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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.
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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
Today’s feature race will be the Livescore Bet Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at 1.27pm There are five to set Ch to contest this feature race including the Lucinda Russell-trained Inox Allen The seven-year-old will be aiming
est th fea re Russe -t le to add to his two career wins so far. Roger Pol began the season in fine style, winning at Southwell in October o st and followed that up with a third at Doncaster. Those were his first runs over fences and he’ll be looking to add ollow to those performances here. His trainer Jamie Snowden is in good form, operating at a 20% strike for the past o ose perf mances Jamie t two weeks.
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
hern jumps meeting and he has another six BRIAN HUGHES is always one to keepan eye on at a northern n Return, Bringbackmemories, Sea Legend, Thistle strong rides today He is set to ride Malicash, Autumn Bringba T has has ridden two winners from his last seven rides and he
Ask and Soldier In Mayo CONOR RABBITT dden winn KIELAN WOODS has enjoyed a fine spell, operating at a 23% strike rate. He’s is set to ride Wild Reiver op booked to ride two in the form of Flawless Clarity and Lively Citizen. n
TRAINERS TO WATCH
As always, LUCINDA RUSSELL will be looking to make an impact here. She’s currently two clear at the top of the leading course table with five wins She has seven set to run here as she looks to extend her lead over REBECCA MENZIES and SANDY THOMSON. As mentioned in the feature race, JAMIE SNOWDEN has been in excellent form and he’s set to have just the one runner JENNIE CANDLISH has had four winners in the past fortnight and she’s set to run two in the form of Hostile Hotelier and Noble George
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
12.57 THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
12:27 THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP CHASE
1:27 THE LIVESCORE BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE
1.57
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
2.27 THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.
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 five-years-old and upwards in this three mile race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
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 seven and a half furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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 115 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 110.
This is a two mile handicap hurdle race 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
2.57 THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP CHASE
This is a two mile handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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.
3.27 THE VIRGIN BET 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, five and six and will be run over two miles.
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Race
1 12.27PM
Total prize fund £7000
Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds) for five yrs old and upwards,
BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs TOROSAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs TOROSAY
Longest Traveller: ONENIGHTINTOWN trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 152 miles
1 WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) (19) 7
B g Atlantic Waves (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Breeder: Martin Cullinane
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
12 0
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 611-5P3 CD 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW No significant impact in maiden/novice hurdles but proved a different proposition sent handicap chasing in headgear when winning over 3m at Musselburgh and Ayr Below par since but seemed stretched by the longer trip at Carlisle on yard debut 3 weeks ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
2 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (27)
Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)
Owner: Legends In Disguise
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Al Duncan
9 11 12
Colours: BLACK, WHITE stars, BLACK cap Form: 64143-P 1 wins £4752
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who built on an encouraging chase bow when getting off the mark in a 6-runner handicap at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) in February. Almost certainly needed the run after 8 months off at Wetherby last month and better expected now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly after 4th last. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 98
3 GOODTIMES BADTIMES (IRE) (75)
B g Doyen (IRE) - One Love (IRE)
Owner: Chicken Hutch Racers
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: S. J. Osborne
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
10 11 10
Colours: MAROON, WHITE stripe and sleeves, quartered cap Form: 2/0-4332 CD 2 wins £18485
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 3m over hurdles and similar form over fences last 4 starts, good second at Sedgefield latest, albeit not looking straightforward off the bridle Remains easy to oppose from a win perspective Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
4
TOROSAY (IRE) (33) 7 11 9
B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft
Owner: Dig In Racing
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Lucinda Russell
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves, check cap Form: P3221-6 D 1 wins £5201
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over hurdles and really got the hang of things over fences during the spring, running out an emphatic winner at first crack at 3m at Hexham in April Shaped as if needing the run on comeback at Carlisle and remains unexposed at this sort of trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95
5
GIPSY LEE ROSE (FR) (19)
Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR)
Owner: Mrs S. Irwin
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 11 8
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE hoop and sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 561-P12 D 5 wins £25621
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice last season, taking a small-field 2 1/2m Newcastle handicap in March. All the better for return when winning at Carlisle last month and backing that up with good second there 3 weeks ago Should go well again.
6
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94
WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (25) 8 11 4
B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)
Owner: Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Paramount Farms
Colours: WHITE, MAROON chevrons, MAROON sleeves, WHITE diamonds, WHITE cap, MAROON diamond.
Form: 35/44-P0 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed ability on chase bow and over hurdles after Given a considerate return after 18 months off on just his second outing over fences at Carlisle and possibly still needed the run over C&D last month.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
Alan Doyle
Murray Dodd (5)
Lewis Dobb (6)
Conner McCann (8)
Bruce Lynn (3)
Patrick Wadge
7
EVEQUE (FR) (28) 11 10 9
Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)
Owner: Mrs J. M. Walton
Trainer: Jane Walton, Otterburn
Breeder: Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille
Sponsor: Dunns Houses
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoop, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: U2150-0 1 wins £3247
TIMEFORM VIEW Just failed in this last year before finally off the mark at Sedgefield (27f, heavy). Below par next 3 starts, including on return, but not dismissed back at this venue Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81
8
UNCLE MAC (IRE) (35) 7
B g Maxios - Aigrette Garzette (IRE)
Owner: Miss E. Dunkley
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG
Sponsor: Prct Bloodstocks Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.
9
10 5
NON-RUNNER
Colours: WHITE, large BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 4-65P05 0 wins £0
ONENIGHTINTOWN (IRE) (29)11 10 3
B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Snug Bunch (IRE)
Owner: The Rat Pack Racing Club
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Breeder: J. Conlon
Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
Colours: RED, WHITE stars, WHITE and RED chevrons on sleeves Form: 2P-P45P 3 wins £12420
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort who has yet to fire this term and easy to oppose Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75
2024 WINNER: SO THEY SAY 8 11 7 Patrick Wadge 2-1 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6, 9.
NIGHTS IN VENICE is back on a winning mark and should strip fitter for his comeback run, so could be the answer Torosay is another who’s expected to come on for his reappearance and is next best ahead of the in-form Gipsy Lee Rose
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for maiden five yrs old and upwards THE LIVESCORE BET BEST
ODDS DAILY 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 (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs REFLECTION OF YOU
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs REFLECTION OF YOU
Longest Traveller: CLEARISTHEWATER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles
1
CLEARISTHEWATER
(IRE) (18)
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Lucky Island (IRE)
Owner: El Jefe
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Patrick Doyle
Sponsor: Archie Watson Racing Ltd
6 11 2
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE braces, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars Form: 4-16402 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer No great shakes in bumpers but showed an aptitude for hurdling when second in 12-runner novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.8f) last month. Upped markedly in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2
FLAWLESS CLARITY (IRE) (251)
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - My Magic (IRE)
Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith
Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Breeder: Mrs D. Cashman
Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
6 11 2
Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves Form: P2-
TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 5-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Drumacoo Runner-up completed start in Irish points in April and needs a market check now switching to Rules Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
3
HIGH DANCER (GB) (27)
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Up High
Owner: Advantage Engineering Ltd T/As Wrr UK
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: James and Jean Potter Ltd
Sponsor: Wrr UK Ltd
5 11 2
Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 55-134 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Irish points at third attempt in May and sound start to hurdles career when third of 10 at Kelso in October Not in same form at Wetherby subsequently but it remains early days Upped markedly in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
4
MALICASH (IRE)
(35) 6 11 2
B g Malinas (GER) - Beanri Mhaith (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Comerford
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 620-254
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers for Ewan Whillans and made a positive start over hurdles for new connections when second of 10 at Carlisle (17f, soft) in October Below that level both starts since but still sets a clear standard. Tongue strap on for 1st time Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117
5 REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (26) 6 10 9
B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 110-63 C D 1 wins £2723
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and followed up in 6-runner bumper here first time out under Rules in April Hasn’t come close to that form in 2 starts over hurdles, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
CHOSEN TEMPLAR (IRE) 6 11 2 Jonathan Burke 11-4 (D J Jeffreys) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4.
2024 WINNER:
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Malicash (IRE), 11-2 High Dancer (GB), 6-1 Clearisthewater (IRE), 13-2 Flawless Clarity (IRE), 9-1 Reflection of You (GB)
MALICASH sets a clear standard on his hurdling debut form and should prove hard to beat if returning to anywhere near that level in a first-time tongue strap Flawless Clarity finished runner-up on his completed start in Irish points and could be the one to give the selection most to think about.
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
Kielan Woods
Ryan Mania
Brian Hughes
Derek Fox
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Race
3 1.27PM
Total prize fund £12000
Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards,
THE LIVESCORE BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs INOX ALLEN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs INOX ALLEN
Longest Traveller: ROGER POL trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 372 miles
1 INOX ALLEN (FR) (40)
Br g Masked Marvel - Bienvenue Allen (FR)
Owner: Thunder Holdings, Milne & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 11134-3 D 2 wins £9258
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice in a light campaign over hurdles last term. Off 8 months and resumed with a promising third of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) on his debut over fences 40 days ago, closing up late Can take a sizeable step forward now. Interesting. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 124 (-1)
2 ROGER POL (IRE) (34)
B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)
Owner: Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley
Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Breeder: Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe
Sponsor: BetVictor
7 11 8
Colours: WHITE, SCARLET chevron hoop, sleeves and spots on cap Form: 22P0-13 4 wins £14966
TIMEFORM VIEW Went in at the first attempt over fences at Southwell in October and backed it up with a good staying-on third of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good) 34 days ago Merits serious consideration back up in trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122
3
AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (20)
B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE)
Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell
Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
Sponsor: Tote
8 11 6
Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap Form: 30-151P C D 7 wins £38325
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable hurdler who gained a second success in this sphere in a match at Newcastle (2m4f) in November Pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago but she’s the sort to bounce back. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
4
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120
LEADING FORCE (IRE) (25) 8
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE)
Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Oliver Loughlin
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
10 8
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 6-12004 D 1 wins £4700
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 4 months/had wind op before a creditable fourth of 6 in handicap chase here (20.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago This fair 2m5f chase scorer is a likely player eased 2lb with that run under his belt.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
5
CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (25) 8 10 5
Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 634113 CD 4 wins £22282
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November and comes here on the back of a solid third of 6 in handicap chase here (20.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago Enters calculations off an unchanged mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
2024 WINNER: JACKPOT DE CHOISEL (FR) 5 10 13 Ben Harvey 13-8 (John McConnell) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Inox Allen (FR), 3-1 Roger Pol (IRE), 7-2 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 7-1 Leading Force (IRE), 14-1 Autumn Return (IRE)
Lucinda Russell’s INOX ALLEN caught the eye on his chasing bow when a patiently-ridden third at Uttoxeter so looks the way to go here Roger Pol has made a good start to life over fences too and rates a big danger though, with Leading Force also weighted to have a say in an interesting contest.
Derek Fox
Gavin Sheehan
Brian Hughes
Ryan Mania
Henry Brooke
2025 SENSATIONAL Racedays
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SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY The FEATURING THE £100,000 SCOTTISH CHAMPION CHASE & £75,000 EDINBURGH NATIONAL
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Race 4 1.57PM
Total prize fund £8000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards, THEVIRGIN BET
DAILY
EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs RORY THE CAT
Longest Traveller: PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (20) 7 12 0
B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR)
Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Breeder: Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier
Sponsor: The SPORTING LIFE
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots Form: 65-PF0F 3 wins £35652
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who was in the process of running well (in second at the time) when falling 3 out in handicap chase at Doncaster (19f) 3 weeks ago Player back in this sphere Engaged 1.10 Ayr Thursday. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114
2
BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (2)6
B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen
Owner: The Adams Apples
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
11 13
Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts, WHITE and BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star Form: 620/-60P C 7 wins £43644
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 Hasn’t built on that promise in 2 subsequent outings, however, again held up at Musselburgh on Wednesday.
3
KLITSCHKO
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
(GB) (6) 7 11 13
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress
Owner: Mrs L Hughes
Trainer: Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland
Breeder: Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
Colours: DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN seams, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Form: 3205-54 2 wins £6983
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but ran much better than for a while in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) last week, left poorly placed. Can’t be dismissed. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113 (-1)
4
RORY
THE CAT (IRE) (27) 5 11 9
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)
Owner: The Cool Cats
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: S. J. Macdonald
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 61165-6 C 5 wins £21411
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of juvenile hurdles here last winter and added to his tally on the Flat returned to this venue in August. However, ran below form back in this sphere at Wetherby last month and improvement needed now stepping up in trip
5
KILBRAINY (IRE)
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
(51) 9 11 7
Br g Beat Hollow - Portryan Native (IRE)
Owner: Mr Dan Macdonald
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Miss Marie Murphy
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE and YELLOW quartered cap Form: 6-00014 D 2 wins £8449
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark at Carlisle in October and ran at least as well in defeat when fourth at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) the following month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
6
HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (15) 7
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
Owner: 6 Bit Racing
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Michael G. Daly
Sponsor: PRA World Ltd
11 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond. Form: P-33434 D 2 wins £8887
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran only respectably in a first-time visor when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 15 days ago, looking short of speed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 Sean Quinlan
J. J Slevin
Brian Hughes
Jamie Hamilton
Derek Fox
Ryan Mania
7
SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (51) 9 10 9
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE)
Owner: Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Nicky Richards
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE diamond, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 5-13232 1 wins £4092
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Market Rasen in May and has held his form well since, finishing runner-up at Ayr (19.5f) on most recent outing. Likely to give another good account.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95
2024 WINNER: DUYFKEN 5 11 2 Danny McMenamin 11-4 (N W Alexander) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
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Race 5 2.27PM
Total prize fund £7000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four yrs old and upwards THEVIRGIN
BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) No Horse
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (38 wins from 190 runners, 20%) runs SEA LEGEND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 30 runners, 7%) runs SEA LEGEND
Longest Traveller: SEA LEGEND trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles
1 SEA LEGEND (FR) (35)
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
5 12 0
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 42 1 wins £10468
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and showed an aptitude for hurdling when fourth on debut in this sphere Sedgefield in October Understandably put in his place by Wise Owl (winner again since) following a wind op over C&D next time and cheekpieces enlisted for this handicap bow. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
2
BASHFUL (GB)
(13) 7 11 13
B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition
Owner: J Scott & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Kingsclere Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 411-055 CD 9 wins £43216
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of back-to-back C&D handicaps last February (the latest off 1lb lower). Subsequently struggled on the Flat and little impact in 3 starts since returned to this sphere in October but he’s dangerous to discount having slipped back down the weights and given that he’s 2-2 over this C&D Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
3 TRAILBLAZER (GB) (59)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE)
Owner: Ian Nicol Racing
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Carmel Stud
6 11 10
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE striped sleeves, check cap Form: 100400 D 1 wins £3960
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success from 4lb higher mark at Perth in July but hasn’t been able to reproduce that level of form in 5 subsequent appearances Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96
4
HEART ABOVE (GB) (36) 7 11 7
B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER)
Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Emma Sayer
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 023121 CD 2 wins £9505
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account in a 12-runner handicap at Perth (2m, soft) in September before a solid second at Kelso Added to his tally over this C&D at the end of November and while a shade more is needed up 5lb, he looks a big player in current form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
5
GAME MANAGEMENT (GB) (17) 4 11 1
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Belle Vale (IRE)
Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Placida Bloodstock
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots and cap Form: 13 D 2 wins £7340
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner for Kevin Ryan who made a successful start over hurdles for new yard when seeing off 6 rivals at Catterick in November Didn’t do much wrong when third under a penalty over the same C&D since (the runner-up won next time) and he may have more to offer on handicap debut in this sphere Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100
6
SKIDDAW (IRE) (36) 7
B g Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE)
Owner: Alexander Family
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Ms L. Wafer
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 0
Colours: SCARLET, BLUE sleeves and collar, BLUE cap, GREEN hoop Form: 50PF-45
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in maiden hurdles last term and bettered previous handicap efforts when fifth in the 10-runner C&D contest won by Heart Above Finished 8 lengths behind that rival and now 7lb better off, so entitled to close the gap, but others preferred for win purposes all the same Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
Brian Hughes
Conor O’Farrell
Jamie Hamilton
Henry Brooke
Sean Quinlan
Bruce Lynn
7
LA QUARITE (FR) (20)
B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham
Breeder: Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
5 10 13
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 26-0666
TIMEFORM VIEW Much-improved in the first-time hood when a neck second to Bashful over C&D last February. Has failed to reproduce that level of since, though, and probably worth taking on, for all that he has edged down to an attractive mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85
8
BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (23)
B m Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE)
Owner: Mr R. Michael Smith
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid
5 10 11
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 6P-55
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly who showed ability when sixth in a Newcastle bumper in December but no impact as yet over hurdles Entirely possible that she’ll be seen in a better light now handicapping and worth a peek in the betting. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83
9
MILAJESS (IRE)
(8) 8 10 8
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE)
Owner: The Monday Club
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Breeder: Mr Nicholas Kelly
Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN chevron, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE and DARK GREEN hooped cap Form: 0-02045
TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts some pretty decent pieces of form, not least when finding just one too strong at Uttoxeter (15.7f, good) in June, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that her record stands at 0-20 over hurdles Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80 (-2)
10
DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (36) 7
Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay
Owner: Mr W. G. Young Jnr
Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke
Breeder: Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
10 2
Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap Form: 05UP06 1 wins £4291
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of his 13 starts on the Flat and took hurdles record to 0-19 when sixth of 19 to Heart Above over C&D last time Looks vulnerable once more Star Rating
11
INOUE (IRE) (38) 5 10 2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Rose Indienne (FR)
Owner: Any Excuse
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick Breeder: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE stars and sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 6UP66B 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating 66 Non Runner
2024 WINNER: SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) 6 11 9 Richie McLernon 11-8 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 13 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
The one who appeals most is GAME MANAGEMENT, who followed his winning hurdles debut at Catterick with an arguably even better effort under a penalty at the same course next time The 4-y-o makes his handicap debut in this sphere off what looks a workable mark. Bashful may well return to form back at this venue and, if so, he will be a threat off a mark just 1lb higher than for the second of his two C&D wins last winter The in-form Heart Above and Sea Legend are others to consider
Danny McMenamin
Ben Smith (7)
Joshua Thompson (7)
Derek Fox
Race 6 2.57PM
Total prize fund £10000
About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for five yrs old and upwards, THEVIRGIN BET EVERY
SATURDAY MONEY BACK 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 (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs CHAPEL GREEN and MINT GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs CHAPEL GREEN and MINT GOLD
Weightwatcher: CAPTAIN IVAN won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 9lb to 106. Longest Traveller: LIVELY CITIZEN trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 332 miles
1 GUA DU LARGE (FR) (26)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Kayagua (FR)
Owner: West Loudoun Racing Club
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Pascal Noue
9 12 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: F1-044P D 3 wins £54838
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but form has gone the wrong way this season, making second start for current yard when pulled up at Kelso on his latest outing. Dropped in grade but has enough to prove at present.
2
MINT
GOLD (IRE)
B g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (IRE)
Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Pat O’Reilly
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
(28) 11 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap Form: 1F22-34 CD 4 wins £19706
TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a lengthy absence when successful over C&D back in November 2023. Ran well on this season’s reappearance, before respectable fourth of 5 at Sandown 28 days ago Merits consideration returned to this venue
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Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119
CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (35)
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
8 11 9
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartere Form: 4-51501 CD 4 wins £21811
TIMEFORM VIEW Back down in grade and ridden by Alan Doyle, doubled his tally for the season when scoring at this C&D (good to soft) in November However, his form hasn’t been the most consistent, so task is now to build on his latest effort. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
4
LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (21)
B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)
Owner: Mark E Smith and Keith M Hawes
Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Breeder: E. M. O’Sullivan
Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
10 11 6
Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves Form: 0146-P0 D 5 wins £30883
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise when winning his first race over hurdles for 2 years at Ffos Las in March last season. Below form both starts during the current campaign, so others more persuasive despite his lower mark back over fences Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 112
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when winning maiden hurdle at Ayr in March 2023. After 20-month absence (had wind op), shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when runner-up back at Ayr on chasing debut in October Enters calculations Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
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CHASE A FORTUNE (GB) (55) 7 11 1
B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic
Owner: Chasing the dream
Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham
Breeder: T. C. Dawson
Sponsor: www.chrisgrantracing.com
Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoop, hooped sleeves and star on cap Form: 35-3F24 D 2 wins £8396
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in February last year and back on track after 4 months off when runner-up at Sedgefield in October Not in the same form when fourth of 6 at Kelso last time, but he could make a bold bid with cheekpieces added. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 107
Ben Smith (7)
Derek Fox
Alan Doyle (5)
Kielan Woods
Brian Hughes
Danny McMenamin
7
CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) (20) 11 11 0
Ch g Stowaway - Western Starlight (IRE)
Owner: Racing On Together Club
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: G. Foley
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars Form: 3/114-05 D 5 wins £22594
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicap chases in June 2023 when trained by L J Morgan, but after 16 months off he hasn’t offered much in 2 starts for current trainer this season, well-beaten fifth of 9 at Doncaster 20 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
8
FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (597) 11 10 12
B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE)
Owner: Mr N. M. L. Ewart
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Nolan
Sponsor: Fitzdares
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PINK (halved),LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 51//234/2- D 1 wins £4418
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a long absence to reach the frame in a trio of handicap hurdles in 2022/23. Continued in good heart when runner-up at Perth on chasing debut in May 2023 and he’s not ruled out given his good record fresh (has had another breathing operation).Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
2024 WINNER: HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) 7 11 11 Ryan Mania 11-4 (James Ewart) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 4-1 Thistle Ask (IRE), 5-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 11-2 Mint Gold (IRE), 6-1 Fostered Phil (IRE), 11-1 Lively Citizen (IRE), 22-1 Gua du Large (FR), 40-1 Captain Ivan (IRE)
SMARTER Having made most on his chasing debut last season,
A
produced a good effort when runner-up at Sedgefield in October and he is taken to bounce back from a lesser run last time with cheekpieces applied. He can see off the challenge of Thistle Ask, who made an
chase debut, while Mint Gold could also go well back at this C&D
Craig Nichol
Ryan Mania
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Race 7 3.27PM
Total prize fund £5000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four, five and six yrs old THEVIRGIN BET
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (41 wins from 283 runners, 14%) runs CABALLO DE GUERRA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs NOBLE GEORGE
Longest Traveller: NOBLE GEORGE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 242 miles
1 BEYOND THE VERGE
(GB) (55) 6 11 9
B g Telescope (IRE) - Forty One Shots (IRE)
Owner: The Goodfellow Partnership
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Mr Jon Glews
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
Colours: WHITE and BLACK (quartered), striped sleeves Form: 12 D 1 wins £2723
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an ordinary pedigree but belied odds of 18/1 and looked potentially above average when scoring at Kelso first time out in September Acquitted himself well under a penalty when runner-up back there just under 8 weeks ago and he should be in the shake up again.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2 GALLUS NORMAN
(GB) (-) 6 11 2
B g Telescope (IRE) - La Vecchia Scuola (IRE)
Owner: Gallus Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Fi Evans & Frank Smith
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED star and star on cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam (h137) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), also 5f-1 3/4m winner who stayed 2 1/4m on Flat. Hooded on debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Henry Brooke
3
NOBLE GEORGE (IRE)
(28) 5 11 2
Ch g Order of St George (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
Owner: Harbour Rose Partnership
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: E. O’Gorman
Sponsor: PRA World Ltd
Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, striped sleeves and cap Form: 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding who offered something to work on when second of 6 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) on debut 4 weeks ago, shaping as if more of a test will suit. That was a weak race, so he will need to improve to go one better Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingSean Quinlan
4
SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (61)
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Joseph Sheahan
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
5 11 2
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 31
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdler (2m-2 1/2m winner).
Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Needs keeping a close eye on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes
5
WILD REIVER (IRE) (51)
B g Valirann (FR) - Supreme Benny (IRE)
Owner: Reiver Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
6 11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Valirann gelding who was hooded and ran as if in need of the outing for fitness and experience when last of 6 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) in November He may well leave that behind (has had a breathing operation since).
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Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingConor
CENTURION’S SISTER (IRE) (53)5 10 9
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Sean Gorman
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED cap Form: 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly who shaped better than bare result on debut when eighth of 11 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) in November and should come on for that experience Not discounted.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin
Nathan Moscrop
Rabbitt (5)
7
CABALLO DE GUERRA (IRE) (27) 4
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
Owner: Mr A. H. B. Hodge
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
10 3
Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, striped sleeves and cap Form: 3 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who shaped promisingly amidst greenness when third of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on debut just under 4 weeks ago, doing well to last as long in the conditions as he did given the hold he took. One to be interested in on the back of that.
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LESTER MAIL (FR) (-)
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingConner McCann (7)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)
Owner: Dr J. Walker
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr Bernard Le Courtois, Mr Pascal Noue
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
4 10 3
Colours: LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW EUR13,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Elvis Mail. Dam, raced once over hurdles in France, also maiden on Flat, half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (17f-21f winner) True Love Mail Betting should guide expectations Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBruce Lynn
2024 WINNER: LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE) 5 10 13 Ben Harvey 3-1 (John McConnell) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Caballo de Guerra (IRE), 7-2 Beyond The Verge (GB), 11-2 Noble George (IRE), 13-2 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 14-1 Centurion’s Sister (IRE), 25-1 Lester Mail (FR), 33-1 Gallus Norman (GB), 40-1 Wild Reiver (IRE)
CABALLO DE GUERRA shaped with promise amidst greenness when third at Wetherby on debut recently and, with improvement on the cards, Lucinda Russell’s 4-y-o may well take some stopping. Beyond The Verge already has a bumper win to his name, so he can give the selection most to think about under a penalty, with Irish point winner Soldier In Mayo a Rules debutant worth keeping a close eye on, too
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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.
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The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room
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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.
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FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY
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NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION
We offer a free raceday courtesy bus service to and from Musselburgh Racecourse servicing the park and ride facilities at:
The bus to Wallyford will depart at 15.20 & 16.20 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 15.47 & 16.44 and departures to North Berwick at 15.50 & 16.53.
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RACE CONDITIONS
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First Race 12.27 - THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 28th, 2024 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase 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 December 31st, 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 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 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 10 entries at £35. - Closed December 28th, 2024.
Second Race 12.57 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY 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 five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, December 28th, 2024 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 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 8 entries at £35. - Closed December 28th, 2024.
Third Race 1.27 - THE LIVESCORE BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 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, 1 at £12 and 9 at £60.Closed December 28th, 2024.
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Fourth Race 1.57 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target 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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. 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 Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 15 entries, 0 at £8 and 15 at £40. - Closed December 28th, 2024.
Fifth Race 2.27 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS 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 0-100. Enter by noon, December 28th, 2024 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. 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 13 entries at £35. - Closed December 28th, 2024.
Sixth Race 2.57 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK 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 five yrs old and upwards, 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. January 1st. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the staff member 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 11 entries at £50. - Closed December 28th, 2024. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
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Seventh Race 3.27 - THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, December 28th, 2024 and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURESEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 13 entries at £25. - Closed December 28th, 2024.
