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TODAY’S RACING
THE TRACK
A CIRCUIT OF THE TRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. THERE ARE 8 HURDLES AND 8 STEEPLECHASE FENCES ON EACH CIRCUIT, WITH 2 OPEN DITCHES ON THE CHASE COURSE THE ALL-WEATHER FIBRESAND BEND WAS INSTALLED IN 2012 FOR SAETY REASONS ON THE TIGHT TOP BEND AFTER THE FINISHING LINE. THIS IS UNIQUE TO MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE AND THE FIRST IN THE UK.
T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA
Today’s feature race is the Prince Philip Perpetual Challenge Trophy Handicap Chase at 2.45pm The five-year-old KANDOR is day’s Philip a still unexposed but found his handicap mark of 117 too much on handicap debut at Hexham. He drops down to slightly easier xposed handicap 117 company here but will need to defy top-weight From one end of the handicap to the other, th CARDAMON HILL will likely prove popular in the market off 102. He has only been raised 1lb for his latest success and looks to be a horse on horse heading in ar a the ri he right direction. CARTONNE and UEEN BRANDY MCQU are both course winners so this track will cause no concerns, albeit urse winner the former unseated his rider last time out. AY CHAMPAGNE EVERYDA a and GANAPATHI have been kept busy in the off season so should be primed for this, while HIGH MOON s been given every chance by the handicapper, dropped a further 3lb. has b
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
With the good guide on which jockey’s to follow. CHARLIE National Hunt season now back in full swing, we have a his last 9 rides, operating at a 44% strike rate. He comes MAGGS has proved worthy to follow with 4 successes from ope stance winner Freddy Robinson (2.10). here with just the sole ride on the course and distance Freddy NATHAN MOSCROP is another ng claims. With a strike rate of 18% in the last month, Nathan today rides Les’s Legacy in today that looks to have strong mon the lucky last Although failing to win the jockey’s championship here, NRY BROOKE HENRY often goes very close and is a very talented rider. Today, Henry has three chances at success but the best looks to lie with Cardamon Hill in the feature. e
TRAINERS TO WATCH
JENNIE CANDLISH has been in unreal form over the last month, saddling 11 winners from 43 runners. She often finds success here and saddles Mariner (1.00pm) and I’m Too Tired (1.35pm) who both can’t be overlooked It is almost impossible to rule out two time winning Grand National trainer LUCINDA RUSSELL around here. She usually plays a strong hand here and today looks no different with five chances across the six race card REBECCA MENZIES is another in flying form over the previous two weeks. She has saddles 6 winners from her last 15 runners and Spartan Warrior in the opener could prove the best of her three chances on the afternoon.
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
12:25 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular two miles and four furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-yearsold and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
1.00 THE ATHELSTANEFORD HOME OF THE SALTIRE JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
Juvenile races are designed solely for younger horses in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially, every runner in this one mile, seven and a half furlongs hurdle race is allotted 11st 2lb (fillies 10st 9lb) and this race is for horses who are yet to record a victory over hurdles.
1:35 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90.
2.10 THE CMS CAMERON MCKENNA AND CLOSE BROTHERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb
2.45 THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP CHASE
This two miles, four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 125. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
3.20 THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
Our finale this afternoon is a three mile handicap hurdle race for three-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95
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Sun 1 December Border at Hexham Racecourse 12.30pm
Sun 15 December Ratcheugh Racing Club at Ratcheugh Farm 12.00pm
Sun 5 January West Percy at Alnwick 12.30pm
Sun 19 January Jedforest at Friars Haugh, Kelso 12.30pm
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Sun 9 February Berwickshire at Kelso 12.30pm
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B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed.
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200
TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable veteran who deservedly ended losing run at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) in
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
1. PICK YOUR WINNER!
PLACING A BET
HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING RACING.
2. WHERE TO PLACE A BET
Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.
1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.
2. You can play with Tote at one of the many betting stations around the racecourse, Tote offers pool betting rather than ‘prices’ or ‘odds’ offered in the betting ring. The Tote Guarantee you can be safe in the knowledge that they’ll never pay less than the price the horse wins at, and if the pool payout is bigger, you’ll get that.
3. Place bets from the comfort of your seat by visiting Tote.co.uk, the Tote Guarantee still applies and all new customer receive a welcome offer
4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.
3. PLACE YOUR BET.
Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.
- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race is off
- Keep your bet receipt safe You will need this to collect your winnings
- Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.
- Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’.
Race 1 12.25PM
Total prize fund £7000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards THE JOIN
RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (37 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs KINGSTON JAMES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs KINGSTON JAMES
Longest Travellers: IMPERO trained by C Collins & OLLIE LA BA BA trained by E McCarthy, Ireland.
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IMPERO (IRE) (34)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - On A Pedestal (IRE)
Owner: Angie O’Sullivan
Trainer: Cian Collins, Ireland
Breeder: Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
5 11 7
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, PINK cap Form: 200/-211 2 wins £14933
TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way over hurdles at present for this yard, getting off the mark in maiden at Downpatrick (17f) in October and following up in 2m Cheltenham handicap a fortnight later Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 125
2
KINGSTON JAMES (IRE) (34)
B g Kingston Hill - Jemima Jay (IRE)
Owner: Old Gold Racing 23
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Gerard Leahy
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses
5 11 7
Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: F/11-415 D 2 wins £7352
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his completed start in points and made a winning start under Rules in a bumper at Ayr in March. Also struck at the first time of asking over hurdles at Hexham in October and might be worth forgiving his effort in a much stronger race at Cheltenham since STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/10/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
3 OLLIE LA BA BA (IRE) (64)
Ch g Champs Elysees - Vestale
Owner: Mr Sean Maguire
Trainer: Eoin McCarthy, Ireland
Breeder: S. Collins
6 11 7
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE diamond, ORANGE cap, WHITE diamonds Form: 431065 1 win £5130
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 3/4m maiden at Downpatrick in July. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Listowel (2 1/2m) in September Ought to be in the shake-up Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118 Gary
Colours: DARK BLUE and GREY stripes, GREY sleeves, quartered cap Form: 20PU1-3 D 1 win £10400
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful over hurdles and fences in France, winning a claiming chase in March. Too keen when remote third in 2 3/4m Kelso novice hurdle on British debut 19 days ago but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him. The drop back in trip and refitting of a hood also promise to help Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
5 SHATTERED SOLDIER (IRE) (214)
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Five Star Present (IRE)
Owner: Mr Alan Rogers
Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Breeder: Mrs Mary O’Connor
Sponsor: Postpack Ltd
5 11 0
Colours: RED, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, RED spots Form: F/F52-1 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Won by 20 lengths when off the mark at the fifth time of asking in Irish points in April It’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him now hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingAdam Wedge
6 PARK HIND (IRE) (606) 7 10 7
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Coscorrig (IRE)
Owner: Mr V. Thompson
Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Breeder: D. Corry
Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 055600/- 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 97
Carl Millar (5)
Derek Fox
Noonan (3)
Bruce Lynn
2023 WINNER: THE KALOOKI KID 5 11 0 Danny McMenamin 7-2 (Nicky Richards) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Impero (IRE), 7-2 Bel Amigo (FR), 4-1 Kingston James (IRE), 11-2 Ollie La Ba Ba (IRE), 14-1 Shattered Soldier (IRE)
IMPERO can continue his really positive start to life with this stable and complete a hat-trick. Kingston James seemed a little outclassed at Cheltenham but could resume his progression back in calmer waters and is feared most ahead of Bel Amigo, who can leave the form of his British debut behind now back over shorter with a hood refitted.
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Race 2 1.00PM
Total prize fund £7000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for juvenile maiden three yrs old THEATHELSTANEFORD HOME OFTHE SALTIRE JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (37 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs JOHNNY RINGO & MELINDA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs JOHNNY RINGO & MELINDA
Longest Traveller: THERE’S NO LIMIT trained by C Collins, Ireland.
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JOHNNY RINGO (GB) (27) 11 2
B g Twilight Son - Florett (IRE)
Owner: The Outlaws
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Bolton Grange
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE and PINK halved sleeves Form: 1 win £5372
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), creditable second last time Capable of making a winning start to hurdling if sufficiently clued up
2
MARINER (IRE) (79) 11 2
B g Kingman - Kissed (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Ros Marriott
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Coolmore
Sponsor: Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap Form: 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), below form of late Has left Jessica Macey. Should be well prepared for this and can’t be ruled out. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Sean Quinlan
3
SAVIOUR (IRE) (124)
B g Wootton Bassett - Lyrical Dunes
Owner: Ms Aisling Byrne
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
Sponsor: Swansway
11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BEIGE stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, BEIGE star Form: 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. From the family of a useful hurdler and in good hands, so can’t be dismissed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Henry Brooke
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 2 wins £8269
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Cook Islands Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), won twice in 2024 for Ollie Sangster, possibly needed run on stable debut last time Notable hurdling newcomer Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes
5 THERE’S NO LIMIT (IRE) (58) 11 2
Gr g No Nay Never (USA) - Mixfeeling (IRE)
Owner: A P Partnership
Trainer: Cian Collins, Ireland
Breeder: Bannixtown Stud
Colours: RED, large ROYAL BLUE spots, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots and cap Form: 403 1 win £5386
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat who made a positive start to hurdling career when third at Sedgefield 58 days ago That experience could be crucial
6
LUNAR ROCKS (GB) (22) 10 9
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Red Fantasy (IRE)
Owner: The Spotted Dick Partnership
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: The Hon R. J. Arculli
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m),
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE spots, WHITE and PURPLE striped sleeves Form: 0 wins £0
Millar (5)
7
MAHPENNY (GB) (13)
B f Mahsoob - Pennywell (IRE)
Owner: West Loudoun Racing Club
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: D. Dunbar, R. Binnie & P. Spence
10 9
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 3 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Mahsoob filly. Dam fair hurdler (23f winner). Third in a junior bumper at Newcastle recently but needs more on hurdling bow. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol
8
MELINDA (IRE) (49)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Wait And See (FR)
Owner: Mrs H. Kelly
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Clarecastle Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
10 9
Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form: 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on Flat up to 1 1/2m, well held on handicap debut last time Looks the stable second string. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Alan
2023 WINNER: RORY THE CAT (IRE) 3 11 2 Derek Fox 7-2 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Johnny Ringo (GB), 9-2 There’s No Limit (IRE), 6-1 Spartan Warrior (IRE), 13-2 Saviour (IRE), 10-1 Mariner (IRE), 12-1 Melinda (IRE), 16-1 Mahpenny (GB), 33-1 Lunar Rocks (GB)
JOHNNY RINGO is the pick of these on the Flat and ran well in that sphere last time so, if he’s well schooled, he could get the better of There’s No Limit, who has an experience edge
Doyle (5)
Race 3 1.35PM
Total prize fund £8000
two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards THE
RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (38 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs JUST GINO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET
Longest Traveller: I’M TOO TIRED trained by J Candlish, Leek, 242 miles
1
GINO
Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR)
Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 1/5-540 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in points and posted best effort from 3 starts over hurdles when fourth of 11 on return at Warwick. Fast-tracked over fences but failed to figure at Kelso last month, however Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
2
OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (33) 8
B g Ocovango - Court My Eye
Owner: One For The Road Flower
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
Sponsor: Prct Bloodstocks Limited
11 12
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and armlets, quartered cap Form: 23-P646 1 win £4465
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who shaped with encouragement starting out for new yard when fourth at Hexham in October Couldn’t build on that when sixth at Kelso (17f) next time but that form is working out well and a return to this longer trip may well see him in a better light here
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94
3
EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (26)
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)
Owner: Blue Circle Racing
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: W. M. Johnstone
7 11 10
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE disc, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 242-200 CD 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and was well held returned to chasing after 5 months off at Ayr Others are more appealing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
4
RUFIO (GB) (185) 10 11 9
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Mole End
Owner: Miss Lucy Brown
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mrs G. Mills
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW cross belts and diamonds on cap Form: 542/11/-P D 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Harry Fry earlier in his career Dual point winner under Lucy Brown in spring 2022 and almost certainly needed the run after a long absence at Cartmel in May. Likely to need this again. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 91
5 I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) (14) 4 11 8
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE)
Owner: Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: PRA World Ltd
Colours: WHITE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 3313P-3 D 1 win £3247
TIMEFORM VIEW Breakthrough success over hurdles came at Sedgefield in January. Decent third there on return so warrants some respect now going chasing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 Sean Quinlan
6
ONE STEP UP (FR) (31)
B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Or des Joncs (FR)
Owner: Tor Side Racing
Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Breeder: S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management
6 11 8
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 600-2P3 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 2 of his 3 outings this season, on the latest finishing third of 14 at Ayr (19.5f) with cheekpieces added (retained). Makes chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90 Sam Coltherd
Brian Hughes
Craig Nichol
Danny McMenamin
Miss Lucy Brown (7)
7
BLOW THE BUDGET (GB) (33) 6
B m Kayf Tara - Roche d’Or
Owner: Claymore Racing Ltd & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr S. M. Couling
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 4
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars Form: 00-3665 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler and well held both starts over fences Star
8
THE JAD FACTOR (IRE) (591)
B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE)
Owner: John Dickson
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
8 11 4
Colours: WHITE, BLACK spots, armlets and spots on cap Form: 5/0F3P2/- D 1 win £4683
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 20f winner over hurdles who left previous chase efforts behind when a close second in
first-time headgear at Kelso when last seen in April New yard and remains with potential in this sphere STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHHI
9
DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (17) 7 11 1
B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)
Owner: The Unlikely Tenors
Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso
Breeder: Cyril O’Hara
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop Form: 2P-2401 D 1 win £3960
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark at Carlisle 17 days ago, seen to good effect in having her cards played later than the placed pair and also having the benefit of the rail late on, so not an obvious type to follow up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83
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JACKHAMMER (IRE) (22) 10 10 12
B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)
Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: F. Dunne Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 555-030 10 wins £45638
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran Flat performer (won 3 weeks ago)/hurdles winner However, yet to score in this sphere and this trip is further than ideal Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80
2023:MEETING ABANDONED
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 6, 9. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), 5-1 Divas Doyen (IRE), 11-2 Okavango Delta (IRE), 9-1 One Step Up (FR), 10-1 I’m Too Tired (IRE), Jackhammer (IRE), 11-1 Just Gino (FR), 14-1 Euchan Falls (IRE),
Ryan Mania
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Henry Brooke
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Race 4 2.10PM
Total prize fund £10000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for three yrs old and upwards THE CMS CAMERON MCKENNA AND CLOSE BROTHERS
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (17 wins from 98 runners, 17%) runs MARTY MCFLY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Ellison (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs FREDDY ROBINSON
Longest Traveller: SHE’S ON LINE trained by E McCarthy, Ireland.
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FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (74) 5 12 1
B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE)
Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds Form: 14033/1- CD 3 wins £20553
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who also landed a 2m Catterick handicap hurdle in January. Has had a productive spell on the Flat since then and enters the reckoning back hurdling.
2
RAVENSCRAIG
CASTLE
(GB) (64) 6 11 11
Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)
Owner: Castle Racing, Sinclair & Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Wadacre Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: ANDERSON TARTAN, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE collar and buttons, LIGHT BLUE and ANDERSON TARTAN qtd cap Form: 52232 BF 2 wins £7748
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat who hasn’t fired for a while in that sphere but boasts a progressive profile in this sphere, finishing second in a 2m Perth handicap on latest start 2 months ago Another prominent showing is likely.
3
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107
SPANTIK (GB) (22) 7 11 9
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Syrdarya
Owner: Mount Pleasant Racing & Partner
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
Breeder: Hesmonds Stud Ltd
Sponsor: OR8 Wellness, C & C Horse Transport
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap Form: 2/42363/- 5 wins £17091
TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen over hurdles for nearly 2 years and recent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
4
BASHFUL
(GB) (33) 6 11 8
B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition
Owner: J Scott & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Kingsclere Stud
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 34/411-0 CD 9 wins £43216
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of C&D handicaps back in February but struggled on the Flat in the spring/summer and fared no better back hurdling at Kelso last month. Needs a return to Musselburgh to spark a revival Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
5
RESTANDBETHANKFUL
Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
Owner: Bolton Mill Racing & URSA Major
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Clarendon Farm
Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd
(GB) (71) 8 11 8
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 042212 D BF 7 wins £35842
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from wind surgery with a cosy success in 5-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (17f, soft) in August. Good second over fences at Kelso since Runner-up twice over hurdles in midsummer Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104
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SNOWROCCO (IRE) (267) 5 11 3
B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Jayne Sivills
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Eamon O’Neill
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Form: P343- 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on her completed start in Irish points and ran to a fair level when fourth on her Wetherby hurdle debut in February. Found Catterick too sharp when a remote third the following month and it might be a similar story now handicapping after 9 months off.Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
Brian Hughes
Charlie Maggs (7)
Jamie Hamilton
Conor O’Farrell
Sean Quinlan
Theo Gillard
7
BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (223)
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Mr P. Murphy
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
6 11 3
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 5/20260- 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability in maiden/novice hurdles last winter but well held on his Ayr handicap debut when last seen in April (final start for Sandy Thomson). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
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MARTY MCFLY (IRE) (19)
B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Peter Greaney
Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson
6 11 1
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 200-410 D BF 1 win £4224
TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at the second time of asking for Sandy Thomson in 2m Perth handicap in June but needs to shrug off a disappointing effort at Kelso since Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97 Ryan Mania
9
SHE’S ON LINE (IRE) (9)
B m Ocovango - Seagulls Dance (IRE)
Owner: Cashel & Sarsfields Syndicate
Trainer: Eoin McCarthy, Ireland
Breeder: Dan Duignan
6 10 8
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap Form: 00-0522 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of good runner-up efforts in 2m handicap hurdles at Tramore and Limerick this autumn. Respected Irish raider Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90
10 HEART ABOVE (GB) (33) 6 10 6
B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER)
Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Emma Sayer
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 302312 D BF 1 win £4224
TIMEFORM VIEW Came good over hurdles when readily scoring in 12-runner handicap at Perth (2m, soft) in September Good second of 15 at Kelso since Should go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 88
11
SKIDDAW
(IRE) (20)
B g Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE)
Owner: Hemmings Racing
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Ms L. Wafer
Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited
6 10 6
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap Form: 0/50PF-4 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to build on his hurdle debut but still early days and he travelled well for a long way before weakening into a well-held fourth in 2m Hexham handicap on reappearance 3 weeks ago Should be sharper for the outing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
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DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (15) 6 10 2
Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay
Owner: Mr W. G. Young Jnr
Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke
Breeder: Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap Form: 005UP0 1 win £4291
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago Back down in trip Easy to look elsewhere from 15lb out of the handicap Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 69
2023 WINNER: CUBAN CIGAR 5 11 6 Alan Doyle 17-2 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
A competitive handicap HEART ABOVE’s form this autumn looks solid and he’s taken to resume winning ways for the Dianne Sayer team. Ravenscraig Castle has been placed in both his handicap hurdles and is second choice ahead of Restandbethankful and Irish raider She’s On Line
Danny McMenamin
Gary Noonan (3)
Henry Brooke
Bruce Lynn
Derek Fox
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Race 5 2.45PM
Total prize fund £12000
Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (38 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs CARTONNE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs HIGH MOON
Longest Traveller: WILD SIDE OF LIFE trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles
1 KANDOR (FR) (15)
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Kadouna (FR)
Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben & A. Gilibert
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd
5 12 0
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 03-125F BF 1 win £4084
TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdling debut form well behind when winning novice at Perth and acquitted himself well under a penalty at Kelso Well held from a stiff opening mark next time, however, and failed to complete sent chasing in a first-time tongue strap at Ayr 2 weeks ago Remains with potential as a chaser Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
2
GANAPATHI (FR) (19)
B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR)
Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Detouillon
Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson
8 11 10
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 0-0506P 3 wins £18642
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins but losing run stretches back to June 2022 and he hasn’t set the world alight in 5 starts for present yard. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 113 Ryan Mania
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CARTONNE (FR)
(12) 7 11 9
B g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR)
Owner: Dave & Matt Slater
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: G.A.E.C. Campos
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: PURPLE, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE spots, YELLOW cap Form: 663-24U C BF 4 wins £20792
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicap chases last winter and posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Hereford during the spring. Shaped as if better for the run after 5 months off when fourth at Huntingdon but got no further than the second at Wetherby since (pulled hard back up in trip). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
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HIGH MOON (GB)
B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy
Owner: Miss Maria D. Myco
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Jethro Bloodstock
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
(35) 9 11 7
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves Form: 632P-P5 3 wins £16504
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed a patchy record but did hint at a revival following 6 months off when fifth of 15 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 35 days ago, no extra run-in. Lines up here with yard firmly amongst the winners if building on that now.
5
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110
WILD SIDE OF LIFE (IRE) (238) 6 11 7
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)
Owner: Mr Greenfingers Syndicate
Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Breeder: R. Guiry
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hollow box, MAROON sleeves and cap Form: 31/2U24- D 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Easily opened his account in Irish points at third attempt and runner-up on 2 of his 3 completed starts in novice hurdles Better than bare result on handicap bow at Southwell final start but stamina/fitness to prove on chase bow/return. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
6
BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (25) 7 11 3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)
Owner: Potassium Partnership 2, Irving & Graham
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mr P. Sullivan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, YELLOW cap Form: 0-6602P CD BF 5 wins £32864
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Kelso 13 months ago and having essentially struggled since, he stopped the slide after 3 months off when runner-up back at that venue last month. Didn’t jump well enough from 2lb out of the weights at Carlisle since but will find
Derek Fox
Theo Gillard
Ross Chapman
Adam Wedge
Sam Coltherd
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EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE
(IRE) (31) 8 11 3
Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)
Owner: YERMANMILAN SYNDICATE
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE star, chevrons on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, PURPLE star Form: 0-22205 D 3 wins £13940
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first 3 starts this season but well held both starts since Needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
8
CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (12)
Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
7 10 13
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 206341 D 3 wins £15945
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, good, 5/2) 12 days ago Not sure to be in same form now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
2023 WINNER: HALF SHOT (IRE) 9 11 11 Brian Hughes 5-1 (Iain Jardine) 10 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 8. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kandor (FR), 5-1 Cartonne (FR), 11-2 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 6-1 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 8-1 Wild Side of Life (IRE), 9-1 High Moon (GB), 12-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 18-1 Ganapathi (FR)
It could be worth chancing HIGH MOON, who hinted at a revival on his comeback 5 weeks ago and may well build on that with his yard in good form. Brandy McQueen is feared most back down in class
Bruce
Lynn
Henry Brooke
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Race 6 3.20PM
Total prize fund £7000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for three yrs old and upwards THE MUSSELBURGH
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (17 wins from 98 runners, 17%) runs TOP MAN TOM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs TWOPLACESATONETIME
Longest Traveller: TWOPLACESATONETIME trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 137 miles
1 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (19)
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)
Owner: Kinneston Racing
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
7 12 0
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED diamonds and diamonds on cap Form: 632/5-03 1 win £4330
TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago Fairly treated on his best form and this trip should suit, so worthy of consideration. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
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LES’S LEGACY (GB) (25)
B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)
Owner: Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Mr Les Richards
Sponsor: Simpsons Malt Ltd, J E Douglas & Sons
7 12 0
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 20-2600 3 wins £23396
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner during 2022/23 campaign. Below form on last couple of starts in the summer and needed the run at Carlisle recently. Up in trip with tongue strap applied. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100 Nathan
3
TOP MAN TOM (IRE) (17)
B g Ask - Miss Your Top (IRE)
Owner: D&D Armstrong Ltd
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: John Blake
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
5 11 12
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 1-35250 D 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was visored when second of 13 in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in July. Subsequently sold out of Ben Pauling’s yard for £13,500 and yet to fire for current yard. Headgear goes back on, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98 Ryan Mania
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TWOPLACESATONETIME (IRE)
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Damango (IRE)
Owner: Rebecca Menzies Racing Club
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: David Connors
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
(20) 6 11 7
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars Form: 0P3-P01 1 win £4752
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who upped his game in first-time cheekpieces to score at Hexham 3 weeks ago and may have more to offer over this sort of trip, so makes most appeal
5
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93
EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (15) 6 11 7
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish
Owner: Mrs E. Quinlan
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star Form: 420500 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who arrives on the back of a poor run at Ayr 15 days ago Upped in trip and on a handy mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93 Sean Quinlan
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MALANGEN (IRE)
(15) 9 11 7
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
Owner: T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
Trainer: Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Breeder: Miss Madeline Burns
Sponsor: Atlas Concrete Ltd
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star and sleeves Form: 546302 11 win £48988
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Hexham (16.2f, good) in June and has been kept busy of late, back to form when runner-up at Ayr last time Should be on the premises again.
Dominic Hislop (10)
Moscrop
Aaron Anderson (5)
Peter Kavanagh (3)
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AAZZA (IRE) (30)
B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR)
Owner: Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck
Sponsor: Prct Bloodstocks Limited
8 11 4
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK diamond. Form: 6040-00 D 2 wins £8523
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless last term and down the field in a handicap at Bangor on first outing since leaving Rose Dobbin a month ago Cheekpieces are on but others make more appeal Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
8
THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) (12) 6
Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE)
Owner: Miss H. M. McMahon
Trainer: Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Breeder: Cyril O’Hara
11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 33-6424 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who had little chance in a novice at Wetherby last time Upped in trip now and this is more realistic. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
9
BILLABLE GRANT (IRE) (31) 7 10 8
B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)
Owner: Jackie Stephen Racing Club
Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose
Breeder: Dermot Day
Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co
Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 0-000P0 1 win £4957
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Colin A. McBratney when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft, 100/1) 31 days ago Back up in trip Arrives with plenty to prove Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 80
2023 WINNER: SANOSUKE (IRE) 5 11 5 Bruce Lynn 6-1 (N W Alexander) 11 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Twoplacesatonetime (IRE), 4-1 Malangen (IRE), 5-1 Maillot Blanc (GB), 15-2 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 12-1 Aazza (IRE), The Geordie Ginge (IRE), 20-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 25-1 Top Man Tom (IRE), 50-1 Billable Grant (IRE)
TWOPLACESATONETIME showed a good attitude to prevail in a tight finish at Hexham earlier in the month and he’s unexposed as a stayer, so he’s preferred to Malangen and Maillot Blanc, who also arrive on the back of solid performances
Craig Nichol
Edward Austin (5)
Danny McMenamin
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Please note that Photo ID is required at the Entrance to gain concession rate entry. If you have any questions regarding this, please ask at the Racecourse Receptio Desk or call the Racecourse Offic on 0131 665 2859. D e t the n ions cecourse Reception e Office 859. onal, us l courteou
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(i) Choose another event (certain racedays will be available and will be outlined in the email) and print your ticket(s) at home or (ii) Request a refund which will be returned via the payment method used
SERVICE PROMISE
At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair You will experience a warm welcome with personal, professional and courteous service. We are driven by a passion for what we do to provide excellence in all areas If you believe we have not delivered service to your expectations, please can you let a member o our staff know
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LATE BETTING CLAIMS
(a) At the gate purchases: To obtain a refund Attendees should send their t with full address details, within 3 months of the date of the race ing to: Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Rd, Musselburgh, EH21 7RG. ine and advanced purchases: Racegoers who have booked online t obtain a refund on the day Racegoers will receive an email offering the choice to either
If you have a winning betting slip but find that your bookmaker has left the racecourse for the day you can still claim your winnings To do this please send r slip to 11 Longbow Close, e Business Park, Bradley, rsfield, HD2 1GQ. These details are also printed on the back of your betting slip Your winnings will then be sent to you by cheque f sl nd boo s your C Pennine B Huddersfield, Q. i e b k y
HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere in the vicinity of horses. John Grossick is the Official Photographer for Musselburgh and he can be contacted at john@grossick.co 07710 461 723. tained t tography no ted , where hors n Officia pher n a sick.co.uk or 1 723 n actio e cours di e e eys. t especiall rd b tention ut some vironment, make u erected
At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet so privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, to ma a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erec around a fallen horse.
ATM
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INFORMATION
ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed. There is a £2 transaction fee charged.
Cloakroom facilities are available in the tunnel underneath the grandstand The cloakroom closes 30 minutes after the last race If lost property has not been claimed 30 days following the race meeting, items will be donated to charity.
Racecourse Information and bookings are available at the Racecourse Office in the Weighing Room
FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS
MEETING POINT
The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room
CCTV
CODE OF CONDUCT
Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand We have disabled access toilets in the Harris Tweed Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance
Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.
The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.25 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 14 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2024. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.00 - THE ATHELSTANEFORD HOME OF THE SALTIRE JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainers and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle 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 two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier 9 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.35 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed November 22nd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.10 - THE CMS CAMERON MCKENNA AND CLOSE BROTHERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 21 entries, 2 at £10 and 19 at £50. - Closed November 22nd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.45 - THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 15 entries, 1 at £12 and 14 at £60. - Closed November 22nd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.20 - THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 19 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
FIXTURE LIST
DATE RACEDAY
FRI 29 NOV THE FESTIVE JUMPS RACEDAY MON 9 DEC VIRGIN BET CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY
WED 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGIN BET
FRI 3 JAN VIRGIN BET JANUARY JUMPS RACEDAY
SAT 1 FEB THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
SUN 2 FEB THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
SUN 16 FEB THE FARMERS RACEDAY
FRI 21 MAR GO NORTH JUMPS RACEDAY
WED 2 APR START OF THE FLAT SEASON RACEDAY SUN 13 APR THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY
SAT 19 APR THE VIRGIN BET EASTER SATURDAY RACEDAY FEATURING THE QUEEN’S CUP
FRI 2 MAYAFTERNOON RACING
SAT 7 JUNE THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY 2025
TUE 1 JULYTHE RACING TV RACEDAY
TUE 22 JULYLUCA’S ICE CREAM FAMILY RACEDAY
FRI 1 AUGUST THE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES FRI 8 AUGUST LADIES DAY 2025
