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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 one of our key races over our National Hunt season, the bet365 Edinburgh National Handicap day’s National th Chase which gets underway at 2.25pm 15 runners head to post for this highly-anticipated race which currently sees a for this highly wide-open affair headed by the Toby Lawes-trained Surrey Quest. Second in the Scottish Grand National and only 6lb higher n affa aded Lawes-t rrey th S here, he could go well again. Last year’s winner Inis Oirr will be targeting this race again but is 5lb higher in the weights Oirr r this year The trainer would have had this in mind though and back up in trip should see further improvement Bretney won his sho the Scottish Borders National Handicap Chase at Kelso over four and a half miles in December so he could be another key l season and steps up to this mammoth trip for the first time player, while King Turgeon has looked promising all thi
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
on jockey prize and comes here with just two SEAN BOWEN is in pole position to land this year’s champi ui in the 3.00pm. JACK TUDOR has been operating rides. Watch out for Jerrash in the 2.25pm and Samui the th for just the one ride on King Turgeon in feature race. This at 20.7% strike rate and he travels up north K at connections think he will run well in the 2.25pm could be a telling sign that will th BRIAN HUGHES loves winners at Musselburgh and usually comes out on top of the Edinburgh Gin Championships. He has six u booked rice across the seven races, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in the Winners Enclosure. , t
TRAINERS TO WATCH
DAN SKELTON has been firing in the winners all season and his runners are always held in high regard. Dan sends three here today, with Asta La Pasta 1.55pm, Doyen Quest 3.00pm and Salamanca Bay 3.35pm. LUCINDA RUSSELL is enjoying yet another successful campaign and her dominance here always comes thick and first. Lucinda saddles 10 runners across the card and is currently operating at a 22.1% strike rate over the last 14 days, landing 15 winners. OLIVER GREENALL & JOSH GUERRIERO send two here and My Noble Lord could be worth chancing on handicap debut for J P McManus
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
1:22 THE BET365 SCOTTISH SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
1.55 THE BET365 FRODON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE
2:25 THE BET365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE
3.00 THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE
3.35 THE BET365 HANDICAP CHASE
4.05 THE
NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This two mile hurdle race is for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals
This is a two mile and four and a half furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards 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.
This is a three mile and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150. 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.
This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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
This two mile handicap steeple chase has been designed for five-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
This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 110 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105.
4.34 THE EACH
WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
The final race this afternoon is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-115. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95
TIMEFORM
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed.
B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
1. PICK YOUR WINNER!
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200
(1 1/2m) in
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
PLACING A BET
HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING
RACING.
2. WHERE TO PLACE A BET
Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.
1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.
2. You can play with Tote at one of the many betting stations around the racecourse, Tote offers pool betting rather than ‘prices’ or ‘odds’ offered in the betting ring. The Tote Guarantee you can be safe in the knowledge that they’ll never pay less than the price the horse wins at, and if the pool payout is bigger, you’ll get that.
3. Place bets from the comfort of your seat by visiting Tote.co.uk, the Tote Guarantee still applies and all new customer receive a welcome offer
4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.
3. PLACE YOUR BET.
Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.
- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race is off
- Keep your bet receipt safe You will need this to collect your winnings
- Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.
- Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’.
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The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials:
Sunday's History of Runners
The bet365 Frodon Novices' Chase
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The bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle
The Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle Race
Won by multiple Grade 1 winner Frodon himself in 2017 as the launchpad to a stellar career. Divers won in 2011 before following up at Cheltenham. Douglas Talking, 2022 winner, went on to be runner up in a Class 1 at Aintree.
The bet365 Edinburgh National
Wise Eagle is declared for this year’s race - he was the winner of our richest flat race (the £100,000 Queen’s Cup) in 2023, before going on to win his first jumps race at Musselburgh back in November. Tommy’s Oscar, runner-up in 2021, has won six races since, including in Grade 2 company. 4th placed Third Time Lucki has since become a Grade 2 winner over fences & 6th Belfast Banter won the 2021 County Hurdle at Cheltenham, followed by a Grade 1 at Aintree. 2015 winner Some Plan won the Grade 1 Irish Arkle two years later.
Seddon, runner in 2022, went on to win a Class 1 at the Cheltenham Festival in 2023. Brandy McQueen, 2023 winner, went on to run well in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. The winner of the final, Good Time Jonny, also won at Musselburgh in January 2020.
Winner from 2021 Mighty Thunder close second in Midlands National before winning Scottish Grand National. Missed Approach, 2nd in 2018, won Kim Muir at Cheltenham same year. 2023 winner Magna Sam went on to place in the Scottish Grand National, while runner up Captain Cattistock won a Class 2 at Cheltenham in April.
Frodon is now happily retired on Dartmoor, being looked after by his regular race winning jockey Bryony Frost. “His days now will be filled with joining Black Corton, carefree, galloping across the moor, beach rides, all you can eat haynet and whatever he finds fun!”
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Race 1 1.22PM
Total prize fund £20000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards
Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs EVALUATION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs CLAP OF THUNDER
Longest Traveller: CLOONAINRA trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 CLAP OF THUNDER (IRE) (37)
B g Mount Nelson - Side Saddle (IRE)
Owner: Dash Grange Stud
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Coolmara Stables Ltd
5 11 7
Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron. Form: 52-4153 D 1 wins £8169
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 3 of 4 starts in bumpers last season. Struck in a 2m Ascot novice in November and shaped better when result when fifth of 15 in 2m Cheltenham handicap a fortnight later Too keen when third at Chepstow in December and claims here if first-time hood has the desired effect. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119 Sam
2
EVALUATION (GB) (64)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Estimate (IRE)
Owner: Lady I & Ms Catriona Good
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 7
Colours: PINK, BLACK epaulets, BLACK and PINK striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 16 D 7 wins £51754
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) who made a seamless transition to hurdles when landing 2m Ayr novice in November May of found race coming too soon when last of 6 at Newcastle (22f) later that month and he’s certainly not one to be writing off STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse had post-race heat stress. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
3 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (67)
B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)
Owner: Mr Ismail El Magdoub
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: James A. Slattery
Sponsor: Imre Investments Limited
6 11 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 512-21 D 2 wins £24663
TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive in bumpers last season (runner-up at Grade 2 level). Highly encouraging start in this sphere when second in a Chepstow maiden (2m) in November and made most of good opportunity when going one place better at Market Rasen later that month. Plenty more to come Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 126
4
MIDNIGHT POTTER (GB) (16)
Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Uppermost
Owner: Mrs Edelle Logan
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: James and Jean Potter Ltd
5 11 2
Colours: BLACK, BEIGE stripe, hooped sleeves, check cap Form: 0P
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to settle and ultimately well held on bumper debut at Wetherby in December and low-key hurdles debut run followed at Market Rasen 16 days ago, tailing off after 3 out having again raced freely. Can only be watched in this even deeper contest. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
5
SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (17) 5
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Joseph Sheahan
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
11 2
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 314
TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3) and offered something to work on when fourth of 8 in a Newcastle bumper (16.9f) 17 days ago No reason why he won’t make his mark in this sphere, for all this looks a tough enough introduction. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6
TRAVIS WHEATLEY (IRE) (32) 5 11 2
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Bigzam d’Or (FR)
Owner: D&D Armstrong Ltd
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Mr Alan Mackey
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 1244 0 wins £0
Wadge
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner in May and shaped encouragingly switched to Rules when second in Newcastle bumper in October Offered more than on hurdles debut when fourth of 5 in a Catterick novice (15.7f) 32 days ago but this demands a good deal more. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin
Twiston-Davies
Patrick
Jonathan Burke
Henry Brooke
Brian Hughes
7
CLOONAINRA (IRE) (15) 6 11 0
Br m Financial Reward (IRE) - Ashes Summer (IRE)
Owner: Pauline Conlon & Bk Vets Partnership
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Mr Martin Peyton
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN sash, quartered cap Form: 1-13422 1 wins £5386
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner who did very well under the circumstances when second in a big-field Leopardstown handicap (2m) over Christmas, badly hampered early. Backed up that performance when second in Haydock Grade 2 (15.6f) 2 weeks ago and she’s a player here in receipt of weight all round.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124
2024 WINNER: PANJARI (IRE) 6 11 7 Harry Cobden 11-2 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Ben Harvey
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 5-2 Cloonainra (IRE), 4-1 Clap of Thunder (IRE), 11-1 Evaluation (GB), 14-1 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 20-1 Travis Wheatley (IRE), 100-1 Midnight Potter (GB)
Most progressive in bumpers, TRIPOLI FLYER made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account over hurdles at the second attempt at Market Rasen in November Appealing as the type to rate significantly higher in this sphere, he can take this rise in class in his stride and follow up Cloonainra is fancied to pose the chief threat following her good second in Grade 2 company at Haydock 2 weeks ago, with Clap of Thunder next best.
Race 2 1.55PM
Total prize fund £25000
two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards THE bet365
Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs CHOOSE A COPPER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs ASTA LA PASTA
Longest Traveller: BOWMORE trained by H De Bromhead, Ireland.
1 BOWMORE
(IRE) (38)
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola (IRE)
Owner: Mr A. Halsall
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Breeder: Swordlestown Little
7 11 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 3-013F0 2 wins £11125
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful start over fences at Tipperary (17.3f) in July but hasn’t managed to kick on from that effort, ninth of 12 on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Will need to find more as he goes up in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137
2
INSURRECTION (IRE) (35)
B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE)
Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Tommy Newton
Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics
8 11 7
Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap Form: 331-233 BF 2 wins £12361
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who was a good second of 5 in listed novice at Chepstow on chasing debut in October Excuses next time and back on track in handicap at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago, even though he did finish last of 3. Remains capable of better Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 134
3
ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (38)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE)
Owner: The Asta La Pasta Partnership
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Ms Helga Moore
Sponsor: Ashford Stud of Versailles
7 11 5
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE seams, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 10-3132 D BF 5 wins £23726
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles and has improved sent chasing this season, making the most of a good opportunity at Carlisle (20f) in November Has run well when placed both starts since, the winner from Kempton last time scoring again next start, and he holds leading claims Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132
4
BREIZH RIVER (FR) (32)
B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER)
Owner: Border Caravans Ltd
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo
7 11 4
Colours: BLACK, WHITE diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 11315P 3 wins £34621
TIMEFORM VIEW Bright start to his chasing career, making it 3 wins from first 4 starts when scoring in handicap at Kelso (17.1f) in October Found it tough in Grade 2 at Cheltenham before running no sort of race at this C&D last time, but he’s not written off given his earlier promise Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 131
5
ALIEN STORM (IRE) (48) 7 10 9
B g Getaway (GER) - Missusan (IRE)
Owner: The Alien Storm Partnership
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: Railside Farm
Sponsor: Merriebelle Stable Llc
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED stars, RED cap, LIGHT GREEN star Form: 3-61331 D 3 wins £20455
TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when winning a Plumpton handicap (17f) in September and resumed winning ways back at the same course (19.8f, good to soft) in December Respected given the encouraging start he’s made in this discipline Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122
6
AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (50) 8 10 7
B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE)
Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell
Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap Form: 30-151P CD 7 wins £38325
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable hurdler who gained a second success in this sphere in a match at Newcastle (20.1f, good) in November However, pulled up at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 50 days ago, so bounce back now called for STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120
Gavin Sheehan
Harry Cobden
Harry Skelton
Craig Nichol
David Bass
Brian Hughes
7
CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) (31) 7 10 7
B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE)
Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Donal Coffey
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 262-165 D 2 wins £13271
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when making a winning return/chasing bow at Hexham (20.1f) in October Has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, though, not always fluent when fifth of 6 at Ayr (20.5f, soft) a month ago Has had a breathing operation. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120 Patrick Wadge
2024 WINNER: MARBLE SANDS (FR) 8 11 4 Nick Slatter 7-1 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 7-2 Insurrection (IRE), 6-1 Alien Storm (IRE), 9-1 Bowmore (IRE), 11-1
Breizh River (FR), 12-1 Choose A Copper (IRE), 14-1 Autumn Return (IRE)
ASTA LA PASTA has made a good start over fences, beaten only by a next-time-out winner at Kempton on his latest outing despite having raced freely, so he is taken to double his tally in this sphere Alien Storm has also taken well to chasing, winning twice at Plumpton this season, and could be the main danger, while Insurrection could yet do better
Race 3 2.25PM
Total prize fund £75000
three miles about seven and a half furlongs (3m 7f 76yds) for five yrs old and upwards, THE bet365
EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs CADELL and INIS OIRR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs THE NEWEST ONE
Weightwatcher: MAGNA SAM won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 6lb to 114. Longest Travellers: BODHISATTVA trained by J Mcconnell & EVIES VLADIMIR trained by G Cromwell, both Ireland.
Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal
Owner: Somerset Racing
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Mrs Henri Devin
Sponsor: W & S Recycling
Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, striped sleeves and cap Form: 2B-1113 5 wins £115764
TIMEFORM VIEW Had another breathing op and has taken his form to a new level this term, completing his hat-trick in 3m2f Cheltenham handicap in December Posted an excellent third of 10 in 3m2f Wincanton handicap lasts time and he’s a likely player once more if his stamina holds out.
Official
2
SURREY QUEST (IRE) (36)
B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)
Owner: Surrey Racing (SQ)
Trainer: Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Breeder: S. McElroy
Sponsor: Surrey Racing Limited
Rating 140
8 11 13
Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 1102-2U 4 wins £32796
TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent when unseated rider 14th in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 36 days ago Runner-up at Cheltenham on his return so this former Scottish National runner-up can’t be ruled out.
3
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 139
MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (77)
B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE)
Owner: The FOB Racing Partnership 2
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: Thomas Norris
Sponsor: Bresbet
10 11 10
Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN hoop, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: U021-3P 5 wins £39734
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with success in 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham in April and resumed with a good third at Chepstow. Pulled up back at Cheltenham last time though when racing lazily so he has a bit to prove now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
4
CADELL (IRE) (58)
B g Mahler - Prettyasapicture
Owner: Mr R. A. Bartlett
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs Gabrielle Whitty
Sponsor: Albert Bartlett
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 136
7 11 6
Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: 02P-315 2 wins £10892
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner over hurdles and he took a sizeable step forward when landing 3m Wetherby novice chase in November Not disgraced when last of 5 in Sandown Grade 2 chase (3m) since and possibilities with his stamina unlocked more Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 132
5 ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (16) 10 11 5
Bl g Multiplex - Overyou
Owner: Mr Derrick Mossop
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: D. Mossop
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Jacksons Timber Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 111P-05 C 5 wins £75575
TIMEFORM VIEW A big improver for current stable after wind surgery last term, bagging the Eider at Newcastle Hinted at a revival over an inadequate 2m5f when fifth of 10 at Market Rasen last time, going on well at the finish. Interesting off an easing mark. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced early on. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 131
6
LORD ACCORD (IRE) (38) 10 11 2
B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)
Owner: Lynne & Angus Maclennan
Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Breeder: Olive Troy
Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap Form: 431123 8 wins £75698
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner this autumn and he arrives on the back of a solid third of 10 in 3m handicap hurdle at Wincanton 38 days ago Much respected back in this sphere Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128
Jack Tudor
Kevin Brogan
Jonathan Burke
Patrick Wadge
Craig Nichol
Richie McLernon
7
BRETNEY
(IRE) (56) 10 11 1
B g Milan - Pearl Buttons
Owner: Slater Stockwood Nicholson Partnership
Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow
Breeder: W. P. Jenks
Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd
Colours: ORANGE, PINK epaulets, WHITE sleeves, PINK armlets, PINK cap, ORANGE stars Form: 12P1-01 D 6 wins £66475
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in Borders National at Kelso in December, finding plenty for pressure Up 7lb but this dour stayer is not taken lightly in his current mood.
8
JERRASH
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127 Sam Twiston-Davies
(GB) (64) 8 11 1
B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Bowen
Trainer: Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest Breeder: M&R Refurbishments Ltd
Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
Colours: MAROON, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON and YELLOW quartered cap Form: 152524 5 wins £35880
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 2m4f in the summer and has continued in good nick over much longer trips, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (29.9f) 64 days ago Can make his presence felt once more Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127
9
GABORIOT (FR)
Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)
Owner: Mr G. C. Myddelton
(34) 9 11 1
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Jacques Cypres
Sponsor: Swansway
Colours: BLUE and SILVER (halved), BLUE sleeves, SCARLET cap Form: U-11363 10 wins £76831
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice in hunter chases in May and has continued largely in good order, third of 7 in handicap chase at Haydock (28.4f) last time In the mix once more with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127
10
THE NEWEST ONE (IRE) (37)
B g Oscar (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
Owner: S Such & CG Paletta
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Breeder: Ronald Brown
Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited
10 10 13
Colours: RED, WHITE star, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 33-145P 3 wins £18506
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return in 3m1f Cheltenham handicap chase in October but saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow over Christmas Sort to bounce back though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125
11
INIS OIRR (IRE) (38)
B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr M. Brennan
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
8 10 12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 1F-33P5 CD 2 wins £62495
TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in this 12 months ago Winless since but not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f) 38 days ago Blinkers replace usual visor here and he’s very much one to consider back over a marathon trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 124
12
BODHISATTVA (IRE) (35)
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE)
Owner: The 119 Partnership
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: P. & J. Mills
8 10 12
Colours: WHITE, BLACK hollow box, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap, BLACK spots Form: 43-6P02 2 wins £12534
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form in a change of headgear when second of 6 in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago This Irish raider is no forlorn hope back up in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124
13
EVIES VLADIMIR (IRE) (37) 8
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Mistletoeandwine (IRE)
Owner: Munster Van Centre
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
Breeder: Arthur England
10 10
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 213P-F0 2 wins £11125
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish challenger landed handicaps at Clonmel and Fairyhouse last winter Not disgraced when seventh of 15 in Welsh National at Chepstow last time so needs considering with usual cheekpieces refitted.
14
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 Harry Cobden
MAGNA SAM (GB) (35)
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie
Owner: Mr S. Price
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Shade Oak Stud
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
11 10 2
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap Form: 5/0P-PP3 CD 4 wins £39044
TIMEFORM VIEW Captured this prize in 2023 but lightly raced since and mainly well below par, Hinted at a revival on the back of wind surgery though when third of 6 in handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago so can’t be ruled out with cheekpieces added.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114
Sean Bowen
Henry Brooke
James Turner (5)
Alan Doyle (5)
Callum Pritchard (5)
Brendan Powell
15
CARTONNE (FR) (66) 8 10 2
B g Balko (FR) - Nuance Tartare (FR)
Owner: Dave & Matt Slater
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: G.A.E.C. Campos
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: PURPLE, large LIGHT GREEN spots, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE spots, YELLOW cap Form: 63-24U2 C 4 wins £20792
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on the back of a solid second of 8 in 3m handicap chase here 66 days ago Takes a big step up in distance now though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 Brian Hughes
2024 WINNER: INIS OIRR (IRE) 7 10 8 Derek Fox 9-2 (Lucinda Russell) 12 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Blinkers worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 14. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 King Turgeon (FR), 8-1 Anglers Crag (GB), 11-1 Surrey Quest (IRE), 12-1 Bretney (IRE), Inis Oirr (IRE), 14-1 Evies Vladimir (IRE), Magna Sam (GB), 16-1 Cadell (IRE), Lord Accord (IRE), Gaboriot (FR), 18-1 Manothepeople (IRE), The Newest One (IRE), 20-1 Bodhisattva (IRE), Cartonne (FR), 22-1 Jerrash (GB)
This is wide open but Brian Ellison’s Eider Chase hero ANGLERS CRAG teed himself up perfectly for this when a running-on fifth over an inadequate 2m5f at Market Rasen last time and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark now back over a marathon distance Last year’s winner Inis Oirr could emerge as the chief threat, although 2023 victor Magna Sam and in-form pair King Turgeon and Cadell can also have a say in a cracking Edinburgh National Surrey Quest completes the shortlist.
Race 4 3.00PM
Total prize fund £30000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for five yrs old and upwards, THE PERTEMPS
NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs IDEM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (12 wins from 64 runners, 19%) runs SAMUI
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs RED RISK today.
Longest Travellers: SAMUI trained by G Elliott, HAMSIYANN trained by A J Martin, ANNA BUNINA trained by J Mcconnell, all Ireland.
1 BUGISE SEAGULL (IRE) (35) 7 12 0
B g Mount Nelson - Golan Lady (IRE)
Owner: Mr Grant Leon
Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Breeder: Mrs Marie Fenlon
Sponsor: Merriebelle Stable Llc
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond. Form: 133-2P3 2 wins £8713
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles last term and ended campaign with good third in Aintree Grade 1 novice Chasing didn’t go to plan this season but back on track over hurdles when third of 6 at Doncaster (24.4f). Might just be in the grip of the handicapper at present. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran onto heels and stumbled. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137
2
ANNA BUNINA (FR) (100)
B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society
Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Dermot Cantillon
9 12 0
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star Form: 0-03052 10 wins £111467
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare but now eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Finished fourth in this race last year before a respectable run in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (19.9f, good) 100 days ago and capable of hitting the frame once again.
3
SAMUI (GB) (14)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance
Owner: Mr Allan Snow
Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Sponsor: Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 137
6 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED sash, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 1504-01 5 wins £58720
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer on the Flat. Produced best effort to date in this sphere on return from 3-month break when winning a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.5f, good) 14 days ago Always shaped as if 2 1/2m miles would be within his reach, but into unknown territory tackling 3m here Interesting. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 136
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in the Grade 2 West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby last season but hasn’t gone on from that, last seen when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) back in May. However he is back down to his last winning mark and has run well fresh in the past. Each-way claims Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 136
5
DOYEN QUEST (IRE) (51)
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen of Questions (IRE)
Owner: Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: Denis Hoban
Sponsor: Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
7 11 12
Colours: RED, WHITE sash, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and RED check cap Form: 211-214 D BF 5 wins £45921
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort at the end of last season / start of this campaign, scoring 4 times over hurdles hiked up 10lb for the last of those wins at Cheltenham (3m) back in November While he found his current mark beyond him when fourth at the same venue in December, he can still be competitive here Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135
6
IDEM (FR) (35)
B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)
Owner: The Boltons and Atholl Duncan
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 5
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE diamond, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE spots Form: 5-120R1 4 wins £21932
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a drop in class to win an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) 35 days ago, travelled well and only push out late on. Up 4lb and into a stronger race makes life tougher here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128
David Bass
Callum Pritchard (5)
Sean Bowen
Harry Cobden
Harry Skelton
Patrick Wadge
7
PYFFO (IRE) (35)
B g Shantou (USA) - Maryota (FR)
Owner: Andy Ralph
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Mrs A. L Moore
Sponsor: OLBG
7 11 4
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PINK diabolo, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, PINK diamond. Form: 211432 BF 4 wins £27319
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 13-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June when trained by Jonjo & A J O’Neill and left disappointing first start for new yard well behind when second (enjoying the run of the race) behind Super Survivor (won again since). Could build on that but this is a much warmer race here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127
8
PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (32)
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE)
Owner: Le Pigeons
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
Sponsor: Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) when trained by Jessie Harrington. Has finished runner-up all three outings for current yard and it’s possible he’ll find at least one too good again upped markedly in trip Engaged 3.22 Musselburgh Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125
9
WAKOOL
(FR) (31) 9 11 2
Gr g Motivator - Symba’s Dream (USA)
Owner: Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & Elles
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 2060-40 CD 7 wins £69749
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but had a poor time last season and beaten 21 lengths when fourth on his return from wind surgery in November before being pulled-up (wore first-time tongue-tie) at Ayr last month. Cheekpieces on and tongue-tie removed here but easy to look elsewhere Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 125
10
HAMSIYANN (IRE) (78)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Harasiya (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Davies
Trainer: A. J. Martin, Ireland
Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
5 10 12
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN sash, WHITE sleeves Form: 0023-1 3 wins £30908
TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful on the Flat (chased home subsequent Cesarewitch winner when last seen on the Level) and proving equally capable in this sphere, well-backed and readily landed a 10-runner handicap hurdle (21f) at Cheltenham. He’d need to be winning this if he’s to line up in the Pertemps Final in March, Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 121
TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished in the frame on ten occasions since his last success in September 2022 but likely has his work cut out to finish in the first 4 here Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120
12
TOP MAN TOM (IRE) (32) 6 10 6
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: 525011 CD 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was runner-up over hurdles for Ben Pauling. Well held first 2 outings for current yard, but with transformed with visor back on when winning last two starts, latest over C&D 32 days ago, although a few underperformed that day and he’s in a much better race here
Visor worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Hamsiyann (IRE), 11-2 Doyen Quest (IRE), 7-1 Samui (GB), 10-1 Idem (FR), Top Man Tom (IRE), 11-1 Anna Bunina (FR), Pyffo (IRE), Pigeon House (IRE), 16-1 Bugise Seagull (IRE), 20-1 Red Risk (FR), 33-1 Wakool (FR), Hurricane Ali (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Plenty will be seeking a top 4 finish to qualify for the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival in March and while most will want to protect their current handicap marks, connections of HAMSIYANN will be hoping that a win here will inflate his mark enough to be in contention for some of the big spring handicaps that lie just around the corner Samui, Doyen Quest and Anna Bunina should all be in the mix for a place in the frame, possibly with one eye on bigger targets down the road.
Paul O’Brien
Sean Quinlan
Dominic Hislop (10)
Daniel King
Charlotte Jones
Danny McMenamin
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
My Activity Keep
Deposit Limits
Time Out Take
Race 5 3.35PM
Total prize fund £20000
About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for five yrs old and upwards
THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs CHAPEL GREEN, MINT GOLD and SEA GOD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs CHAPEL GREEN, MINT GOLD and SEA GOD
Longest Traveller: TEDDY BLUE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles.
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) No
1
TEDDY BLUE (GER) (77)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER)
Owner: Hale Sargent Evans Clifton
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf
Sponsor: OLBG
7 12 0
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 0640-00 D 3 wins £40737
TIMEFORM VIEW Talented but his temperament started to look an issue for the Moore stable last season and there was little sign of improvement on hurdles return for new yard at Cheltenham in November Clearly comes with risks attached on chasing bow but he has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124
2 GRAIN D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (38)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss d’Estruval (FR)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Comte Michel de Gigou
9 11 13
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 3-3331F D 4 wins £22770
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Market Rasen (17.2f) in March and gained reward for consistency when returning to winning ways at Doncaster (16.4f) in November In the process of running well when coming down 4 out at Wetherby since and ought to go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 123
3
SALAMANCA BAY (IRE) (22)
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR)
Owner: Mr Allan Stennett
Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester
Breeder: D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine
Sponsor: Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
9 11 10
Colours: BEIGE and EMERALD GREEN check, BEIGE sleeves Form: 312-4P6 D 2 wins £9710
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. Proved troublesome at start for new connections but lurks on a dangerous mark if putting it all together Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120
4
FINDTHETIME (IRE) (43)
B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)
Owner: Tor Side Racing
Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud
9 11 9
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, striped cap Form: 14-P24P D 5 wins £33485
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second at Hexham (15.6f) in June However, he reportedly bled at Haydock latest and makes limited appeal STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 119
5 MINT GOLD (IRE) (58)
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
11 11 9
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. Largely performed well since and arrives on back of solid fourth at Sandown (15.5f, good to soft) in December Warrants respect. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
6
CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (12) 8
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
11 7
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartered Form: 515012 CD 4 wins £21811
TIMEFORM VIEW Back down in grade and ridden by this pilot, doubled his tally for the season when scoring over C&D in November Posted good second of 6 at Ayr (16.5f, soft) since and looks a likely player Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117
Paul O’Brien
Brian Hughes
Harry Skelton
Sam Coltherd
Patrick Wadge
Alan Doyle (5)
7
DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) (49)7
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE)
Owner: Mr John Terry
Trainer: Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Breeder: John Hennessy
Sponsor: Lawmens Limited
11 4
Colours: MAROON, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and MAROON hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 1120-32 4 wins £17690
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f, all at Plumpton). Performed with credit in both starts this term and looks sure to make his presence felt again here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 Kevin Brogan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 16f over hurdles who was returning from 20 months off when encouraging second of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 97 days ago Entitled to build on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
9
HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (65)
Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)
Owner: Carruthers, Drew, Kesson & Phillips
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: John Bowler
Sponsor: Fitzdares
8 10 9
Colours: DARK GREEN and RED diamonds, DARK GREEN and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: P/01-5F2 CD 4 wins £16375
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his good record at this venue when creditable 4 1/4 lengths second of 7 to Chapel Green in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
10 SEA GOD (IRE) (35) 6 10 2
Gr g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: J. Kennedy
Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 1/1-4PP 1 wins £2722
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped like a stayer switched to hurdling on first run since leaving John McConnell when fourth at Kelso (20.9f) in May. Gone the wrong way since, however, and is likely best watched on switch to larger obstacles STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly after a mistake.
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 98
2024 WINNER: BEAU BALKO (FR) 6 11 11 Harry Cobden 5-4 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 11-2 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 6-1 Grain d’Oudairies (FR), 15-2 Teddy Blue (GER), 9-1 Thistle Ask (IRE), 10-1 Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 11-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), 12-1 Mint Gold (IRE), 25-1 Findthetime (IRE), 28-1 Sea God (IRE)
There should be plenty of pace on here, which will suit CHAPEL GREEN, who got back to winning ways over C&D in November and has run well at Ayr since He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Grain d’Oudairies and Mint Gold are also of interest.
Ryan Mania
Danny McMenamin
Conner McCann (7)
Race 6 4.05PM
Total prize fund £17000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for four yrs old and upwards
AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (38 wins from 185 runners, 21%) runs GOT YOUR BACK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs PRINCE OF PERTH
Longest Traveller: THUNDER N LIGHTNIN trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Zelie Martin (IRE)
Owner: Swanland Partnership
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Padraig Williams
Colours: ORANGE, BLACK seams, ORANGE sleeves, BLACK stars, ORANGE cap Form: P00331 6 wins £29997
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a falling mark to notch a third course win at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago Well suited by emphasis on speed there but can’t be discounted with 10-lb claimer retaining ride Star Rating
2
HOSTILE
HOTELIER
(IRE) (45) 7 11 11
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
Owner: 6 Bit Racing
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Michael G. Daly
Sponsor: PRA World Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond. Form: P-33434 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) 45 days ago, looking short of speed. Return to further should suit but others make greater appeal Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
3
TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (92)
B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)
Owner: Mr M. A. Reay
Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton
Breeder: Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan
11 11 11
Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN chevrons, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 363-430 7 wins £42737
TIMEFORM VIEW Very much in the doldrums over fences this autumn for Nigel Twiston-Davies, so can only be watched returning to hurdles for his new yard. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
4
GOT YOUR BACK (IRE) (36) 7 11 11
B g Milan - Back Me Up (IRE)
Owner: Mrs L. Maclennan
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mrs Noeleen Roche
Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap Form: 44-3463 C 1 wins £3812
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored here in December 2023 and ran creditably from the front in first-time blinkers and tongue strap at Catterick (19.3f, good) 36 days ago, Unproven over this far but holds solid place claims if seeing out the trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
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YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (47) 8 11 11
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)
Owner: Derek Thompson & Partners
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Michael Ward
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE star, hooped sleeves, PURPLE cap 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) 47 days ago Respected. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 107
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PRINCE OF PERTH (IRE) (32) 7 11 10
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
Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form: 45/-451P C BF 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) in December Suffered from breathing problem last and he remains with some potential now tongue tied. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
James Robottom (10)
Sean Quinlan
Henry Brooke
Brian Hughes
Charlie Maggs (5)
Conner McCann (7)
7
LEADING FORCE (IRE)
(17) 8 11 10
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
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 120040 D 1 wins £4700
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly needed the run after a wind-op when fourth in a handicap chase here in December but failed to come on for the outing when last of 8 at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago Bit to prove back over hurdles
8
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106 Ryan Mania
HIGH DANCER (GB) (57)
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 9
Colours: RED and BLACK diamonds, BLACK sleeves and cap Form: 55-134 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner ran to a fair level when third at Kelso on his hurdles debut. Failed to progress when fourth at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 7/1) 57 days ago and probably needs to improve over this longer trip to defy a harsh-looking opening mark.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
9 SEE A STRIDE (IRE) (65) 8
B m Notnowcato - Steel Glory (IRE)
Owner: Susan Corbett Racing
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Michael Regan
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
11 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAUVE hoop and armlets Form: 030P-44 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish mare got back on track when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at this course (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago Return to this trip should suit and she’s not one to rule out.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
10
THUNDER N LIGHTNIN (IRE) (83)
Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE)
Owner: Lady Sutton and Caroline Sutton
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Pat & Tom Sinnott
Sponsor: OLBG
7 11 6
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE diamond, diamonds on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond. Form: 32//62-3 0 wins £0
TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o who showed promise in pair of novice hurdles last winter and again showed encouragement after 10 months off when third in 6-runner novice at Kempton (21f) in November Appeals as the type to make his mark now handicapping in this sphere and good showing anticipated.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
11
SECRET SECRET (IRE) (53)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maughami
Owner: THE SECRETS
Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel
Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke
Sponsor: The Sheroot Partnership, The Vilprano Partnership
9 10 13
Colours: MAROON, PURPLE triple diamond, DARK GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, quartered cap Form: 4-54120 5 wins £18020
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in convincing fashion at Cartmel in July. Well beaten after a 4-month break in a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft, 20/1) 53 days ago, so bounce back is required, Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95
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NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (35) 8
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
Owner: Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Kinneston Bloodstock
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
10 5
Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 01-1030 C 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins here and at Perth in the spring and produced his best effort of the winter when third over C&D in November Not in same form at Kelso since and this represents a stiff task. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87
13
BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (31) 6 10 4
B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou
Owner: The Vernon Girls
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars Form: 3P0-P30 1 wins £3168
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved he retains ability under this 10-lb claimer when third here in November but was never better than mid-field at Ayr last month. Receives plenty of weight here but a clear career-best would likely be needed.
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6, 12. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Belvedere Blast (IRE), You Some Girl (IRE), 8-1 Thunder N Lightnin (IRE), 10-1 Got Your Back (IRE), See A Stride (IRE), 12-1 Prince of Perth (IRE), Leading Force (IRE), Beat The Retreat (IRE), 16-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), High Dancer (GB), 25-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 28-1 Secret Secret (IRE), 33-1 Not In Kansas (GB)
William Maggs (5)
Nathan Moscrop
Paul O’Brien
Charlotte Jones
Bruce Lynn
Dominic Hislop (10)
YOU SOME GIRL is in the midst of a fine season and shaped as if still at the top of her game in a particularly unorthodox contest at Catterick prior to Christmas She’s fancied to score for the fourth time this campaign, though this should prove a competitive event, with See A Stride also shortlisted after an encouraging second run for the Susan Corbett yard. Last time out winner Belvedere Blast remains well treated on the pick of his form and is also shortlisted.
Race 7 4.34PM
Total prize fund £17000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards
EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (38 wins from 274 runners, 14%) runs KNOMOREDIAMONDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs KNOMOREDIAMONDS
Weightwatcher: CORAL BLUE won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 6lb to 94. Longest Traveller: ALBATALA trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1
Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)
Owner: The Menzies Family
Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Breeder: Mr Kevin Conaty
Colours: GREY and PINK check, halved sleeves Form: 001401 D 1 wins £4193
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who was off the mark for current connections when landing 10-runner novice hurdle (28/1) at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago, made smooth headway and outbattled runner-up
Open to improvement with not many miles on the clock.
2
CIRCUIT BREAKER (GB) (43)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Australian Queen
Owner: Tanzanite
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Littleton Stud
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
5 12 0
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, GOLD braids, collar, cuffs, armlets and cap, ROYAL BLUE tassel Form: 135 3 wins £15502
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who landed a 4-runner novice at Kempton with ease on hurdling debut and not disgraced in better event at Haydock since Blotted his copybook with poor run at Ascot in December (weak in the betting and sweated beforehand). Questions to answer now.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115
3 FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (92)
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE)
Owner: Midnight Racing Club
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: P. G. McGillion
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
8 12 0
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW cap Form: 115522 C D 4 wins £14600
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved with back-to-back wins at Kelso and Uttoxeter at the start of the summer and better than ever when second back at Kelso (21f good to soft) following 12-week break. Not quite at that level when respectable second of 6 at Ayr in November but looks to have solid each-way claims once again.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
4
HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (38)
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)
Owner: Mr E. A. Brook
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Mrs Claire Doyle
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
8 12 0
Colours: RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED and WHITE striped cap Form: 0-53233 D 3 wins £13588
TIMEFORM VIEW Three hurdles victories for this yard and has been running consistently this season without troubling the judge, latest when third of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 38 days ago Cheekpieces back on and should give another decent account of himself
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
5 SPEED DAVIS (FR) (43) 7 11 10
B g Spider Flight (FR) - Trumpet Davis (FR)
Owner: Owners Group 117
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier
Sponsor: Owners Group
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 21-4240 C BF 2 wins £6262
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Won an Irish/point bumper Landed maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (17.5f) in April and decent second under a penalty at Bangor in May but not in the same form in two runs since Beaten favourite when last on handicap debut (after a 6-month break) in December and tried in blinkers now.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
6
KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR) (50) 5 11 5
B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR)
Owner: Mrs Joanne Bilsland
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: F4-5243 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles, reaching the frame in 17f handicaps at Carlisle this autumn before slightly below-par effort when third of 11 in a novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 50 days ago Looks worth a go at this trip and could be open to further progress now back in a handicap Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106
Liam Harrison
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Ryan Mania
Ross Chapman
Brian Hughes
Patrick Wadge
7
ALBATALA (IRE) (12)
B m Belardo (IRE) - Hazium (IRE)
Owner: The Sheldon Partnership
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Peter & Sarah Fortune
6 11 5
Colours: PINK, PINK cap, RED stars Form: 0-65r22 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when second on her last two outings at Down Royal and she could easily have more to offer now stepping up in distance for yard who have been placed with 5 of their last 6 U.K. runners (including one winner) prior to this meeting. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
8
LES’S LEGACY (GB) (66)
B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)
Owner: Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Mr Les Richards
Sponsor: Simpsons Malt Ltd, J e Douglas & Sons
8 10 13
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 0-26004 3 wins £23396
TIMEFORM VIEW Resurgent fourth of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) in November (wore first time tongue-tie), deserving extra credit having been left poorly placed with the way the race unfolded. Is now 4lb below his last winning mark and has each-way appeal with tongue-tie retained. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
9
MY NOBLE LORD (USA) (37)
B g Noble Mission - Almashooqa (USA)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC
Sponsor: Swansway
4 10 13
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 150 5 wins £22068
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell in 2024. Made a successful start over hurdles for this yard in a juvenile race at Chepstow in October, showing plenty to work with. Seemingly out of his depth in graded company last twice but interesting on handicap debut with the aid of sizeable age allowance Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 114
10
CORAL BLUE (IRE) (31)
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Eva’s Time (IRE)
Owner: Mr Duncan McCready
Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
Sponsor: Solway Fuels
10 10 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds Form: 0/05P-40 CD 5 wins £22515
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Ran poorly after 6-months off when thirteenth of 18 in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 31 days ago Could strip fitter returning to a track he likes but only of interest if the betting hints at a more positive showing. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94
11
MONTEPLEX (GB) (16) 8 10 5
B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE)
Owner: Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: D. Mossop Sponsor: Jacksons Timber Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 350P2/-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) in March 2023. Offered little in first-time cheekpieces following 22-months off and others preferred on the back of that effort. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92
2024 WINNER: WELSH CHARGER (IRE) 6 11 13 Jonathan Burke 7-2 (Alastair Ralph) 12 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 7, 8, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), My Noble Lord (USA), 6-1 Knomorediamonds (FR), 8-1 Speed Davis (FR), 17-2 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 9-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 10-1 Albatala (IRE), 18-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 20-1 Circuit Breaker (GB), 40-1 Coral Blue (IRE), 50-1 Monteplex (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MY NOBLE LORD makes his handicap debut with aid of sizeable age allowance and he can put that to good use to regain the winning thread. Lightly-raced Knomorediamonds could have more to offer at this trip, while Les’s Legacy looks well-treated if building on the promise of his last run.
Sean Bowen
Nathan Moscrop
Henry Brooke
Danny McMenamin
Craig Nichol
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First Race 1.22 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 16 entries at £100. - Closed January 27th, 2025. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.55 - THE bet365 FRODON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for novice five yrs old and upwards £125 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 20 entries, 5 at £25 and 15 at £125. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £375 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BET365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 21 entries, 6 at £75 and 15 at £375. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 five 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. January 31st. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. THE PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Pertemps The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 13th, 2025. Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). 23 entries, 1 at £30 and 22 at £150. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five 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. January 31st. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 12 entries at £100. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.05 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North 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. 18 entries at £85. - Closed January 27th, 2025.
Seventh Race 4.34 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North 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 31 entries, 1 at £17 and 30 at £85. - Closed January 27th, 2025. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
