TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima
smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017
1. Form
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA Rating
Timeform View & TFR Rating
Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
Horse’s name 7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
Days since the horse last run 10 Horse’s age
Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
Jockey 13. Horses Trainer & Their Location
Horse’s owner
Horse’s
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
HANDICAPS
Once a horse’s ability has been assessed by the Official BHA Handicapper it is given an official rating. This is an assessment that determines how much weight it shall carry compared to the other runners. In simple terms a horse rated 100 carries 2lbs less than a horse rated 102. A rating over 130 is well above average and the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is normally rated over 160 Most handicap races have an upper rating limit to encourage runners of similar ability to take part and make a competitive race e.g 0-110, and a 28lb weight-range
HURDLE RACES
One Fit Padded Hurdle: The ‘One Fit’ design is a modified hurdle frame with a custom fitting close-cell foam pad replacing the traditional birch. The hurdle was developed with the objective of reducing both the faller rate and the risk of injury as the result of a fall. They are 3ft high and placed in the ground at an attractive angle to encourage horses to jump them fluently
At Perth there are five flights of Hurdles on the course Eight are jumped in a two mile race, nine in a race over two miles and five furlongs and eleven in a race over three miles.
STEEPLE CHASE
Steeplechase fences are made from hardwood frames stuffed tightly with birch When making a fence the birch is packed in at a height of approximately 6ft, then cut down to a maximum height of 4ft 6”. There are five ‘plain fences’ on the course at Perth and two ‘open ditches’ An Open Ditch is the same height as a plain fence but has a small ditch in front of the fence to make them a bigger test for the horse and rider
At Perth there are two open ditches on the course, the first fence in the straight and the first down the back straight. Perth is one of the last remaining racecourses to have a Water Jump, this is situated in front of the main Grandstand and is much smaller than the other fences, with a 6ft wide water jump behind a small birch fence. There are eight steeplechase fences on the course Twelve are jumped in a race over two miles, fifteen over two miles and four furlongs and nineteen in races over three miles.
WEIGHT FOR AGE RACES
These races are designed to provide a fair and competitive contest before a horse is allocated a weight, according to his ability, to run in a Handicap These races are therefore normally for young horses aged from 3 to 5-y-o. As a 5-y-o is deemed to be stronger than a 3-y-o he/she will be made a to carry a little more weight. Once a horse has won a weight for age race he/she will be asked to carry a ‘penalty’; this is normally an additional 7lbs. Once a horse has won or run three times in a Weight for Age race he can be assessed and given a weight in a Handicap Race.
Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened
Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back.
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FIRST RACE 1.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) colours no horse
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs CHIEF SUNDAY
Longest Traveller: CHIEF SUNDAY trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 376 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs KNOMOREDIAMONDS, KOW BOY SIVOLA & TOMMYS LAW
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 DEPLOY TO SPY (GB) (61) 2-B1 D
6 11-7
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Deploy Or Die (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs R. J. Skan
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Shade Oak Stud Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in only bumper Still in contention (likely to have been placed) when brought down 2 out on hurdles debut in July but made up for that piece of bad luck when successful in 12-runner Uttoxeter novice (2m, good) a fortnight later. Open to further progress for leading yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 THE DIPPER (IRE) (16) 0-0
Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Lady Wagner (IRE)
5 11-0
Sean Quinlan J
O Eddie Melville Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Colin Gainford Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition), Kingdom Taverns S
TIMEFORM VIEW Might be more one for the longer term judged on his efforts in an Ayr bumper and C&D novice 5 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
TOMMYS LAW (IRE) (152) 22/5022-
5 11-0
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Falcon Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Dr Brid Corkery
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in points and fair form when filling the same position in Ayr maiden and C&D novice in the spring. Bold bid likely on return to action. TFRHHHHH BHA112
4 CHIEF SUNDAY (FR) (153) 00- 4 10-12
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Templiere (FR)
O Options O Syndicate
B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot
Finn Lambert (3) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €75,000 buy from good French family but down the field in 2 bumpers in the spring. Early days but would need to see market support to consider on hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR)
Br B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR)
(156)
r53F4-
4 10-12
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mrs Joanne Bilsland Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some fair form in bumpers. Beaten only just over 3 lengths when fourth of 5 on his completed start in juvenile hurdles in the spring. May have more to offer this season. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 KOW BOY SIVOLA (FR) (152) 0- 4 10-12
Br B or Br g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr J. Fyffe Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Gilles Trapenard JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 13/2 when well held in a course bumper for John McConnell in April. Has switched to Lucinda Russell since. The betting should help guide to expectations. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Tommys Law (IRE), 5-2 Deploy To Spy (GB), 9-2 Knomorediamonds (FR), 12-1 Kow Boy Sivola (FR), 20-1 Chief Sunday (FR), 50-1 The Dipper (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
TOMMYS LAW made a promising start to his hurdle career in the spring and can make the most of the weight he receives from previous hurdle winner Deploy To Spy and land this opener for Lucinda Russell.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOMMYS
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SECOND RACE 1.52
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE LORD MANSFIELD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
4)
(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs BALALLY PARK
Longest Traveller: MATCHLESS trained by J Candlish, Leek, 289 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (200) 3/13644- 5 12-0
Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR)
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of first 4 starts over hurdles, including a 2m Kelso handicap on last season’s reappearance. Form levelled off subsequently but returns off only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kelso and he evidently goes well fresh. TFRHHHHH BHA117
2 MATCHLESS (IRE) (16) 26264-4
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE)
6 11-13
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 2m Musselburgh handicap last November Bit mixed since but ran with credit when fourth in a 2m course handicap 15 days ago TFRHHHII BHA116
3
FOUROFAKIND
(IRE) (17) P2-2601 CD 5 11-10
Br B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE)
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd.
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products S
TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at the second time of asking for Lizzie Quinlan in a C&D handicap in August. Respectable seventh of 17 in a big field on the Flat at York since. Likely to be very competitive back hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA113
4 VOCAL DUKE (IRE)
(32) 55-3063
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE)
O Jim Bracken & Keith Hadwin
8 11-1
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. S. Bolger Bracken S Roofing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but he has been running well at Cartmel this summer, finishing third of 12 over 17f on latest start 32 days ago TFRHHHII BHA104
5 BALALLY PARK (IRE) (87) U0450-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE)
O Miss Maria D. Myco
5 11-1
Ross Chapman J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Pate Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in Ireland. Never a threat from a stiff opening handicap mark on Cartmel stable debut in June Dropped 3lb since but it doesn’t look enough. TFRHHIII BHA104
6 SAUCE OF LIFE (IRE) (178) 11/23//0-
Br B g Califet (FR) - Salsaparilla (FR)
O Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars
9 10-13
Danny McMenamin J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Paul Marsh Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who shaped well in 2 hurdles in November 2021 but not seen again until fading to finish eighth of 14 in Market Rasen handicap in March. Off a further 6 months since. Hard to be confident about. TFRHHHII BHA102
7 BRIDGETJOANS (GB) (133) 45022-0
5 10-7
Br B m And Beyond (IRE) - Calico Moon (USA) Callum Bewley J
O Northumberland Racing Club
B Peter Storey
Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for a visor when runner-up at Catterick and Kelso in the spring. Run of good form came to a halt when well held over C&D in May and goes without the visor on her first outing since. TFRHHIII BHA96
8 MALANGEN (IRE) (16) 123535 CD 9 10-7
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner who opened his account for the season at Hexham (2m) in June Mostly creditable efforts since and likely to be competitive again here. TFRHHHII BHA96
9 PALM BEACH (IRE) (16) 55-0305
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR)
7 10-2
Mr John Dixon (7) J
O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock Messrs J Dixon & Son S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and he wasn’t on his game over C&D last time The cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are replaced by blinkers he won in when trained in Ireland. 5lb out of the handicap TFRHHIII BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: UNCLE BERT 6 11 13 Sam Twiston-Davies 9-4 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 8 ran Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fourofakind (IRE), 11-2 Matchless (IRE), 6-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), Vocal Duke (IRE), 8-1 Malangen (IRE), 12-1 Sauce of Life (IRE), 16-1 Palm Beach (IRE), 22-1 Bridgetjoans (GB), 25-1 Balally Park (IRE)
BOIS GUILLBERT is only 1lb higher than when scoring on last season’s reappearance and is taken to repeat the feat Fourofakind has run quite well on the Flat since his C&D success last month and is second choice ahead of Matchless.
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THIRD RACE 2.28
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE BET WITH THE DEWHURST RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) colours no horse
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs CUBAN CIGAR & OLD GREGORIAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 57 runners, 7%) runs RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE
Longest Traveller: CAVE COURT trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 CAVE COURT (IRE) (56) 2B00-10 CD
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ben Roseler (IRE)
7 12-1
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O TSM Racing Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
B Niall McGrady
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ballinrobe in July and shaped as if still in good order Has C&D winning experience and shouldn’t be ruled out.
2 CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (16) 342-302 D
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)
HHHII BHA121
6 11-9
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B The Semayyel Partnership
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Musselburgh last November and, after a below-par effort next time, has generally held form since, second over C&D in a first-time visor last time Should be involved. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3
MOJO EGO (IRE) (32) 41410-5 D
4 11-7
Br B g Intello (GER) - Never Green (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Mr S. Bedlow James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Clare Castle Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Kelso in March. 14/1, first run since leaving Harry Derham when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 32 days ago TFRHHHII BHA115
4 BOWLING BUDDY (IRE) (32)
Br B g Ask - Oscar Beag (IRE)
4-121
6 11-4
Sean Bowen J
O Fools and Horses Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Michael O’Donovan Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won second of 2 starts in Irish points in May and confirmed promise of Rules debut when landing a novice hurdle at Cartmel readily from Ravenscraig Castle a month ago Open to more improvement and looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA110
5 OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (152)
52/1P3P- D
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much
O Mr R. Gibbons
5 11-1
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut over hurdles after 6 months off in 2m Kelso maiden a year ago, beating one who won his next 2 starts. More miss than hit subsequently but could well get back on track following a break. TFRHHHHI BHA107
6 RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (5) 5223
Br Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)
O Castle Racing, Sinclair & Jardine
6 10-12
Brian Hughes J
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Wadacre Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat who hasn’t fired for a while in that sphere but boasts a progressive profile in this sphere. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA104
7 CALDWELL
(GB) (14)
5P-5313 D
7 10-7
Br B g Dansili - Milford Sound Sean Quinlan J
O Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Evolve Business Finance Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEWWon twice on AW Flat for Ivan Furtado last winter and confirmed the promise of last run when resuming winning ways in emphatic fashion at Worcester in July Has remained in form since and should be on the premises again. TFRHHHHI BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) 10 12 0 Derek Fox 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Stewards Note: OLD GREGORIAN: Following its run on 26/4/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
BOWLING BUDDY opened his Rules account with plenty to spare at Cartmel last time and, for all that the handicapper has taken no chances with his opening mark, he’s fancied to improve past these more exposed types on handicap debut. Cuban Cigar should be on the premises and Old Gregorian isn’t without hope
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner F - Fell. P - Pulled Up R - Refused. S - Slipped Up U - Unseated. d - Disqualified. r - Ran Out.
Race preview from Weatherbys
I am delighted to be back at Perth for this two-day fixture, with the recently published Jumpers To Follow sponsoring a race on each day. Today, we (Weatherbys) are delighted to once again sponsor the feature race, the David Whitaker Handicap Chase and althoughjustfivegotopost,itlookstobe acrackinglittlecontest.
Last year’s winner Wasdell Dundalk will attempt to retain his crown off a 10lbs higher mark. Formerly trained by Jonjo O’Neill, the nine-year-old has won four times for trainer Lisa Harrison and all four wins were gained over today’s course-and-distance. He completed a hat-trick at the course when winning off 109 last year and again showed his likingforthetrackwhenwinningherejust 16daysago.
He will likely need a career-best, but he loves this course and is versatile in terms of ground. Be sure to take a close-up look at him in the parade ring asHarrisonalwayshasherhorsesturned outimpeccably.
Statuario makes the long journey from the Pembrokeshire base of Peter and Michael Bowen but is another course-and-distance winner who enjoys thisvenue.Allfourofhischasewinshave come here at Perth and after winning twice during May and June, he finished thirdintheSummerPlateatMarketRasen beforefinishingmid-fieldatGalway.
Theweightsareheadedbythe140-rated KinondoKwetu, who arrives here on the back of wins at Uttoxeter and Worcester. Sam England’s stable-star enjoys good ground – so his connections will be hopingthattherainstaysaway–andhe has now won eight of his 16 chase starts. Aclassysort,hehastheabilitytodefyhis current mark, provided that conditions remainfavourable.
NeilMulholland’sHiddenDepthshaswon three of his eight chase starts, although he has run 56 times under Rules in total. The nine-year-old has been mixing it in chases and on the Flat of late and is another who is at his best on quicker ground, as was the case when he won a 0-120atWorcesteron1stJuly.
Inis Oirr remains open to considerable improvement.
Arguably the most interesting runner is Inis Oirr, who has only had six starts over hurdles and the same over fences. Representing local trainer Lucinda Russell,theseven-year-oldwaslastseen contesting the Scottish Grand National where he came down at the 14th fence. A runaway winner of the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February whensportingafirst-timevisor,hewears the same headgear here. His jumping has been problematic previously, but if heputsinaclearround,helookscapable ofrunningabigrace,despitegivingaway race-fitnesstoall.
PaulFerguson
FOURTH RACE 3.03
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)
THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW DAVID WHITAKER HANDICAP
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
STEEPLE CHASE
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 19lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs INIS OIRR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs HIDDEN DEPTHS
Longest Traveller: STATUARIO trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 KINONDO KWETU (GB) (28) 40-PP11 D
8 12-0
Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) Jonathan England J
O Gunalt Partnership Sam England, Guiseley T
B Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a run of modest form when landing a 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter, despite making a number of mistakes. Belied market weakness when following up at Worcester and hard to knock his strike rate despite his quirks. TFRHHHHI BHA140
2 STATUARIO (GB)
(54) P4-1130 CD
9 11-9
Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Cat Hunter Sean Bowen J
O Mrs N. Unsworth Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mr David Cohen Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEWEnhancedexcellentPerthrecordwithanotherbraceofsmall-fieldC&DwinsinMay/June CrackingthirdatMarketRasen and he’ll find this a lot easier than the Galway handicap he contested last month. Major claims. TFRHHHHH BHA135
3 INIS OIRR (IRE) (158) U4251F- D
7 11-7
Br B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr M. Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWMuchimprovedforafirst-timevisorandanincreasedstaminatestwhenboltingupintheEdinburghNationalatMusselburgh(4m,goodtosoft) in February Ridden with more restraint and fell in the Scottish National 2 months later. Off since but can resume progress this term. TFRHHHHI BHA133
4 HIDDEN DEPTHS (IRE)
(35) 2414-14
9 10-10
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Liber Nauticus (IRE) James Bowen J
O Mr A. J. Russell
B Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-purpose performer who displayed a nice turn of foot when landing 7-runner handicap at Worcester (23f) in July Just a respectable effort from career-high mark back at that venue a month ago TFRHHHII BHA122
5 WASDELL DUNDALK (FR) (16) 20-0361 CD 9 10-7
Br Ch g Spirit One (FR) - Linda Queen (FR)
O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing
Danny McMenamin J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a C&D hat-trick around this time last year and kept on gamely when adding to his Perth haul 16 days ago, keeping on gamely 3lb rise fine but this is a deeper race TFRHHHII BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: WASDELL DUNDALK (FR) 8 10 2 Danny McMenamin 9-4 (Lisa Harrison) 5 ran Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
A quintet to view positively with STATUARIO, a 4-time course winner, taken to enhance that record having contested a much deeper race in Ireland last time Inis Oirr lacks a recent run but appeals as the type to raise his game again this term, with Kinondo Kwetu also of interest.
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FIFTH RACE 3.38
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET & INDIAN LOUIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET & INDIAN LOUIS
Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs BLOW THE BUDGET & INDIAN LOUIS today.
Longest Traveller: BUCK OF MAINE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (127) 153P-00 D
6 12-0
Br B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Apaches
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWDualpointwinnerwhomadeawinningchasedebutatMusselburgh(21/2m,soft)onNewYear’sDay.Didn’treallykickonthereafter, including over hurdles but wouldn’t be a great surprise to see him bounce back reverting to larger obstacles after a break. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 THANK YOU BLUE (GB) (14) 44-3PF3
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter
O Mr Alan Baxter
7 12-0
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B James & Jean Potter PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winner at 17f over hurdles and signs of late he can exploit his present mark over fences, making good late progress in to third at Worcester (20f) 2 weeks ago One to consider with yard going along nicely TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 BLOW THE BUDGET
Br B m Kayf Tara - Roche d’Or
(GB) (106) 3500-36
6 11-8
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Claymore Racing Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr S. M. Couling Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWRemainsamaidenbutproducedbesteffortoverhurdles(followingwindop)whenthirdatMarketRasen(20.6f)inMay.Caughtoutbyemphasis on speed when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) a month later but she’s an interesting chase debutante in a race lacking depth. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 POST NO BILLS
(IRE) (39)
Br B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE)
5-05050
9 11-7
Sean Bowen J
O Pyne Swinburne Partnership Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Miss Christine Keymer
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner last season but yet to scale same heights this time around despite a steadily easing mark, left behind home turn when seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 39 days ago TFRHHHII BHA93
5 ANIMORE (GB) (32) 14/6-404 D
Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - More Likely
11 11-6
Brian Hughes J
O Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick T
B Mrs A. F. Tullie
TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalisedonthedroptoacareer-lowmarkwhenscoringinanAyrhandicaphurdleinMarch2023.Seeminglyworkingherwaybacktofullfitness in trio of chase tries since returning for new yard, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f) 32 days ago Mark has eased further TFRHHHII BHA92
6 AUGHARUE (IRE) (102) P5P-200
Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)
O Perryman Coltherd
7 10-13
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEWCame agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) in May but he failed to scale same heights either start the following month. Absent since but fact he’s gone well fresh previously a plus ahead of this. TFRHHHII BHA85
7 JACKHAMMER (IRE) (10) 24555-0 C
Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)
O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer
10 10-12
Conor O’Farrell J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B F. Dunne Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran Flat/hurdles winner who didn’t progress in this sphere during 2023. Arrives fit from the Flat and he’s now operating from career-low mark in this sphere. Not discounted with headgear discarded. TFRHHHII BHA84
8 BUCK OF MAINE (FR) (26) P-00304
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ecossette (FR)
O Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs
B Mr Thierry Desgranges
5 10-2
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who showed first form over jumps (in first-time blinkers) when third at Stratford (19.5f) in July Hasn’t built on that in 2 starts subsequently (not convincing with his jumping) but it is still early days in this discipline at least. TFRHHHII BHA74
9 COILROCK (IRE) (29) 4P-2500 7 10-2
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merry Moet (IRE) James Turner (7) J
O Mr Mark E. Smith
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Desmond Ellard Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 7-y-o who offered more than previously when runner-up over hurdles at Ludlow (23.8f) in May (heavily backed). Disappointed on 2 of his 3 starts since and only market support would make him of significant interest now chasing. TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE) 7 11 0 Stephen Mulqueen 3-1 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Thank You Blue (GB), 6-1 Buck of Maine (FR), 13-2 Indian Louis (IRE), 8-1 Blow The Budget (GB), 10-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 11-1 Post No Bills (IRE), Augharue (IRE), 14-1 Animore (GB), 18-1 Coilrock (IRE)
Hurdles-scorer THANK YOU BLUE brings the most compelling recent chase form to the table when third at Worcester 2 weeks ago and he looks the way to go down in class with his yard amongst the winners. Most have a little something to prove, so returning pair Augharue and Indian Louis may pose chief resistance.
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SIXTH RACE 4.13
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs DIAMOND STATE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs ZUUL
Longest Traveller: TURKEY AND HAM trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 SUPERBOLT (IRE) (109) 6400-6
Br Gr g Zoffany (IRE) - Spectacle
4 12-0
James Turner (7) J
O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd
Options Energy Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some minor promise over hurdles in Ireland initially Not so good in the spring but has joined a yard that has been going well lately and looks interesting, particularly if supported in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 PATEEN (IRE) (16) 310401 CD 12 11-12
Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE)
Aaron Anderson (5) J
O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
B John Joe Brady
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t the easiest to predict but brushed off a few-below par efforts to claim his second win of the season in 10-runner C&D handicap 16 days ago, kept up to work. Nudged up 5lb TFRHHHII BHA95
3 DIAMOND STATE (FR) (39) 0-3U340 D
Br B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Wonderful Diamond (GER)
8 11-12
Conner McCann (7) J
O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 and ran one of this season’s lesser races when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this course (23.9f, good) 39 days ago Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (14) 0F/-0500
8 11-5
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mrs Deirdre McGrath PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, finishing only ninth of 13 in 23f handicap at Worcester (23f, good) 14 days ago TFRHHIII BHA88
5 TURKEY AND HAM (IRE) (19) 004-034 BF
Br B m Mount Nelson - Myblueeyedgirl (IRE)
O Strange Coalition Syndicate
B Mr David Reilly
6 11-3
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled on and went through the race as if ahead of her mark when fourth in 15-runner handicap at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft, 9/4) 19 days ago Must enter calculations back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA86
6 ZUUL (GB) (96) 005-032
6 11-0
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sharp Dresser (USA) Nathan Moscrop J
O Diamond Racing & Howdale Bloodstock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Howdale Bloodstock Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, again shaped well when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) 96 days ago, running on. Hood back on and merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA83
7 PRINCE NINO (FR) (16) 0P-0P03 CD
7 10-10
Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who offered a lot more than previously this season when 5 1/4 lengths third of 10 to Pateen in C&D handicap (good to soft) 16 days ago Possibilities if building on that. TFRHHHII BHA79
8 SWIFT REPLY (GB) (140) 65P20-0
8 10-8
Br Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound Callum Bewley J
O Miss D. M. M. Calder Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
B Miss Doreen M. M. Calder
TIMEFORM VIEW Faced a stiff task from out of the handicap when last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good, 200/1) on final outing in May. TFRHHIII BHA77
9 HAPPY
INDEX
(GB) (17) P0455-2 BF
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi
O D Tumelty, G O’Brien, A Kerin, B Sheerin
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
6 10-7
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly on first since leaving Paul Webber when second in 9-runner handicap (evens) at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 17 days ago, clear of rest Cheekpieces back on and one to be interested in. TFRHHHHI BHA76
10IOLANI (GER) (7) 010462 D
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER)
12 10-6
William Maggs (5) J
O Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B Gestut Etzean
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who scored at Cartmel in May and returned to a similar level when second of 14 in handicap at Kelso (18.1f, good) last week, clear of rest Good claims if backing that up
11 MISTERTOMMYSHELBY (IRE) (30) 40P-00P
Br B g Alkaadhem - Coolkenna Contact (IRE)
O Mr R. D. Potter
B Padraig McCarthy
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best with little recent form.
8 10-2
Conor Ring J
Ryan Potter, Sellack T
TFRHIIII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: AWESOME FOURSOME 6 11 12 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11.
Stewards Note:
SWIFT REPLY: Following its run on 8/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
HAPPY INDEX: Following its run on 8/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Happy Index (GB), 11-2 Pateen (IRE), Zuul (GB), 7-1 Turkey And Ham (IRE), 8-1 Iolani (GER), 9-1 Superbolt (IRE), 10-1 Prince Nino (FR), 18-1 Diamond State (FR), 22-1 Bridge Road (IRE), 40-1 Swift Reply (GB), 150-1 Mistertommyshelby (IRE)
SUPERBOLT is a lightly-raced sort who showed some promise over hurdles in Ireland last winter and looks interesting now setting out for an in-form yard, especially if the betting speaks in his favour Happy Index shaped encouragingly on her stable debut at Fontwell earlier in the month and is an obvious threat, with Turkey And Ham also of firm interest dropping back in trip having gone through the race like one ahead of her mark on her most recent outing at Kilbeggan.
SEVENTH RACE 4.45
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE
(CLASS 5) (DIV II)
RACE
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (24 wins from 104 runners, 23%) runs LIMERICK LEADER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs INSPECTOR LYNLEY
Weightwatcher: ITHAKA won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 7lb to 93
Longest Traveller: PRINCESS UNIQUE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 DALILEO (IRE) (16) 123F53 CD
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
9 12-0
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here (23.9f) in June and has run well in 4 visits to this course since, pulling clear of the remainder when third of 10 on his latest outing 16 days ago Could be in the mix once more back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA95
2 ITHAKA (IRE) (133) 0PP30-0
8 11-12
Br B g Libranno - Taras Choice Conor Ring J
O National Infrastructure Solutions Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Maurice Stack
TIMEFORM VIEWJustified strong support in a Wincanton handicap (21.4f) in March last year but largely well below that level last season. Well held at Ffos Las (23.9f) when last seen in May, though he’s eased further in the weights as a result. TFRHHIII BHA93
3 ONE STEP UP (FR)
(108) 6P600-2
Br B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Or des Joncs (FR)
O Tor Side Racing
B S.A.R.L European Bloodstock Management
6 11-9
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’tmakemuchimpactforNickyRichards,butlefthisstabledebuteffortbehindwhenrunner-upinnovicehandicap at this course (16.2f) in June Task is now to back up his latest run returned to this longer trip after a break. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (24) 026-4P4
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)
O Fools and Horses
7 11-5
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B S.A.R.L Ecurie Nicolas Taudon Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEWFairhandicaphurdleratbestbutmixedformoverfencesforRoseDobbinlastseason.Havinghadawindop,disappointingonstabledebut in July, but back hurdling he ran better when fourth at Worcester (20f) last time Interesting with cheekpieces reapplied. TFRHHHHH BHA86
5 INSPECTOR LYNLEY (GB) (73)
45P-231
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Duchess of Seville
O Neil Mulholland Racing Club
B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys
7 11-1
James Bowen J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned in good heart this season, placed on his first 2 starts before justifying favouritism when getting off the mark in novice handicap at Stratford (22f) in July Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 EMILY WADE (IRE) (30) 60-1005 D
7 10-13
Br Ch m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Bealath Champ (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mr Stephen Smith Sam England, Guiseley T
B Sunnyhill Stud & Kiernan Leavy RSH Bradford Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWWithatonguetieadded,capitalisedonherfallingmarkwhenscoringingoodstyleatSouthwell(20.4f)inJune Wellbelowform all 3 starts since, but she remains well treated on old form if bouncing back returned to this shorter trip TFRHHIII BHA80
7 LENEBANE (IRE) (80) 53-0022
Br B m Vadamos (FR) - Callmeakhab (IRE)
O Mr Tim Cottier
6 10-12
Aaron Anderson (5) J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Tally-Ho Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden, but with a visor refitted she’s fared better from her reduced mark on her last 2 starts, finding only a next-time-out winner too strong at Market Rasen (20.6f) in July Can give her running once more. TFRHHHII BHA79
8 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (16)
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello
00-4236 BF
7 10-10
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEWLong-standingmaidenbutmadetheframeonhisfirst3startsofthecampaign,goingclosewhenrunner-upatthiscourse (23.9f) in July However, below-par effort when sixth of 10 back here 16 days ago Visor reapplied back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA77
9 PRINCESS UNIQUE (GB)
(28) 000-U4P
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Grape Tree Flame
O Steve & Jackie Fleetham
B F. Lloyd
5 10-8
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
TIMEFORM VIEW First form over hurdles when fourth of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (20.6f) in July Failed to repeat that effort, though, when pulled up at Worcester (23f) the following month. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA75
10DON’T LOOK BACK (GB)
Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay
O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young
B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
(16) 56005U
6 10-5
Derek Fox J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat but no better than modest form over hurdles for current yard, off the pace when hampered and unseating at the fifth at this C&D 16 days ago Faces a tough task here. TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: (See Div 1)
Visor worn by No 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 10
Stewards Note:
BLENDED STEALTH: Following its run on 9/9/2024 it was reported that the horse erred then never travelled.
Reverted to hurdling, LIMERICK LEADER fared much better than on his stable debut when fourth at Worcester at the beginning of the month and he could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark. He can get the better of the consistent Dalileo, while Inspector Lynley is also considered in his current form.
THE RESULT
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THURSDAY 26TH
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CONDITIONS
First Race 1.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £19 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb The Perth Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £19 - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)
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Second Race 1.52 - THE LORD MANSFIELD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £21 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Representatives of the Mansfield Family shall kindly present The Lord Mansfield Memorial Trophy and mementos to the winning Owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of 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 17 entries at £21. - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.28 - THE BET WITH THE DEWHURST RING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £21 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Dewhurst Ring have kindly sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in 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 10 entries at £21. - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.03 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW DAVID WHITAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 for four yrs old and upwards. £50 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey and £50 to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse In addition The Whitaker family shall kindly present the David Whitaker Memorial Trophy to the winning Owner PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, 2 at £10 and 8 at £50 - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 19lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.38 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £14 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present mementos to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey, and £50 to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £14. - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.13 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £16 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £16. - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £16 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £16. - Closed September 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
