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TODAY’S RACING
THE TRACK
A CIRCUIT OF THE TRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. THERE ARE 8 HURDLES AND 8 STEEPLECHASE FENCES ON EACH CIRCUIT, WITH 2 OPEN DITCHES ON THE CHASE COURSE THE ALL-WEATHER FIBRESAND BEND WAS INSTALLED IN 2012 FOR SAETY REASONS ON THE TIGHT TOP BEND AFTER THE FINISHING LINE. THIS IS UNIQUE TO MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE AND THE FIRST IN THE UK.
T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA
A brilliant day of action across the seven races, with five Hurdle Series Final taking place With all the same prize money on offer for all these races, we will take a quick dive into the ultra-competitive Brindisi Breeze Final at ultra 4.25pm. With all 13 runners in with some sort of chance, last time out course and distance winner Prince Of Perth has gone up 6lb for his strong display. The seven-year-old fended off both the re-opposing Hostile Hotelier of (2nd) and You Some Girl (4th) who both could return the form Nicky Henderson reaches for cheekpieces on 2nd) Fierce Warrior who will be looking to go one place better than when runner-up at Doncaster. At a bigger price, unce back after a dissapointing effort last time out. the top-weighted Punxsutawney Phil could bounce dissapo
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
JACK TUDOR t a 23.4% strike rate in the past 14 days. Tudor looks a jockey to side with currently, operating at 2 ould pay to keep a keen eye on the juvenile Belfrina has just an interesting sole ride across the card so it could in the 3.20. CRAIG NICHOL is best foot forward when riding around here this season He is has really put his foot when rid ckey’s Championship on six wins and has three chances to take the top spot, with currently joint top of the Jockey’s the best chance potentially coming in the opener Always at the top of affairs in the Edinburgh Gin Jockeys’ Championship is DANNY MCMENAMIN who has six chances to gain further success. MIN g
TRAINERS TO WATCH
LUCINDA RUSSELL heads the Trainers’ Championship and boasts plenty of chances to extend her lead as top trainer at Musselburgh She saddles eight live chances across the seven races but none look stronger than Johnny Ringo in the Juvenile Hurdle. Jennie Candlish has saddled 10 winners from her last 43 runners so is clearly a trainer to follow again She has just one chance on the card so Hostile Hotelier in the 4.25 could prove one to follow
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
2.50 THE RACING POST GO NORTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
3.20 THE LADBROKES GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE
SERIES
2.20 THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles, one and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-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.
FINAL
Juvenile races are designed solely for four-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals This contest is for juveniles which have started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier Run over two miles about one furlong, any horses carrying over 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and highest weight will carry 12st
3.50 THE RACING POST GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only Just like the previous race, this is another series final and to qualify you must have which have started in three or more Jump races in the North, during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier Their official rating will determine how much weight they carry.
4.25 THE LADBROKES GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL
Our third of five series final is one for staying types, this time running over three miles. For horses aged four-yearsold and above, to be eligible for this contest horses they must have run at least once in the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier, whilst also contesting three Jump races in the north. 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.
5.00 THE RACING POST GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL
Our penultimate race will carry the same race conditions as the previous race but this time but have ran in a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier Over the two miles and one furlong, only horses rated four-years-old and above can participate. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage
5.30 THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS MARES’ 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 fillies and mares aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and one furlong Weights are set initially on age before any penalties are awarded for previous successes.
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Meet the retired race horse!
The “Queen of the North” retired racehorse Lady Buttons, will be joining us in the parade ring at 13:30 for an interview with her rider, Jen, and a meet and greet.
If you would like to meet Lady Buttons and learn more about her life after racing, join us in the parade ring from 13:30. You could even feed her a carrot!
Lady Buttons won 15 of her 33 races throughout her career under rules from 2013-2020, winning nearly £300,000 in prize money. She has then had a succesful career after racing, winning Champion Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse at Olympia just before Christmas.
Speaking of their Olympia win, Jennie Durrans, whose partner Adam Nicol rode Lady Buttons in 26 of her 33 starts, said: "I would never have dreamed Lady Buttons could achieve what she did out there. She's a beautiful horse but there were so many stunning horses in that class – they’re all amazing."
RETRAINING
"[Racehorses] can do it all. Even after their racing careers, they continue to give us so much. I’m so proud of her and the others I have the privilege of working with.”
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Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing.
DUAL PURPOSE TRAINER
ADAM NICOL
Training in Seahouses Northumberland, utilising the beautiful Bamburgh & Beadnell beaches.
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Race 1 2.20PM
Total prize fund £8000
Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for maiden four yrs old and upwards THE LADBROKES BEST
ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs SPIT SPOT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs SPIT SPOT
Longest Traveller: LA QUARITE trained by C Grant, Billingham, 139 miles
1 GEMINI MAN (IRE) (33)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)
Owner: J Scott & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Lynch Bages
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
7 11 6
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: P-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat. Also pulled up on hurdle debut in Ireland last March but offered a lot more when second in a C&D maiden last month. Should go well if in similar form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2
LA
QUARITE (FR) (33)
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 11 6
Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap Form: 066650
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. Second in a C&D handicap early last year but this headstrong sort has largely struggled since Others are much more obvious Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 81
3
LUCKY MANIFEST (IRE) (138)
B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Inter Alia (IRE)
Owner: The Craig Farm Syndicate
Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm
Breeder: Michael Ronayne
Sponsor: Fitzdares
5 11 6
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW seams, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW seams, hooped cap Form: 0603
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle in Ireland last summer A watching brief is advised starting out for James Ewart. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Ryan Mania
4
NATZOR (FR)
(12) 5 11 6
B g Almanzor (FR) - Natty (IRE)
Owner: Hambleton Racing XXXIX & The Fab Four
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Ecurie Euroling
Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd
Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 30 2 wins £14184
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper at up to 1 1/2m on the Flat for David O’Meara. Showed an aptitude for hurdling when third over C&D last month but not in anything like the same form when down the field at Carlisle 12 days ago A return to Musselburgh needs to have a reviving effect.
5
WOR LAD (GB) (13)
B g Harbour Law - Wor Lass
Owner: Dodds and Robinson
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Mr A. J. Robinson & Les Dodds
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
5 11 6
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets Form: 00-0P
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers/hurdles First-time blinkers need to spark major improvement. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol
6
SPIT SPOT (GB) (193) 6 10 13
Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)
Owner: Goodtimes
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Des Thurlby
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE diamonds, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 224-0P3 2 wins £10126
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for current yard, runner-up 3 times at the start of 2023 and also a creditable third at Perth when last seen in September Should be bang there if ready to roll after 6 months off. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA
Danny McMenamin
Dominic Hislop (7)
Sean Quinlan
Patrick Wadge
7
TEOFIMO (IRE) (54) 4 10 10
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Fiannaiocht (IRE)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars and cap Form: U6
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger Fair form when making late headway into sixth at Navan on his completed start over hurdles Starts out for his new stable in a winnable race with Brian Hughes taking the ride Gets the vote Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes
2024 WINNER: SPEED DAVIS (FR) 6 11 6 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Donald McCain) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7.
TEOFIMO showed fair form when sixth at Navan on his final start for Jim Bolger and might be worth siding with to make a winning start for the Adam Nicol yard faced with a test of speed which
Race 2 2.50PM
Total prize fund £8000
Two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE RACING POST GO NORTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs REFLECTION OF YOU
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs REFLECTION OF YOU
Longest Traveller: LONE STAR trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 149 miles
1
LEADING FORCE (IRE) (14)
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
8 12 0
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 004005 1 win £4700
TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner at Sedgefield last May. Runner-up at Market Rasen the following month but has failed to fire since Has a bit of class for this level if staging revival but others arrive with less to prove Star RatingHHIII Official BHA
2
SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (128)
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE)
Owner: Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Nicky Richards
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
9 11 9
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE diamond, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 5-13232 1 win £4092
TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 7-month absence to win at Market Rasen last May and placed on all 4 outings since, the latest at Ayr (19.5f) in November Player if resuming after a break in similar form. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95
3
LONE STAR (GB) (16)
B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)
Owner: John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: R. Johnson
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
8 11 9
Colours: BLACK, RED stripe, RED cap, BLACK star Form: 605606 CD 5 wins £32544
TIMEFORM VIEW Been given a chance by the handicapper but isn’t obviously showing any sign that she’s ready to take advantage, finishing a remote sixth of 8 at Catterick on latest start 16 days ago Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95
4
QUIAN (GER)
(24) 9 11 8
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Quiana (GER)
Owner: Mr Paddy Brennan & Mr George Houghton
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Mr Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
Sponsor: Morson Group
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE star Form: 033411 10 wins £125617
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a pair of 19f Catterick handicaps since switching to Lizzie Quinlan. Raised another 5lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Taken to complete the hat-trick. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94
5
BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (36) 7
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Mr P. Murphy
Sponsor: North Sea Logistics
11 8
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap Form: 0-04010 D BF 1 win £3247
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark at Sedgefield last month but nowhere near that level at Newcastle since Engaged 2.35 Sedgefield Thursday. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94
6 REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (33) 6 11 4
B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef
Owner: Mr J Scott
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 10-6350 C 1 win £2723
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/course bumper but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, coming in seventh of 8 on last month’s 3m course handicap debut. Early days but needs improvement.
Lewis Dobb (7)
Danny McMenamin
Joe Williamson (3)
Sean Quinlan
Joshua Thompson (7)
Jack Power (7)
7
BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (33) 6 11 3
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: 0-P3001 CD 2 wins £7393
TIMEFORM VIEW Sharpened up by cheekpieces (retained) when winning C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. Claims if the headgear works as well a second time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89
8
SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) (19) 8 11 0
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)
Owner: Peak Racing
Trainer: Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Breeder: James Coen
Colours: GREY, RED hoop, WHITE and RED quartered cap Form: 106606 D 4 wins £20477
TIMEFORM VIEW Managed to win a Perth handicap hurdle last autumn. That’s a bit of a standout in his time with Jessica Bedi but he is entitled to strip fitter for a recent Doncaster outing after 12 weeks off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
9
WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) (44) 7 11 0
Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)
Owner: J Scott & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Mrs Breda Ryan
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars, WHITE cap Form: 232235
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but has placed in handicaps over hurdles and fences here this winter Below par when a remote fifth at Sedgefield last month but Brian Hughes retains the ride Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86
2024 WINNER: NOT IN KANSAS 7 10 2 Bruce Lynn 9-1 (N W Alexander) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Quian (GER), 7-2 Summergrounds (GB), 11-2 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 10-1 Winds of Winter (IRE), 11-1 Benefit Ben (IRE), 14-1 Reflection of You (GB), 18-1 Lone Star (GB), 20-1 Leading Force (IRE), Shantou Lucky (IRE)
QUIAN has thrived for new trainer Lizzie Quinlan and is taken to defy the handicapper again. The reliable Summergrounds won after a break last spring so his 4-month break isn’t a concern and he’s second choice ahead of last month’s C&D scorer Beat The Retreat.
Dominic Hislop (10)
Alan Doyle (3)
Brian Hughes
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Race 3 3.20PM
Total prize fund £30000
Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for juvenile four yrs old THE
LADBROKES GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs JOHNNY RINGO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs JOHNNY RINGO
Longest Traveller: BELFRINA trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 421 miles
1
BELFRINA (IRE) (55)
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Partita
Owner: Green Agri Land Ltd Racing
Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington
Breeder: Aston House Stud
Sponsor: W & S Recycling, Green Agri Land Limited
12 0
Colours: RED and DARK GREEN diamonds, DARK GREEN sleeves, quartered cap Form: 2F1 D 2 wins £33040
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a couple of promising efforts over hurdles when landing 6-runner listed juvenile at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago, wearing down the front runner in likeable fashion. Runner-up that day has won since and she’s an improver now handicapping (has had a wind op since).
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 119
2
JOHNNY RINGO (GB) (48)
B g Twilight Son - Florett (IRE)
Owner: The Outlaws
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Bolton Grange
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 13
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE and PINK halved sleeves Form: 213 C 2 wins £9729
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and has made a positive start over hurdles at this track, successful on New Year’s Day. Showed some improvement despite meeting trouble at the start when third of 10 in listed company here (15.6f, good to soft) last month and now makes his handicap debut in this sphere Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118 (-1)
3
INAPPROPRIATE (IRE) (57)
Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Kimblewick (IRE)
Owner: Caron & Paul Chapman
Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Breeder: Grenane House Stud
Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
11 5
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets Form: 154 3 wins £24557
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and fair form when winning 4-runner Newcastle juvenile hurdle on yard debut in November Has gone the wrong way since, but this switch to handicap company may enable him to get back on track. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
4
MAPLE (GB) (20) 10 12
B g Camelot - Spice Trail
Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson
Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE epaulets, striped sleeves Form: 24U224
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame on first 4 completed starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, advancing his form when second at Catterick in January. Failed to repeat that at Kelso next time and now heads down the handicap route with his usual headgear discarded. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 335 2 wins £8269
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster and has translated that ability to hurdles, finishing third on first couple of outings Failed to see things out faced with more testing conditions at this course (15.6f, soft) on New Year’s Day (tongue tied) and off the track since (has had a wind op). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
6
PLATIN MOON (FR) (20) 10 9
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR)
Owner: Mr H. W. Turcan
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 652
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a newcomers race at Clairefontaine on his only Flat start but too free to show a great deal on first couple of hurdles outings at this track. Stepped up on those whilst still looking a handful when a well-beaten second at Kelso recently and further progress is required on handicap debut. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m scorer on Flat for Charles Hills last summer Sold for 46,000 gns and some promise (modest form) in first 2 starts over hurdles for new yard at the end of last year Little to shout about the last twice however, including on handicap debut at Huntingdon earlier this month.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
2024 WINNER: GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) 4 11 1 Gavin Sheehan EVENS (Jamie Snowden) 8 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 5.
BELFRINA displayed a gutsy attitude when wearing down the front runner at Doncaster just under 8 weeks ago and, with further improvement on the cards, David Pipe’s filly gets the nod to follow up having had a breathing operation since last seen. Heading up the dangers is Inappropriate, who has gone the wrong way since making a winning start for this yard but can get back on track now handicapping. Johnny Ringo can edge out Spartan Warrior for third.
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Two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares THE
RACING POST GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs SHE’S NOTJOEKING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs SHE’S NOTJOEKING
Longest Traveller: ROCKOLA VOGUE trained by David Killahena & Graeme Mcphe, Stow-On-The-Wold, 348 miles
1 ALL THE GLORY (GB)
B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER)
Owner: Coral Racing Club
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mill Farm Stud
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
(48)
8 12 5
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 6011D3 CD 5 wins £55108
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed valuable prize at Newbury final start last season and returned to winning ways over C&D in November, before following up at Southwell later the same month. Back to form when third here (15.6f, good to soft) last time and holds a sizeable class edge over most of these rivals Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135
2 ROCKOLA VOGUE (IRE) (23)
B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Catwalk Babe (IRE)
Owner: Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson
Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Breeder: Tom Radley
Sponsor: Pragnell
6 10 13
Colours: BLACK, RED stripe, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, RED diamond. Form: 313122 D 2 wins £7352
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Worcester bumper and Hexham maiden hurdle (20.1f) in first half of the season.
After 3 months off, shaped very well from a long way back when runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 23 days ago, so she’s a major player with more still to offer Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115
3 LADY BABS (GB) (12)
11 10 5
Br m Malinas (GER) - Jontys’lass (in 7lb ex)
Owner: Ashgill Stud
Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn
Breeder: Ashgill Stud
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and star on cap Form: B35111 6 wins £21371
TIMEFORM VIEW Now into the veteran stage but has proved better than ever recently, completing hat-trick with a determined success at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 12 days ago Carries penalty but she has to be respected in her current form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100 (+5)
4
SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (52) 5
B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE)
Owner: The Jokers
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Lucinda V Russell
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
10 2
Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, YELLOW cap Form: 21-3023 2 wins £7515
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at the second attempt at Hexham last spring. Making her second handicap start this season, resumed progress when runner-up at Kelso (18.1f) in December, before seeming unsuited by drop back in trip at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) last time Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to add to her bumper success but has yet to finish out of the top 4, showing improved form when runner-up in a Sedgefield novice in January. Not quite at the same level when third in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) last time, but she could be in the mix once more Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
6
THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (82) 8 10 2
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott
Owner: Mr A. M. Thomson
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Crossogue Stud & M. Scott
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PINK striped sleeves, PINK and LIGHT GREEN quartered cap Form: U36134 CD 2 wins £6944
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled her tally when scoring at this C&D in November and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 7 at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) when last seen in December, leading when mistake 2 out. More needed, though, as she returns from 3 months off. Star Rating
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Kielan Woods
Conor Rabbitt (3)
Patrick Wadge
Danny McMenamin
Lewis Dobb (7)
7
O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (14) 8 10 2
B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)
Owner: Girsonfield Racing Club
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Thomas Phelan
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
Colours: PURPLE, GREY stars, GREY sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, GREY star Form: 030005 D 2 wins £10773
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner in Ireland but ended last year on a low-key note and below form in 2 starts back over hurdles for current yard. Long way out of the weights in this contest, so she has work to do back up in trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92
8
NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (33) 8 10 2
B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
Owner: Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Kinneston Bloodstock
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 103064 CD 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back races last spring (over C&D on first occasion) and has shaped as if back in form last 2 starts, never travelling well but nearest finish when fourth at this C&D (good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces applied but has plenty to find from out of the weights Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by
2024
1, 3. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 All The Glory (GB), 3-1 Rockola Vogue (IRE), 11-2 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 7-1 Lady Babs (GB), 9-1
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About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE LADBROKES GO
NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (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 (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs PRINCE OF PERTH
Longest Traveller: FIERCE WARRIOR trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 372 miles
1 TOP MAN TOM (IRE) (47) 6 12 0
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: 250115 CD 2 wins £7921
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was well held first 2 outings for current yard but improved dramatically with the visor refitted when winning back-to-back C&D handicaps during the winter However, rocketed up a total of 17lb for that brace and current mark proved beyond him back here last time Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115
2 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL (IRE) (29)
B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE)
Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Dan Gilbert
Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd
8 12 0
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 216014 CD 6 wins £23494
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run over C&D in December and, having followed that with a couple tame displays, he staged a full-scale revival when easily taking a 10-runner Newcastle handicap last month. Race may have come too soon at Huntingdon 7 days later and interesting back here in a first-time visor Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
3 FORGED WELL (IRE) (23) 6 11 11
B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown
Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Breeder: Patrick J. Doyle
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 6-3126F 2 wins £12876
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Kelso in November and didn’t do much wrong when runner-up at the same course a month later Likely to have been placed but for crashing out at the third-last in a 3m Wetherby handicap last time and should be in the mix off the same mark here, provided he is none the worse for that tumble Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
4
PRINCE OF PERTH (IRE) (47) 7
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
11 11
Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap Form: 5/-451P1 CD 2 wins £12674
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for step up to 2 1/2m when scoring on handicap bow here in December Misfired over this C&D next time but, following a wind op and fitted with a tongue strap, he proved that all wrong with a decisive 3 1/4 lengths verdict over Hostile Hotelier in a 13-runner affair (also over C&D) last time Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112
5 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (16)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
Owner: 6 Bit Racing
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Breeder: Michael G. Daly
Sponsor: PRA World Ltd
7 11 11
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond. Form: 343421 3 wins £13640
TIMEFORM VIEW Tendency to lug right under pressure isn’t a desirable trait but he is nevertheless proving consistent. Deservedly got his head back in front when proving 7 1/2 lengths too good for Edgewell (4lb pull) at Catterick (25.3f, good to firm) and should again run his race, albeit this is tougher up 4lb Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
6
YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (47)
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)
Owner: Derek Thompson & Partners
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Michael Ward
8 11 6
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE star, hooped sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 111244 CD BF 4 wins £14600
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick when scoring easily over C&D in November and has continued in good heart since, travelling well throughout when fourth in the 13-runner event won by Prince of Perth back here last time 6lb better off with that rival now and this should be a strongly-run race, which will help Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last term but hasn’t made the expected progress in handicaps so far this season, for all that his recent Doncaster (20.8f, good) second was a creditable effort. First-time cheekpieces will need to help eke out some improvement if he’s to go one better here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
8
GUERNESEY (FR) (59)
Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR)
Owner: J Stephen & S Skingsley
Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose
Breeder: Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al
Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co
9 11 2
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and GREY diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK diamonds Form: 3-06344 2 wins £8495
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to October 2022 but the handicapper has reacted accordingly and this 9-y-o has made the frame one each of his last 3 starts, leaving the impression that his turn may not be far away. Has undergone a wind op since latest run and he’s not without each-way hope Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
9
GIVEUPYERAULDSINS (IRE) (79)
Ch m Ocovango - Jills Oscar (IRE)
Owner: Ruth Jefferson Racing Club
Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Breeder: Mr P. Murphy
7 10 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: P-25610 1 win £4193
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who found some improvement when opening her account in a 2 3/4m Newcastle novice in December However, she didn’t show much both starts under Rules prior to that and also on her subsequent handicap debut in the C&D contest won by Top Man Tom on New Year’s Day. Now tried in blinkers Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 100
10
EDGEWELL (IRE) (16)
B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE)
Owner: Mr E. A. Brook
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Hugh J. Holohan
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
7 10 13
Colours: RED, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, RED seams, RED and WHITE striped cap Form: 162112 D BF 3 wins £11810
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a handicap chase in Ireland during the autumn and in good form back hurdling since the turn of the year, bagging back-to-back handicaps at Southwell and Fakenham last month, both at around 3m. However, seemingly beaten fair and square by Hostile Hotelier off this mark last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited from the step up to 23.3f when belatedly opening her account under William Maggs at Hexham last week. Escapes a penalty for that and, provided she proves equally effective back on a right-handed track, another bold show could be on the way.
12 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (24) 9 10
B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE)
Owner: Be The Difference Partnership
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: F. Mc Mahon
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
10
Colours: MAROON and YELLOW stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 621652 D 3 wins £8596
TIMEFORM VIEW Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders’ event over 25f at Catterick in December Best effort since when runner-up in a 19.3f handicap at the same course last time and it would be no surprise whatsoever to see this 9-y-o taking a hand in the finish. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA
13
KAJAKI (IRE) (44)
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)
Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
12 10 3
Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED cap Form: 045342 8 wins £55516
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been almost 2 years since this veteran last got his head in front and while he has slipped to an attractive mark as a consequence, others make more appeal Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90
14
ANAMANDA (FR) (13) 6 10 2
Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana
Owner: Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: A. Moroney
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 02423F 3 wins £31943
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get her head in front over hurdles but has posted several creditable efforts in defeat this season, including all 3 runs over this C&D Fell 3 out when racing from 5lb out of the handicap at Ayr recently and, able to compete off her correct mark back at this course, she’s one to consider Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89
James Bowen
Craig Nichol
Brian Hughes
Conor O’Farrell
William Maggs (5)
Joe Williamson (3)
Danny McMenamin
Bruce Lynn
15 STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (8) 8 10 2
B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)
Owner: Holmfirth Racing
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Miss Laura Sleator
Sponsor: J S Landscapes, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevrons on sleeves Form: 043225
TIMEFORM VIEW Still seeking first taste of success but went very close to putting that right when just touched off over C&D last month. However, he was beaten 12 1/2 lengths in the Hexham handicap won by Uokhun next time and now finds himself in an even deeper race Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85
2024 WINNER: VELASCO (IRE) 8 10 9 Edward Austin 10-1 (Susan Corbett) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Blinkers worn first time by No 9. Visor worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 1, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8. Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Prince of Perth (IRE), 15-2 You Some Girl (IRE), 9-1 Uokhun (IRE), 10-1 Forged Well (IRE), 11-1 Top Man Tom (IRE), 12-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), Fierce Warrior (IRE), 14-1 Edgewell (IRE), Be The Difference (IRE), 16-1 Anamanda (FR), 18-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), 22-1 Guernesey (FR), 25-1 Kajaki (IRE), 28-1 Star Vantage (IRE), 66-1 Giveupyerauldsins (IRE)
There didn’t appear to be any fluke about UOKHUN’s breakthrough success in a conditional riders’ contest at Hexham and, unpenalised for that, she is taken to follow up here Prince of Perth resumed his progress when striking over C&D last time and he is feared most ahead of Anamanda and Forged Well
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Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for four yrs old and upwards THE RACING POST GO NORTH
SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2) (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs CUBAN CIGAR & KINGSTON JAMES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs CUBAN CIGAR and KINGSTON JAMES
Fancy That: D Sayer won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs HEART ABOVE & THE NAVIGATOR today. Longest Traveller: NO NO FIZZ trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 335 miles
1
MACK THE MAN (IRE) (13)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)
Owner: Alexander Family
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr Mark Grace,
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
11 12 0
Colours: SCARLET, BLUE sleeves and collar, BLUE cap, GREEN hoop Form: 1340P3 CD 7 wins £76896
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who took this race last year and added 2m wins at Perth and Ayr later in 2024. Recent Ayr third was a step back in the right direction and no surprise to see him make a bold bid to defend his crown.
113
2
KINGSTON JAMES (IRE) (20)
B g Kingston Hill - Jemima Jay (IRE)
Owner: Old Gold Racing 23
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Gerard Leahy
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses
6 11 12
Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: 415420 2 wins £7352
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/novice hurdle winner Also good second in Wetherby novice over Christmas and better than result when eighth of 10 on Doncaster handicap debut 3 weeks ago, fading having still been in contention of a place until the final 2f Less exposed than a lot of these Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
3
BATHGATE (GB) (18)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR)
Owner: The Bathgate Partnership
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
5 11 11
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 412125 D 2 wins £6944
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of handicap hurdle wins this winter Also a good second at Catterick last month but his run of good form came to a halt at Newcastle last time Bounce back needed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/3/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110
4
RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (48)
Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)
Owner: Castle Racing, Sinclair & Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Wadacre Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
7 11 10
Colours: ANDERSON TARTAN, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE collar and buttons, LIGHT BLUE and ANDERSON TARTAN qtd cap Form: 232425 2 wins £7748
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat but hasn’t won since his 3-y-o days Has been running with credit in handicap hurdles this winter but he’ll need things to drop perfectly to get his head in front. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
5 NO NO FIZZ (IRE) (48)
B m Getaway (GER) - Golden Firth (IRE)
Owner: Don Sebastiao Partnership
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown
Sponsor: Whiting Landscape Ltd
7 11 8
Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN seams, LIGHT GREEN and PURPLE quartered cap Form: P-41152 C 2 wins £6944
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to back wins at the end of last year, including over 2m here Improved again when second of 15 over 2m here at the beginning of February and he should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Official
6
CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (48)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)
Owner: Mr J Scott
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
7 11 8
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 024040 CD 5 wins £32738
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race in 2023 and fourth last year Only mid-division here on latest start 7 weeks ago but he’s dangerous to discount having dipped to his lowest mark for a while Star RatingHHHII
Mr Kit Alexander (5)
Alan Doyle (3)
Joe Williamson (3)
Brian Hughes
7
HAARAR (GB)
(39) 6 11 8
B g Muhaarar - Interchange (IRE)
Owner: Maximum Racing -Haarar
Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley
Breeder: Clearwater Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
Colours: BLACK and ORANGE stripes, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE armlets Form: 0P2321 D 6 wins £25645
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth win of a productive season when seeing off Bathgate by 1 1/4 lengths at Catterick (2m, good to soft) 39 days ago A 4lb rise doesn’t look enough to prevent another prominent showing. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107 Jonathan England
8
THE NAVIGATOR (GB)
(12) 10 11 4
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)
Owner: Mr G. H. Bell
Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap Form: 011500 CD 12 wins £69103
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in this race in 2023 and this veteran bagged 3 more handicap wins in the first half of this season. Not at his best in recent starts but might have needed his latest one after 4 months off and the stable’s good record in this affords him respect. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 (-2)
9
RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (54)
Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
Owner: Bolton Mill Racing & URSA Major
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Clarendon Farm
9 11 3
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 212340 D 7 wins £35842
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 17f handicap chase at Cartmel in August. Also a good second at Kelso in September but has been unable to cash in on a lower hurdle mark in his 3 outings since Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
10 SCOTS POET (GB) (30)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph
Owner: Distillery Racing Club
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
9 11 2
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 400306 C D 5 wins £30060
TIMEFORM VIEW Well handicapped again. Hasn’t fired this winter but has often saved his best for the spring. Also has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101
11
HEART ABOVE
(GB) (33) 7 10 9
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: 231213 C BF 2 wins £9505
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in handicaps in the autumn, winning at Perth and over 2m here Made an encouraging return from a break when third of 11 over 2m here last month and big player for a yard seeking a third win in this race Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94
12
JET PATROL (IRE) (33)
Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)
Owner: Cakemuir Racing
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Doyle Brothers
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
8 10 2
Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars Form: 4-F0F05
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who made the frame in a maiden/novice hurdles last winter Would have finished second in a 2m course maiden in November but for a late fall but below par in 2 handicaps since Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
2024 WINNER: MACK THE MAN (IRE) 10 10 10 Mr Kit Alexander 9-1 (N W Alexander) 13 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Hood worn by No 12. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heart Above (GB), 11-2 Haarar (GB), 13-2 No No Fizz (IRE), 11-1 Mack The Man (IRE), Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 14-1 Kingston James (IRE), Bathgate (GB), 16-1 Restandbethankful (GB), 18-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 20-1 Scots Poet (GB), Jet Patrol (IRE), 25-1 The Navigator (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Dianne Sayer seems to target this race and HEART ABOVE looks set for a bold bid after returning from a short break to finish third in a 2m course handicap last month. Fergal O’Brien’s No No Fizz also warmed up for this with a good placed effort here last month and is second choice ahead of Haarar and last year’s winner Mack The Man.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEART ABOVE 2.NO NO FIZZ (IRE) 3.HAARAR
Danny McMenamin
Sean Quinlan
Craig Nichol
Henry Brooke
Lewis Dobb (7)
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Race 7 5.30PM
Total prize fund £8000
Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares
THE LADBROKES GET REWARDEDWITH LADBUCKS MARES’OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (35 wins from 272 runners, 13%) runs CHANONRY POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs CHANONRY POINT
Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs CHANONRY POINT today.
Longest Traveller: NO FLIES ON HER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 335 miles
1 ANNY MCPHEE (GB) (635) 6 11 2
B m Garswood - Granny McPhee
Owner: Mr Alex Cook
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Mr Allan McNamee
Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, RED and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in a Hexham bumper for Katie Scott in June 2023 and, absent since, she is readily passed over Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
2
CENTURION’S SISTER
(IRE) (52)5 11 2
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: 02
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly who shaped better than bare result on debut when eighth of 11 in bumper at Carlisle in November Duly improved on that when runner-up at Newcastle (16.2f, slow) since and she’s a major player Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin
3
CHANELLE NOIR (IRE)
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Shazzamataz (IRE)
Owner: Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
Trainer: Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Breeder: Anthony Smiddy
(34) 5 11 2
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW stripe and armlets Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Safely held starting out in a bumper at Ascot last month and others make more appeal Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
4
CHANONRY POINT (IRE) (69) 5
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Dance Cover (IRE)
Owner: Mr J Scott
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Breeder: Paul Giles
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 2
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £40,000 after landing a maiden point on debut in January and she’s an intriguing candidate for the yard that saddled the winner of this race last year and in 2023. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingDerek Fox
5 NO FLIES ON HER (IRE) (320)
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Zalda
Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - No Flies
Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mr G. Adair & Mr M. O’Callaghan
Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics
5 11 2
Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap Form: 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner No Flies On Him and she made a successful start in a maiden point last spring. Lots to like and it’ll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingTom Broughton (5)
6
TIGGERELLI (GB) (52) 5 11 2
B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Red Con One (IRE)
Owner: MANIA RACING
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Flint Hall Bloodstock
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK cross belts, PINK cap Form: 06
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown a great deal in 2 starts to date and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere
Craig Nichol
Brian Hughes
Dobb (7)
7
JUST
AN
ARTIST
(GB) (-) 4 10 6
B f Masterstroke (USA) - Justapuzzle
Owner: P and F Racing
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Masterstroke filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Bitofapuzzle. Yard’s record in bumpers is pretty modest and she’s entitled to come on for the run.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
8
PERFECTOT
(FR) (10) 4 10 6
B f Ectot - Mille Rubis (FR)
Owner: Centaur Racing Club
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Marc Bridoux
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed something to work on when coming home third in an 8-runner Sedgefield bumper (16.8f, good to soft) on recent debut, despite refusing to settle Entitled to come on for that run and she needs considering.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2024 WINNER: REFLECTION OF YOU 5 11 2 Derek Fox 11-8 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Centurion’s Sister (IRE), 10-3 No Flies On Her (IRE), 4-1 Chanonry Point (IRE), 9-2 Perfectot (FR), 14-1 Chanelle Noir (IRE), 28-1 Just An Artist (GB), 66-1 Tiggerelli (GB), 200-1 Anny McPhee (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Maiden point winners CHANONRY POINT and No Flies On Her are both appealing on paper and could be the pair to concentrate on, particularly if the market vibes surrounding them are upbeat. Representing the yard responsible for the last two winners of this race, Chanonry Point is marginally preferred. Centurion’s Sister showed the benefit of her debut spin when finishing second at Newcastle and she is third choice ahead of likely improver Perfectot.
Bruce Lynn
Nathan Moscrop
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FRIDAY 21ST MARCH
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.20 - THE LADBROKES BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed March 15th, 2025.
Second Race 2.50 - THE RACING POST GO NORTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £40.Closed March 15th, 2025.
Third Race 3.20 - THE LADBROKES GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (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 juvenile four yrs old, which have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 9 entries, 2 at £30 and 7 at £150. - Closed March 15th, 2025. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE RACING POST GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 7 at £30 and 8 at £150. - Closed March 15th, 2025.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.25 - THE LADBROKES GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, which 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 £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries, 7 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed March 15th, 2025.
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.00 - THE RACING POST GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, which have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 2 at £30 and 12 at £150. - Closed March 15th, 2025.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.30 - THE LADBROKES GET REWARDED WITH LADBUCKS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares 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, March 15th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £25. - Closed March 15th, 2025.
