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KEY 1 Colour Graphic aphic 2 Saddle Cloth number 3 Colour of Horse

B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey

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c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = ﬁﬁlly m = mare

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6 No. of Days since last ran 7 Age 8 Weight (st lbs) 9 Draw (if ﬂat) 10 Jockey Jock 11 Owner Information, Trainer and location of training establishment, Breeder Information, Sponsor Information

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17 12 Form orm Comment 13 Star Rating 14 Sire and Dam 15 Recent Form Abbreviations

C = Course Winner D = Distance Winner CD = Course & Distance Winner BF = Beaten Favourite avourite

16 Owner’ss Colours (description) 17 Career Wins & Prize Money

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. 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.

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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.

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Today’s day’s feature race will be the Virgin Bet Auld Reekie Handicap Chase at 2.20pm. Leading course trainer Lucindaa Russell has two declared in this race and they come in the form oof Corrigeen Rock, who is the highest rated runner nner in this contest, and Indian Louis as she aims to extend her lead on the leaderboard. She’s closely followed wed by Rebecca Menzies who is just one behind and she also has tw two declared with Boomslang and High Moon. Boomslang has been in fine form this season, with figures of 21 2121 and he’ll be aiming to notch a third win this term. Another in good form is the Paul Nicholls-trained Beau Balko who has started this season with form figures of 3122.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H BRIAN HUGHES is always one to watch at a northern jump umps meeting and he has six strong rides today. He is set to ride Spartan Warrior, Winds Of Winter, Ballygeary, Half Shot, Community Rebel and Ravenscraig Castle. JAMIE HAMILTON hass been in excellent form rec recently, operating at a 28% strike rate for the past fortnight. He’s set for three rides, with those on Mapl Maple in the opener, Beneﬁt Ben in the second race of the day and then Giveupyerauldsins in the penultima penultimate race of the day.

TRAINERS TO WATCH As mentioned, leading course trainer LUCINDA RUSSELL has two declared in the feature race. She also has ﬁve others declared across the card. REBECCA MENZIES will be aiming to take top spot and she has an excellent chance to do so with ﬁve set to run today. JAMES OWEN has enjoyed a good run recently, with a 20% strike rate over the past two weeks and he is set to run just the one today and that comes in the form of Sweet Fantasy in the 1.45.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12:35 THE HENRY BOCIAN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE Juvenile races are designed 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 two mile hurdle race is allotted 11st (ﬁllies 10st 3lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the how many races which they won – a winner of a hurdle race - 7lb, winner of two hurdle races - 12lb.

1.10 THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE 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 and a half furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged ﬁve-years-old and upwards which are rated between 0-100.

1:45 THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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.

2.20 THE VIRGIN BET AULD REEKIE HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

2.55 THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-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

3.30 THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This two mile handicap hurdle race 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 2lb 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.

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Race 1

12.35PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for juvenile four yrs old

THE HENRY BOCIAN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs JOHNNY RINGO and SNOW DRAGON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs JOHNNY RINGO and SNOW DRAGON Longest Traveller: CRACKER STAR trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles. No

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CRACKER STAR (GB) (73) B g Cracksman - Pavillon

11 0

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Owner: The Cracker Star Partnership Colours: BLUE and SILVER (halved), BLUE Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury sleeves, SCARLET cap. Breeder: J. Bernstein & R. Haim Form: 4 BF 1 wins £3716 Sponsor: OLBG TIMEFORM VIEW 1 1/2m Flat winner for Richard Hughes. Sent off a short-priced favourite for Kempton hurdle debut in October but weakened into a well-held fourth. Now has the cheekpieces he wore when successful on the Flat combined with the tongue tie he wore at Kempton. Interesting to see whether his backers return. Alice Stevens (3) Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

JOHNNY RINGO (GB) (34)

B g Twilight Son - Florett (IRE)

Owner: The Outlaws Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Bolton Grange Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 0

Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE and PINK halved sleeves. Form: 2 BF 1 wins £5372

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and made a positive start to his hurdle career when second over C&D (good to soft) 5 weeks ago, with the reopposing Spartan Warrior 8 lengths back in third. Leading claims with improvement likely. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Derek Fox

11 0

MAPLE (GB) (40) B g Camelot - Spice Trail

Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE epaulets, striped Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton sleeves. Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Form: 24U Sponsor: Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Sir Michael Stoute. Reached the frame in his ﬁrst 2 hurdles for new connections but let down by his jumping at Catterick latest, unseating at the fourth. Hood back on. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

11 0

MIASWELL (IRE) (15)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Caridade (USA)

Owner: Donald McCain Racing Club Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Clara Stud

Jamie Hamilton

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box. Form: 5 2 wins £8374

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual 1m Flat winner for David O’Meara. Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 on Catterick hurdle debut last month but his jumping lacked fluency. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - William Maggs (5)

PLATIN MOON (FR) (145)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR)

Owner: Turcan & Dunning Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

11 0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when third in newcomers race at Clairefontaine on his Flat debut in August. Sold from Andreas Suborics for EUR32,000 in November. Market informative now hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

SNOW DRAGON (IRE) (33) Gr g Decorated Knight - Rose of Miracles

11 0

Owner: Lamont Racing Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd cap. Sponsor: Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: U5

TIMEFORM VIEW Swerved and unseated first on debut at Wetherby and ran to a barely modest level when last of 5 at Doncaster 4 weeks later. Johnny Ringo has to be considered the yard first string. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Jack Power (7)

11 0

SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE) (32) B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd Form: 33 2 wins £8269 Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster and has translated that ability to hurdles, ﬁnishing third over C&D (Johnny Ringo ahead in second) and at Newcastle in quick succession in November. Player. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105

LADY PHOEBE (IRE) (20)

Br or Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE)

Owner: Jayne Sivills & Ian Nicol Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud

10 7

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and below form in that sphere of late. Probably best watched now hurdling. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Craig Nichol

2024 WINNER: RORY THE CAT (IRE) 4 11 7 Derek Fox 11-1 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Johnny Ringo (GB), 7-2 Spartan Warrior (IRE), 5-1 Cracker Star (GB), 8-1 Maple (GB), 11-1 Platin Moon (FR), 16-1 Miaswell (IRE), 28-1 Snow Dragon (IRE), 33-1 Lady Phoebe (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

JOHNNY RINGO can conﬁrm November’s C&D superiority over Spartan Warrior and make it second time lucky over hurdles. The fact that Cracker Star went off an even-money favourite on his hurdle debut suggests he’s thought capable of better than he showed on that occasion.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOHNNY RINGO 2.SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE) 3.CRACKER STAR

RESULT 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3............................... 4 ............................... DISTANCES......................./....................... TIME ............................

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 4 2 24U 5 U5 33

Horse CRACKER STAR JOHNNY RINGO MAPLE MIASWELL PLATIN MOON SNOW DRAGON SPARTAN WARRIOR LADY PHOEBE

Career Wins — — — — — — — —

Places — 1 1 — — — 1 —

Total Runs 1 1 3 1 — 2 2 —

Career Winnings

Winning Distance Range -

Winning Going Range GF ST — S — — GS-GF —

Runs Since Wins 1 8 — 4 — — 4 —

Form Ratings 89 122 105 83 — 102 114 —

Handicap Ratings — — 93 — — — 105 —

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Race 2

1.10PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (19 wins from 108 runners, 18%) runs VALLEYVIEW TOMMY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs BENEFIT BEN Longest Traveller: PROSPECT HOUSE trained by P Niven, Malton, 201 miles.

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OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (23) 9 B g Ocovango - Court My Eye

12 0

Owner: One For The Road Flower Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick armlets, quartered cap. Breeder: Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin Form: P64612 CD BF 2 wins £8690 Sponsor: Prct Bloodstocks Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who has made a positive start for this yard, off the mark at the third attempt in 8-runner handicap chase over C&D in November. Ran at least as well upped in trip when runner-up here (23.6f, good to soft) last month and looks sure to be in the mix again. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (32) 9 Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE)

BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (34) Ch g Ocovango - Beneﬁt Scheme (IRE)

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (33) 6 B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)

WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) (23) Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)

Owner: J Scott & G Gibson Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Mrs Breda Ryan Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap. Form: 662322

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (34) B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)

Owner: The Unlikely Tenors Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso Breeder: Cyril O’Hara

Ryan Mania

7 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Has ﬁnished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts for Iain Jardine, latest in 5-runner handicap at this course (15.6f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip for her chase debut and rates as a player if taking to this new discipline. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

Jamie Hamilton

11 2

Owner: Alan Wight Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap. Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Form: 25P-0P4 Breeder: Mr P. Gallagher Sponsor: Sandy Thomson TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles last season and left chasing debut effort behind when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (15.8f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago. Fancied to do better now back over further with a new headgear combination tried (visor/tongue tie). Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

Danny McMenamin

7 11 9

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves. Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Breeder: Mr P. Murphy Form: 20260-0 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability in maiden/novice hurdles last winter but well held on his Ayr handicap debut in April (ﬁnal start for Sandy Thomson). Ran poorly on return here (15.6f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago and now attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 95

Craig Nichol

12 0

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap. Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham Breeder: John & Jamie O’Brien Form: 155415 D BF 2 wins £10139 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has scored twice over 2 1/2m at Hexham this season, the latter success coming with a visor added in October. Found it harder to dominate in a higher grade at Newcastle (20.1f, good) since, but fancied to get back on track reunited with his regular pilot. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

Jockey

Brian Hughes

8 10 13

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop. Form: P-24012 D 1 wins £3960

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark at Carlisle in November, seen to good effect in having her cards played later than the placed pair and having the beneﬁt of the rail late on. Ran at least as well in defeat when second to Okavango Delta over C&D (good to soft) last time so should be involved. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

Patrick Wadge

PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) (15) B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)

7 10 5

Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton Breeder: Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland PINK star. Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd Form: P1-5053 1 wins £5281 TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in September 2023 but rather miss than hit since. However, he hinted at a revival when third of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) just over a fortnight ago so is one to bear in mind with this step back up in trip sure to suit. William Maggs (5) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77 2024 WINNER: INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) 6 12 0 Derek Fox 5-1 (Lucinda Russell) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Okavango Delta (IRE), 7-2 Winds of Winter (IRE), 11-2 Divas Doyen (IRE), 6-1 Shadows In The Sky (IRE), 7-1 Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 14-1 Prospect House (IRE), 20-1 Benefit Ben (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Cases can be made for most, but the vote goes to OKAVANGO DELTA, who won over C&D in November and ran at least as well in defeat from a 6lb higher mark when ﬁnding just one too strong back over further here last month. Winds of Winter has ﬁnished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts since joining Iain Jardine, so she heads up the opposition on chase debut, with Divas Doyen taken to edge out Shadows In The Sky for third.

RACE 2

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) 2.WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) 3.DIVAS DOYEN (IRE)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Last 6 Runs P64612 155415 28268-9 25P-0P4 662322 P-24812 P1-5753

Horse OKAVANGO DELTA SHADOWS IN THE SKY BENEFIT BEN VALLEYVIEW TOMMY WINDS OF WINTER DIVAS DOYEN PROSPECT HOUSE

Career Wins 2 3 — — — 1 1

Places 9 2 2 3 4 4 3

Total Runs 22 17 10 9 10 21 17

Career Winnings 8691 10140

3961 5281

Winning Distance Range 19-20F 20-24F 20F 19F

Winning Going Range G-GS G-S — — — G G

Runs Since Wins 1 1 — — — 1 4

Form Ratings 100 100 — 101 — 102 93

Handicap Ratings 100 100 95 88 88 85 77

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Race 3

1.45PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £30000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs BOLD LIGHT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs LIARI Fancy That: A M Thomson won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs BENSON today. Longest Traveller: LIARI trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 403 miles.

Horse

Age

10 12 0

BENSON (GB) (32) B g Beat Hollow - Karla June

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON Breeder: Netherﬁeld House Stud cap. Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd Form: 000-P40 CD 7 wins £109930 TIMEFORM VIEW Gained sixth win over hurdles when winning this corresponding race (for a second successive season) last term but ended the campaign on a downer and he’s offered little so far this season, admittedly well out of his depth last time. Down in weights and worth chancing to make it 3 on the bounce. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 132

LIARI (FR) (32)

SWEET FANTASY (GB) (18)

Jockey

Ryan Mania

5 11 11

B g Cracksman - Lidiyana (FR)

Owner: Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap. Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Form: 111P-36 C 4 wins £65069 Sponsor: Morson Group TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France and similar form when winning all 3 starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, latterly at this track in February. Shaped well when third at Chepstow on return but unable to build on that 7 weeks on at Newbury (16.3f) recently. Step up in trip may unlock more. Ben Bromley (5) Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 129 B m Wootton Bassett - Parnell’s Dream

6 11 10

Owner: The Gredley Family Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket sleeves, WHITE cap. Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd Form: 11-46 5 wins £22126 Sponsor: Unex Group TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat performer who won pair of 2m mares’ novice hurdles early last year. Too fresh back from a break at Wetherby but more like it ﬁtted with a hood when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft), having no chance from position. Plenty to like. Mr Alex Chadwick (5) Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 128

BALLYGEARY (IRE) (39)

Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE)

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Cathal Ennis Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock

8 11 2

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star. Form: 0-3165P D 5 wins £33740

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Aintree but disappointed when pulled up in a competitive race at Haydock (19f, soft) in November. This is an easier test but needs to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120

BOLD LIGHT (IRE) (39)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)

8 10 12

Owner: Mr J Scott Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap. Breeder: Mr R. Bryan Form: F/2//2-313 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd 1 wins £4901 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points and conﬁrmed promise of his placed efforts during the spring when landing 10-runner maiden at Kelso in ready fashion in October. Unable to replicate that form up in grade at Haydock since and rates a leading player now handicapping upped in distance. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 116

BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (24) 6 B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen

Brian Hughes

Alan Doyle (5)

10 9

Owner: The Adams Apples Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts, WHITE and Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star. Breeder: S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al Form: 1620/-60 C 7 wins £43644 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 4 times on the Flat in 2024 but ridden with more restraint back hurdling and could never land a blow at Carlisle in November. Went backwards from that effort kept to patient tactics when tailed off at Kelso (16.2f, soft) subsequently and now heads up in distance. Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 113

2024 WINNER: BENSON 9 11 13 Ryan Mania 7-2 (Sandy Thomson) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Liari (FR), 7-2 Benson (GB), 9-2 Sweet Fantasy (GB), 6-1 Bold Light (IRE), 8-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 25-1 Bringbackmemories (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

BENSON arrives somewhat out of sorts but, having won the previous 2 renewals of this race, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick with hopes pinned on a return to this venue sparking a revival. The main danger may emerge from Sweet Fantasy, who had a near-hopeless task from her position at Cheltenham last month, with Liari rounding off the shortlist stepping up to 2 1/2m for the ﬁrst time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BENSON 2.SWEET FANTASY 3.LIARI (FR)

Last 6 Runs 000-P47 111P-36 11-46 8-3165P F2/2-313 1620/69

Horse BENSON LIARI SWEET FANTASY BALLYGEARY BOLD LIGHT BRINGBACKMEMORIES

Career Wins 7 3 2 5 1 1

Places 4 1 — 5 3 2

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Total Runs 31 6 4 18 6 8

Career Winnings 109931 55777 8169 33531 4901 4357

Winning Distance Range 16-20F 15-17F 16F 16-21F 16F 16F

Winning Going Range GS-S GS-S S-ST G-S GS G-ST

Runs Since Wins 7 3 5 3 1 4

Form Ratings 116 133 122 136 130 133

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2.20PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £40000

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THE VIRGIN BET AULD REEKIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs CORRIGEEN ROCK and INDIAN LOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs BEAU BALKO Longest Traveller: BEAU BALKO trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 403 miles.

Horse

Age

CORRIGEEN ROCK (IRE) (40) B g Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE)

Owner: The Caledonian Racing Society Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: J. J. Howlett Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

8 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, checked sleeves and cap. Form: 1/1421-6 CD 6 wins £79957

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort was runner-up in the contest last season before landing a big pot here (20.3f, good to soft) the following month. Shaped as if better for the run at Ascot on return and he’s respected trying to give plenty of weight away all round. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 144

Jockey

BREIZH RIVER (FR) (46)

B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER)

Derek Fox

7 11 3

Owner: Border Caravans Ltd Colours: BLACK, WHITE diamond, diabolo on Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick sleeves and diamond on cap. Breeder: SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo Form: 211315 3 wins £34621

TIMEFORM VIEW Could barely have taken any better to chasing, gaining his third win from his ﬁrst 4 starts in this sphere at Kelso in October. Flying too high in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time but has to be respected back in a handicap. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 133

BEAU BALKO (FR) (14) B g Balko (FR) - Douce Ambiance (FR)

Owner: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Balko Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Mr Ghislain Coutre Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

Ryan Mania

7 10 13

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 33-3122 C D BF 5 wins £34877

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort doubled his tally over fences in a 4-runner handicap at Wincanton (2 1/2m, good) in November. Good efforts when chasing home improved rivals both outings since and he’s likely to be in the mix again. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 129 Ben Bromley (5)

BOOMSLANG (GB) (43) B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Poisonous (FR)

8 10 9

Owner: Miss Maria D. Myco Colours: EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves. Breeder: Stephen Kemble Bloodstock & Mrs L Lawson Form: 152121 3 wins £14736 Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in June who has quickly reached a higher level over fences, value for a good deal extra when making it 2 wins from 3 starts in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f) last month. Plenty more to come. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 125

HALF SHOT (IRE) (53) B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)

11 10 3

Owner: The Farming Army Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, ROYAL Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins BLUE stars. Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd Form: 460123 CD 5 wins £27961 TIMEFORM VIEW Perked up by application of blinkers as he capitalised on reduced mark at Kelso in September, rallying to edge back ahead ﬁnal 50 yds.- Has remained in good heart since, albeit producing a mixed round of jumping when third there in November. Place claims with Hughes back aboard. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (53) Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR)

Ross Chapman

Brian Hughes

11 10 2

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw star on cap. Breeder: Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet Form: 02-6021 5 wins £44294

TIMEFORM VIEW Endured a long losing for Iain Jardine but made his second start for Sandy Thomson a winning one when scoring in a 6-runner event at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Has proved competitive from higher marks, so can’t be discounted from out of the weights. Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 116

10 10 2

HIGH MOON (GB) (21) B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy

Owner: Miss Maria D. Myco Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Breeder: Jethro Bloodstock Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 2P-P533 D 3 wins £16504

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with only a sole chase success to his name but once more shaped encouragingly when third of 14 in handicap chase (9/2) at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Career best likely to need to win this from out of the weights, though. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 111 William Maggs (5)

INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (69) B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE)

7 10 2

Owner: The Apaches Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, checked Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross sleeves, WHITE cap. Breeder: Martin Cullinane Form: 3P-0012 CD 2 wins £8977 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who made a winning chase debut on this card last season. Back on track when doubling his tally over fences at Perth (21f, soft) in September and improved further when runner-up at Carlisle next time, but will need further progress to ﬁgure here. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110 2024 WINNER: FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) 9 11 9 Alice Stevens 5-1 (Harry Derham) 9 ran

Alan Doyle (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Boomslang (GB), 3-1 Beau Balko (FR), 15-2 Gold des Bois (FR), 17-2 Breizh River (FR), 10-1 Half Shot (IRE), 12-1 Corrigeen Rock (IRE), High Moon (GB), 18-1 Indian Louis (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BOOMSLANG has made a ﬁne start to his chasing career and was value for a good deal extra when taking his record over fences to 2-3 at Carlisle last time. He can defy a 7lb rise at the chief expense of the consistent Beau Balko, who may have to settle for playing second ﬁddle again, with Gold des Bois fancied to complete the placings from just of the weights.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOOMSLANG 2.BEAU BALKO (FR) 3.GOLD DES BOIS (FR)

RESULT 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3............................... 4 ...............................

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 1/1421-6 211315 33-3122 152121 468123 82-6721 2P-P533 3P-7912

Horse CORRIGEEN ROCK BREIZH RIVER BEAU BALKO BOOMSLANG HALF SHOT GOLD DES BOIS HIGH MOON INDIAN LOUIS

Career Wins 7 3 4 3 6 6 3 4

Places 3 5 4 8 15 11 9 2

Total Runs 19 13 16 17 47 43 27 16

Career Winnings 80007 34622 31458 14832 28381 45275 16504 8978

Winning Distance Range 16-24F 16-17F 16-20F 19-25F 19-24F 17-24F 19-20F 20-24F

Winning Going Range G-S G G-S G G-S G-S HV-S G-S

Runs Since Wins 1 1 2 0 2 0 9 1

Form Ratings 111 150 145 144 147 142 143 138

Handicap Ratings 144 133 129 125 119 118 118 118

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Race 5

2.55PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs PRINCE OF PERTH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs PRINCE OF PERTH Longest Traveller: GIVEUPYERAULDSINS trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 201 miles.

Horse

Age

YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (15) 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

8 12 0

Jockey

Colours: MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves. Form: 211124 CD BF 4 wins £14600

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick when scoring easily at this C&D in November and has continued in good heart since, left with too much to do when fourth of 10 in amateur jockeys’ handicap at Catterick (25.3f, good) 15 days ago. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107 William Maggs (5)

PRINCE OF PERTH (IRE) (23) B g Malinas (GER) - Emma Ami (IRE)

Owner: County Set Four & L V Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: P. Doocey Sponsor: Rollstud Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 11 13

Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. Form: 45/-451 C 1 wins £3696

TIMEFORM VIEW Having shaped like a stayer in his qualifying runs, showed improved form upped in trip for handicap debut when successful at this course (19.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Leading contender with further progress to come over this even longer distance. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 106 Conner McCann (7)

BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (34) 8 B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)

11 12

Owner: Potassium Partnership 2, Irving & Graham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, YELLOW cap. 5 wins £32864 Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Form: 6602P6 CD Breeder: Mr P. Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner in 2023, including this race. Made a winning chase debut at Kelso last season, but having largely struggled since he was runner-up back at Kelso in October. Not in the same form last 2 starts, though he’s not ruled out reverted to hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105

GIVEUPYERAULDSINS (IRE) (18) 7 Ch m Ocovango - Jills Oscar (IRE)

Owner: Ruth Jefferson Racing Club Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Mr P. Murphy

11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 4P-2561 1 wins £4193

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who didn’t offer much on first 2 starts in maiden hurdles. However, upped in trip she got off the mark in 6-runner novice at Newcastle (22f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Will need to find more again with cheekpieces added for handicap bow. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

TOP MAN TOM (IRE) (34) B g Ask - Miss Your Top (IRE)

Owner: D&D Armstrong Ltd Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: John Blake Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves. Form: 352501 CD 1 wins £3696

COMMUNITY REBEL (IRE) (621) 9 B g Asian Heights - Cnocbui Cailin (IRE)

Owner: The Craig Farm Syndicate Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Mr James O’Donovan Sponsor: Fitzdares

Jamie Hamilton

6 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was runner-up on second of 2 starts over hurdles for Ben Pauling. Well held ﬁrst 2 outings for current yard, but with visor back on he improved when making all at this C&D (good to Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104 soft) in November. Capable of another bold bid.

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Ryan Mania

11 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW seams, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW seams, hooped cap. Form: 31451P/- CD 1 wins £3812

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and, in ﬁrst-time hood, made it third lucky over hurdles in maiden at this C&D in January 2023. However, pulled up in handicap at Ayr 4 months later and off another 20 months since (has had a wind op). Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 102

Brian Hughes

RICKETY GATE (GB) (33) B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE)

10 11 0

Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke cap. Breeder: Nicky Richards Form: 50-0104 CD 4 wins £16113 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who took advantage of a drop in the weights when scoring at Kelso in October. Bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of 9 at Doncaster (24.4f, good) in November, left with too much to do, and he could be in the mix. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93 Conor Rabbitt (5)

6 10 10

ANAMANDA (FR) (33)

Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana

Owner: Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: A. Moroney Form: P04-602 3 wins £31943 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France who has shown some promise in handicap hurdles last 2 starts, running best race upped in trip when 7 1/2 lengths second of 9 to You Some Girl at this C&D (good to soft) in November. Could still have more to offer. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 89

HEY MAMA ROCK ME (IRE) (251) 6 Ch m Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE)

Owner: S Townshend & S Lowther Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie Breeder: Miss Lisa Pyne

Bruce Lynn

10 2

Colours: ORANGE, BLACK cross belts. Form: 0646-

TIMEFORM VIEW Stoutly bred and showed a bit more upped in trip when fourth of 7 in novice at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) in March, though well held at Perth next time. Should be suited by this extra distance on handicap debut, but has 8-month absence to overcome. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78 Danny McMenamin 2024 WINNER: REPUBLICAN 9 11 13 Paul O’Brien 5-4 (Harry Derham) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Prince of Perth (IRE), 9-2 You Some Girl (IRE), Top Man Tom (IRE), 6-1 Giveupyerauldsins (IRE), 8-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 11-1 Anamanda (FR), 16-1 Rickety Gate (GB), 22-1 Hey Mama Rock Me (IRE), 28-1 Community Rebel (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PRINCE OF PERTH was suited by the longer trip when making a winning handicap debut at this course last time and he can follow up with better still to come as his stamina is drawn out further. You Some Girl has been going the right way with a hood reapplied this season and isn’t taken lightly, while Top Man Tom also enters calculations.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRINCE OF PERTH (IRE) 2.YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) 3.TOP MAN TOM (IRE)

RESULT

DISTANCES......................./....................... TIME ............................

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 211124 45/451 6682P6 4P-2561 352501 31451P/ 58-8184 P04-692 7646-

Horse YOU SOME GIRL PRINCE OF PERTH BRANDY MCQUEEN GIVEUPYERAULDSINS TOP MAN TOM COMMUNITY REBEL RICKETY GATE ANAMANDA HEY MAMA ROCK ME

Career Wins 4 1 5 1 2 2 4 — —

Places 6 — 5 1 2 2 5 1 —

Total Runs 21 5 31 10 15 8 28 6 4

Career Winnings 14439 3697 33016 4193 3697 3812 16114

Winning Distance Range 16-25F 20F 23-26F 22F 24F 24F 20-24F -

Winning Going Range G-S GS G-S G G-GS S G-GS HV-S —

Runs Since Wins 2 0 11 0 0 1 2 7 —

Form Ratings 104 105 117 92 107 — 106 112 114

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THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 281 runners, 14%) runs CUBAN CIGAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs CUBAN CIGAR Longest Traveller: SLUGGER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles.

Horse

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B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru

Owner: Fight club Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: Paul S Davies

6 12 0

SLUGGER (GB) (32)

Jockey

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE disc, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves. Form: 544-511 D 3 wins £16889

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented but quirky in time with Iain Jardine but looked more straightforward when winning a pair of 2m handicap hurdles for new trainer Harry Derham in November. A 5lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124 Alice Stevens (3)

GINGER MAIL (FR) (24) Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

9 12 0

Owner: Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller Colours: BEIGE and GREY diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, BLACK cap. Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Form: 01320-4 D 3 wins £16948 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who won at Kelso (2m) last January and was also an excellent second in the valuable Morebattle Hurdle there in March. Shaped well on last month’s reappearance (Kelso again) and should give a good account here. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124 Danny McMenamin

MACK THE MAN (IRE) (2) B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)

Owner: Alexander Family Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr Mark Grace, Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

11 11 10

Colours: SCARLET, BLUE sleeves and collar, BLUE cap, GREEN hoop. Form: 3-14134 C D 7 wins £76896

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in November. 8/1, fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 2 days ago. Something to ﬁnd on form. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120 Mr Kit Alexander (5)

KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) (26) 6 Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia

11 4

Owner: John Johnson & John Wade Colours: ROYAL BLUE and LIGHT GREEN Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield diamonds, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN Breeder: Mr Richard Hains seams, LIGHT GREEN cap. Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds Form: 542221 1 wins £4193 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France and taken well to hurdles for Rebeca Menzies, finishing runner-up 3 times prior to deservedly getting his head in front in maiden at Sedgefield last month. Likely to give his running again but his opening mark does demand improvement. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (24) B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 11 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 2-30240 CD 5 wins £32738

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Not at best when behind a couple of these at Kelso last month but his solid Musselburgh record makes him a dangerous one to discount.Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 112

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SCOTS POET (GB) (19) B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

9 10 11

Owner: Distillery Racing Club Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Distillery Stud star. Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear Form: 1-40400 CD 5 wins £30060 TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race 12 months ago and also went in at Perth (2m, soft) in April. Not at best in recent starts but probably needed his latest one after 4 months off and he’s dropped to 2lb below the mark he deﬁed at Perth. No shock were he to go well in this race again. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107

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RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (34) 7 Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)

10 11

Owner: Castle Racing, Sinclair & Jardine Colours: ANDERSON TARTAN, LIGHT BLUE Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown sleeves, LIGHT BLUE collar and buttons, LIGHT Breeder: Wadacre Stud BLUE and ANDERSON TARTAN qtd cap Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd Form: 522324 2 wins £7748 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat but hasn’t won since his 3-y-o days. Has reached the frame on all 6 outings over hurdles but latest C&D fourth was no more than respectable and might find the odd one too strong again. His regular tongue tie is combined with refitted blinkers. Has had wind surgery. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 2024 WINNER: SCOTS POET 8 10 7 Craig Nichol 16-1 (Ewan Whillans) 11 ran

Brian Hughes

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Slugger (GB), 9-2 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 5-1 Ginger Mail (FR), 11-2 Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 9-1 Mack The Man (IRE), 12-1 Scots Poet (GB), 14-1 Cuban Cigar (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GINGER MAIL is given a chance to build on an encouraging reappearance at Kelso last month and bring to an end the winning run of Slugger. Last year’s winner Scots Poet could also feature.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GINGER MAIL (FR) 2.SLUGGER 3.SCOTS POET

Career Wins 3 3 7 1 3 5 —

Places 2 5 8 3 13 4 4

Total Runs 13 18 32 6 27 27 6

Winning Distance Range 16-17F 16-17F 15-17F 17F 16-17F 16-17F -

Career Winnings 16889 17043 77297 4193 26112 30060

Winning Going Range G-GS GS-S GS-S S GS-ST G-S G-GF

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RACE 6

Horse SLUGGER GINGER MAIL MACK THE MAN KINGSTON NARCISSUS CUBAN CIGAR SCOTS POET RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE

Last 6 Runs 544-511 01320-4 3-14134 542221 2-37247 1-40407 522324

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE HENRY BOCIAN JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2024 and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also 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. 13 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £40 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 3 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE VIRGIN BET AULD REEKIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, 1 at £40 and 9 at £200. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 16 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2024. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £100. - Closed December 26th, 2024. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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