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TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2025
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 our first February raceday in 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.
In addition I would wish to thank our good friends at Virginbet and Livescore for their continued support of our race programme
We have a bumper 8 races today with lots of runners to choose from
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. We look forward to some exciting announcements in the run up to Scotland’s biggest jumps festival and we will have even more prize money to attract the best of racing to Scotland… be sure to be part of it.
Before April though we still have lots of racing to take place including our March weekend 7th and 8th where once again we will again have Ayrshire’s own MacDonald Brothers playing throughout the day in between the fabulous racing action.
There is live entertainment at Western House between 4 and 7 with Paul Skully please feel free to pop down and continue the fun.
The next meeting is February 24 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
Don’t forget our next meeting... MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
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We look forward to welcoming you back!
SPONSORS
The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsor for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.
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DATE: Tuesday 11th February 2025
Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager
Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison
Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter
Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager
Fiona Rawson Winning Connections
David Brown Managing Director
Zac Warr Western House Hotel General Manager
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
James Bowen
2.40 3.45 4.55
Finn Brickley
1.10
Henry Brooke
3.10, 3.45
Ross Chapman
2.10
Sam Coltherd
2.10 2.40 3.10 3.45
4.20, 4.55
Lewis Dobb
4.20 Murray
TRAINERS
N. W. Alexander
1.10, 1.40, 2.10, 2.40, 3.45, 4.20
George Bewley
3.10, 3.45, 4.20
Catch Bissett
1.40
Daragh Bourke
2.40
Stuart Coltherd
2.10, 2.40, 3.10, 3.45 4.20 4.55
Susan Corbett
1.40
S. R. B. Crawford
2.40, 4.55
Peter Kavanagh 1.10, 1.40, 3.45, 4.20
Bruce Lynn 1.10 1.40 2.40 4.20 Charlie Maggs 1.40 4.20
Ian Duncan 1.10, 1.40, 3.45, 4.55
Gordon Elliott 1.10, 2.40, 3.45, 4.55
James Ewart 2.10
Sandy Forster 2.10 3.45
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.40 Andrew Hamilton 1.10 4.20
William Maggs 1.40 4.55 Ryan Mania 2.40 3.10 4.20
McCann 3.45, 4.55 Mr Oran McGill 4.20 Danny McMenamin 2.40 3.10 3.45 4.20 4.55 Mr N. McParlan
2.40, 4.55 Nathan Moscrop
3.45 4.20 Craig Nichol 2.40 3.10 3.45 4.20
D. J. Jeffreys 2.10, 3.10 Noel C. Kelly
Leah Noreci 3.45 Conor O’Farrell 2.10 4.20 Jack Power 1.40 Sean Quinlan 2.10, 2.40, 3.10, 4.20
Conor Rabbitt 1.10 1.40 2.40
James Robottom 1.10 J. J. Slevin 2.40 4.55
Ben Smith
1.10, 1.40, 2.40, 3.10, 3.45
Lizzie Quinlan 1.10, 1.40
Gerald Stephen Quinn 1.10, 4.55
Nicky Richards 1.40 2.40 3.10 4.55
Lucinda Russell 2.10 2.40 3.45 4.55
Gary Rutherford 4.20
2.40, 3.45
Patrick Neville 1.10, 3.10
Dianne Sayer 1.10
Lewis Stones
2.10
Joshua Thompson
1.40
Patrick Wadge
1.10, 2.10, 2.40, 3.45
Toby Wynne 1.40
Smith 1.10 1.40 2.40 3.10, 3.45, 4.20
Jackie Stephen 1.40, 2.40
Sandy Thomson 3.10 4.20
Jane Walton
1.40, 4.20
Donald Whillans 1.10, 2.40, 3.45, 4.20
Ewan Whillans 3.45, 4.20
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THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Prize Money.£3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 256 runners, 18%) runs BALLYFORT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 81 runners, 10%) runs VOICE OF REASON LONGEST TRAVELLERS: VOICE OF REASON trained by G Elliott & MILLYUPDAHILLY trained by G Quinn, both Ireland.
1 VOICE OF REASON (IRE) (14) 000060 5 12-0
Br B or Br g Churchill (IRE) - Hurricane Emma (USA) J
O Cullentra House Stable Staff Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B M. G. White Ltd Gordon Elliott S
Syndica NON-RUNNER
Placed in a hurdle race from 12 NH starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Robinstown when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a claiming hurdle race at Limerick over 2m 5f (heavy) last month. Doubtful runner today.
Official BHA Rating 105
2 BALLYFORT (IRE) (36) 35-0FU2
Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE)
7 11-9
Bruce Lynn (3) 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 14 starts. Beaten 7l by Rock On Jet when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100
3 WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (19) 5/44-P02
Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)
O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer
B Paramount Farms
8 11-5
Patrick Wadge J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
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
4
MILLYUPDAHILLY
(IRE) (67) 65-0
Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - Macy Anne (IRE)
O Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate
B Daniel Cosgrave
6 11-5
Shane Fenelon J
Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Kingston Narcissus when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year
Official BHA Rating 96
5 LOVE THAT (IRE) (40) F-4FF20 D 6 11-3
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE)
Ben Smith (5) J
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Joshua Pim Rainton Construction ( Scotland ) Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Alright Dai when 12th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 94
6 CARNET DE STAGE (IRE) (218) 036-425 D 10 11-2
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Mrs Hannah Crowley
Conor Rabbitt J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Chemical Warfare when fifth of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) in July last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 93
7 BENITO (FR) (22) P32/00-0
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)
8 10-13
Peter Kavanagh (3) 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 50-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 90
8 UPFORDEBATE (IRE) (89) 0-3P650 6 10-9
Br B g Mount Nelson - Mrs Peachey (IRE) James Robottom (5) J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs Gail Kidd Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Clean Getaway when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) in November last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 86
9 EDEN MILL (IRE) (340) P/2150P-
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mistress Pope (IRE)
O TD9 Racing
8 10-5
Murray Dodd (5) J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B J. Mangan Borders Distillery S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Follow Charlie in March last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 82
10 CAVE HILL (GB) (40) 0P-0515 D
6 10-3
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE) Alan Doyle J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 11l behind Alright Dai when fifth of 18 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 80
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: FIVEAFTERFOUR (IRE) 6 11 3 Patrick Wadge 10-3 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Wearelongterm (IRE), 10-3 Cave Hill (GB), 7-2 Ballyfort (IRE), 7-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE), 11-1 Millyupdahilly (IRE), 22-1 Eden Mill (IRE), 25-1 Love That (IRE), 28-1 Upfordebate (IRE), 40-1 Benito (FR)
The vote goes to BALLYFORT, who posted a much improved effort to fill the runner-up spot over 2m here last month, having struggled in a couple of chase starts previously. Nick Alexander’s gelding is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, now upped in trip, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Millyupdahilly goes handicapping from a potentially workable mark and must enter calculations, while Wearelongterm appeals most of the remainder. totewin: Ballyfort
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - IAN DUNCAN
The local trainer doesn’t have to send his horses very far from the village of Coylton just 5 miles east of the racecourse here and Duncan has had a successful season so far with his small team of jumpers. The Northern Irishman has had big race success in the past with a winner at the Cheltenhham Festival in 2005 thanks to Another Rum and the same horse filled third place in the same year’s Scottish Grand National here at Ayr behind Joe’s Edge. Duncan took his name off the notorious “cold list” when he saddled 3 winners in 2 days back in October last year with the first of those successes coming at Kelso on the Saturday and 2 more following here at Ayr on the Monday with stable stalwarts, Adveram and Celestial Fashion. Duncan has also trained the winner of next Saturday’s Eider Chase at Newcastle with Milborough in 2015 and the in-form handler will be hoping for more success with 4 runners on today’s 8-race card.
BETTING
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - DANNY MCMENAMIN
Danny was champion conditional jockey in season 2020/21 and the rider has continued to show he’s one of the top jockeys around with plenty of winners for various trainers around the country Most of McMenamin’s winners tend to be trained by his main employer Nicky Richards but the rider has tasted success this season with Dianne Sayer’s Charlie Uberalles and Ann Hamilton’s Pay The Piper as well as winners for Chris Grant, Nick Alexander, Henry Hogarth and Adrian Keatley The highlight of the jockey’s season so far may well be the emergence of the Nicky Richards’ trained The Kalooki Kid as one of the brightest young chasing talents around and the jockey has 3 rides for Richards today before moving on to some other familiar beats at Newcastle and Kelso later this week. 15% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR
THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 256 runners, 18%) runs MASTER BRICKLAYER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs MALFOY MANOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MALFOY MANOR trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 219 miles.
1 MALFOY MANOR (GB) (40) 20-6450 6 12-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE) Toby Wynne (3) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Malfoy Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mrs S. M. Newell Olive Print & Graphics S
Placed in a point-to-point from seven starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Vanderpoel when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 103
2 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (21) 46-0306 CD 6
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE)
Ben Smith (5) J
O Riverside Racing 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. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Timmy Tuesday when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99
3 POWERS DILEMMA (IRE) (266) P/62/2-54 8 11-8
Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Maggie Howard (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Ms Barbara Johnston Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from seven starts. Finished 18l behind Roccovango when fourth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) in May last year Official BHA Rating 97
4 JOIE MORE (IRE) (47) 62-505P 7 11-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Joie de Cotte (FR)
Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Carden Livestock Co S
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 11 starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 28-1 at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Chasingouttheblues in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 94
5 BLAME ROSE (IRE) (11) 34151-U D 8 11-5
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE)
Jack Power (3) J
O The Nelson Racing Partnership Susan Corbett Otterburn T
B Mr Michael Shannon Finnies Heavy Haulage S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 14-1 at Catterick over 2m 3f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Quian last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 94
6 MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (59) 05024-P 7 11-3
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE)
Bruce Lynn (3) J
O Hemmings Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B David Fenton Trust Inns Limited S
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Pulled up 2 out when 17-2 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Cave Hill in December last year on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 92
7 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (22) 3-65603 6 10-12
Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
Charlie Maggs J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Mr Michael Rafter
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Third of 12 behind Tread Softly Now beaten 9l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month, his only placing from 9 starts. Official BHA Rating 87
8 WAINWRIGHT (IRE) (14) 600-03 7 10-10
Br B g Mount Nelson - Ferrestown Lady (IRE)
O Greystoke Owners III
B Dunmanway Breeding Club
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Third of 11 behind Authorized Mission beaten 7l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85
9 NOBLE AFFAIR
(IRE) (26) 4P0-0P6 D 9 10-6
Br B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)
William Maggs J
O Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn T
B Ms M. Russell Dunns Houses S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Aquitaine Boy when sixth of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 81
10
LEWA HOUSE
(GB) (40) 033-666 D 9 10-2
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time
Dominic Hislop (5) J O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Tote S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 13l behind Alright Dai when sixth of 18 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 75
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 10
2024:(See Div 1)
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wainwright (IRE), 11-2 Follow Charlie (IRE), 6-1 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 7-1 Malfoy Manor (GB), 8-1 Powers Dilemma (IRE), 10-1 Blame Rose (IRE), 11-1 Master Bricklayer (IRE), 12-1 Lewa House (GB), 33-1 Joie More (IRE), Noble Affair (IRE)
Picked up for 100,000 pounds after finishing second to the now 120-rated Rosscahill in an Irish point-to-point in December 2023, MALFOY MANOR has been somewhat indifferent over hurdles so far. However, an opening mark of 103 could be a real gift and sent up in trip on this handicap bow, the Blue Bresil gelding is taken to get off the mark. Powers Dilemma enters handicaps for the first time, too, and he must be of interest while Blame Rose, who won twice on testing ground last year before unseating on her return last month, is also noted.
totewin: Malfoy Manor
SADDLING
toteeachway: Powers Dilemma
All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.
CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL PREVIEW
CPMS Novices’ Handicap Chase
This £50,000 race over 3 miles has become an increasingly important part of the Festival since being upgraded in 2018 and Willie Mullins sent joint top-weight Sharjah to win last year after the one-time top class hurdler had finished 4-3-4-0 in his previous 4 starts in Grade One chases over shorter trips.
The 6-times Grade 1 winning hurdler was ridden by Paul Townend after Dan Skelton had saddled the previous year’s winner Sail Away, ridden by his sister-in law Bridget Andrews, a family victory which followed Dan and Harry Skelton’s victory in the same race with Molly The Dolly back in 2019.
The last Scottish-trained winner of the race was the Alistair Whillans trained Samstown in 2014 (ridden by son and current licence holder Ewan) and the now-retired but still very much hands-on Alistair celebrated his 70th birthday just last month.
Sail Away and Bridget Andrews winning The CPMS Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase last year.
THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY 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.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (52 wins from 286 runners, 18%) runs STEP ABOVE and WALK ON QUEST
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs STEP ABOVE and WALK ON QUEST
LONGEST TRAVELLER: AS TEARS GO BY trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 331 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ARTIC ROW (GB) (73) 115-UF3 CD
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)
O Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler
8 12-0
Conor O’Farrell J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Wood Farm Stud Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd, Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 9 behind Glory And Honour beaten 1 1/2l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 115
2 BRAYHILL (IRE) (304) 3P/144P- D 10 11-12
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Definite Love (IRE)
O Dr C Kesson & Mr N Ewart
Brian Hughes J
James Ewart, Langholm T
B Mrs Liz Ring O’Sullivan Fitzdares S Winner of a hurdle race, two chases and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up 5 out when 12-1 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Choosethenews in April last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 113
3 WALK ON QUEST (IRE) (84) 25-4211
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR)
6 11-9
Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Herine Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Carlisle over 2m (good to soft) in November last year, beating Fearless Action by 1l. Has also won at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 110
4 OVERCOURT (GB) (59) 225PP-F D
11 11-7
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Overlady 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 four years ago. Fell at the 9th when 14-1 at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Chemical Warfare in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 108
5 STEP ABOVE (IRE) (40) 305-3P4 CD
Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE)
O One Step Beyond
8 11-5
Patrick Wadge J
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. Finished 8l behind Hashtag Boum when fourth of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106
6 AS TEARS GO BY (GB) (93) P00623 7 11-0
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Our Girl Salley (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 9 behind Lermoos Legend beaten 14l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m (good to soft) in November last year Engaged to run at Catterick yesterday Official BHA Rating 101
7 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (62) 2-026P2 CD 9 10-13
Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)
Sam Coltherd J
O Shire Dreamers 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. Beaten 4l by Rattling Road when second of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 100
8 DUTY CALLS (IRE) (44) 041-PP4 12 10-12
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Joseph Molloy
Winner of a hurdle race, two chases and two point-to-points from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Beat Box when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 99
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: ARTIC ROW 7 11 4 Sean Quinlan 11-4 (N W Alexander) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.
Stewards Note:
ARTIC ROW: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse had a cut on its right foreleg.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Walk On Quest (IRE), 11-2 Artic Row (GB), 6-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 7-1 As Tears Go By (GB), 17-2 Step Above (IRE), 11-1 Brayhill (IRE), 28-1 Overcourt (GB), 40-1 Duty Calls (IRE)
Now two from two over fences having won at Carlisle in November, WALK ON QUEST is expected to continue on an upward curve. Lucinda Russell’s charge is 5lb higher on the back of a short absence, but a step up in trip can elicit further improvement and this looks to be a winnable opportunity. Grand Voyage bumped into a progressive rival at Hexham in December and he could be a real threat. Artic Row should not be underestimated either.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (52 wins from 286 runners, 18%) runs JEUNE PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 81 runners, 10%) runs POUR LES FILLES LONGEST TRAVELLERS: DRUMLEE MYTH trained by S Mcparlan, POUR LES FILLES trained by G Elliott & JONY R trained by S R B Crawford, all Ireland.
1 BARATABLET (IRE) (36) 2 BF 5 11-9
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 Beaten 3l by Out Of The Woods when second of 14 at 3-1fav on his racecourse debut here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
2 DRUMLEE MYTH (IRE) (30) F-2320
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Kentford Myth
6 11-9
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
O Mr Sean McParlan Sean McParlan, Ireland T B Seamus Mullins
Placed in three NH flat races from five starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Kappa Jy Pyke when 17th of 21 on his hurdling debut at Punchestown over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
3 GRIS GRIS TOP (FR) (417) 2/320/F/2-
9 11-9
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Tiptop Hugaux (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr Andre Jean Quesny
Placed in three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from eight starts. Beaten a neck by Itsnoteasy when second of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (heavy) in December ‘23 Official BHA Rating 106
4 JET LIGHT (FR) (40) P2-400
Br Bl g Cokoriko (FR) - Or Light (FR)
6 11-9
Charlotte Jones J
O Jones/Naylor And Jl Syndicate James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Patrice Vagne & Valerie Vagne Tote S
Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Al Kalila when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 JEUNE PRINCE (FR) (40) 45-432
6 11-9
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Misses P & F Simpson Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Nicolas Foessel Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Al Kalila when second of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 112
6 JONY R (IRE) (40) 0-3
6 11-9
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Loughshore (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Miss E. Hamilton S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Miss E. Hamilton Tote S
Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 10 behind Walking On A Dream beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his hurdling debut here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
7 JUST WINGING IT (IRE) (22) 600
Br Ch g Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)
5 11-9
Ben Smith (7) J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B T. Nolan & K. Leavy Tote S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Jet To Vegas when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
8 KNIGHTPHASE (IRE) (21) 1-P
6 11-9
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - New Vega (FR) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B D. Hickey Dem-Master Demolition Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Pulled up 3 out when 66-1 here over 3m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Ayiko last month on his hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -
9 LORD DE VINCI (FR) (18) 44/-40 7 11-9
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lady Chloe (FR)
O Mrs Janet Lowther
B E.A.R.L. Equi-Michel 6 & T. Leboucher
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
L.I.P Construction Ltd S
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind George’s Lad when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
10 POUR LES FILLES (GB) (21) 115/33-2 BF 7 11-9
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Ravello Bay J
O K Haughey/Laura Haughey/Kieran T Byrne
B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg
NON-RUNNER
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten a neck by Putapoundinthejar when second of 15 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 132
11
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JET (IRE) (84) 164 5 11-9
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Jet Alert (IRE)
O Turcan Dunning Borwick Maclay Trotter
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Brenda Crean Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Finished 16l behind Aboutdamntime when fourth of 10 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating -
12 SIR GAUZY (IRE) (40) 14 6 11-9
Br Br g My Dream Boat (IRE) - My Little Cracker (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O High Country Racing
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney Carden Livestock Co S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Al Kalila when fourth of 11 at 33-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
13 WHOLLY BOLEY (IRE) (21) 5652-15 7 11-9
Br B g Conduit (IRE) - The Sophster (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B William Houston L.I.P Construction Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Ayiko when fifth of 9 on his hurdling debut here over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
14 WOR LAD (GB) (332) 00- 5 11-9
Br B g Harbour Law - Wor Lass Craig Nichol J
O Dodds and Robinson
B Mr A. J. Robinson & Les Dodds
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Gasmani when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) in March last year Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE) 6 11 9 Danny McMenamin 2-1 (Nicky Richards) 17 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Baratablet (IRE), 7-2 Jeune Prince (FR), 6-1 Gris Gris Top (FR), 9-1 Jony R (IRE), 12-1 Sir Gauzy (IRE), 16-1 Scarlet Jet (IRE), 40-1 Wholly Boley (IRE), 50-1 Drumlee Myth (IRE), 66-1 Knightphase (IRE), 100-1 Jet Light (FR), Wor Lad (GB), 300-1 Just Winging It (IRE), Lord de Vinci (FR) 2ND 3RD 4TH
JEUNE PRINCE, who finished runner-up over C&D latest, has a decent chance of kicking on and can emulate his high-class stablemate, Ahoy Senor, who won this race in 2021. Gris Gris Top and hurdles debutant Baratablet are other interesting options. The latter is feared most as he finished a good second here in a bumper last month and is open to stacks of improvement. totewin: Jeune Prince
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Richards (24 wins from 165 runners, 15%) runs SUNNYVILLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs SUNNYVILLA WEIGHTWATCHER: FUSAIN won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 5lb to 110
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIVELY CITIZEN trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 331 miles.
1 SUNNYVILLA (IRE) (52) 04413-1 D
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Shenamar (IRE)
10 12-0
Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Pat Morrissey Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
He has won four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from soft to heavy A winner at 13-2 in a chase at Haydock over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Cerendipity by 7l.
Official BHA Rating 120
2 FINDTHETIME (IRE) (9) 4-P24PP D
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)
Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Kenilworth House Stud
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy
Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Thistle Ask earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 119
3 GUA DU LARGE (FR) (21) 1-044P6 D
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Kayagua (FR)
9 11-12
Craig Nichol J
O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Pascal Noue
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Lively Citizen when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 118
4 CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) (44) P-51353 D
9 11-11
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Don Commins
Sandy Thomson S
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 5 behind Beat Box beaten 17l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 117
5 LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (21) 46-P001 CD 10 11-9
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mark E Smith and Keith M Hawes D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B E. M. O’Sullivan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 11-2 in a chase over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Chapel Green by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 115
6 ROCK ON JET (IRE) (36) 25-3231 CD 6 11-7
Br B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical
O Ivinson, Mandle,Annett and Gibson
Brian Hughes J
George Bewley, Colby T
B Michael McCullagh Lloyd Ltd S
A winner at 5-2 in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ballyfort by 7l. Official BHA Rating 113
7 FUSAIN (FR) (101) 133/43-0 D 10 11-4
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Savigny (FR)
O Mr Eamon McElligott
Henry Brooke J
Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs Clotilde de Barmon et al Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 110
8 DANCE THIEF (IRE) (74) 313-226 CD 7 11-0
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE)
O Mr R. Michael Smith
B P. O’Connell
Ben Smith (7) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Chapel Green when sixth of 7 on his chase debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 106
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: NETYWELL (FR) 7 11 11 Patrick Wadge 85-40 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sunnyvilla (IRE), 10-3 Rock On Jet (IRE), 4-1 Lively Citizen (IRE), 7-1 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 14-1 Dance Thief (IRE), 25-1 Fusain (FR), 40-1 Findthetime (IRE), 150-1 Gua du Large (FR)
2ND
3RD
SUNNYVILLA returned from a break to rout the opposition on his debut for Nicky Richards in a class 3 handicap at Haydock in December. A 7lb higher looks fair after that comfortable success and, with the attributes of this course likely to play to his strengths, the still-enthusiastic nine-year-old could be tough to overhaul. Rock On Jet won over hurdles here last month and is notable on his first try over regulation fences. Lively Citizen, a C&D winner off 3lb lower latest, and Dance Thief complete the shortlist. totewin:
Sunnyvilla
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (52 wins from 286 runners, 18%) runs CLOVIS BOY and GOLDEN POINT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 81 runners, 10%) runs COFFEYS FORGE
WEIGHTWATCHER: PURE SIRLOIN won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 6lb to 94
LONGEST TRAVELLER: COFFEYS FORGE trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (21) 55-1356 CD 9 12-0
Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE)
O Mousetrap Racing
B Ronnie O’Neill
Craig Nichol J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
Embroidery Elite Ltd S
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Chasingouttheblues when sixth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108
2 BUY SOME TIME (IRE) (21) 124110 D 7
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Send To War
Ben Smith (7) J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith 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 33-1 behind Chasingouttheblues when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 108
3 PIAFF BUBBLES (IRE) (11) 123/-534 D BF 9 11-11
Br B or Br g Fame And Glory - Liss Na Tintri (IRE)
O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships
B Niall Flynn
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 3l behind Crossing The Bar when fourth of 8 at 10-3fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105
4 GOLDEN POINT (FR) (36) 432-431 C 6 11-11
Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Diteou (FR)
O Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell
B E. Clayeux, L. Montaron, C. Doudeau & D.
Conner McCann (7) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 13-8fav here over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Just Her Type by a short head. Official BHA Rating 105
5 HALF TRACK (IRE) (52) P4/-U324 C 9 11-10
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. Finished 20l behind Supremely West when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (heavy) in December last year Official BHA Rating 104
6 POLISH (GB) (43) FP6664 D 10 11-8
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Polygon (USA)
O Ladsdoracing
B Carwell Equities Ltd
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m on good to soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 10l behind Clondaw Royale when fourth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 102
7 SHADOW CHASER (IRE) (53) 3-3506P D 6 11-6
Br B g Mahler - Myshall Annie (IRE)
Sam Coltherd J
O Mr J. Fyffe Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Mr Liam Kavanagh Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Emma Hamilton in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 100
8 WISE MOVE (IRE) (84) 21-2F05 D
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Offside Rule (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Annett, Tunstall and Graham George Bewley, Colby T
B Miss Eleanor Broderick
He has won four point-to-points at 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy Finished 5l behind Glory Hights when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (good to soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 99
9 COFFEYS FORGE
(IRE) (2) 000032 D 9 11-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Berlais (IRE) J
O Mr Kieron Gammell
NON-RUNNER
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Miss Jessica Finnegan Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Third of 11 behind Bossofthebus beaten 4l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Finished second at Navan on Sunday. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 98
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10 CLOVIS BOY (GB) (42) 4P1-U0P D 6 11-2
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Denisette (FR)
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Yorton Farm Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 16-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Ithaka in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 96
11 PURE
SIRLOIN
(IRE) (62) 0P-046P 7 11-0
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE)
O The Border Racers
B Mr Patrick Delaney
Henry Brooke J
Sandy Forster, Kelso T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 20-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Forest Blaze in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 94
12 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (293) 035611- D 7 10-12
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie
O Callum Whillans
B Callum Whillans
Murray Dodd (7) J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-3jt-fav at Perth over 3m (soft) in April last year, beating Heard That by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 92
13 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (22) P-014P1 C D 8 10-11
Br B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mclafferty,Whillans &Topkapi Partnership Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 20-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Anamanda by 10l. Has also won at Sedgefield this season. Official BHA Rating 91
14 MAURA JEANNE (GB) (74) 4F5140 8 10-7
Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 17l behind You Some Girl at 5-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 87
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) 8 11 5 Craig Nichol 7-1 (Donald Whillans) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 2, 3, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10, 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9, 10, 13
Stewards Note: BUY SOME TIME: Following its run on 21/1/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. CLOVIS BOY: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. PURE SIRLOIN: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly in back straight.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Golden Point (FR), 5-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 6-1 Piaff Bubbles (IRE), 10-1 Half Track (IRE), 11-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), 14-1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 20-1 Shadow Chaser (IRE), Wise Move (IRE), Maura Jeanne (GB), 25-1 Buy Some Time (IRE), Polish (GB), 40-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE), 50-1 Clovis Boy (GB)
TOPKAPI STAR simply wasn’t for catching when cheekpieces were added last time out and having scored by the best part of 10 lengths over C&D, the reliable eight-year-old is an attractive proposition bidding to follow up off 7lb higher, with the headgear retained. Golden Point is likely to enter calculations following his latest win here, while Piaff Bubbles heads the remainder. totewin: Topkapi Star toteeachway: Golden Point
THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. colours no horse age st-lb
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 256 runners, 18%) runs SCALLOWAY BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Rutherford (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs DON BROCCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: LE GRAND VERT trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
1 MONTYS SOLDIER (IRE) (83) 3/43-P42 D BF 7 12-0
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Montys Miss (IRE)
O Mr M. Stanners
B J. Mangan
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 3/4l by The Scorpion King when second of 13 at 9-4fav on his chase debut at Ffos Las over 3m (soft) in November last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 98
2 LE GRAND VERT (FR) (21) 4P23U3
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 8 behind Don’t Talk beaten 8l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (good - yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating 97
3 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (44) PP3P-P4 D 11 11-12
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 Well beaten at 10-1 behind Skyhill when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 96
4 TORY HILL (IRE) (62) 2P2-050 7 11-8
Br B g Milan - Popular Opinion (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T
B Mr A. McNamara Lloyd Ltd S
Placed in four point-to-points from eight starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Not A Light when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 92
5 THE JAD FACTOR (IRE) (26) F3P2/-41 9 11-4
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O John Dickson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Kenneth Parkhill Sandy Thomson S
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Empty Nest by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 88
6 SCALLOWAY BAY (IRE) (62) 3P45-40 9 11-2
Br Br g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton
O J Matterson & J Douglas Miller
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Michael Rooney Snr Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Beaten 17l behind Rattling Road at 13-2 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 86
7 COWBOY COOPER (IRE) (22) 063-214 D 9 11-1
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Mr W. M. Aitchison Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Paddy Byrne
A winner of a chase at 3m on good to soft ground. Finished 20l behind Topkapi Star when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85
8 DON BROCCO (GB) (8) 5-656P1 CD 9 11-0 (in 7lb ex)
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. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 77
9 TOUCAN SAM (GB) (22) P0FP35 7 10-13
Br B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Lady Bamford
Alan Doyle (5) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and two point-to-points from 22 starts. Finished 12l behind Tread Softly Now when fifth of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 83
10 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (22) 2005P6 C 8 10-12
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
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Topkapi Star when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) last month.. Official BHA Rating 82
11 EVEQUE (FR) (16) 2150-00 11 10-10
Br Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn T
B Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille Dunns Houses S
A winner of a chase at 3m 3f on soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Catch Catchfire when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 2f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 80
12 WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (26) 06/-P003 8 10-5
Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr Irvine T
B O’Neill Family
Placed in a chase from 18 starts. Third of 9 behind The Jad Factor beaten 1 1/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, his only placing from 18 starts. Official BHA Rating 75
13 BOWLER JACK (IRE) (64) 005P-0P 7 10-3
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
Unplaced in all eight starts. Pulled up 4 out when 6-1 at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Punxsutawney Phil in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 73
14 IDEAL DE ROMAY (FR) (20) 6602P5 D
Br B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR)
7 10-2
Charlie Maggs (5) 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 25-1 behind Emotional Roller when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Official BHA Rating 67
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: CAMP BELAN (IRE) 8 11 13 Derek Fox 17-2 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9.
Stewards Note: MONTYS SOLDIER: Following its run on 20/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
SCALLOWAY BAY: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
BOWLER JACK: Following its run on 9/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
IDEAL DE ROMAY: Following its run on 22/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Don Brocco (GB), 9-2 Montys Soldier (IRE), 15-2 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 8-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), 10-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 12-1 Scalloway Bay (IRE), 16-1 Tory Hill (IRE), 25-1 Le Grand Vert (FR), 28-1 Toucan Sam (GB), 33-1 Hold The Note (IRE), Euchan Falls (IRE), Ideal de Romay (FR), 40-1 Eveque (FR), 50-1 Bowler Jack (IRE)
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Don Brocco won over the larger obstacles for the first time at Carlisle last Monday and has to be respected under a 7lb penalty. That said, the nine-year-old was able to dominate on that occasion and it remains to be seen whether he’ll get a similar lead here. Le Grand Vert is likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip, but a chance is taken on MONTYS SOLDIER Runner-up on his chasing bow at Ffos Las in November, the seven-year-old should have more to come.
totewin: Montys Soldier
toteeachway: Don Brocco
THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £5000 Prize Money.£2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (52 wins from 286 runners, 18%) runs HUNTERS SPRING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 81 runners, 10%) runs KENISA SPORT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KENISA SPORT trained by G Elliott, BELLE DE VASSY trained by G Quinn & ROYAL HILLSBOROUGH & OH JANEY trained by S R B Crawford, all Ireland.
1 BELLE DE VASSY (FR) (42) 3F0 5 11-0
Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Blue Girl Star (FR)
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
O Mr D. R. Kearns Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
B Mr N. Ferrand & Mr B. Ferrand de Cromot
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Bambino Fever when seventh of 16 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m 2f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
2 GINTIME (IRE) (58) 2
Br B m Mount Nelson - Irish Lass (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O JB Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michael Whitty Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 7f and in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 3 1/2l by Smile Back when second of 10 at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -
3 KENISA SPORT (FR) (66) P-2 5 11-0
Br Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Brasilia Sport (FR) J
O KTDA Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de L’Etoile & P Matzinger Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
NON-RUNNER
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten 1/2l by Maribeth when second of 13 at 4-1fav on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Boulta over 3m in December last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating -
4 MY MY MY DELILAH (GB) (125) 4 5 11-0
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE)
latest
Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing and A McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
Dam unraced. Finished 9l behind Riviera Walk when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on her racecourse debut at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating -
5 OH JANEY (IRE) (297) 6- 5 11-0
Br B m Free Eagle (IRE) - Jane’s Track (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O S. R. B. Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Limetree Stud
Finished 13l behind Lets Mingle when sixth of 8 at 9-1fav on her racecourse debut at Loughanmore over 3m in April last year Official BHA Rating -
6 ROYAL HILLSBOROUGH (IRE) (-) 5 11-0
Br Ch m Conduit (IRE) - Dansana (IRE)
Sean Flanagan J
O Mr Trevor Campbell S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Hugh Suffern Bloodstock
Half-sister to Perfect Candidate, won eight times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 4f and over hurdles at 3m 1f including a Grade 3 race, and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the market ahead of her racecourse bow Official BHA Rating -
7 HUNTERS SPRING (GB) (88) 1 4 10-9
Br B f Nayef (USA) - Last Supper
Conner McCann (7) J
O Mr R. Gibbons Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Full sister to Stockbridge Tap, won at 1m 2f Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 11-10fav at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good) in November last year, beating Krugerrand by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -
8 MOIRA MY LOVE (GB) (21) 5
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Spring Over (IRE) J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
NON-RUNNER
B Exors of the Late Mr Barry MacDonald Dam won over hurdles at 3m. Finished 9l behind They’re Chancers when fifth of 12 at 100-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: PITWOOD ROAD 6 11 2 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Terence O’Brien) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Gintime (IRE), 6-1 Belle de Vassy (FR), 7-1 Oh Janey (IRE), 15-2 Hunters Spring (GB), 8-1 Royal Hillsborough (IRE), 28-1 My My My Delilah (GB)
Gintime’s second on debut at Carlisle is good form, while others to consider include Hunters Spring and Royal Hillsborough However, OH JANEY might be a bit of value in the bumper on her Rules bow. She didn’t land a blow on her sole pointto-point outing but has joined a top yard and the booking of J J Slevin is noteworthy. totewin:
Oh Janey
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
toteeachway: Gintime
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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TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS
Stewards
Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)
John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
John Clasper (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)
Lyndsay Glynn, Robert McCarthy
Lauren Thomson
Starters
Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Karl Curran
Veterinary Officer
Duncan Macdonald
Veterinary Surgeons
John Morris, Andrew Macdermid, Susan Donaldson
Medical Officers
Andy Maylon, Anthony Hampson, Alice Drysdale, Suzy Gibson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers, Jim Bonar, Linda Porter, Tracey Hamilton, Cyril Johnstone
Commentator
Gareth Topham
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 1.10 - THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850 the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, February 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025 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 February 8th, 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 any such winner 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. LIVESCORE BET 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 14 entries at £35 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.40 - THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850 the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, February 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025 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 February 8th, 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 any such winner 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. LIVESCORE BET 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 13 entries at £35 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.10 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY 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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVESCORE will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 15 entries at £45 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK 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, February 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. VIRGIN BET 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. 23 entries at £40 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.10 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, February 5th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly 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. 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 11 entries at £45 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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 four 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. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 20 entries, 2 at £9 and 18 at £45Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.20 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 5th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 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 20 entries at £35 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 4.55 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares 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, February 5th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. VIRGIN BET have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £25 - Closed February 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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