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WELCOME TO
Welcome to Carlisle Racecourse for the Colin Parker Premier Raceday.
I am delighted to see so many of you joining us today for the biggest Jump raceday of our season, with a fantastic prize fund of £200,000 on offer for winning connections today, headlined by the £40,000 Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase
Run over two and a half miles and carrying Listed status, the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase commemorates the late Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Colin Parker, who was based at Lockerbie, and is restricted to first and second season chasers. Its impressive roll of honour features the likes of future Grade One winners Lostintranslation, Waiting Patiently, Cyrname and Monet’s Garden, plus Grand National hero Many Clouds
Also on the card today is the £40,000 Listed Houghton Mares Chase which has been won by Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Zambella in each of the last three years.
We wish connections of those with runners today the very best of luck
The Border Hound Trail will begin on the Hurdle Track at 12.05 with the Retraining of Racehorses Parade taking place shortly after at 12.10 in the Parade Ring
A huge thank you to all of our generous sponsors today for their valued support.
Looking ahead at Carlisle we still have lots to look forward to including the Weatherbys Graduation Chase on our Remembrance Raceday, Monday 11th November plus the Pertemps Network Hurdle on Sunday 15th December which is our annual Christmas Jumper Raceday.
If you are still looking for a venue for your Christmas Party we have availability on both December racedays (1st & 15th) as well as tables at our Après Ski Christmas Party Nights so please do get in touch with a member of the team for more information
Thank you for supporting us today and I hope to see you again very soon!
With best wishes,
Helen Willis Carlisle Racecourse General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETINGMONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
REMEMBRANCE RACEDAY
Falling close to Remembrance Day, our Afternoon Racing on Monday 11 November gives us a chance to pay our respects with an excellent day of Jumps action Thanks to a great card, it’s a raceday that is well worth attending, and a brilliant way to wipe away those Monday blues.
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 31
Small Course Director
Nadia Powell
RACECOURSE OFFICIALS
General Manager
Helen Willis Chairman
Pepita Harris
Committee Members
Dickon Wood
William Morgan
Rowena Witchell
Robert Graham
Robin Bell-Irving
Clerk of the Course
Harry Phipps
Operations Manager
Colin Dockerty
National Sales Executive
Leanne Crawford
Sales Co-ordinator
Helen Mackie
Marketing & Racing Executive
Ruathy Murray
Head Groundsman
Thomas Wootten
Assistant Head Groundsman
Adam Irving
Grounds Team
David Robinson
Daniel Wardlow
Mark Rudd
Stable Manager
Kathryn Bewley
Safety Officer
Dean Martin
RACEDAY STEWARDS
Stewards
Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)
Peter Forster (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
John Clasper (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)
Alan Dempsey
Lyndsay Glynn
Lauren Thomson
Starters
Ryan Colley
Andrew Parker
Judge
Di Clark
Clerk Of The Scales
Wayne Burnell
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
Euan Laidlaw, David Wilson, Martin Squires
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Kelly, Dr Sam Foster, Dr Pippa Hall
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Cyril Johnstone, Linda Porter, James Bonar, Michelle Maughan
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
Commentator
Alex Fussey
RACECARD EXPLAINED
2 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (108)
B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) 9 11-5
J Derek Fox
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O The Ramblers
B P. Hillis
TFRHHHHH BHA146 FORM 14U1-54 CD TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartchaserlastseason,roundingoffthecampaignwith animpressivewininthisraceoff6lblower.Madeasatisfactoryreappearanceoveratripshortofhisbestat CarlisleanddulysteppeduponthatwhenfourthinCoralCupatNewbury Anotherboldbidexpected.
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Nov22 Nby 25f HcpC good 4/15 Le Milos 9l Oct22 Car 20f Ch soft 5/7 Beauport (IRE) 25l Mar22 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/24 Gericault Roque (FR) 23/4l
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
horse’s chances:
GORDON RICHARDS NOVICES’
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards (31 wins from 132 runners, 23%) runs PRESIDENT SCOTTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs UNCLE BERT
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SPRINGTIME PROMISE trained by F O’Brien, UNCLE BERT trained by N Twiston-Davies, both Cheltenham, 240 miles.
1 UNCLE BERT(GB) (28)
BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-Azza(FR) 7 11-10
J JamesTurner(7)
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O James & Jean Potter Ltd
B James & Jean Potter
S Potter Group, Potters House
2 SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) (217)
BmFameAndGlory-Rematch(IRE) 7 11-9
J ConnorBrace
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Keeping The Dream Alive
B Ms Jill Farrell
S BresBet
3 DARETO SHOUT(GB) (22)
GrgMartaline-DareToDoubt 7 11-6
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap
T Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
O Mr Ian Hamilton
B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud
S Hamilton
4 PRESIDENTSCOTTIE (IRE) (197)
BgMilan-KinardTrue(IRE) 6 11-1
J DannyMcMenamin
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Hargrove, Parker & Rafferty
B Michael & Linda O’Sullivan
S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
5 LEADER INTHE PARK (IRE) (200)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-SupremeBreda(IRE) 6 10-13
J KielanWoods
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Lady Dulverton
B Ms M. Kavanagh
S Fitzdares
6 MALAITA(GB) (16)
BmMalinas(GER)-Aimela(FR) 8 10-12
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Four Gents
B Mr D. Futter & MrW. Kinsey
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHII BHA132
FORMP2110-3 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdlerlastseason,winning 3times,buthemademistakeswhencominginlastof3onhischasing debutatUttoxeter(2m)lastmonth.Thislongertripshouldsuitandhe’s worthanotherchance.
6Oct Utt 15f Ch good 3/3 Rare Edition (IRE) 19l 12Apr Ain 20f HcpH soft 7/19 Kateira 26l 23Mar Bgr 19f HcpH soft 1/8 Willaston(IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA131
FORM111110- D
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedusefulformwhencompletingherhat-trick overhurdlesinJaneSeymourMares’NovicesatSandown(19.8f,soft) inFebruary Anoteworthychasingdebutant.
31Mar Fai 20f Hdl heavy 9/17 Jade de Grugy (FR) 77l 15Feb San 19f Hdl soft 1/7 Cheried’Am(FR) 3l 26Jan Seg 19f Hdl soft 1/8 Condesa(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHHH BHA128
FORM0562P-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler who made a promising chasing bowonthe back ofbreathing surgerywhen a clear secondof7in2m4fHexhamhandicap22daysago He’saplayeroffjust a1lbhighermark.
12Oct Hex 20f HcpC soft 2/7 ChooseACopper(IRE) 1
/4
19Apr Ayr 21f HcpH soft P/14 Punta Del Este (FR)10Mar Kel 25f HcpH soft 2/10 Shoeshine Boy(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM3/32114- D
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermontheupoverhurdles,scoringat AyrandHaydockbeforeaverygoodfourthin3mAyrhandicapinthe spring.Hasthepotentialtomakeabetterchaser Interesting. 20Apr Ayr 24f HcpH
13Feb Ayr 20f Hdl soft 1/17 DidntAsk(IRE) 25l
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM1/2614TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £250,000 from points and showed himself a goodprospectwhenreadywinnerofaDoncastermaidenhurdle(19.4f) inFebruary Postedagoodfourthin2m4fCheltenhamnovicefinalstart andtypetodoevenbetteroverfences.
17Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 4/7 Peaky Boy(IRE) 6
21Feb Don 19f Hdl soft 1/15 GrandAlbert(IRE)
Dec23 Asc 21f Hdl gd-sf 6/10 WelcomTo Cartries (FR) 19l
TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM2211-63 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWAdual2m4fchasewinneratLudlowandCheltenham lastseasonandshegotbackontrackwhenthirdof6in2m4fUttoxeter handicap16daysago Thislikeablemarehasexperienceonhersideand needsconsidering.
18Oct Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 ResplendentGrey(IRE)
26May Utt 20f HcpC soft 6/8 YourDarling(IRE) 37l 18Apr Chl 20f HcpC good 1/7 GameOnForGlory(IRE)
2023:TRELAWNE 7 11 11 David Bass EVENS (Kim Bailey) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 DareTo Shout (GB), 9-2 Uncle Bert (GB), Springtime Promise (IRE), 5-1 Leader InThe Park (IRE), 11-2 Malaita (GB), 8-1 President Scottie (IRE)
Acase can be made for all ofthese but DARETO SHOUTmade a promising start in this sphere when a recent runner-up at Hexham and he can build on it with Brian Hughes now up Springtime Promise has the potential to make his mark in this sphere and could emerge as the main danger, although Malaita, President Scottie and Leader In The Park all command plenty of respect too in an intriguing handicap
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
TRENDSETTERS GUIDE
Previous race trends (2014-23) can often help provide a short-list of potential winners in the current year’s races. The percentage figure after the race details is the favourite’s ‘strike rate’ in the race Trainers who have won the race before are also highlighted if they had an entry at the final declaration stage.
Sunday 3rd November
12.48 – 2m 4f Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Fav 30%): 6yo horses have won 5/10 past races with 7yo next best with 3 wins. There have been 3 winning favourites and two winning joint 2nd favourites in the last ten renewals. 8/10 winners carried a weight of 11st 1lb or greater. Trainers to watch: J O’Neill (won 2021 & 2022), N Twiston-Davies (won 2018).
1.18 – 2m 4f Novices’ Hurdle (Fav 32%): One NH newcomer has won the race in 2021 with all others finishing 4th or better LTO (six of them had also won LTO) In the betting, all had odds of 9/1 or shorter All winners since 2014 were aged 5 or 6yo. Trainers to watch: J O’Neill (won 2013), D McCain (won 2021)
1.48 - 2m 4f (Listed) Chase (Fav 55%): The last ten winners had finished 4th or better on their last run Includes five who also won LTO) All ten winners had odds of 7/2 or shorter 7yo have won 5/10 races with 6yo next best on 4 wins. Trainers to watch: N Twiston-Davies (won 2022) & K Bailey (won 2020).
2.18 – 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle (Fav 20%): A moderate race for favourite backers although 8/10 past winners had odds of 9/1 or shorter 7/10 winners had finished either 1st/2nd on their last run. All past winners carried a weight between 10st 4lbs & 11st 11lbs. 8/10 winners were making a seasonal return – including three who last ran at Perth 192 days ago Last year’s winner Fingal’s Hill again holds an entry and is 1lb higher in the ratings this time. Trainers to watch: P Atkinson (won 2023), D Skelton (won 2020), N Richards (won 2014 & 2015)
2.53 – 2m 4f (Listed) Mares Chase: New race in 2024
3.23 – 3m 2f Handicap Chase (Fav 48%): For a competitive handicap the favourites’ strike rate is fairly impressive with 7/10 past winners having odds of 9/2 or shorter Houston Texas has won the race for the last two years and is now 3lbs higher in the handicap ratings than last time. 9/10 past winners had finished 3rd or better on their last completed run. Trainers to watch: N Richards (won 2023 & 2022), A M Thomson (won 2017) & Sue Smith (won 2015)
3.58 – 2m 1f Handicap Hurdle (Fav 33%): Race run six times before with three of the winners having last run here 17 days earlier (finished 3rd 7th 1st ). The six winners all carried a weight between 11st 5lbs & 11st 13lbs. Dunnet Head won the race in 2023 and is now 1lb higher in the handicap ratings. Only one of the past winners had odds greater than 7/1. Trainers to watch: I Jardine (won 2023), Mrs S Corbett (won 2022), M Hammond (won 2020), M Walford (won 2018).
Information also available at www.northernracingclub.com –click on the Carlisle Trends tab
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Antonia Reid
Today sees the running of the Antonia Reid Memorial Novices’ Hurdle, a race remembering a familiar and popular local figure.
Antonia, the daughter of former Carlisle clerk of the course Major Tim Riley, was just 62 when she passed away in August.
She started riding out for the late Gordon Richards when she was 13 and began her first secretarial role with Peter Calver in 1981.
A spell followed in France before she worked in Newmarket for Geoff Lewis and William Haggas and then returned to Greystoke to the Richards stable where Nicky is now the trainer Antonia loved her trips to Carlisle particularly when organising the Ennerdale Club, a private box containing like-minded, fun-loving ladies including her mother Tarn.
And today isn’t the first time Antonia has had a race bearing her name at Carlisle.
A contest was staged in her honour in 2021 to mark her being presented with a Lifetime In Racing Award, an accolade that was so well deserved.
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (37 wins from 163 runners, 23%) runs MILLIE SUPREME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (15 wins from 53 runners, 28%) runs GETTHE BEAT LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SHY LOVE trained by F O’Brien, BILLJOYCE trained by J & A O’Neill, both Cheltenham, 240 miles.
1 SHYLOVE (IRE) (200)
ChgMalinas(GER)-Bambootcha(IRE)
J ConnorBrace
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The FOB Racing Partnership 8
B Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan
S BresBet
2 BILLJOYCE (IRE) (235)
BgMahler-BettysDelight(IRE) 5 11-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Dan Walker
B Mrs Mary Hayes
S Wasdell Group
3
HAZYGLEN
(FR) (240)
GrgLawman(FR)-SkylineDancer 5 11-0
J Jamie Hamilton
T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
O Imperial Racing & MrJ Blackburn
B Newsells Park Stud Ltd
S Stittenham Farms
4 SHADOWCHASER (IRE) (30)
BgMahler-MyshallAnnie(IRE) 5 11-0
J Sam Coltherd
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
O MrJ. Fyffe
B Mr Liam Kavanagh
S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
5 TEES COMP’S CLIVE (GB) (10)
ChgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-NorthernNative(IRE) 6 11-0
J DannyMcMenamin
T Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
O Tees Components Ltd
B Tees Components Ltd
6 GETTHE BEAT(IRE) (16)
BgGetaway(GER)-TapTheBeat(IRE) 4 10-13
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Can’t Say No Partnership
B Mr Eoghan Loughlin
S Tote
7 ROCKETRUFUS (IRE) (17)
BgJetAway-WellsLady(IRE) 4 10-13
J Craig Nichol
T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Mrs L. Greenway
B P. O’Gorman
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3/515TIMEFORMVIEW Showedabilityonlystartinbumpersandlookedpotentially usefulwhenmakingwinningstartoverhurdlesatHuntingdon(20.5f,soft)inMarch. Notseentobesteffectinasteadily-runraceatCheltenhamthefollowingmonthand remainsonewhocouldgoontobetterthings.
17Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 5/7 Peaky
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1/110TIMEFORMVIEW£225,000pointrecruitwhowonhisfirst2bumpers. Found the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham too much in March but remainsagoodprospectforhurdles.Stablewonthisracelastyear
13Mar Chl 16f NHF soft 15/19 Jasmin
TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM16223- C
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who showed plenty of promise when placed 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles last winter. Ought to bewinningsoon.
8Mar Ayr 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Hombre de Guerra (IRE) 4l 30Jan Nwc 20f Hdl heavy 2/12 Moon OverMexico (IRE) nk Dec23 Cat 19f Hdl soft 2/5 Sea Grey 43/4l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM34513-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who was third in a 19f Cork bumper forJohnGleesoninMay.Seemedunsuitedbythedropto2mwhena remotethirdonhisHexhamhurdleandyarddebutamonthagobut hemaydobetternowbackupintrip
4Oct Hex 16f Hdl good 3/7 KingstonJames (IRE) 32l 1Apr Crk 19f Stk soft 3 Backmersackme (IRE) 5l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM50-00
TIMEFORMVIEWYettoachievemuchandlooksmoreoneforhandicaps afterthis.
24Oct Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/14 Barlovento (IRE) 28l 12Oct Hex 16f Hdl soft 14/14 Battle Born Lad 77l 13Apr Nwc 16f NHF heavy 7/7 Gentleman Bill (IRE) 39l
HHHII BHAFORM2-5
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanencouragingstarttohiscareerwhensecond inaWetherbybumper(heavy)formTomWestoninFebruary Couldonly managefifthof8whensentoffat9/4forhisUttoxeterhurdleandstable debut16daysagobuthe’salikelyimprovernowsteppingupintrip 18Oct Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 5/8 Windsurfer 14l 28Mar Wet
S Swansway TFRHIIII BHAFORM3-0
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdof4finishersinapointinAprilbutmoreonefor thelongertermunderRulesjudgedonhisrecentcoursehurdledebut.
8 BELLMOUNTLADY(IRE) (17)
ChmMountNelson-OmasLady(IRE) 5 10-7
J HarryReed
T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
O G Tunstall A Noble S McMillan
B Gerry Carroll
S AKV Group Ltd
9 MILLIE SUPREME (IRE) (162)
BmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-SupremeMillie(IRE) 6 10-7
J Brian Hughes
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O MrJ. Fyffe
B T. Horgan
S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHIIII BHAFORM000
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldapairofbumpersatKelsoandHexhaminearly summerandsufferedasimilarfateoncoursehurdledebut17daysago
17Oct Car 17f Hdl soft 7/10 IWishYou (FR) 52l 23Jun Hex 16f NHF good 8/9 Takt deTouques (FR) 27l 26May Kel 16f NHF gd-sf 10/11 Gale Mahler(IRE) 36l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM142P1-1
TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000purchaseafterwinning3of6startsinIrishpoints, includinglast2(latestMay25) Thebettingshouldhelpguidetoexpectations nowhurdlingforDonaldMcCain.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 BillJoyce (IRE), 3-1 Hazy Glen (FR), 4-1 Shy Love (IRE), 10-1 GetThe Beat (IRE), Millie Supreme (IRE), 25-1 Shadow Chaser (IRE), 100-1 Tees Comp’s Clive (GB), 150-1 Rocket Rufus (IRE), 300-1 Bellmount Lady (IRE)
Plenty of potential in this novice hurdle, none more so than BILL JOYCE who went off at only 7/1 for the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen. Confidence in his chance on hurdle debut would increase should the betting vibes be strong. Hazy Glen and Fergal O’Brien HuntingdonwinnerShyLove might bethe pairto give him mosttothink about.
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Colin Parker
In September 2000, racing lost one ofthe great gentleman ofthe sport when Colin Parker lost his brave battle against cancer.
Parker was a stalwart of the Northern jumping scene from his days as a rider through to his death at the age of 55.
As a local Cumbrian, Parker rode 50 winners under rules before joining the Gordon Richards yard as Head Lad. Parker took out his own license and trained his first winner, Brandy Hambro owned by Ray Green, in 1987 here at Carlisle and a flood of winners followed including the brilliant Novice Chaser Sparky Gayle who was unbeaten in six starts during 1996/97 when partnered with local jockey Brian Storey.
The last winner, Trump, was sent out by Parker at Kelso in May 2000
This historic race was first ran as the Colin Parker Memorial in 2006 when Northern Racing Legend Monet’s Garden was first past the post for Nicky Richards under jockey Tony Dobbin. The Listed Contest has gone from strength to strength over the years and is often noted as an early destination for some of the best chasers around.
Raymond Green has very generously sponsored this race over the years, for which the Parker family are eternally grateful.
STEEPLE
(CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896. (PenaltyValue £22780)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs GREY DAWNING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (15 wins from 53 runners, 28%) runs GREY DAWNING LONGESTTRAVELLER: COLONEL HARRY trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 287 miles.
1 COLONELHARRY(IRE) (206)
ChgShirocco(GER)-StateableCase(IRE) 7 11-10
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O The GD Partnership
B TommyJames
S BetVictor
2 GREYDAWNING (IRE) (206)
GrgFlemensfirth(USA)-LadyWagtail(IRE) 7 11-10
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Robert Kirkland
B Grange Stud
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
3 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (29)
J KielanWoods
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa
4 TOPOFTHE BILL(IRE) (229)
BgFameAndGlory-GloryDays(GER)
8 11-4
J Jordan Nailor E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mr Charlie Walker
B Miss Jackie O’Flynn
S P3P Partners LLP
5 TRAPRAIN LAW(FR) (197)
GrgMartaline-Pina(FR) 6 11-4
J PatrickWadge E Tongue Strap
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green
B Ra Green
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
MR RAYMOND ANDERSON GREEN
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM121364-
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeabletypewhotook 2m4fTowton Novices’ Chase atWetherbylastterm.Signedoffwithagoodfourthof5toIlEtaitTemps in Manifesto Novices’ Chase atAintree (19.9f) so must enter calculations onhisseasonalreturn.
11Apr Ain 19f Ch soft 4/5 Il EtaitTemps (FR) 18l 14Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 6/11 GreyDawning (IRE) 17l 3Feb San 20f Ch good 3/5 Nickle Back (IRE) 29l
TFRHHHHH BHA157
FORM312113- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Took really well to fences last term, bagging his third win in Grade 1 Turners Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and posting a solid third in Manifesto Novices Chase at Aintree (19.9f) finalrun.Holdsleadingformclaims.
11Apr Ain 19f Ch soft 3/5 Il EtaitTemps (FR) 9l 14Mar Chl 19f Ch soft 1/11 Ginny’sDestiny(IRE) 2l 13Jan War 24f Ch soft 1/5 AppleAway(IRE) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM6/14P16- D
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhoscoredtwiceoverfenceslastseason atAyrandMusselburgh.HasruntoafairlevelontheFlatthisautumnsonot discountedbackinthissphere.
5Oct Swl 8f Stk stand 9/11 SardinianWarrior(IRE) 20l 16Sep Kmp 11f Stk st-sl 6/7 Shader
20Apr Ayr 24f HcpC soft 6/13 Sharjah (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM631131-
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since sent over fences and he signed off with a stylish front-running victory in 6-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) in March. This demands more but he’sstillnottakenlightly 19Mar Wet 24f HcpC soft 1/6 Shighness
31Jan Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/6
TFRHHHHI BHA140
FORM3/31512-
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedapromisingcampaignsentchasinglastseason, doublinghistallyatAyrbeforeshapingwellwhenrunnner-upin2mhandicap therefinalstart.Goesupintripnow.Bigshout.
20Apr Ayr 16f HcpC soft 2/6 Tommy’s Oscar(IRE) 2
/2l 26Feb Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 1/5 Ballycoose(IRE) 10l 27Jan Don 16f HcpC good 5/10 Gabriel’s Getaway(IRE)71/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023:THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 7 11 4 Sean Bowen 11-8 (OllyMurphy) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Grey Dawning (IRE), 8-1 Traprain Law (FR), 9-1 Top ofThe Bill (IRE), 10-1 Colonel Harry (IRE), 20-1 Marble Sands (FR) PLAY SMARTER
GREYDAWNINGwould hold outstanding claims iftaking his place inthe Colin Parkerhaving been withdrawn from Wetherby’s Charlie Hall Chase on Saturday Lucinda Russell’s upwardly-mobile sort Traprain Law appeals as the one to take advantage should Dan Skelton’s Turner Chase victor fail to run, with Top ofThe Bill another progressive chaser who can also have a say.
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3rd
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards
(31 wins from 132 runners, 23%) runs CASTLE RUSHEN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (15 wins from 53 runners, 28%) runs PUNTA DEL ESTE
FANCYTHAT: N Richards won this race in 2014 and 2015. The stable runs CASTLE RUSHEN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHATAJOHNNY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 222 miles.
1 PUNTADELESTE (FR) (198)
ChgGentlewave(IRE)-Capd’Ombree(FR) 5 12-0
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Darren & AnnaleyYates
B Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
2 BINGOO (GB) (192)
BgEasternAnthem(IRE)-It’sADiscovery(IRE) 8 11-6
J CharlotteJones
T James Moffatt, Cartmel
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury and Neil Bibby
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
3 FINGAL’S HILL(IRE) (246)
BgShirocco(GER)-Fingal’sSister(IRE) 8 11-5
J Craig Nichol
T PeterAtkinson, Northallerton
E Cheek Pieces
O Mr P. G. Atkinson
B J. Kinsella
4 MYBOBBYDAZZLER (GB) (176)
BgMalinas(GER)-EaseAndGrace 9 11-5
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Mr Bob Barrett
B Bob Barrett
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
5 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (198)
BgFameAndGlory-RosieSuspect(IRE) 9 11-3
J Brian Hughes E Cheek Pieces
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Hemmings Racing
B MrJohn Donovan
S Trust Inns Limited
6 WHATAJOHNNY(IRE) (171)
BgYeats(IRE)-LolaRosa(IRE) 6 11-0
J Kevin Brogan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrWilliam Woodhouse
B Cathal Ennis
S Fitzdares Limited
7 YOUNGJACK (IRE) (197)
J DannyMcMenamin
T Chris Grant, Billingham
O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr LWestwood
B Mr K. McCoy
FOURTH RACE
TFRHHHHI BHA133
FORM231P01TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of handicap hurdle wins last winter, latterly over21fatAyr(soft) inApril. Returns from 6 months offwith histop stablegoingreallywell.Amustfortheshortlist.
19Apr Ayr 21f HcpH soft 1/14 TheFourSixes(IRE) 11/2l 16Mar Utt 23f HcpH heavy 12/17 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE)140l 17Feb Hay 24f HcpH heavy P/10 Cuthbert Dibble (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORM11/10P3- D TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time2mHexhamwinnerwhoshowedhecandoitat othervenueswhenreturningfrom8monthsofftowin21/2mAintreehandicap (heavy) last Christmas. Failed to reproduce that in 3 outings in the spring but evidentlycapablewhenfreshsocouldbouncebackafterabreak.
25Apr Per 20f HcpH soft 3/7 RamboT(IRE) 13l 15Mar Chl 20f HcpH heavy P/21 BetterDaysAhead (IRE)2Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/17 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)30l
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM110524- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Real credit to connections, finding further progress when returning from 6 months off to win here last year Respectable fourth when last seen in March and he’s only 1lb higher than12monthsago Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces.
2Mar Don 24f HcpH soft 4/8 CurleyFinger(IRE) 11l 19Feb Car 19f HcpH heavy 2/4 Rafferty’s Return 61/2l Dec23 Ain 20f HcpH heavy 5/10 Sonigino (FR) 17l
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM42020-2 D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerandchaserwhowaslastseen finishingagoodsecondof16over3matHaydockinMay.A3lbnudge forthatnearmisslooksfairifhe’sreadytorollafter6monthsoff
11May Hay 24f HcpH good 2/16 Zain Nights hd 30Mar Hay 24f HcpH soft 7/12 SecretTrix 15l 10Mar War 26f HcpH soft 2/6 AstronomicView 21l
TFRHHIII BHA122
FORM423/056TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable efforts when last seen in the spring buthe’syettowinahandicapafter9attemptsandreturnstoaction inwhatlooksquiteacompetitiverace 19Apr Ayr
Hay
heavy 7/10 Cuthbert Dibble (IRE) 37l
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM2/1331-2 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-timehurdlewinnerlastseasonwhoprogressed again when second of 10 in a Perth handicap over this trip in May. Has subsequentlyhadwindsurgery Likelycapableofbetteragainforin-form OllyMurphy.
16May Per 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 SingaporeTrip (FR) 11/2l 25Apr Per 20f HcpH soft 1/11 EuchanFalls(IRE)
S North Sea Logistics TFRHHHII BHA118 FORMP/12130- D
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondattemptinmaidenpointsandalsomade hissecondstartoverhurdlesawinningoneatNewcastle(21/2m,heavy)inFebruary DisappointinginahandicapattheAyrScottishGrandNationalmeetingbutthis6-y-o retainspotential.
8 FOUROFAKIND (IRE) (39)
BorBrgMakeBelieve-InTheHouse(IRE)
5 10-12
J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth
B Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd.
S A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
9 DUNNETHEAD (IRE) (310)
BgSholokhov(IRE)-ChampagneRuby(IRE)
J ConorO’Farrell
T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green
6 10-2
B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M. Flynn
S Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORM2-26011 D
TIMEFORMVIEWHaslandedapairof21/2mPerthhandicapssince joining Lizzie Quinlan, latterly by 3 lengths in September Should remainverycompetitiveaftera4lbrise.
25Sep Per 20f HcpH good 1/9 Matchless(IRE) 3l 8Sep Yrk 10f Hcp gd-sf 7/17 Young Fire (FR) 71/2l 17Aug Per 20f HcpH good 1/15 BeauDella(IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM142/104- C
TIMEFORMVIEW Made awinning reappearance and handicap debut inthe concluding 17fhandicap onthis card lastyear Disappointed in 2 subsequentoutingsbutitwouldn’tbeasurprisetoseehimbounceback toformwithabangafter10monthsoff
Dec23 Kel 22f HcpH soft 4/8 Imaginary Dragon (FR) 18l
Dec23 Ayr 20f HcpH soft 8/11 BetterGetalong (IRE) 18l
Nov23 Car 17f HcpH soft 1/11 VTwelve(IRE) 13/4l
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 What AJohnny (IRE), 9-2 Punta Del Este (FR), 6-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), Fourofakind (IRE), 10-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), Castle Rushen (IRE), 16-1 Bingoo (GB), 18-1 Dunnet Head (IRE), 20-1 Young Jack (IRE)
There should be more to come from WHAT A JOHNNY this season so he gets the vote for Olly Murphy. Fourofakind has been at the top of his game since joining Lizzie Quinlan and is second choice ahead of Punta Del Este
THE HOUGHTON MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £40000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£17432,2nd£7156,3rd£3580,4th£1788,5th£896,6th£448. (PenaltyValue£22780)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & A O’Neill (18 wins from 75 runners, 24%) runs LA DOMANIALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (15 wins from 53 runners, 28%) runs GALIA DES LITEAUX
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TERRESITA trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 272 miles.
1 GALIADES LITEAUX (FR) (204)
BmSaddlerMaker(IRE)-SerieLove(FR) 8 11-6
J HarrySkelton E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Michael Ariss
B Henri Gruloos
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire),Ladbrokes
2 ELELEFANTE (IRE) (18)
ChmOl’ManRiver(IRE)-CuddleInaDrizzle(IRE) 6 11-2
J Derek Fox
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O The Tuskars
B Mrs Anne Tector
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
3 LADOMANIALE (FR) (22)
BmNoRiskAtAll(FR)-LaPinede 8 11-2
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O MrJohn P. McManus
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al
S Wasdell Group
4 LUNAR DISCOVERY(GB) (246)
BmPether’sMoon(IRE)-It’sADiscovery(IRE) 7 11-2
J CharlotteJones
T James Moffatt, Cartmel
O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
S Tote
5 PINOTROUGE (IRE) (22)
ChmVendangeur(IRE)-MoanbaunLady(IRE) 6 11-2
J Nathan Moscrop E Cheek Pieces
T Susan Corbett, Otterburn
O Mr S. Oliver
B Seamus O’Roarke
S Finnies Heavy Haulage
6 SMILING GETAWAY(GB) (21)
ChmGetaway(GER)-OneMoreCookie(IRE) 7 11-2
J KielanWoods
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O James & Jean Potter Ltd
B Mr Rowland Crellin
S Potter Group, Potters House
J Gavin Sheehan
T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
O Mr R Peters and MrT Ford
B MrTom Ford
TFRHHHHH BHA145
FORM4/12240- D
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagemarewhose3chasevictorieshavecomeinsmall fieldsbutshowedanotherdimensiontohergamewhensecondinClassicChaseat Warwick(29.2f,soft)inJanuary VeryrespectableeighthinGrandNationalfinalstart andthepickonformunderapenaltyinthiscompanyonreturn.
13Apr Ain 34f HcpC soft 8/32 IAm Maximus (FR) 20l 11Feb Exe 24f Ch heavy 4/5 Carole’s Pass (FR) 12l 13Jan War 29f HcpC soft 2/14 MySilverLining (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM451F4-1 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful hurdler, scoringtwice overthis sort of triplastterm,andmadeawinningstarttoherchasingcareerinnovice atWorcesteronreturn.Needsconsideringwithmoretocome.
16Oct Wor 20f Ch soft 1/5 GlimpseofGala 7l 24Apr Per 23f Hdl soft 4/6 Sounds Russian (IRE) 93/4l
23Mar Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf F/17 AllThe Glory -
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM032-026 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over fences who produced somewhere near her best form when second of 5 in handicap chase (9/1) at Stratford (19.4f, good) Went offtoo hard next time so best notjudgedonthat.Notoutofthis.
12Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 6/10 Grandeurd’Ame (FR) 24l 27Aug Str 19f HcpC gd-fm 2/5 Rotten Row (IRE) 4l 20Jul Mkt 21f HcpC good 15/16 SureTouch 53l
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORM0/1122P-
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoalsowonfirst2startsover hurdles(both2mHexham)lastseason.Goodsecondnext2startsbut wentamiss(bled)finalstart.Noeasytaskonchasebow/return.
2Mar Don 24f Hdl soft P/10 Pinot Rouge (IRE)5Feb Car 19f Hdl soft 2/11 Dontyawantme (IRE) nk Dec23 Hay 18f Hdl heavy 2/9 Pawapuri 2l
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM1/314-3
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginIrishpointsandlanded a3mListedhurdleatDoncasterbeforepostingafinefourthinGrade1 SeftonHurdleatAintreelaterinspring.Madeanunderwhelmingstart overfencesatHexhamonreturnandheadgearquicklyre-fitted.
12Oct Hex 20f HcpC soft 3/7 ChooseACopper(IRE) 22l 12Apr Ain 24f Hdl soft 4/8 Dancing City (FR) 17l
2Mar Don 24f Hdl soft 1/10 Ottizzini(IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHHI BHA126
FORM4/1130-1
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointerwho landed first 2 starts in mares’ novice hurdles (on soft/heavy) last winter prior to finishing third in Grade 2 company.Improvedagainwhenmakingawinningchasebow/returnatFfosLas 3weeksagoandcanmakeherpresencefeltbackupinclass.
13Oct Fls 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Alfie’sPrincess(IRE)
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM26131F- D TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedswitchedtofenceslastseason,likelyto have recorded a third success had she not fallen 2 out at Sandown finalstart.Nottakenlightlyonreturn. 27Apr San 20f HcpC
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: RACEABANDONED
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Stewards Note:
LUNAR DISCOVERY: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Galia des Liteaux (FR), 10-3 El Elefante (IRE), 5-1 Smiling Getaway (GB), 7-1 Terresita (IRE), 17-2 La Domaniale (FR), 16-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 18-1 Lunar Discovery (GB)
GALIA DES LITEAUX made a winning return in a similar event at Market Rasen last season before going on to have a solid campaign, and she looks the one to beat again on her comeback this time around. El Elefante and Smiling Getaway both made a bright start to their chasing careers when winning on return and are obvious threats.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£13913,2nd£6955,3rd£3479,4th£1740,5th£868,6th£434. (PenaltyValue£18210.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards
(31 wins from 132 runners, 23%) runs HOUSTON TEXAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (15 wins from 53 runners, 28%) runs SNIPE
FANCYTHAT: N Richards won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs HOUSTON TEXAS today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: IRON BRIDGE trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 240 miles.
1 IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (197)
BgMilan-ChitChat 8 12-1
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Hemmings Racing
B Sean Murphy
S Trust Inns Limited
2 YOUR OWN STORY(IRE) (183)
BgShantaram-ForestHeiress(IRE) 8 11-9
J Derek Fox
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell
B John O’Callaghan
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
3 SNIPE (IRE) (17)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Pisces 7 11-4
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Foxtrot Racing Snipe
B Mrs Ethel Browne
S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
4 WASDELLDUNDALK (FR) (17)
ChgSpiritOne(FR)-LindaQueen(FR) 9 11-2
J DannyMcMenamin
T Lisa Harrison, Wigton
O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing
B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree
S Atlas Concrete Ltd
5 UNIVERSALFOLLY(GB) (28)
BgUniversal(IRE)-MadamJolie(IRE) 9 11-1
J Sam Coltherd
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
O Tor Side Racing
B Mrs P. A. Cowey
6 HOUSTONTEXAS (IRE) (191)
BgDylanThomas(IRE)-RoyalRobin(IRE) 10 11-1
J Sean Quinlan
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O MrA. Crawford
B Edmond Kent
S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
7 VALDANCER (IRE) (202)
BgValirann(FR)-KatiesDancer(IRE) 7 11-0
J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O The Val Dancers
B Charles Persse
S Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TFRHHHHI BHA136
FORM2/P23P0- C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in bumper/over hurdles and quickly developed intoausefulhandicapchaser,winningtwice(includinghere)asanovice Exploits mixed in top-end staying handicaps last term and drying ground possibly not idealwheneighthinScottishNationalfinalstart.Respectedonreturn.
20Apr Ayr 31f HcpC soft 8/26 Macdermott (FR) 14l 16Mar Utt 34f HcpC heavy P/12 Beauport (IRE)17Feb Hay 28f HcpC heavy 3/10 Yeah Man (IRE) 71/2
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM126/22-2 C
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent8-y-owhoranwelltofinishrunner-upall 3 starts following an absence during the spring, latterly in 21-runner handicap atPerth (31.3f,soft) inMay.No surpriseto see anothergood showingbackfrom6monthsoff
4May Pun 31f HcpC soft 2/21 The Gradual Slope (IRE) nk 15Apr Kel 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Up HellyAa King 2l 5Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 2/3 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE)31/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA125
FORM52120-2 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last term, winning handicaps around3matSouthwellandAintree(heavy).Solidreappearancerunwhen second behind re-opposingWasdell Dundalk here (24.5f) 17 days ago, an untidyleapatthelastnothelping.Needsconsidering.
17Oct Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Wasdell Dundalk (FR)
17Feb Hay 28f HcpC heavy 7/10 Yeah Man (IRE) 22l 27Jan Don 23f HcpC good 2/7 Egbert 4l
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM036141 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Done well since joining this yard, bagging a fifth successsincelastsummerwhenlanding5-runnerhandicapchase(5/1)at this course (24.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago by 1 1/2 lengths from Snipe. Effectiveatthistripbutrevisedmarkdemandsthatlittlebitmore.
17Oct Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Snipe(IRE) 1
/2
25Sep Per 23f HcpC good 4/5 Hidden Depths (IRE)
9Sep Per 23f HcpC good 1/5 OliversTravels(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORMPP-5531 C D
TIMEFORMVIEW MultiplewinnerforNickyRichardswhohassteadilygothis acttogetherforpresentyard,hisstaminashiningthroughinawell-runracewhen taking10-runnerhandicapchaseatKelso(26.2f)4weeksagoby51/2lengthsfrom BrandyMcQueen.Revisedmarkshouldn’tpreventanothergoodshowing.
6Oct Kel 26f HcpC good 1/10 BrandyMcQueen(IRE)51/2l
9Sep Per 23f HcpC good 3/5 Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 5l 28Jun Cml 25f HcpC good 5/11 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 32l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM1P5345- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his fine strike rate here when landing this race for second consecutive season 12 months ago Exploits proved mixed thereafter but likely to have been primed for another tiltatthisonreturnandhisrecordfreshisadefinitepositive.
26Apr Per 30f HcpC soft 5/9 Bretney(IRE) 41/2l
7Apr Car 24f HcpC heavy 4/6 Elvis Mail (FR) 9l 16Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 3/5 Cruz Control (FR) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA121
FORM311133TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved forfitting ofcheekpieces, bringing up a chase hat-trick at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in February Made frame despite some less than fluent jumping on final 2 starts and he could havemoretoofferthistermgivenhislow-mileageprofileinthissphere.
8 JETLEGS (IRE) (210)
BgJetAway-SupremeMagical 7 10-13
J Theo Gillard
T Martin Todhunter, Penrith
O Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown
B Michael McCullagh
S Tote
9 FLOWER OFSCOTLAND (FR) (197)
GrmLordduSud(FR)-ThemeSong(FR) 9 10-4
J Jamie Hamilton
T SandyThomson, Greenlaw
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green
B Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronfier
S NSPCC
10 BRANDYMCQUEEN (IRE) (28)
BgYeats(IRE)-DownAce(IRE) 7 10-2
J Bruce Lynn
T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
O Potassium Partnership 2, Irving & Graham
B Mr P. Sullivan
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM412123- C D
TIMEFORMVIEW Addedto a positive chasing profilewhen doubling his tallyoverfenceshere(24.5f)inFebruary Goodplacedeffortsfinal2outings, rallyinggraduallywhenthirdof11over20fbackhereinApril.Thistestrates moresuitableonreturnfrom7monthsoff
7Apr Car 19f HcpC heavy 3/11 William ofYork 9
16Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 2/5 Cruz Control (FR) 7l 19Feb Car 24f HcpC heavy 1/8 UpHellyAaKing
TFRHHIII BHA111
FORM33/P04P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Borders National winner at Kelso before good thirdinEdinburghNationalduring2022/23campaign.Neverfigured inhandfulofoutingsoverfences/hurdleslasttermbuthermarkhas easedagooddealaheadofreturn/followingwindsurgery
20Apr
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM40-6602 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning chase debut at Kelso 13 months ago andhavingessentiallystruggledsince,hestoppedtheslideafter3months offwhenrunner-upbehindUniversalFollybackatthatvenue4weeksago Thisasksabitmorehoweverfrom2lboutoftheweights.
6Oct Kel 26f HcpC good 2/10 Universal Folly 51/2l 28Jun Cml 25f HcpC good 8/11 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 47l 9Jun Per 23f HcpC gd-fm 6/11 Cardamon Hill (IRE) 30l
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: HOUSTONTEXAS (IRE) 9 11 0 Sean Quinlan 9-2 (NickyRichards) 11 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Snipe (IRE), 13-2 Universal Folly (GB), 7-1 Your Own Story (IRE), Wasdell Dundalk (FR), 8-1 Houston Texas (IRE), 9-1 Iron Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 11-1 Val Dancer (IRE), Jet Legs (IRE), 28-1 Flower of Scotland (FR)
SNIPE ranwell returning from 8 months offandwould likelyhave pushed re-opposingWasdell Dundalk closer still but for an untidy leap at the last over shorter here last time. Appealing as the type to rate higher still in stayinghandicapsthisseason,heearnsthevotetobuildonthateffortbackupintrip IronBridgestepsdown in class on return and is feared, while Houston Texas, who has landed each of the last 2 renewals, and the aforementioned Wasdell Dundalk complete the shortlist.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (37 wins from 163 runners, 23%) runs BELLBIRD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL RHYTHM LONGESTTRAVELLER: SLUGGER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 291 miles.
1 MOON CHIME (GB) (253)
BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-Bella(FR)
J Nick Slatter(3)
6 12-2
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Peel Bloodstock
2 SLUGGER (GB) (171)
BgOcovango-DollyBoru
5 11-11
J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Fight Club
B Paul S Davies
3 BYRON HILL(IRE) (17)
BgKingstonHill-GwenLadyByron(IRE) 7 11-11
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T Patrick Neville, Leyburn
O Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate
B Morgan Cahalan
S Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
4 ROYALRHYTHM (IRE) (166)
BgJetAway-MusicalQueen(IRE) 8 11-6
J Benjamin Macey(10)
T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs Jonjo O’Neill
B Philip Rothwell
S Wasdell Group
5
DREAMS OFHOME (IRE) (17)
BgJetAway-Knocktartan(IRE) 8 11-6
J Bruce Lynn
T Martin Todhunter, Penrith
O Coniston Old Men Syndicate
B Parkville Stud
S Tote
6 COVENTRY(IRE) (17)
BgGalileo(IRE)-Moonstone 7 11-6
J DannyMcMenamin
T Lisa Harrison, Wigton
O DallyJock Tony & DAH Racing
B Coolmore
7
MR SUNDANCER (GB) (34)
BgPacoBoy(IRE)-TrumpetLily
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Ursa Major Racing & Beswick Bloodstock
B The Hon Mrs R. Pease
S Mark Walford Racing
2m 1f 33y
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORM113311-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual bumper winner who boasts a progressive profile over hurdles, doubling his tally in this sphere at Newcastle8monthsago Markof117ispotentiallylenientandhe’san obviousplayer.
24Feb Nwc 20f Hdl heavy 1/4 RocketRonald(IRE)
25Jan Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/14 Jourd’Evasion(FR)
Dec23 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/10 Court
TFRHHHHI BHA112
FORM46544-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an ungainly way of going about things but made a successful start over hurdles in a Kelso novice last October Generally respectable efforts (on form) since and looks worthy of seriousintereststartingoutforanewyard
16May Per 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 MackThe Man
19Apr Ayr 16f HcpH soft 4/13 Primoz
16Mar Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 4/6 Brentford Hope
TFRHHHHH BHA112
FORM3/-20221 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW11/2,careerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicap hurdleatthisC&D(soft)17daysagoby51/2lengthsfromCoventry, readily Verymuchgoingtherightwaynowandisworthachanceto followup
17Oct Car 17f HcpH soft 1/10 Coventry(IRE) 5
9Sep Per 16f Hdl good 2/11 Luckie Seven (IRE) s.h 17Aug Per 16f Hdl good 2/11 Cabra Lady (IRE) 11/2
TFRHHIII BHA107
FORM51424-6 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut for Jonjo O’Neill over fences at Carlisle in October Added to that at Wetherby on Boxing Dayandmostlysolideffortssubsequentlybutthisreturntohurdling after5monthsoffislikelya‘prep’run.
21May Hex 15f HcpC good 6/9 Breizh River(FR) 38l 24Apr Utt 19f HcpH soft 4/8 IlVa de Soi (FR) 101/2l 28Mar Fon 17f HcpH heavy 2/5 GetawayDrumlee (IRE) 17l
TFRHHIII BHA107
FORMP4524-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled for the most part last season and, having left Donald McCain, didn’t offer much encouragement over C&Donreturn.Hardtofancy
17Oct Car 17f HcpH soft 9/11 Blue Fin (IRE) 30l 10Apr Mkt 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Jet Plane (IRE) 48l 9Mar Ayr 16f HcpC good 2/4 Salamanca Bay(IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHI BHA107 FORM5000-62
TIMEFORMVIEW Eighteen runs since his sole win back in 2021 but he’snotlongwiththisyardandranwellforsecondtoByronHillover C&D (soft) last week. Should be competitive from an unchanged mark.
17Oct Car 17f HcpH soft 2/10 Byron Hill (IRE) 51/2l 26Sep Per 23f HcpH good 6/6 Building Bridges 79l Oct23 Gal 21f HcpH soft 9/15 Buddy One (IRE) 25l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM463140
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. Below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 34 days ago First run foryard afterleavingJohnJoseph Hanlon.Worthmonitoringinthebetting.
30Sep Ros 15f HcpH yd-sf 9
8 LES’S LEGACY(GB) (141)
BgKutub(IRE)-MorningWithIvan(IRE)
J Nathan Moscrop
T Susan Corbett, Otterburn
7 11-3
O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett
B Mr Les Richards
S Simpsons Malt Ltd, J E Douglas & Sons
9 HERITIER (FR) (17)
BgFuisse(FR)-Toscane(FR)
7 11-2
J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Ursa, Pollitt, Ellerby & Partner
B MrJacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
S Adra Projects Ltd
10 LADYBABS (GB) (678)
BrmMalinas(GER)-Jontys’lass 10 10-11
J ConorRabbitt (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Andrew Crook, Leyburn
O Ashgill Stud
B Ashgill Stud
11 BELLBIRD (GB) (25)
BorBrfPostponed(IRE)-BeFabulous(GER) 4 10-7
J Brian Hughes
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited
B Godolphin
S Prisma Colour Ltd
12 MALANGEN (IRE) (6)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-Lady’sLocket(IRE) 9 10-6
J PeterKavanagh (3)
T Lisa Harrison, Wigton
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
B Miss Madeline Burns
S Atlas Concrete Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHIII BHA104
FORM020-260
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner during 2022/23 campaign.Belowformonherlastcoupleofstartsinthesummerand willprobablyneedthis.
15Jun Hex 23f HcpH good 8/10 Dinons (FR) 36l 21May Hex 20f HcpH good 6/7 Well Educated (IRE) 25l 11May Hex 20f HcpH good 2/11 Captain Zebo (IRE) hd
TFRHHHII BHA103
FORM2322B-4 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely creditable efforts since joining this yard, creditable fourth over C&D 17 days ago. Others look better treated butheshouldgivehisrunningoncemore.
17Oct Car 17f HcpH soft 4/11 Blue Fin (IRE)
22Apr Hex 15f HcpC heavy B/12 Five
TFRHIIII BHA98
FORM254210/- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Below form when last seen and hasn’t been seen foralmost2years,sohardtomakeacaseforher
Dec22 Wet 16f HcpH gd-sf 8/14 Dancewiththewind (IRE) 11l Nov22 Mkt 16f HcpH soft 1/7 GoneInSixty 12l Nov22 Seg 16f HcpH good 2/11 Silkstone (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM154020 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat in France. Scored for his currentyardatLudlow(2m)inMayandbouncedbacktoformwhen second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor on penultimate outing. Effortbestexcusedlasttimeandshe’sonetokeepinmind. 9Oct Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/11 Topkapi Star
Bgr 16f
TFRHHHII BHA93
FORM355463 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Hexham in June and generally at least respectable efforts since, including at Ayr earlier in the week. Not discounted.
28Oct Ayr 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Celestial Fashion 16l 17Oct Car 17f HcpH soft 6/11 Blue Fin (IRE) 13l 6Oct Kel 20f HcpH good 4/11 RicketyGate 91/2
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Moon Chime (GB), 5-1 Byron Hill (IRE), 7-1 Slugger (GB), 8-1 Coventry (IRE), 9-1 Heritier (FR), 14-1 Bellbird (GB), 20-1 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 22-1 Malangen (IRE), 28-1 Mr Sundancer (GB), 33-1 Dreams of Home (IRE), 40-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 50-1 Lady Babs (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
BYRON HILL took a more significant step forward to open his account in ready fashion over C&D last time and, unexposed for his age, he’s fancied improve furtherto defy a rise. Moon Chime is a big threat if readyto go and Slugger looks noteworthy on debut for a shrewd stable
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.48 - THE GORDON RICHARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £100. - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.18 - THE ANTONIA REID MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £75. - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.48 - THE COLIN PARKER MEMORIAL INTERMEDIATE STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132 and the fifth £1072. for four yrs old and upwards, which, prior to April 30th, 2023, have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb Allowances: Horses which, before April 28th, 2024 had not won a steeple chase 6lb Mr RAYMOND ANDERSON GREEN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 8 entries at £200 - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896. (PenaltyValue £22780) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.18 - THE STEPHEX
TRUCKS
UK
CASTLETOWN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode £18210tothewinning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 2 at £35 and 16 at £175. - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.53 - THE HOUGHTON MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) A trophy will be awarded to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money forthis race 12 entries at £200 - Closed October28th, 2024 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (PenaltyValue £22780) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.23 - THE GRAHAM, PAM & JO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CUMBERLAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lowerwith £140 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £175. - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.58 - THE PAUL HARRINGTON 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 1st Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one ofwhich must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 24 entries at £75. - Closed October 28th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2025 FIXTURES
Monday 3 February (J)
Monday 17 February (J)
Sunday 9 March (J)
Sunday 23 March (J)
Tuesday 8 April (J)
Saturday 19 April (J)
Monday 19 May (F)
Thursday 29 May (F/E)
Friday 30 May (F)
Monday 16 June (F)
Wednesday 25 June (F)
Saturday 5 July (F/E)
Thursday 10 July (F)
Monday 4 August (F/E)
Tuesday 12 August (F)
Wednesday 20 August (F)
Monday 1 September (F)
Afternoon Jump Racing
Afternoon Jump Racing
Afternoon Jump Racing
Go North Finals Raceday
Afternoon Jump Racing
Easter Saturday Family Extravaganza Raceday
Flat Season Opener
Evening Flat Racing
Afternoon Flat Racing
Afternoon Flat Racing
Carlisle Bell and Cumberland Plate Raceday
VL Aesthetics Ladies Night
Afternoon Flat Racing
Evening Flat Racing
Afternoon Flat Racing
Afternoon Flat Racing
Afternoon Flat Racing
Wednesday 10 September (F) Flat Season Finale
Thursday 16 October (J) Jump Season Opener
Sunday 2 November (J)
Monday 10 November (J)
Sunday 30 November (J)
Sunday 14 December (J)
Colin Parker Raceday
Afternoon Jump Racing
Afternoon Jump Racing
Christmas Jumper Raceday
KEY: (F – Flat / J – Jump/E– Evening)
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing