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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 FEATURE
Ten runners head to the post for today’s feature race, the Musselburgh Racecourse Premium Annual Member- Ra ship Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race which starts at 2.20pm The hat-trick seeking Starlyte will prove popular are at hat-trick for the Lucinda Russell stable with 7lb claimer Conner McCann taking over the reins. Top-weighted Alll The ucinda ssell king Glory could prove well-handicapped with Benjamin Macey’s handy 10lb claim and continues to slide down the y well-handi in handy handicap gradually. Sunday Solider made a fair return to action at Ludlow after an impressive season last year andicap gradually ma n Ludlo The return to a softer surface could make her a major player in this competitive field. Course and distance winner e and but seemed to struggle on handicap debut just 2lb higher Micks Jet recorded her sole victory to date here and stru
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
CRAIG NICHOL obvious jockey to follow. He had several rides here has rode 5 winners from his last 21 rides so is an obvio ss the card Kevlar is an interesting NHF debut in the last yesterday and again has three chances of successes across card. J P McManus sends a one up north and MCLERNON RICHIE MCLER has been trusted for the job. He teams up with Ben n truste e 1.10pm and also has another two chances throughout. CHARLIE MAGGS has been Haslam on Reel Her In, in the also thro operating at 40% strike rate so the 7lb claimer has to be highly respected in the saddle The hat-trick seeking You i Some Girl in the 1.10pm could prove to be his best chance of victory. o
TRAINERS TO WATCH
JONJO & A J O’NEILL have been in strong form recently and are solely represented today. They are sending All The Glory a fair way for this race which could prove worthy to follow It is almost impossible to discount the chances of DONALD MCCAIN here and although he isn’t partnered with his partner in crime Brian Hughes, Theo Gillard will ride 2 of his chances which could prove a deadly duo LUCINDA RUSSELL continues in fine form with a strike rate of just over 20% in the last month. She plays a strong hand throughout the day with the favourite in today’s feature race
12.08
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
1.10 THE RACING.TV NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
1.45 THE TWO PLUS TWO HANDICAP CHASE
THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
Our opener is a two miles, three and a half furlongs handicap hurdle for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. As the race name states, this is for conditional jockeys only meaning that many of the riders will just be starting out their NH riding career
12.38 THE GORDON & HALLIDAY FLOORING CONTRACTORS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this one mile, seven and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today
This is three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 95 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
This is a two miles, seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.
2.20 THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE
This two miles and four fulrongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 120. 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
2.55 THE BLUETREE BOAT BUILDERS
HANDICAP CHASE
The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-110. As 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 110 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105.
3.30 THE WATCH ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE
As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four and five and will be run over one mile, seven and a half furlongs.
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Northern Area
Point-to-Point Dates 2024/25
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
Sun 26 January Percy at Alnwick 12.30pm
Sun 9 February Berwickshire at Kelso 12.30pm
Sun 23 February CollegeValley & North Northumberland at Alnwick 1.00pm
Sat 8 March Buccleuch at Kelso 1.00pm
Sat 22 March Lanark & Renfrew and Eglinton at Overton Farm 1.00pm
Sat 29 March Morpeth at Tranwell 1.30pm
Sun 13 April Overton Races at Overton Farm 2.00pm
Mon 21 April Tynedale at Corbridge 1.30pm
Sat 26 April Leuchars Races at Pusk Farm 2.00pm
Sat 17 May Haydon at Hexham Racecourse 2.00pm
Visit Northern Area Point-to-Point social media site for more information
TIMEFORM
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed.
B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
1. PICK YOUR WINNER!
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200
(1 1/2m) in
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
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 12.08PM
Total prize fund £7000
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE 100% RACING TV
PROFITS BACK TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (17 wins from 98 runners, 17%) runs THEIRSHEGOES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Kirby (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs ACHNAMARA
Longest Traveller: YOUNOWHATIMEAN trained by E McCarthy, Ireland.
Br g Jet Away - First Beauty (IRE)
Owner: Mr Sean Maguire
Trainer: Eoin McCarthy, Ireland
Breeder: Gabriel Cosgrave
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE diamond, ORANGE cap, WHITE diamonds Form: 600300
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who is still looking for first success and ran poorly when last seen at Listowel in September Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
2
DALILEO (IRE) (16) 9 11 12
B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
Owner: THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
Trainer: Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Breeder: Barronstown Stud
Sponsor: Atlas Concrete Ltd
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star and sleeves Form: 324561 D 6 wins £27149
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort for some time when taking 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, keeping on well 6lb higher now but must enter calculations Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98
3 WATCH LAW (IRE) (20) 9 11 12
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Eyesabeatin (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Ian McKie
Trainer: Jess McKie, Wooler Breeder: Paul Giles
Colours: GREEN, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 4633-40
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice between the flags in the early part of last year and showed more than previously under Rules when fourth in a hunter at Kelso (26.2f) in May. However, offered little back in this sphere at same course earlier this month. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 98
4
SEFTON WARRIOR (GB) (15)
B g Frankel - Maid To Master (IRE)
Owner: Miss H. M. McMahon
Trainer: Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
7 11 8
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap Form: U3426T 1 win £2781
TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form. Can only be watched after refusing to race on debut for new yard recently. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 94
5
THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (34) 7
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott
Owner: Mr A. M. Thomson
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Crossogue Stud & M. Scott
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
11 7
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PINK striped sleeves, PINK and LIGHT GREEN quartered cap Form: 54-1U36 1 win £3247
TIMEFORM VIEW Below best over shorter trip at Kelso latest but had posted good third at same course (20.9f) previously and must enter calculations here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
6
SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE)
(26) 7 11 7
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)
Owner: Peak Racing
Trainer: Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Breeder: James Coen
Colours: GREY, RED hoop, WHITE and RED quartered cap Form: 055106 D 4 wins £20477
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell Left previous form for present connections behind when scoring at Perth in September but not been in same form either start since
Gary Noonan
Peter Kavanagh
Edward Austin
Benjamin Macey (7)
7
LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (20) 6
B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE)
Owner: Mrs A. J. Boswell
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mrs Joanna Boswell
11 7
Colours: VIOLET, WHITE hoops, VIOLET sleeves, TURQUOISE BLUE cap Form: 0/50-5P4
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but matched best form when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 20 days ago Claims if building on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
8
ACHNAMARA (GB) (15)
B g Kodiac - Albamara
Owner: RedHotGardogs
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
5 11 7
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, BLACK armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 560/6-62 5 wins £24320
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat who landed back-to-back 2m handicaps at Catterick/Musselburgh in July and posted best effort in this sphere when close second of 12 at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) 15 days ago 3lb rise fair and is one for shortlist.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93
9 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (32) 5
B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou
Owner: The Vernon Girls
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 2
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars Form: 103P0-P 1 win £3168
TIMEFORM VIEW Novice handicap hurdle winner at Ayr last Christmas but lost his way as the season ended and pulled up on return at same course last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88
10
AGILULF (GB)
(24) 5 11 2
Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Turin (IRE)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Knavesmire House Stud
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars and cap Form: P-0030P
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to register a victory and pulled up on Sedgefield chase debut 24 days ago Back hurdling now and claims on her Market Rasen third in July but she’s inconsistent. Wears first-time tongue strap over jumps Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
11
GIEVES (IRE)
(15) 6 10 13
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE)
Owner: Miss H. M. McMahon
Trainer: Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Breeder: J. O’Connor
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 60300P 1 win £4356
TIMEFORM VIEW Worcester hurdles winner last September and bettered his low-key chase debut third in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July. Poor efforts since, though, the last twice for new yard. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 85
12
LUMINARIES (IRE) (20) 7 10 2
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE)
Owner: The Farming Boys
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Liam Gilsenan
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
Colours: RED, GREY spots, BLACK sleeves, RED and GREY quartered cap Form: PP-6000
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in various events over hurdles and failed to build on promise of stable debut at Kelso earlier this month. Now tried in blinkers for first time 4lb out of the weights Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 70
2023:MEETING ABANDONED
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dalileo (IRE), 4-1 Achnamara (GB), 13-2 Theirshegoes (IRE), 15-2 Looking Splendid (GB), 14-1 Agilulf (GB), 16-1 Younowhatimean (IRE), 18-1 Shantou Lucky (IRE), Beat The Retreat (IRE), 33-1 Watch Law (IRE), Luminaries (IRE), 66-1 Gieves (IRE), 80-1 Sefton Warrior (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for ACHNAMARA, who was in good form on the level this summer and almost broke his duck over hurdles at Sedgefield earlier this month. He still looks nicely treated. Dalileo and Theirshegoes should also go well
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACHNAMARA 2.DALILEO (IRE) 3.THEIRSHEGOES (IRE)
Bruce Lynn
Joe Williamson
Dominic Hislop (10)
Charlie Maggs (3)
Ben Smith (5)
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Race
2 12.38PM
Total prize fund £7000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for maiden four yrs old and upwards THE GORDON & HALLIDAY
FLOORING CONTRACTORS MAIDEN 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): D McCain (38 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs SEA LEGEND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs SEA LEGEND
Longest Traveller: SEA LEGEND trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles
1
BARRISTER
BLASTER
B g Toronado (IRE) - Dansante
Owner: Mr Jonathan Poulter
Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Sponsor: Money Claim Collection Group Limited
(GB) (18) 6 11 4
Colours: RED, WHITE inverted triangle, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: P
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (stays 9f) who shaped with no promise sent hurdling after 16 months off at Carlisle recently. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
2
CLAN CHIEFTAIN
(GB) (108) 4 11 4
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony
Owner: Leitch & Stephen
Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose
Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay
Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co
Colours: WHITE, RED stars, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: 1 win £4104
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), creditable third last time Sold for just 6,000 gns from Ralph Beckett in September Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Ryan Mania
3
JET PATROL
(IRE) (34) 7 11 4
Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)
Owner: Cakemuir Racing
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Doyle Brothers
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars Form: P344-F0
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who made the frame in a maiden/novice last winter but has been disappointing since, making no impact back hurdling after 4 months off at Kelso last time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91
4
SEA LEGEND (FR)
(51) 4 11 4
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dame du Roi (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mr E. Puerari & SC Ecurie Ades-Hazan
Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland) Ltd
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 4 1 win £10468
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and showed an aptitude for hurdling with a tongue tie refitted when fourth at Sedgefield (16.8f) 51 days ago Had undergone a breathing operation and likely to improve Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
5
WISE EAGLE (IRE) (20) 7
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE)
Owner: The Seahouses Syndicate
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud
11 4
Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, RED cap, YELLOW star Form: 212///- D 12 wins £118760
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on Flat (stays 2 1/4m), below form in November Handicap recently. Found only one too good on Catterick hurdle debut in December 2022 prior to winning jumper bumper Should have more to offer making a belated return to this sphere Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol
6
ZEPHLYN (IRE) (32) 5
B g Iffraaj - Taqdees (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
11 4
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form: 6 2 wins £8845
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 2 1/4m. Showed some aptitude for hurdling when sixth of 10 at Carlisle last month but was well positioned. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/10/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Jamie Hamilton
Lewis
Dobb (7)
Theo Gillard
7
SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (50) 4
Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE)
Owner: J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Mr John Lavery
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
10 11
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 1 win £3663
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), left D. Borad, won at Hamilton in September, then runner-up next 2 starts before possibly finding race coming too soon last time Not dismissed if transferring that form to hurdles at the first attempt. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingConor O’Farrell
8
VIOLETA (IRE) (22)
4 10 11 B f Kodiac - Welsh Anthem
Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Luke & Adam Morgan
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap Form: 1 win £2983
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), respectable efforts last 2 starts Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Richie McLernon
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6,
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
Race 3 1.10PM
Total prize fund £7000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards THE RACING.TV NOVICES’
LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): N Alexander (16 wins from 106 runners, 15%) runs ANAMANDA & NOT IN KANSAS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs YOU SOME GIRL
Longest Traveller: REEL HER IN trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 152 miles
1 REEL HER IN (IRE) (23)
B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Jer’s Girl (IRE)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus
4 11 12
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 600-66 2 wins £7851
TIMEFORM VIEW Just poor form so far over hurdles but has been progressive on the Flat this autumn, winning a brace of course handicaps and surely has more to offer now returned to this sphere
2 YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (7)
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)
Owner: Exors of the late Mr John Wade
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Michael Ward
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
7 11 10
Colours: MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves Form: 333211 D 3 wins £10904
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark as a hurdler at Newcastle earlier in the month and defied a penalty with plenty in hand at Catterick (25.3f) last week. Expected to complete the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91 (+8)
3
NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (32)
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
Owner: Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Kinneston Bloodstock
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
7 11 9
Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots Form: F0/01-10 C 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner who looked rusty after 6 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago Entitled to be sharper here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
4
ANAMANDA (FR) (32)
Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana
Owner: Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: A. Moroney
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
5 11 8
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: P04-60 3 wins £31943
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who caught the eye a bit upped in trip when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago, finishing with running left. Upped further in distance and remains with potential as a hurdler Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89
5
MAURA JEANNE (GB) (24)
Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
Owner: Land of Burns Racing Club
Trainer: Ian Duncan, Coylton
Breeder: Ian A. Duncan
7 11 7
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE star, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, YELLOW star Form: 6-4F514 1 win £4752
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to finally get off the mark at Kelso in October and then unsuited by drop back in trip when fourth of 12 at Sedgefield (21.2f, good) 24 days ago, finishing with running left. Return to 3m an obvious plus Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88
6
TIME WAS (IRE) (24) 7 11 5
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE)
Owner: Mrs J. Porter
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: B. A. Kilpatrick
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap Form: 2/03P0-5 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under Rules who ran about as well as could be expected after 7 months off when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (21.2f, good) 24 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86
Richie McLernon
Charlie Maggs (7)
Bruce Lynn
Conor O’Farrell
Ellis
Collier (7)
Joe Williamson (3)
7
REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (64)
Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)
Owner: Southdean Racing Club
Trainer: George Bewley, Colby
Breeder: Miss Marie Motherway
Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd
6 11 1
Colours: PURPLE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 35-5334
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who made hard work of things in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, soft) 64 days ago, going in snatches Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
8
LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (21)
B m Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE)
Owner: Mr C. M. Clark
Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett Breeder: Godolphin
5 10 9
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 433305
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but ran respectably when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft, 15/2) 21 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76 Ross Chapman
9
SWIFT REPLY (GB) (15) 8 10 8
Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound
Owner: Miss D. M. M. Calder
Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth Breeder: Miss Doreen M. M. Calder
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sash, BLACK sleeves, BLACK and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap Form: 0-002P6
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who was again below his best back over hurdles when sixth in 12-runner handicap at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) 15 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75 Jamie Hamilton
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 You Some Girl (IRE), 5-1 Reel Her In (IRE), 15-2 Maura Jeanne (GB), 9-1 Time Was (IRE), 10-1 Reagrove Lord (IRE), Lady Hamilton (IRE), 12-1 Anamanda (FR), 22-1 Not In Kansas (GB), 33-1 Swift Reply (GB)
YOU SOME GIRL hasn’t always looked entirely straightforward, but is thriving at present and is taken to complete the hat-trick. Reel Her In has been progressing well on the Flat this autumn and surely has more to offer now returned to hurdling, with Maura Jeanne completing the shortlist.
Edward Austin (5)
Race 4 1.45PM
Total prize fund £8000
Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE TWO PLUS TWO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (37 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs RETURN FIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs RETURN FIRE
Weightwatcher: EX S’ELANCE won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 6lb to 77.
Longest Travellers: UNCLE MAC trained by P Robson & EX S’ELANCE trained by V Thompson, Alnwick, 83 miles
1 RETURN FIRE (IRE) (21)
B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE)
Owner: Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Barry Murphy
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
8 12 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW epaulets, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 4U6-641 D 4 wins £18872
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed the benefit of a recent spin over hurdles and capitalised on easing mark when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 21 days ago Definite claims in follow-up bid. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100
2
DEFENCE WITNESS (IRE) (56)
Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Colleen Dubh (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler
Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
5 11 6
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 3-00366 1 win £2450
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who didn’t kick on as expected over hurdles earlier this year and latest sixth of 12 on handicap chase debut at Hexham (24.2f) 56 days ago was disappointing. Cheekpieces go back on and significant if market spoke in his favour again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92 Ryan Mania
3 DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (24)
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)
Owner: I I F T F
Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso
Breeder: J. P. King & P. Turley
9 11 1
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE cross belts, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star Form: 2-12340 C D 3 wins £16054
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 20 attempts over hurdles but has already won 3 times in this sphere, the latest over 3m at Hexham in May. Solid efforts next 3 starts prior to a disappointing run after 4 months off at Sedgefield (21.1f) 24 days ago Type to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87
4
HAPY LA VIE (FR) (32)
B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Byzantion (FR)
Owner: This Hapy Life, D Hughes & Partner
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: J. Debeauvais-Delmares & B. Debeauvais
Sponsor: Fitzdares
7 11 1
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK triple diamond, armlets and diamonds on cap Form: P5/211-1 D 3 wins £14892
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back 3m handicap chases at Hexham in 2023 and belied a 14-month absence minus his usual cheekpieces (refitted here) when bringing up the hat-trick in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f) 32 days ago Remains very low-mileage and player returned to larger obstacles Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87
5 UNCLE MAC (IRE) (32)
B g Maxios - Aigrette Garzette (IRE)
Owner: Miss E. Dunkley
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG
Sponsor: PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
6 10 10
Colours: WHITE, large BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 34-65P0
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who offered little in a couple of chase tries, latterly on debut for this yard in October and again showed nothing when last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago Has it to prove back chasing upped markedly in trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82
6
EX S’ELANCE (FR) (209) 10 10 5
B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)
Owner: Mr V. Thompson
Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Breeder: Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais
Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 34P00-F D 5 wins £21632
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in spring 2023. Operating below his best prior to falling back at Hexham in May and he’s been absent again since On a handy mark on pick of his form but this run may well be needed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77
Alan Doyle (5)
Conor O’Farrell
Theo Gillard
Edward Austin (5)
Charlie Maggs (7)
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Hapy La Vie (FR), 15-8 Return Fire (IRE), 7-1 Defence Witness (IRE), 9-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 14-1 Ex S’Elance (FR), 33-1 Uncle Mac (IRE)
RETURN FIRE and Hapy La Vie bring the most compelling claims to the table on the back of recent victories, with the former narrowly selected to come out on top in that dual and continue the good form of the Lucinda Russell yard. Dr Shirocco may emerge best of the remainder
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Race 5 2.20PM
Total prize fund £10000
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE
PREMIUMANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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): D McCain (38 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs ALL THE GLORY
Weightwatcher: SIMPLY RED won off a handicap mark of 108, her rating is now down 6lb to 102. Longest Traveller: DARK IMAGE trained by E McCarthy, Ireland.
1 ALL THE GLORY (GB) (20) 7 12 0
B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER)
Owner: Mrs Jonjo O’Neill
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mill Farm Stud
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Colours: VIOLET Form: 51-F560 3 wins £37602
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when taking the EBF Mares’ Final at Newbury (2 1/2m, good to soft) in March.
Better than bare form figures suggest more recently, possibly needing the run after 4 months off having travelled smoothly when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f) 3 weeks ago Worth considering.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 119
2
SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (51) 6
Ch m Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR)
Owner: 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose
Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Breeder: Mrs E. Connolly
12 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 11114-5 CD 5 wins £30580
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in leaps and bounds last season, completing a 5-timer over C&D in April Revised mark demands more now but she ought to be sharper for last month’s fifth of 7 in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f) having been off for 6 months prior to that.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
3 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (31) 9
B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)
Owner: Always Trying Syndicate
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
11 4
Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap Form: 0-65014 D 7 wins £33944
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Hexham (20f) in October but having been seen to good effect then, she couldn’t replicate that performance when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f) 31 days ago Others make more appeal Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
4
MICKS JET (IRE)
(14) 6 11 4
Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE)
Owner: North South Flyers Syndicate
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Mr Jamie Reck
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing,Topspec Equine Ltd, Hall & Sykes
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, armlets and star on cap Form: 431P-P4 CD 2 wins £11436
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles prior to landing the odds in C&D mares’ maiden in February. Tame efforts subsequently, including after 6 months off when last of 4 behind re-opposing Starlyte at Newcastle (20.3f) 2 weeks ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
5
SEE A STRIDE (IRE) (48) 7
B m Notnowcato - Steel Glory (IRE)
Owner: Susan Corbett Racing
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Michael Regan
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
11 0
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAUVE hoop and armlets Form: 0/030P-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who was picked up cheaply by present connections prior to a below par fourth of 10 in mares’ maiden at Hexham (20f) 7 weeks ago Needs to step up plenty n that if she’s to figure returned to handicaps Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
6
SIMPLY RED (GB) (84) 6 10 11
Ch m Proconsul - Ssafa
Owner: Billington,MerseyRacing,
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Dalwhinnie Bloodstock
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
Colours: RED, WHITE hoops, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Form: 26F-000 D 4 wins £15971
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 career victories have come at Bangor, landing a brace in summer 2023 for Donald McCain. Struggled on Flat/over hurdles for Mark Walford earlier this year but fallen plenty in weights if another yard switch/ break has had positive effect ahead of this. Tongue tie discarded.Star RatingHHHII
Benjamin Macey (10)
Richie McLernon
Theo Gillard
Joe Williamson (3)
Nathan Moscrop
Charlie Maggs (7)
7
STARLYTE (IRE) (14)
B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)
Owner: Mr Allan A. Grant
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Ringfort Stud
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 10 11
Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN cross belts and sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE star Form: PPP211 D 5 wins £26060
TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated in recent starts, finishing runner-up before bagging back-to-back handicaps at Kelso/Newcastle at up to 21f this month. Mark is steadily creeping back up but definite claims in hat-trick bid in present groove Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102
8
DARK IMAGE (GB) (62)
B m Awtaad (IRE) - Cool Kitten (IRE)
Owner: Mr Sean Maguire
Trainer: Eoin McCarthy, Ireland
Breeder: Mr T. G. Roddick
6 10 10
Colours: ORANGE, WHITE diamond, ORANGE cap, WHITE diamonds Form: 100066 1 win £5386
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who opened hurdles account in big field Roscommon handicap (15.6f) in June Has essentially looked in the grip of the assessor in handful of subsequent outings though, and she needs to pull out a little more Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101
9
MY LADY ELEKTRA (FR) (48)
B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - My Lady Link (FR)
Owner: Mrs J. Walker
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mme Janie Walker
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
6 10 9
Colours: PINK, large DARK BLUE spots, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star Form: 302F0-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France, placed twice in 2023/24. Shaped as if needing the run after 9 months off when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) on debut for new yard 7 weeks ago and entitled to be sharper returned to handicaps but betting may prove best guide Star RatingHHHII Official
10
SANTA CLARITA (FR) (20) 6 10 2
Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR)
Owner: Mr W. G. Young Jnr
Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke
Breeder: M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree
Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap Form: P13652 D 3 wins £12065
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for Dan Skelton at Worcester in September Bright start for new yard, rallying well from 2 out when 6 lengths second of 11 to Starlyte in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago However, more needed back up in class here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
2023 WINNER: AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) 6 12 0 Brian Hughes 5-6 (Ruth Jefferson) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 7, 8. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Starlyte (IRE), 9-2 All The Glory (GB), 8-1 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 9-1 Santa Clarita (FR), 11-1 Dark Image (GB), 12-1 Simply Red (GB), 14-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 16-1 Micks Jet (IRE), See A Stride (IRE), 18-1 My Lady Elektra (FR)
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Gary Noonan (3)
Bruce Lynn
Peter Kavanagh (3)
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About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE BLUETREE
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BUILDERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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): L Russell (37 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs CHAPEL GREEN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs CHAPEL GREEN
Longest Traveller: PROSPECT HOUSE trained by P Niven & DREAM JET trained by B Ellison, Malton, 201 miles
1 CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (20)
7 12 0
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE)
Owner: The Kestrel Partnership
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Richard Brown
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap Form: 34-5150 D 3 wins £16530
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form under change of tactics when making all in handicap at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Failed to come on for a recent run when well held at the same C&D 20 days ago, but he could fare better back down in grade Star RatingHHHII Official
2
DANCE THIEF (IRE) (27)
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE)
Owner: Mr R. Michael Smith
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: P. O’Connell
109
6 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 0313-22 D 1 win £5281
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened Rules account in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f) in March and placed all 3 starts since, producing a good effort after 6 months off when runner-up back at Ayr (good to soft) 27 days ago Could be in the mix on chase debut (winning pointer).
3
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
DREAM JET (IRE) (21)
Ch g Jet Away - Anemone
Owner: Sharing The Dream Syndicate 1
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Peter Nolan
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited
6 11 12
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, DARK GREEN hoop and armlets, check cap Form: 124331 D 3 wins £20535
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been in good heart in handicap chases this season, jumping well when gaining a second win over fences in novices’ event at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago Can build on that and strike again.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 107
4
HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (29)
Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)
Owner: Carruthers, Drew, Kesson & Phillips
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: John Bowler
Sponsor: Fitzdares
7 11 10
Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE chevron, hooped sleeves Form: 4P/01-5F CD 4 wins £16375
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 wins at this venue (twice over hurdles), though was fortunate when successful over C&D in January having been left in front after 2 out. Fell at the fourth at Newcastle on second start this season, but he’s not ruled out back here
5
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (48)
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)
Owner: Alan Wight
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Mr P. Gallagher
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
5 10 8
Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap Form: 325P-0P
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles towards the end of last year, but failed to progress sent handicapping and, in first-time cheekpieces, fared no better when pulled up at Hexham (15.6f, soft) on chasing debut last month. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89
6
AUGHARUE (IRE) (3) 7 10 2
B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)
Owner: Perryman Coltherd
Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Breeder: George Doyle
Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, RED and WHITE striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 20052P
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but runner-up twice over fences this season, denied late on by a next-time-out winner at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) in October Not in the same form at Sedgefield 3 days ago, but he’s one to note with cheekpieces added. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/11/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly and never travelled. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83
Alan Doyle (5)
Ben Smith (7)
Craig Nichol
Ryan Mania
Jamie Hamilton
Ross Chapman
7
PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) (37) 6 10 2
B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)
Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton
Breeder: Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd
Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, PINK star Form: 02P1-50 1 win £5281
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f) last September, but ran to only a similar level as on his reappearance when seventh of 9 at Southwell last month. Pulled up on only previous chase start, so he has work to do back over fences Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82 Joe Williamson (3)
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dream Jet (IRE), 9-2 Dance Thief (IRE), 5-1 Augharue (IRE), 13-2 Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 7-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 11-1 Prospect House (IRE), 16-1 Valleyview Tommy (IRE)
DREAM JET has made the frame on his last 7 starts, putting up a career-best round of jumping when scoring at Hexham on his latest outing, so he is taken to record a third win of the season. He can get the better of Augharue, who is on a handy mark with cheekpieces now on first time, while Hold Onto The Line is also respected back at this course
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Race 7 3.30PM
Total prize fund £5000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four and five yrs old
THE WATCH ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (37 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs KOOL RAOUL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs KOOL RAOUL
Longest Traveller: SOIZICK trained by E McCarthy, Ireland.
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Saine Et Speed (FR)
Owner: Ms E. Reidy
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Mr Philippe Thiriet
Colours: RED, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, RED stars and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French chaser Raffles Liaison. Dam (h125) 15f hurdle winner Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Craig
2 KING GOLD BOY (FR) (20) 4 11 4
Ch g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Other du Berlais (FR)
Owner: Tillyrie Racing Club
Trainer: Jean McGregor, Milnathort
Breeder: Dr V. Michel Guiot
Colours: RED, BLACK disc, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap, BLACK star Form: 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Went with little encouragement first time up when well-beaten last of 7 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago Looks to be up against it. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
3
KOOL RAOUL (FR) (-)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Douma Desbois (FR)
Owner: The County Set
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne
Sponsor: Rollstud Ltd
4 11 4
Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW £36,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Dam 17f/2 1/4m hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful French chasers Friponne de Belair (17f-2 1/2m winner) and Imoona de Belair (2 1/4m/2 3/4m winner). Yard going well in this sphere Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
4
LYNDON RED (GB) (-)
B g Telescope (IRE) - Dante’s Frolic
Owner: Mr J Stenhouse & The Dixon Family
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: W. Amos
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
4 11 4
Colours: BROWN and ROYAL BLUE (halved), halved sleeves, BROWN and ROYAL BLUE hooped cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam, bumper/modest 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/4m), sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Octagon. Watch for market clues Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Ryan Mania
5
SWINGINGONTHESTEEL
(GB) (40) 4 11 4
B g Linda’s Lad - Patsola
Owner: Old Gold Racing 24
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Mr P. G. Nicholas
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses
Colours: GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: 21-2 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers and made a promising start under Rules when second of 10 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 40 days ago Major player with improvement to come Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingNathan Moscrop
6
LOCH BRANDY (IRE) (51)
Br m Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen
Owner: Mrs Kate Young and Clova Farm
Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton
Breeder: Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs Diana Ewart
Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd
5 10 11
Colours: PURPLE and LIGHT GREEN stripes, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap Form: 0-2
TIMEFORM VIEW After 8 months off, much improved from debut when second of 12 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) in October, just failing having been carried left final 100 yds Every chance with that behind her Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingCharlie Maggs (7)
Nichol
Alan Doyle (5)
Conner McCann (7)
7
SOIZICK
(FR) (-) 4 10 11
Gr f Magician (IRE) - Dedicace (USA)
Owner: Ms Saorcha Fitzgerald
Trainer: Eoin McCarthy, Ireland
Breeder: Mr Patrice Perennec
Colours: PINK, BLACK star, diabolo on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Magician filly. Half-sister to 1m-1 1/4m winner on Flat in USA Mr Grey. Dam maiden on Flat in France Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Gary Noonan (3)
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Loch Brandy (IRE), 5-2 Swingingonthesteel (GB), 11-2 Kool Raoul (FR), 13-2 Lyndon Red (GB), 12-1 Kevlar (FR), 16-1 Soizick (FR), 66-1 King Gold Boy (FR)
SWINGINGONTHESTEEL showed plenty of ability on Rules debut when runner-up in a Sedgefield bumper last month, beaten only by a useful prospect, and he can build on that effort to go one better Loch Brandy also finished second at Sedgefield on her return and is feared most, with Kool Raoul the pick of the debutants
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HBLB
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SHUTTLE BUS
Our shuttle buses run every 10 minutes to and from the Racecourse car park up until the second race and they restart after the fourth race The bus stop is located on the corner of Millhill a Balcarres Place. E e s from se ce ce e and
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HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH
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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.
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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.
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
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CODE OF CONDUCT
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.
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.
FRIDAY 29TH
NOVEMBER
TRAVEL INFORMATION
WALLYFORD TRAIN STATION RETURNS
NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION RETURNS
TAXIS
EAST LOTHIAN TAXIS
The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill The bus to Wallyford will depart at 15.25 & 16.25 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 15.48 & 16.44 and departures to North Berwick at 15.49 & 16.53.
The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill. The bus to Newcraighall will depart at 15.25 & 16.25 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 16.30 & 17.27.
Scotrail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Friday 29th November. Please check before you start your journey as alterations will be made on the day.
Ten Ten Taxis 0131 665 1010 Dash Taxis 0131 665 4000
JT Taxis 0131 665 6565
R&J Taxis 0131 665 2020
Burgh Taxis 0131 665 3366
Direct 2 U 0131 665 6000 EDINBURGH TAXIS
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Cabs 0131 228 1211
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We advise that you pre-book your taxi for after racing. The taxi rank is on Linkfield Road outside the racecourse
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RACE CONDITIONS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
First Race 12.08 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 26th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be given to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £35. - Closed November 23rd, 2024.
Second Race 12.38 - THE GORDON & HALLIDAY FLOORING CONTRACTORS MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be awarded 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 21 entries at £35.Closed November 23rd, 2024.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.10 - THE RACING.TV NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. £35 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each hurdle race 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 23 entries, at £35. - Closed November 23rd, 2024.
Fourth Race 1.45 - THE TWO PLUS TWO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer 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 Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 12 entries at £40. - Closed November 23rd, 2024.
Fifth Race 2.20 - THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 15 entries, at £50. - Closed November 23rd, 2024. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
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SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.55 - THE BLUETREE BOAT BUILDERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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 four 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 27th. 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier 13 entries, at £50. - Closed November 23rd, 2024.
Seventh Race 3.30 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four and five yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race 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 11 entries at £25. - Closed November 23rd, 2024.
FIXTURE LIST
DATE RACEDAY
WED 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGIN BET MON 9 DEC VIRGIN BET CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY
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
