race seconds at Market Rasen and Wincanton before emerging victorious in the prestigious Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over Christmas.
Dan Skelton’s Jet Plane and Heltenham failed to finish last year but the trainer had won 4 of the past 6 runnings and is sure to be back with more ammunition to try and hit one of his favourite Ayr targets in April.
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice 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.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 292 runners, 18%) runs KANITAMAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs KANITAMAY
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BOWENSONFIRE trained by G Elliott, INSTINCT D’AINAY trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
1 BOWENSONFIRE (FR) (27) 0331 D 5 12-0
Br B g Gemix (FR) - Amulet (FR) Sean Bowen J
O KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 10-11fav at Limerick over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Kentucky Beach by 13l. Official BHA Rating 125
2 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (28) 51 5 12-0
Br Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J
O Martin St Quinton & Theyesnowaitsorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. S. Bolger BresBet S
A winner at 10-3 in a maiden hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Duffry Trixs by 2l. Official BHA Rating -
3 GLENVILLE (GB) (53) 054 5 11-7
Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 5l behind Walking On A Dream when fourth of 10 at 100-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 INSTINCT D’AINAY (FR) (34) 666 7 11-7
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Etoile d’Ainay (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr Stephane Milaveu The Sporting Life S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Putapoundinthejar when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 CHARLIES GIRL (IRE) (93) 0 5 11-0
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Pearl Heart (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B M. & P. O’Connor
L.I.P Construction Ltd S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Butch Cassidy when 12th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating -
6 KANITAMAY (FR) (34) 0
5 11-0
Br Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Reine de Re (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green
B Olivia & Gregoire Goupil
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 25-1 behind They’re Chancers when 11th of 12 on her racecourse debut here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: I AM MAX (IRE) 6 11 7 Ryan Mania 5-6 (Sandy Thomson) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Bowensonfire (FR), 7-2 Serious Challenge (IRE), 8-1 Glenville (GB), 28-1 Instinct d’Ainay (FR), 66-1 Kanitamay (FR), 250-1 Charlies Girl (IRE)
BOWENSONFIRE could not have done it any easier when getting off the mark at Limerick last month and trainer Gordon Elliott looks to have found him another ideal opportunity. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher, but he should have too much for Serious Challenge, who was a taking winner himself at Plumpton most recently. Glenville finished a respectable fourth here and cannot be ruled out either. totewin: Bowensonfire
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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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THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for four 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.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (54 wins from 292 runners, 18%) runs I WISH YOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs I WISH YOU
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NATHAN WELLS trained by G Elliott, PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PERSEUS WAY (IRE) (88) 00/660-0
6 12-0
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Godolphin Bell Rural Solutions S
Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 50-1 behind King Of The Road when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) in November last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 119
2 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (35) PF0F33 C BF 7 11-11
Br B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The Sporting Life S
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Ginger Mail beaten 3/4l at 5-2 favourite on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 116
3 I WISH YOU (FR) (34) 222-143 5 11-9
Br Ch g Night Wish (GER) - Native Story (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Philippe Rainteau & Sabine Lucchesi Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Timmy Tuesday beaten 16l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 114
4 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (10) 1B210-F
7 11-8
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell 4 out when 18-1 at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Stay If U Want To earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 113
5 NATHAN WELLS (GB) (15) 40U0-P4
6 11-5
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O JF.Doyle/D.L’Estrange/Weld-Spec(Glasgow) Gordon Elliott Ireland T
B Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud Gordon Elliott S
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Waittillitellyou when fourth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 110
6 GEGE VILLE (FR) (65) 1/253/6-1 C
Br B g Protektor (GER) - Auvloo Ville (FR)
9 11-2
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Mrs Ann Starkie Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr J. Poumaillou & Mr E. Poumaillou Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Honneur D’Ajonc by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 107
7 WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (32) 5/44-P02
Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)
8 10-5
Henry Brooke J
O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Paramount Farms
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 2 1/4l by The Big Breac when second of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96
8 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (13) 656031 CD 6 10-5
Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Mr Michael Rafter
A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Lewa House by 8l. Official BHA Rating 96
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: EIRE STREET (IRE) 7 10 6 Danny McMenamin 5-4 (Jackie Stephen) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Park Annonciade (FR), 4-1 Wearelongterm (IRE), 9-2 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 5-1 Gege Ville (FR), 10-1 I Wish You (FR), Nathan Wells (GB), 14-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), 66-1 Perseus Way (IRE)
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A revelation on his handicap debut at Haydock in December when taking control at the finish, GEGE VILLE is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Success may come at the main expense of recent course scorer The Jeweller’s Pet, and Irish raider Park Annonciade, who wasn’t beaten far here last month.
totewin: Gege Ville
toteeachway: The Jeweller’s Pet
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THE LIVESCORE BET
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qual.) (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 (54 wins from 292 runners, 18%) runs TRIPLE CROWN TED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs TRIPLE CROWN TED LONGEST TRAVELLER: OH JANEY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 BLOFELD (IRE) (-) 6 11-2
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sorcillera
O Miss Maria D. Myco
William Maggs (5) J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Gregg Stafford Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Half-brother to Urbanist, won twice in chases at 3m, over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m. His pedigree suggests he may need further in time, but cannot be dismissed for an in-form stable. Official BHA Rating -
2 JACK DEMPSEY (GB) (49) 20
Br Br h Jack Hobbs - Belfast Central (IRE)
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
5 11-2
Jack Power (7) J
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Out Of The Woods when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
3 KEEP TABS ON YOU (IRE) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Kells Hall (IRE)
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Ronnie O’Neill BresBet S
Half-brother to Kells Priory, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f A relatively costly purchase at the sales for a stable that knows how to ready one first time out, so must be a leading contender Official BHA Rating -
4 TRIPLE CROWN TED (IRE) (34) 2 BF 5 11-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - This Is Bollyduff (IRE)
Conner McCann (7) J
O The Teddy Boys Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs C. J. Zetter-Wells Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Dam unraced. Beaten 3l by They’re Chancers when second of 12 at evens fav on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 OH JANEY (IRE) (310) 6- 5 10-9
Br B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Jane’s Track (IRE)
O S. R. B. Crawford
Mr Stephen Connor (7) J
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Limetree Stud
Finished 13l behind Lets Mingle when sixth of 8 at 9-1 favourite on her racecourse debut at Loughanmore over 3m in April last year Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: DERRYHASSEN PADDY (IRE) 5 10 13 Patrick Wadge 11-8 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Triple Crown Ted (IRE), 11-4 Keep Tabs On You (IRE), 6-1 Oh Janey (IRE), 9-1 Blofeld (IRE), 18-1 Jack Dempsey (GB)
A promising second when going off favourite on debut here last month, TRIPLE CROWN TED looks the one to beat if building on that effort for his in-form connections. Keep Tabs On You cost a decent amount at the sales and the well-related son of Affinisea could be primed to go well on debut, while Oh Janey is another to monitor for market support on her Rules bow. totewin: Triple Crown Ted toteeachway: Keep Tabs On You
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
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FORM
The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.
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Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.
