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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INFORMATION

Abandonment Policy

In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund. If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed

Admissions

Premier Enclosure: Offering superb viewing, admission into the premier enclosure gives you access to all public areas of the racecourse including Brandling House and Colonel Porters Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: Admission to the Parade Ring and main betting hall, this enclosure has a wide variety of food outlets. For information on group discounts, packages and Festival Race Meetings please call the racecourse office on 0191 2362020 or log on to www. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

Admission Rights

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing. The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.

BBQ’s & Picnics

BBQs are not permitted; however, you are quite welcome to bring a picnic into the designated area of the Grandstand Enclosure.

Children

In the interest of safety and security, a maximum of three children per adult can be admitted free of charge to Newcastle Racecourse. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Disabled Viewing Area

A disabled viewing area is located in front of the Parade Ring facing the 2nd horse unsaddling area. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require any further information.

Emergency Procedures

In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority.

In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles. This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made. If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:

a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring

b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.

Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.

Laptops, Notebooks and Computing Devices

You are not permitted to use any device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting and you will be asked to remove such equipment from the racecourse.

Photography

Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on racecourses except within the areas normally open to the public Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances.

Recording Racing Images & Sound

You are not permitted to record either directly, or via a TV screen, any images or commentary of any racing, even if it is for personal use

Safety and Comfort

In the interests of safety, and for the comfort of others, racegoers will not be permitted to take glasses outside the bar areas and other serving points. All drinks need to be put into plastic receptacles before exiting the bar areas Racegoers are also reminded that they are not permitted to bring alcohol into the Racecourse No dogs are allowed on the Racecourse or into the enclosures with the exception of guide dogs.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Newcastle Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing

SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards' Panel Chair)

SARAH RUSSELL, ADRIAN SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

RYAN COLLEY

JUDGE

NICK HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

VETERINARY OFFICER

JON PYCOCK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO

SALLY BOOTH

EUAN HAMMERSLEY

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR VIV TUT

DR PETER EVANS

DR ANDY RAMSHAW

NURSE

LYNSEY PROCTER

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

ALEC DENT

JOE O'GORMAN

GRAHAM GRAY

MICHELLE MAUGHAN

CYRIL JOHNSTONE

COMMENTATOR

ALAN HOWES

BETTING RING MANAGER

DARREN IRVING

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL ELLIOTT

ACTING CLERK OF THE COURSE

JANE HEDLEY

GROUNDS MANAGER

MARK RYAN

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PAUL ELLIOTT

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS

MICHAEL SMITH

PAUL ELLIOTT

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previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace

/ = new season

- = new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C = course winner

no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite age

3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)

Mr Trevor Hemmings

8 10-13

Henry Brooke

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Welcome to Newcastle Racecourse for today’s BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle Day.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned racing enthusiast, we hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today. My thanks to go to today’s race sponsors BetMGM and Weatherbys I would like to wish their Directors, Management and guests an enjoyable and successful day of racing.

Five of the UK and Ireland’s best hurdlers are due to line up in our feature, The BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle. Constitution Hill is set for an eagerly anticipated return to action for trainer Nicky Henderson, whilst one of The New Lion or Anzadam will relinquish their unbeaten record today.

The New Lion, trained by Dan Skelton is set for his first run since triumph in the Turners Novices’Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival back in March. Anzadam has won comfortably on both starts for Willie Mullins, the latest of those coming in January in a Grade 3 at Naas If Constitution Hill returns to his previous best, we’re set for an enthralling contest today. I would also like to extend my thanks to the Band of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers for attending today and performing Members of the regiment will be present in the parade ring for the presentation to the winner of today’s Fighting Fifth.

Please follow directional traffic signage to ensure a safe and comfortable journey from the racecourse this afternoon. We have shuttle buses running after the last race to both Regents Centre and Four Lane Ends Metro Stations. LA Taxis have a rank onsite where taxis can be collected, or you can call them on 0191 287 7777. From the team and I here at Newcastle Racecourse, we wish you all an enjoyable and successful day at the racecourse

Good luck!

Paul Elliott Executive Director

David Williamson Regional Director North

Paul Elliott Executive Director

Jane Hedley Clerk Of The Course

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NEWBURY

Race 1 11.55 2m 69y

1 Charisma Cat (GB) 11-0

Alan King Tom Bellamy Form: 210-, TFR: HHHHI

2 Clondaw Park (IRE) 11-0

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien Form: 1-, TFR: HHHHI

3 Hornica (IRE) 11-0

Ben Pauling Kielan Woods Form: 4-0, TFR: HHIII

4 Jaminska (FR) 11-0

Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings Form: 213, TFR: HHHII

5 Jasmine d’Airy (FR) 11-0

Harry Derham Mr Ben Sutton Form: 21-1, TFR: HHHII

6 Kingston Queen (IRE) 11-0

David Pipe Jack Tudor Form: 13-1, TFR: HHHHH

7 La Conquiere (FR) 11-0

Jamie Snowden Gavin Sheehan Form: 22-1, TFR: HHHHI

8 Sheezer Dancer (FR) 11-0

Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell Form: 3-6, TFR: HHHII

9 Watamu (GB) 11-0

Emma Lavelle Harry Cobden Form: 1-4, TFR: HHHII

10 Whimsy (GB) 11-0

A. McCann Alex Harvey Form: 223, TFR: HHHII

Race 2 12.30 2m 6f 93y

1 Tahmuras (FR) 12-0

Paul Nicholls Jay Tidball (5) Form: 4PP-, TFR: HIIII

2 Bhaloo (IRE) 11-11

Nicky Henderson James Bowen Form: 63P, TFR: HHHII

3 Scarface (IRE) 11-11

Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: 21-2, TFR: HHHHI

4 King’s Threshold (IRE) 11-7

Emma Lavelle Gavin Sheehan Form: 1P-0, TFR: HHHII

5 Booster Bob (IRE) 11-7

Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: 231-, TFR: HHHHI

6 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 11-7

Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithJack Tudor Form: 3P-3, TFR: HHHII

7 Brave Kingdom (FR) 11-6

Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden Form: P/3P-, TFR: HHHHH

8 Hunter Legend (FR) 11-3

Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 51-6, TFR: HHHHI

9 Leader In The Park (IRE) 11-3

Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 136-, TFR: HHHHI

10 Wiseguy (IRE) 11-2

Nicky Henderson Freddie Gordon Form: 60P-, TFR: HHHHI

11 Eyed (GB) 11-0

Hughie Morrison Jonathan Burke Form: 24-2, TFR: HHHHI

12 Solly Attwell (IRE) 10-10

Cian Collins Jordan Gainford Form: 116, TFR: HHIII

1 Kalkbrenner (IRE) 11-6

Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 14-1, TFR: HHHHH

2 Kocktail Bleu (FR) 11-6

Chris Gordon Freddie Gordon Form: 23-1, TFR: HHHII

3 Burncourt Boy (IRE) 11-0 Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: P1-5, TFR: HHHII

4 Grand Garcon (GB) 11-0

Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden Form: 2-3, TFR: HHHII

5 Kiwi Rush (IRE) 11-0

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien Form: 612-, TFR: HHHII

6 Klimt Madrik (FR) 11-0

Toby Lawes Kevin Brogan Form: 34/-4, TFR: HHHHI

7 Walk Tall (IRE) 11-0

Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: 12-, TFR: HHHHI

8 Buddy Holly (IRE) 10-13

Nicky Henderson James Bowen Form: 0, TFR: HHHHI

9 Gower Spirit (GB) 10-13

Matt Sheppard Tom Bellamy Form: P41, TFR: HHIII

1 Santos Blue (GB) 12-0 Olly Murphy Mr Ben Sutton (5) Form: 521-, TFR: HHHII

2 Dargiannini (IRE) 11-13

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien Form: 25-1, TFR: HHHII

3 French Ship (GB) 11-8

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Harry Cobden Form: 1-U1, TFR: HHHHI

4 Lud’or (FR) 11-8

Tom Symonds Caoilin Quinn Form: 12-1, TFR: HHHII

5 East India Express (IRE) 11-7

Nicky Henderson Freddie Gordon Form: 1-FP, TFR: HHHII

6 Sonigino (FR) 11-7

Paul Nicholls Miss Olive Nicholls (5) Form: 0P0/-, TFR: HHIII

7 No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 11-7

Faye Bramley Kevin Brogan Form: 0-00, TFR: HHIII

8 Guard Duty (GB) 11-6

Emma Lavelle Gavin Sheehan Form: 110-, TFR: HHHII

9 Personal Ambition (IRE) 11-2

Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 3P-4, TFR: HHHII

10 Royal Rambler (IRE) 10-13

Emma Lavelle Jonathan Burke Form: 12-5, TFR: HHHII

11 Kepler’s Law (GB) 10-11

Christian Williams Jack Tudor Form: 10-4, TFR: HHHII

12 Benign Dictator (IRE) 10-6

Olly Murphy Joshua Bryan Form: 142/-, TFR: HHIII

13 Loverdose (FR) 10-5

Robert Walford Harry Kimber Form: 12-2, TFR: HHHII

14 Dominic’s Fault (GB) 10-5

Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: 21B-, TFR: HHHHH

15 Torquay Road (IRE) 10-3

Cian Collins Jordan Gainford Form: 110, TFR: HHHII

Race 5 2.15 2m 69y

1 Live Conti (FR) 12-0

Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell (3) Form: 112-, TFR: HHHII

2 Give It To Me Oj (GB) 12-0

Gary & Josh Moore Caoilin Quinn Form: 11-1, TFR: HHHII

3 Tutti Quanti (FR) 11-1

Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden Form: 61-6, TFR: HHIII

4 Col du Pre’(FR) 10-12

Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 414-, TFR: HIIII

5 Indeevar Bleu (FR) 10-11

Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: 131-, TFR: HHHHI

6 Hot Fuss (IRE) 10-9

Tom Dascombe David Bass Form: 144-, TFR: HHHII

7 Viyanni (IRE) 10-9

Harry Derham Paul O’Brien Form: 131-, TFR: HHHII

8 Indemnity (IRE) 10-7

Emma Lavelle Gavin Sheehan Form: 112, TFR: HHHHH

9 Last Rodeo (IRE) 10-3

Christian Williams Jack Tudor Form: 31-0, TFR: HHHII

6 2.55 3m 1f 214y

1 Monty’s Star (IRE) 12-0

Henry de Bromhead Jonathan Burke Form: 54-3, TFR: HHHII

2 Intense Raffles (FR) 11-12

T. Gibney Ben Bromley (5) Form: 2P-3, TFR: HHIII

3 Three Card Brag (IRE) 11-10

Gordon Elliott Jordan Gainford Form: 021, TFR: HHHII

4 Spanish Harlem (FR) 11-10

W. P. Mullins Danny Mullins Form: 4-11, TFR: HHHII

5 Perceval Legallois (FR) 11-8

Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue Form: 11F-, TFR: HHIII

6 Blizzard of Oz (IRE) 11-8

W. P. Mullins J. J. Slevin Form: 3-21, TFR: HHHII

7 Resplendent Grey (IRE) 11-8 Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: 41-1, TFR: HHHHI

8 Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 11-6

Henry de Bromhead Darragh O’Keeffe Form: 4-42, TFR: HHHII

9 Lowry’s Bar (IRE) 11-3

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Sean Houlihan Form: 12P-, TFR: HHIII

10 Victtorino (FR) 11-2

Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 1P0-, TFR: HHHII

11 Hyland (FR) 11-0

Nicky Henderson James Bowen Form: 2P-0, TFR: HHHII

12 Annual Invictus (IRE) 10-12

Chris Gordon Freddie Gordon Form: 102/-, TFR: HHHHI

13 The Changing Man (IRE) 10-12

Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: 23-2, TFR: HHHHH

14 Riskintheground (IRE) 10-11

Dan Skelton Kielan Woods Form: 0-41, TFR: HHIII

15 Myretown (IRE) 10-11

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Derek Fox Form: F11-, TFR: HHHHI

16 O’Moore Park (IRE) 10-10

W. P. Mullins Sean O’Keeffe Form: 20-2, TFR: HHHII

17 Panic Attack (IRE) 10-8

Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell (3) Form: 12-1, TFR: HHHHI

18 Katate Dori (FR) 10-6

Sam Thomas Dylan Johnston (3) Form: 1P-0, TFR: HHHII

19 The Doyen Chief (IRE) 10-6

Alan King Tom Bellamy Form: 11-2, TFR: HHHHI

20 Grandeur d’Ame (FR) 10-6

Alan King Tom Cannon Form: 0P-F, TFR: HHIII

21 Moon D’Orange (FR) 10-5

John McConnell Alex Harvey (3) Form: 020, TFR: HHHII

22 Pic Roc (IRE) 10-4

Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 6-U1, TFR: HHIII

23 Inch House (IRE) 10-2

Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden Form: PP-6, TFR: HHHII

24 A Penny A Hundred (FR) 10-2

W. P. Mullins Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) Form: 340, TFR: HHIII

25R Ask Brewster (IRE) 10-2

Evan Williams Gavin Sheehan Form: 11-1, TFR: HHIII

Race 7 3.35 2m 92y

1 Etalon (IRE) 12-1

Dan Skelton Kielan Woods Form: 1-52, TFR: HHHHI

2 General Medrano (IRE) 11-13

Emma Lavelle Ben Jones Form: 00-4, TFR: HHHHH

3 Rare Edition (IRE) 11-8

Charlie Longsdon David Bass Form: 4F-2, TFR: HHHHI

4 Uncle Phil (IRE) 11-8

Chester Williams Isabelle Ryder (7) Form: 0-PP, TFR: HIIII

5 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 11-5

Nicky Richards Harry Cobden Form: 121-, TFR: HHHII

6 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE) 11-3

Fergal O’Brien Jonathan Burke Form: 26U-, TFR: HHHII

7 Javert Allen (FR) 11-0

Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings Form: 25-4, TFR: HHHHI

8 Luminous Light (GB) 10-13

A. McCann J. J. Slevin Form: 021, TFR: HHHII

9 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE) 10-11

Samuel Drinkwater Brendan Powell Form: 1/16-, TFR: HHHHI

10 Abingworth (GB) 10-2

James Owen Sean Bowen Form: 214, TFR: HHIII

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in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983

FIRST RACE 11.42

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE BETMGM EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 154 runners, 18%) runs PARISH QUIZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 86 runners, 16%) runs LE BEAU MADRIK LONGEST TRAVELLER: NIGHT RIDE HOME trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 285 miles.

GAELIC ROVER made a promising start to his Rules career when third to a good prospect at Ayr 4 weeks ago and, with the timefigure supporting the performance, he’s selected to get off the mark at the second time of asking under Rules. Le Beau Madrik has shown plenty of ability in finding only one too good on both his outings in bumpers, while Ballyeaston seems sure to improve on his opening effort in this sphere at Aintree.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BALLYEASTON (IRE) (21) 2-23

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Hurricane Linda (IRE)

5 11-4

Jack Hogan

Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Ronnie O’Neill Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000purchaseoutofunracedsistertosmarthurdler/high-classchaserHiddenCyclone.Wentclosesolestartinpointsandhasmadeapromising start to Rules career, ﬁnishing second in a Stratford bumper and third in an Aintree novice hurdle (20f) Open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 FAST WORK (IRE) (30) 0306-0

5 11-4

B g Workforce - Pixey Punk Callum Bewley

Mrs J. Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Porlock Vale Stud Pektron Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best in bumpers and he hasn’t shown much in a couple of spins over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 GAELIC ROVER (IRE) (28) FF-3

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night of Passion (IRE)

Drew & Ailsa Russell

4 11-4

Jamie Hamilton

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW

£66,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding Dam (h109), 3m/25f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser in France Aubane (winner at 17f/2 1/4m) Fell both starts in Irish points but shaped well when third of 14 on his 2m Ayr hurdling debut 4 weeks ago and seems likely to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) (35) 2-2 BF

Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Boma Has (FR)

4 11-4

Harry Skelton

Mr Alan Harte Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW In a top yard and has shown plenty of promise in ﬁnishing runner-up in a pair of bumpers 6 months apart, doing his best work late on at Cheltenham latterly. Has to be of interest on hurdle debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 NIGHT RIDE HOME (FR) (29) 06-U

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ana’s Best (FR)

Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin

4 11-4

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ms Lisa Lemiere-Dubois Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability in 2 bumpers in the spring but made an inauspicious start to his hurdle career at Uttoxeter last month, unseating at the ﬁrst TFRHHIII BHA-

6 PARISH QUIZ (IRE) (14) 31/45-04

B g Snow Sky - Dranamol (IRE)

Caspian Racing Limited

5 11-4

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Pat & Tom Sinnott Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who also showed promise in a pair of bumpers but is seemingly being brought along with staying handicaps in mind over hurdles.

7 PARTY IN THE PARK (IRE) (30) 23

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Liss Aris (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 11-4

Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Legends Stud Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEW£30,0004-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding Half-brothertofairlyuseful2mhurdlewinnerViscountGortandfair19fhurdlewinnerHouseofStories.Runner-upsole start

1-2-3: 1.GAELIC ROVER (IRE) 2.LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) 3.BALLYEASTON (IRE)

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Race preview from Weatherbys

Itisanabsolutepleasuretoonceagain sponsor the Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars ‘The French Furze’ Novices’ Hurdle at Newcastle this afternoon, won in the past by Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Native River and named in honourofthegeldingwhocompetedin a fantastic eight consecutive renewals oftheFightingFifthHurdle–winningthe showpiecein2003.

The A J Martin-trained Zanndabad is likely to be popular in the market here on the back of his comfortable, widemargin success at Sedgefield last time from a mark of 123. The dual-purpose six-year-oldisaclassyperformeronthe Flat – rated 92 – and actually finished runner-upinthiscontest12monthsago, nowarrivingintopformtogooneplace betterthistimearound.

Get On George and Lost Frequencies are closely matched on their Carlisle form

His main rival may prove to be Just Golden from the Dan Skelton stable, a yard which remains in red-hot form. Thefive-year-oldranoutanimpressive bumper winner at Chepstow last term and should improve for the experience of his hurdles debut at Uttoxeter last time, giving way only to a potentially smart rival. Get On George and Lost Frequencies are closely matched on

their Carlisle form but the latter should improve most for the outing, given he wasreturningfromalmostayearoffthe trackthatday.

Earlier on the card, Hello Judge looks to continue his rich vein of form as Ann Hamilton’s nine-year-old bids for the hattrick in the Paul Ferguson’s JumpersToFollowHandicapChase. A previous course and distance winner, the Martaline gelding has proved prolific in 2025 - winning four times in total-andhasonlybeenraised3lbsfor his latest success at Hexham, despite shapingasifhestillhadplentyinhand. The reopposing Sunset Hill posted an encouragingeffortbackinthirdthelast day and does benefit from a swing in theweightswhentheyfaceoffagainon Saturday.

Maghlaakscoredonchasingandstable debut for Mark Walford at Southwell a fortnight ago, staying on strongly from the back of the last, and remains with potential for improvement up just 3lbs. Whilstyettowinunderrules,GrandGeste postedanencouragingreturntoaction when runner-up on chasing debut at Carlisle to a progressive type. This may prove a slightly easier assignment and the six-year-old remains of interest on just his second start over fences. Venetia Williams reaches for first-time cheekpieces on Alcedo and the sevenyear-oldshouldimproveforhislow-key returnatAintreeearlierthismonth.

SECOND RACE 12.15

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £16500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 154 runners, 18%) runs WILLIAM OF YORK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S J Smith (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs GRAND GESTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALCEDO trained by V Williams, Hereford, 256 miles.

GRAND GESTE made a very promising start to chasing when a recent runner-up at Carlisle and with that form working out well he is fancied to go one better and provide another winner for his in-form stable. Maghlaak got off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere at Southwell and heads the list of dangers, although in-form duo Sunset Hill and Hello Judge both command plenty of respect too.

colours no horse age st lb

1 HELLO JUDGE (GB) (22) 1P12-11 CD

B g Martaline - Oeuvre Vive (FR)

9 12-1

Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Mrs Sally Noott Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable sort who has resumed on the up with 2m4f handicap chase victories at Carlisle and Hexham this autumn Up another 3lb but this sound jumper can go very well again. TFRHHHHI BHA121

2 ALCEDO (IRE) (21) 2P/413-0 7 12-0

B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE)

Ned Fox (5)

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Padraig O’Reilly Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful hurdles/chase scorer but he came in last of 9 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) on his return 21 days ago. Back up in trip now with cheekpieces added and something to prove TFRHHHII BHA120

3 WILLIAM OF YORK (GB) (14) 3111/P-P D 9 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne

Mike and Eileen Newbould

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a hat-trick at Carlisle in April 2024 but only twice raced since and pulled up on each occasion, in 2m3f Wetherby handicap 14 days ago. Has lots to prove TFRHHIII BHA118

4 MAGHLAAK (GB) (15) 43-4241 D

B g Muhaarar - Ghanaati (USA)

New Vision Bloodstock

6 11-12

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Adrian Keatley before making a winning start over fences for new yard in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Can make his presence felt despite a 3lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA118

5 BREIZH RIVER (FR) (28) P-34033

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

Border Caravans Ltd

Br SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo

7 11-11

Robert Dunne

Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

TIMEFORMVIEW A one-time useful handicap chaser but ended his time for Paul Robson below par. Not disgraced back hurdling for his new handler when third of 7 in 2m Wetherby novice 28 days ago so possibilities back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA117

6 SUNSET HILL (IRE) (22) 5320-43

Gr m Kingston Hill - Sunset Times (IRE)

Ian Turnbull,AndyBell,MikeSevers,Corbett

6 11-8

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Miss Mary R. Barry Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent hurdler who took a step forward on just his second chasing start when third of 8 to Hello Judge in handicap at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Should improve further so he’s well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA114

7 GRAND GESTE (IRE) (27) 2334P-2

6 11-6

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lake Cresent (IRE) Callum Bewley

The Acre Bottomers Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr & Mrs James Hannon Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWA fair maiden hurdler who took a big step forward on his chasing bow with an excellent second of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (20.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 2lb but holds leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA112

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 FETE CHAMPETRE

(IRE) (198) 14/4F4-3 D 10 11-3

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE)

Berwickshire Blazers

Br Mr Emlyn Patterson

Ryan Mania

Paul Robson, Alnwick

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 10-y-o who wasn’t disgraced when third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) in May, prominent long way. Not ruled out back in trip for his return. TFRHHHII BHA109

9 HALPHA SOLEIL (FR) (15) 220-205 D

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR)

T I S PARTNERSHIP

Br S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R

8 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has yet to score over fences, reﬁtted with cheekpieces when only ﬁfth of 7 over C&D 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA108

10 SIMILAR STORY (IRE) (19) 20P33-U

B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE)

Mrs Wilma Duffus

7 10-10

Peter Kavanagh

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Robert O’Callaghan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chasing debut at Kelso last October but has a mixed record since and she unseated her rider 8th in 2m4f Carlisle handicap chase on her reappearance 19 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA102

2024: GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 8 11 12 Jonathan England 7-2 (Sam England) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hello Judge (GB), Grand Geste (IRE), 5-1 Maghlaak (GB), Sunset Hill (IRE), 14-1 Fete Champetre (IRE), 16-1 Alcedo (IRE), 20-1 Breizh River (FR), Similar Story (IRE), 33-1 William of York (GB), Halpha Soleil (FR)

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THIRD RACE 12.50

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

WEATHERBYS

AND BIRDIE CALENDARS ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 154 runners, 18%) runs KENT DE THAIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 86 runners, 16%) runs JUST GOLDEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZANNDABAD trained by A J Martin, Ireland.

ZANNDABAD finally produced a performance more in line with his Flat form when bolting up in a thin handicap at Sedgefield in October and has to be considered the one to beat under a penalty. Out Of The Woods impressed at Hexham and seems sure to progress over this longer trip, as does Just Golden.

2.OUT OF THE WOODS (FR) 3.JUST GOLDEN (IRE)

GET ON GEORGE (IRE) (14) 241

B g Getaway (GER) - Tri Na Ceile (IRE)

Mrs S. Smith

5 11-5

Danny McMenamin

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley Br Mrs Noreen McManus Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Has made an encouraging start to his career, hitting the frame in both a Hexham bumper and Carlisle novice before opening his account in 7-runner maiden at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Longer trip will suit and remains capable of better TFRHHHII BHA117

2 OUT OF THE WOODS (FR) (22) 16-1

B g Ectot - Fabiola (GER)

5 11-5

Patrick Wadge

Mark Blandford & The Montassib Partners Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who looked a good prospect when making a successful debut over hurdles upped in trip in 11-runner maiden at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 SCARLET JET (IRE) (21) 16431-4

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Jet Alert (IRE)

Turcan Borwick Maclay Trotter

5 11-5

Jamie Hamilton

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Brenda Crean Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who improved with each of his four runs over hurdles last term, running out an emphatic winner of 10-runner novice at Perth (20.2f, soft) in April. Shaped as if needing the run when only furth of 7 at Kelso 7 months on TFRHHHII BHA119

4 ZANNDABAD (IRE) (41) 22/26-21

B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE)

Mr P. Davies

Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

6 11-5

Daniel King

A. J. Martin, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and belatedly produced a similar performance in this sphere when bolting up in a thin handicap at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, good) in October. Has obvious claims under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA135

5 JUST GOLDEN (IRE) (29) 21-2 BF

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Golden Songbird (IRE)

The Late John Hales

5 11-0

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWFlemensﬁrth gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) O O Seven. Successful on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and shaped encouragingly under considerate handling in ﬁnding only one too good on his Uttoxeter hurdling debut (19.9f) 27 days ago. Sure to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 KENT DE THAIX (FR) (17)

P2P1-10

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Victoire de Thaix (FR)

Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock

5 11-0

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mr Michel Bourgneuf Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWDual Irish point winner who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Ayr (16f, soft) on Rules debut 17 days ago, bad mistake 3 out. Should improve upped appreciably in trip but is possibly one for a bit further down the line under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 LOST FREQUENCIES (IRE) (27) 24/122-3

B g Sandmason - Vicious Circle (IRE)

Tor Side Racing

Br Michael Cleary

6 11-0

Ross Chapman

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

TIMEFORMVIEWHexham bumper winner who made a good start over hurdles when runner-up over 2m at Wetherby and Kelso towards the end of 2024. Shaped encouragingly on reappearance when third of 12 in 2m4f novice at Carlisle (soft) 27 days ago and is entitled to sharpen up for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA115

1-2-3: 1.ZANNDABAD (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Timo (IRE) Ryan Mania

D&D Armstrong Ltd

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Ms Sharon O’Brien OLBG, North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up sole start in points but showed promise when second at Ayr only start in bumpers. Then left A. Slattery and was held back by inexperience sent hurdling when ﬁfth of 6 in 2m4f Aintree novice 3 weeks ago. Should do better TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) 6 11 8 Sean Quinlan 10-11 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Zanndabad (IRE), 5-1 Out of The Woods (FR), 7-1 Just Golden (IRE), 17-2 Get On George (IRE), 10-1 Lost Frequencies (IRE), 12-1 Spreadsheet Guru (IRE), 18-1 Scarlet Jet (IRE), 66-1 Kent de Thaix (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 1.25

THREE MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (3M 5F 190YDS) [3M ABT 6F] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 154 runners, 18%) runs YOU SOME GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S J Smith (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs THE BIG BREAC WEIGHTWATCHER: TOMMIE BEAU won off a handicap mark of 140, his rating is now down 8lb to 132. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROOMFIELD PRESENT trained by R K Watson, Ireland.

It was a taking performance thatTHE BIG BREAC delivered on his recent chase debut atWetherby and, with the promise of better to come from this lightly-raced 8-y-o, he can take this rise in class, trip and the weights in his stride Dom of Mary performed with credit over an inadequate trip on debut for James Owen at Kelso and he is greatly respected now faced with a more suitable test Zertakt also promises to be suited by this marathon trip and enters calculations, along withWal Buck’s

colours no horse age st lb

1 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE)

(21) 6-22045

B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR)

10 12-2

James Best

Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mr William Fox We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of decline since his last win at Cartmel early last season and has struggled both starts since returning to action last month TFRHIIII BHA132

2 DOM OF

MARY

(FR) (21) 0/P20P-3

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

Mr P. J. Cave

Br Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

9 11-8

Richie McLernon

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWWent close in the Sussex National at Plumpton last season before coming in eighth of 23 in Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Shaped well when third on return/debut for this yard at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago and stiffer test here will be right up his street TFRHHHHI BHA124

3 PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (22) 6P-3144

Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE)

Mr S. Oliver

7 11-3

Conor Rabbitt (5)

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways over hurdles at Hexham in June but went off too hard there next time Respectable effort back chasing when fourth at the same course (2 1/2m, good to soft) 22 days ago but he doesn’t appear to be crying out for a stamina test such as this TFRHHIII BHA119

4 BROOMFIELD PRESENT (IRE) (17) FP44-02

9 11-1

B g Presenting - Diklers Oscar (IRE) Ryan Mania Trainors At Dans Partnership

Br William O’Keeffe

R. K. Watson, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful earlier in his career and while it was all very low-key last season his debut spin at Fairyhouse for this yard was also prety tame, the 9-y-o proved he retains plenty of ability when going close at Ayr (3m, soft) recently Good chance he’ll cope with this trip and he remains on a good mark TFRHHHII BHA117

5 FINN LOUGH (IRE) (28) 152-2F0

B g Milan - Jerica

6 10-13

Robert Dunne Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Smith

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Thistletown Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase scorer last winter who performed well during the spring, runner-up in handicaps at Carlisle and Aintree at around 25f. However, he was a faller on his reappearance and his jumping again failed the test at Wetherby next time, for all that he actually managed to get round TFRHHIII BHA115

6 YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (8) 031415 C

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)

Derek Thompson & Partners

8 10-13

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travelling mare who notched fourth success over hurdles at Uttoxeter in September Has come up short both subsequent starts in that sphere, but sandwiched between those below-par efforts was a pretty smooth chase debut success at this course (23.4f, good) Couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA115

7 ZERTAKT (FR) (273) 0/3/3342- 7 10-12

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Qualivie (FR)

Ned Fox (5)

Michael Davies and Peter Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Pierre de Maleissye Melun Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 3 of his 6 starts over hurdles in France Lightly-raced and consistent for this yard, with his latest second in 5-runner handicap chase at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft) in March arguably his best performance to date over fences. This extreme stamina test could be just what he needs TFRHHHII BHA114

1-2-3: 1.THE BIG BREAC (IRE) 2.DOM OF MARY (FR) 3.ZERTAKT (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 WAL BUCK’S (FR) (55) 32135-4 BF

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

6 10-8

Patrick Wadge

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in Haydock handicap chase last December and not discredited next 2 starts Shaped as if better for the run at Kelso on return and a likely player eased 2lb here with this marathon trip expected to be within his range. TFRHHHII BHA110

9 RIBEYE (GB) (28) 412312 C

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow

Mrs Lucinda Atkinson

Br Michael Broad

10 10-2

Danny McMenamin

Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has been in good heart in recent months, resuming winning ways at Market Rasen in July and readily back on the scoresheet in 8-runner handicap chase at Hexham last month. Latest second off 5lb higher at Wetherby (24.2f, good) was no backward step and further 2lb nudge fair enough TFRHHIII BHA104

10 THE BIG BREAC

(IRE)

(14) 02116-1

B or Br g Malinas (GER) - Courtmac Memories (IRE)

West Yorkshire Racing Club

8 10-2

Peter Kavanagh

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Lillian & Mary Barry Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner of Wetherby handicap hurdles at around 3m last winter, and there was plenty to like about the way he did the job on chase debut back there (24.2f, soft) a fortnight ago. Shapes as though stamina won’t be an issue now upped in trip and he’s one to keep

2024: ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) 10 11 8 Richie McLernon 9-4 (Ben Haslam) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Big Breac (IRE), 11-2 Dom of Mary (FR), 6-1 Zertakt (FR), 15-2 Wal Buck’s (FR), 8-1 Broomﬁeld Present (IRE), 10-1 You Some Girl (IRE), 14-1 Ribeye (GB), 22-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 28-1 Finn Lough (IRE), 40-1 Tommie Beau (IRE)

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FIGHTING

WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE MEMORABLE WINNERS THAT HAVE HELPED SHAPE THE BetMGM FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE INTO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES LEADING HURDLE RACES.

HISTORY

The Fighting Fifth Hurdle was established in 1969, and the inaugural running was won by the Fulke Walmyn-trained Mugatpura. The title refers to the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - “The Fighting Fifth”. In the year prior to the race’s launch, the regiment was amalgamated with three others to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Formerly classed at Grade 2 level, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle was promoted to a Grade 1 in 2004, and it is now the ﬁrst top-grade hurdle race of the British National Hunt season.

The Fighting Fifth is the ﬁrst leg in the Road to Cheltenham, a series of races which includes the International Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park, and culminates in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

1976, 1977 & 1979 BIRDS NEST

The winner of 19 hurdle races, Birds Nest won three renewals of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle. He also won three Bula Hurdles, the Christmas Hurdle and two runnings of the Scottish Champion Hurdle, beating some of the best hurdlers of the time He ran six times in the Champion Hurdle ﬁnishing second in 1976 and third in 1980 and has been described as the best hurdler never to win the Champion Hurdle

1998 & 1999 DATO STAR

The winner of the Champion Bumper at the Festival in 1995, Dato Star went on to win back-to-back renewals of the Fighting Fifth for Malcolm Jeﬀerson. He also won the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle in 1999

1978 & 1980 SEA PIGEON

Truly the horse of a lifetime In a career which lasted from 1972 until 1981 he competed in eighty-ﬁve races, winning an incredible thirty-seven times under both codes for trainers Jeremy Tree, Gordon Richards & for Peter Easterby.

In addition to his brace of wins in the Fighting Fifth, he won back-to-back renewals of the Champion Hurdle in 1980 & 1981, the Scottish and Welsh Champion Hurdles, back-to-back renewals of the Chester Cup in 1977 & 1978 and the prestigious Ebor Handicap in 1979 making him arguably one the most versatile racehorses in modern times.

FIFTH HURDLE

1972, 1973 & 1974 COMEDY OF ERRORS

One of the most successful horses in the 52 year history of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle having won it three years in succession between 1972 and 1974

In 1973 Comedy Of Errors won his ﬁrst Champion Hurdle, beating Bula who had won the race in 1971 and 1972

He ﬁnished runner-up to Lanzarote at the 1974 Festival but returned to regain his title in 1975

The 1970’s really were a decade full of top class hurdlers making the Fred Rimelltrained gelding’s achievements all the more spectacular

1989 KRIBENSIS

By the Derby winner Henbit, Kribensis was sent into training with Sir Michael Stoute in Newmarket - no doubt with a career on the ﬂat in mind.

But it was over hurdles where he really excelled winning the Triumph Hurdle in 1988. The following season he became the only horse to win the Fighting Fifth, Christmas Hurdle and Champion Hurdle in the same season - a trio of races considered to be the Triple Crown of Hurdling.

In 2008/09, Punjabi came close to matching Kribensis’ feat, winning the Fighting Fifth and Champion Hurdle, but came up short in the Christmas Hurdle

Kribensis is one of only three horses, along with Persian War and Katchit, to have won the Triumph Hurdle and Champion Hurdle during their career

2017 & 2018 BUVEUR D’AIR

Unbeaten in two starts in his native France, Buveur d’Air established himself as one of the greatest hurdlers in recent memory Since 2015 he won it all. His back-to-back wins in the Fighting Fifth were added to with two Champion Hurdles, an Aintree Hurdle, a Christmas Hurdle, a Punchestown Hurdle and not forgetting three Contenders Hurdles which seemed to be his regular warm up for the Champion Hurdle in March. By the end of the 2021 season he had amassed prize money of £1.23 million.

FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE GRADE 1 RUN OVER TWO MILES (2M 46YDS)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £115,000

£66,548 TO THE WINNER

£24,971 TO THE SECOND £12,503 TO THE THIRD

ROLL OF HONOUR

YEAR HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY

2024 Sir Gino Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

*2023 Not So Sleepy Hughie Morrison Sean Bowen

2022 Constitution Hill Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

2021 Not So Sleepy Hughie Morrison Jonathan Burke

(DH) Epatante Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman

2020 Epatante Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman

2019 Cornerstone Lad Micky Hammond Henry Brooke

2018 Buveur d’Air Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2017 Buveur d’Air Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2016 Irving Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

2015 Identity Thief Henry De Bromhead Bryan Cooper

*run at Sandown Park

11⁄13

OFFICIALLY RATED 153 OR HIGHER

8⁄13

TOP 3 IN THE BETTING 8⁄13 WON LAST TIME OUT

9⁄13

AGED BETWEEN 5 AND 7

11⁄13 WON IN EITHER GRADE ONE OR TWO

It shouldn’t be a shock that 8 of the last 13 winners of today’s feature had won last time out. Five of the 13 had also ran within the last 56 days.

On the whole Grade 1 races do tend to attract the best horses, so it is not surprising that it is usually the higher rated horses which come to the fore Cornerstone Lad was the lowest rated winner in 2019 oﬀ an official rating of 148 whilst the 2022 generational talent Constitution Hill won oﬀ a lofty mark of 170.

Go Native sprung a 25/1 surprise in 2009 but after that those towards the head of the betting had held sway Six favourites and one second favourite landed the spoils since then with the other two winners at a modest 6/1. But is the tide turning? Cornerstone Lad popped up at 16/1 in 2019 and Not So Sleepy dead-heated at 18/1 in 2021 and claimed gold at 9/1 in 2023.

Those aged between ﬁve and seven have the best record having won nine of the last 13 renewals. Younger winners are rare but older winners do pop upSea Pigeon was 10 when he won here in 1980 and Not So Sleepy topped that with success at 11 in 2023! Buveur d’Air (2018) and Epatante (2021) proved a ﬂy in the ointment when winning as seven-year-olds in more recent times.

Nicky Henderson is the winning most trainer in the race’s 55 year history having won it 9 times - Landing Light (2001), Punjabi (2008), My Tent Or Yours (2013), Buveur d’Air (2017, 2018), Epatante (2020, 2021), Constitution Hill (2022) and Sir Gino (2024). Can the Seven Barrows maestro make it 10 this year? Noel Meade (3), Paul Nicholls (2), Donald McCain (2) and Hughie Morrison (2) are next best.

CONCLUSION

With Constitution Hill making his seasonal return for trainer Nicky Hendersom, all eyes will be on him and whether we will see him return to his best form. There is also an exciting challenge from Dan Skelton’s yard where The New Lion, winner of the Turners Novices’ Hurdle in March, will be aiming to make it six career wins from six starts.

CONSTITUTION HILL

THE NEW LION

FIFTH RACE 2.00

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

BETMGM

FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £115000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £50925, 2nd £20905, 3rd £10459, 4th £5223, 5th £2618. (Penalty Value £66548.92) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs THE NEW LION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 86 runners, 16%) runs THE NEW LION LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANZADAM trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

THE NEW LION looks speedy enough to cope with a drop to 2m and is selected to remain unbeaten. Constitution Hill would obviously be a huge threat if still capable of anywhere near approaching his best form but there have to be doubts after the way last season ended and it could be that the main threat comes from the exciting Anzadam. 1-2-3:

1.THE NEW LION 2.ANZADAM (FR) 3.CONSTITUTION HILL

1 ANZADAM (FR) (307) 11/11- D 5

B g Authorized (IRE) - Astaradame (FR) P. Townend

Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Br Mr Richard Corveller

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in 4 hurdles, including easily in Grade 3 company at Fairyhouse and Naas last winter on his ﬁrst 2 starts for Willie Mullins. In deep on reappearance but he could be out of the top drawer TFRHHHHI BHA157

2

CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (211) 1/11FF-5 C D BF 8 11-10

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWExceptional winner of ﬁrst 10 starts over hurdles (including 2023 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham) but arrives here with a point to prove having suffered falls in last season’s Champion and Aintree Hurdles and run no sort of race at Punchestown in May. TFRHHHII BHA170

3 NEMEAN LION

(GER) (261) 0/2111P- 8 11-10

B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) Conor O’Farrell

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Dr Chr Berglar Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable sort who landed a second Grade 2 hurdle success of his career in the National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Pulled up in Stayers’ at Cheltenham on ﬁnal start. Tongue tied ﬁrst time on return. Up against it in this company TFRHIIII BHA151

4 THE NEW

LION

(GB) (262) 1/1111- D

B g Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR)

6 11-10

Harry Skelton

Mr John P. McManus Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in 5 starts and particularly impressive when seeing off The Yellow Clay in Baring Bingham at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) in March Travels like one who should prove at least as effective at 2m Hugely exciting prospect TFRHHHHH BHA159

5 GOLDEN ACE (GB) (28) 4311-22 D BF

B m Golden Horn - Deuce Again

Mr I. F. Gosden

7 11-3

Lorcan Williams

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Meon Valley Stud Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWScalednewheightswhenlandingtheChampionHurdleatlastseason’sFestival,albeithelduntilStateManfellatthelastandthatrivalwasdulytoostrongfor her at Punchestown later in the spring Said to have scoped dirty when beaten 28 lengths by Kateira in match at Wetherby on return TFRHHIII BHA152

2024: SIR GINO (FR) 4 11 10 Nico de Boinville 6-5 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

GOLDEN ACE: Following its run on 1/11/2025 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Constitution Hill (GB), The New Lion (GB), 7-2 Anzadam (FR), 28-1 Golden Ace (GB), 100-1 Nemean Lion (GER)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers was formed on St George’s Day 23rd April 1968, by the amalgamation of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, The Royal Fusiliers and The Lancashire Fusiliers.

The Fusiliers have served in Ulster, the Balkans, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. The First Fusiliers are stationed in Tidworth, Hampshire and The Fifth Fusiliers are now a national Reserve Battalion, spanning from Berwick to Blackheath.

BATTLE HONOURS

“NAMUR 1695” “DETTINGEN” “MINDEN” “WILHELMSTAHL” “ST LUCIA 1778” “MARTINIQUE 1794, 1809” “EGYPT 1801” “EGMONT op – ZEE” “MAIDA” “ROLICA” “VIMIERA” “CORUNNA” “TALAVERA” “BUSACO” “CUIDAD RODRIGO” “BADAJOZ” “ALBUHERA” “SALAMANCA” “VITTORIA” “PYRENEES” “NIVELLE” “ORTHES” “TOULOUSE” “PENINSULA” “NIAGARA” “SOUTH AFRICA 1846 – 47, 1851 -53” “ALMA” “INKERMAN” “SEVASTOPOL” “LUCKNOW” “KANDAHAR 1880” “AFGHANISTAN 1878 – 80” “ATBARA” “KHARTOUM” “MODDER RIVER” “RELIEF OF LADYSMITH”

“SOUTH AFRICA 1899 – 1902” “IMIJIN” “KOREA 1950 – 53” “GULF 1991” “IRAQ 2003”

THE “FIGHTING FIFTH”

HURDLE RACE - 1977-2024

WINNER YEAR OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY

Birds Nest 77 Mr I C G Scott A R Turnell A Turnell

Sea Pigeon 78 Mr P Muldoon M H Easterby J Watkinson

Birds Nest 79 Mr I G C Scott A R Turnell A Turnell

Sea Pigeon 80 Mr P Muldoon M H Easterby A Brown

Ekbalco 81 Mr Tawﬁk Fakhouri R F Fisher D Goulding

Donegal Prince 82 Mr J McGonagle P A Kellaway P Tuck

Gaye Brief 83 Ali Abu Khamsin Mrs M Rimell S Morshead

Browne’s Gazette 84 Mr John Poynton Mrs M Dickinson D Browne

Out of the Gloom 85 Mr Paul Green R Hollinshead J J O’Neill

Tom Sharp 86 Mr M J Yarrow W Wharton S J O’Neill Dr H Yarrow

Floyd 87 Mr M V Walsh D R C Elsworth C Brown Mr John Rumble

Floyd 88 Mr M V Walsh D R C Elsworth S Sherwood Mr John Rumble

Kribensis 89 Sheikh Mohammed M R Stoute M Dwyer

Beech Road 90 Mr Tony Geake G B Balding R Guest

Royal Derbi 91 Mr M Tabor N A Callaghen C Grant

Halkopous 92 Mr Athos Christodoulou M H Tompkins S Smith Eccles 93 Abandoned

Batabanoo 94 Mr P D Savill Mrs M Reveley P Niven

Padre Mio 95 Lady Lloyd Webber CPE Brooks R Guest

Space Trucker 96 Mrs E Quelly Mrs J Harrington J Shortt

Star Rage 97 Mr David Abell M Johnston D Gallagher

Dato Star 98 Kath Riley, Mrs M Guthrie J M Jeﬀerson L Wyer & Joe Donald

Dato Star 99 Kath Riley, Mrs M Guthrie J M Jeﬀerson L Wyer & Joe Donald

Barton 00 Sir Stanley W Clarke T D Easterby T Dobbin

Landing Light 01 Mr & Mrs John Poynton N J Henderson J R Kavanagh

Intersky Falcon 02 Interskyracing.com J O’Neill L Cooper & Mrs Jonjo O’Neill

The French Furze 03 Mr Jim Ennis N G Richards B Harding & Mr P. M. McMahon

Harchibald 04 D P Sharkey N Meade P Carberry

Arcalis 05 Andrea & Graham Wylie J Howard Johnson T Dobbin

Straw Bear 06 John P McManus N J Giﬀord A P McCoy

Harchibald 07 D P Sharkey N Meade P Carberry

Punjabi 08 Raymond Tooth N J Henderson B J Geraghty

Go Native 09 Docado Syndicate N Meade D J Condon

Peddlers Cross 10 T G Leslie D McCain J Maguire

Overturn 11 T G Leslie D McCain J Maguire

Countrywide Flame 12 Estio Pinnacle Racing J J Quinn D O’Regan

My Tent Or Yours 13 John P McManus N J Henderson A P McCoy

Irving 14 Axom XLIX P F Nicholls N Scholﬁeld

Identity Thief 15 Gigginstown House Stud H De Bromhead B J Cooper

Irving 16 Axom XLIX P F Nicholls H Cobden

Buveur D’Air 17 John P McManus N J Henderson B J Geraghty

Buveur D’Air 18 John P McManus N J Henderson B J Geraghty

Cornerstone Lad 19 Mrs B M Lofthouse M Hammond H Brooke

Epatante 20 John P McManus N J Henderson A Coleman

Not So Sleepy 21 Lady Blyth H Morrison J Burke

Epatante (DH) John P McManus N J Henderson A Coleman

Constitution Hill 22 Michael Buckley N J Henderson N de Boinville

Not So Sleepy 23 Lady Blyth H Morrison S Bowen

Sir Gino 24 Mrs J Donnelly N J Henderson N d Boinville

THE BAND OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS

Through music, Service Bands are to sustain and develop the moral component of ﬁghting power, support State Ceremonies and achieve inﬂuence in order to further Defence and National interests.

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is one of the 19 bands of the Army Reserve. The Band is based in St George’s Barracks, in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, and made up of musicians from across the North East of England (although we have one musician who travels from Scotland). All of the Band’s musicians have full-time civilian employment (including school teachers, civil servants, a railway engineer and a ﬁre ﬁghter) and conduct their musical and military training in their spare time.

The Band is the only remaining band in the British Army that wears the Fusilier cap-badge and iconic red and white hackle and as such played a major role in the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 2018 These events included Freedom Parades in Newcastle, Bury, Salford and Rochdale, and a Beating Retreat in the moat of the Tower of London.

The Band performs to military and civilian audiences around the North East each year and over recent years has performed in venues such as Durham Cathedral, the Sage Gateshead, Hexham Abbey, Newcastle Cathedral, Alnwick Castle and St James’ Park Football Stadium.

In addition to local events throughout the year, the Band deploys on a 16-day Annual Camp The opportunity of having the whole band together for a continuous period allows a higher level of training and sets the band up for the rest of the year It also allows the band to play in venues and at events a little further from home than they normally would.

Over past years the band has conducted Annual Camps in Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Northern Ireland, Edinburgh, Portsmouth, Woolwich and, earlier this year RAF Cosford, the base from where the Band performed at the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, the National Arboretum and the Shrewsbury Flower Show.

Members of the band are also able to break down into smaller ensembles such as a Brass Quintet, a Saxophone Quartet, a team of Fanfare Trumpets and a traditional Dixie Band These smaller ensembles are often called upon to play for formal military functions Recently the Brass Quintet had the fantastic opportunity to play for the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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SIXTH RACE 2.35

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETMGM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs BRACE FOR LANDING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 86 runners, 16%) runs BRACE FOR LANDING LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAMSIYANN trained by A J Martin, Ireland.

All things considered, it was an encouraging debut on these shores for BRACE FOR LANDING at Stratford and he is likely to be seen in a better light now upped in trip for this handicap debut Serious Operator appears to be heading back in the right direction judged on this season’s efforts and he rates the main danger, though Irish raider Hamsiyann also needs considering and top-weight Homme Public merits respect, too.

1.BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE) 2.SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) 3.HAMSIYANN (IRE)

1 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (29) 16222-6 C 8 12-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR) Robert Dunne

The Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timechasewinnerduring2023/24campaignandbackonthescoresheetinthissphereatDoncasterlastwinter.Failedtoﬁrewithcheekpiecesreﬁtted on return at Wetherby, but that was a Grade 3 handicap chase and this is easier back hurdling with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA139

2 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (34) 10/06-43 CD 8 10-12

B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE)

Patrick Wadge

The Operators Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Daniel O’Mahony Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOn agood mark judgedonexploitsfromacoupleofseasonsback andwhilehe didn’tshow muchspark in 2runslastterm,therehave been morepositive signs in handicaps at Kelso and Aintree since returning to action in September Trip/ground ﬁne and he’s an appealing candidate TFRHHHHI BHA123

3 GINGER MAIL

(FR) (28) 451PP-6 D

Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller

9 10-11

Danny McMenamin

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFortunate winner when stepped up in distance at Ayr (20.5f, soft) in January and has followed that with 3 rather disappointing efforts, including when returning from a break at the beginning of the month. TFRHHIII BHA122

4 HAMSIYANN (IRE) (14) 3/100-0U

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Harasiya (IRE)

Mr P. Davies

Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C

5 10-10

Daniel King

A. J. Martin, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a 21f Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance last term, but has failed to make an impact since and got no further than ﬁrst ﬂight when bidding for a repeat in that same Cheltenham race a fortnight ago. Still, this Irish raider is dangerous to discount. TFRHHHII BHA121

5 BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE)

(30) 42-3

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Annie Grit (IRE)

Robert Kirkland and Neil & Alﬁe Smith

4 10-8

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br A. & M. Mellerick Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame both starts in France and should come on for his encouraging reappearance/British debut third in a Stratford novice hurdle (16.3f, good to soft) now moving up in trip for this handicap bow. Very interesting TFRHHHHH BHA120

6 DINONS (FR)

(15) 000532 D

B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR)

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

12 10-3

Joshua Thompson (7)

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who produced his best effort for a while when ﬁnding just one too good in a 7-runner handicap here (23.7f, good to soft) recently Remains on a potentially handy mark up 2lb, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA114

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note:

HAMSIYANN: Following its run on 15/11/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brace For Landing (IRE), 4-1 Serious Operator (IRE), 5-1 Dinons (FR), 11-2 Hamsiyann (IRE), 7-1 Homme Public (FR), 14-1 Ginger Mail (FR)

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

RECORD TIMES

DISTANCE RECORD HOLDER

5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 58.05s

5f Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+) 31Aug23 57.12s

6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 1m 9.95s

6f Misty Grey (IRE) (3yo+) 12May24 1m 9.62s

7f 14y

Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16 1m 25.50s

Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19 1m 24.10s

1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19 1m 36.26s

1m 5y

Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+) 09Nov18 1m 36.10s

1m 2f 42y Palisade (GB) (3yo+) 16Oct16 2m 4.88s

1m 4f 08y Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+) 14Oct16 2m 36.76s

2m 56y Onesmoothoperator (USA) (3yo+) 29Jun24 3m 27.59s

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT NEWCASTLE

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

SEVENTH RACE 3.15

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETMGM REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £70000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £30506, 2nd £12523, 3rd £6265, 4th £3129, 5th £1568, 6th £784. (Penalty Value £39865)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs S J Smith (15 wins from 104 runners, 14%) runs KONFUSION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 86 runners, 16%) runs DEAFENING SILENCE FANCY THAT: V Williams won this race in 2016, 2022 and 2024. The stable runs HOLD THAT TAUGHT today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JASMIN DE GRUGY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 363 miles

There should be better to come from JASMIN DE GRUGY, who capped a promising first season over fences with a creditable effort at Punchestown during the spring and he clearly goes well fresh (made a winning reappearance on the back of a similar absence last term). Deafening Silence remains of interest, despite bombing out when last seen in March, and he is second choice ahead of Cruz Control and Konfusion.

colours no horse age st lb

1 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (50)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

0-42001

11 12-0

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when coming from well off the pace to land a veterans’ handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, good to ﬁrm) last month. Remains feasibly treated up 5lb, but it’s unlikely that circumstances will pan out quite so favourably this time TFRHHHII BHA152

2 CRUZ CONTROL (FR)

(238) 11/40P1- CD

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR)

Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn

8 11-5

Stan Sheppard

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWWasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth in 2024 Eider Chase here and otherwise unbeaten at this course (3-4 overall at Newcastle). Well below par ﬁrst 2 starts last term, but looked better than ever when landing a major Aintree handicap during the spring and 4lb rise fair One to consider for in-form yard. TFRHHHII BHA143

3 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE)

B g Alkaadhem - Taipers (IRE)

My Racing Manager Friends

Br G. Rothwell

(259) 1/34215- 8 10-8

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

My Racing Manager

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2hurdleswinnerwhoopenedchaseaccountinﬁrst-timecheekpieceswhentakinga3-runnernoviceatWarwick(3m,soft)inFebruary.Sufferedaheavydefeat back in handicap company at Uttoxeter the following month, but he remains one to be positive about and a bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA132

DARE

SHOUT

(GB) (21) 2235-14 C BF

Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt

8 10-7

Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to improve much (if at all) to make a winning reappearance at Carlisle last month. However, he failed to match that at Kelso next time and others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA131

5 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (23) 6321P-5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)

Mr R. Key

Br T. J. Hurley

9 10-7

Charlie Maggs (5)

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced fine Doncaster record when a fortunate winner of the Great Yorkshire handicap chase in January. Pulled up in race won by Cruz Control at Aintree on final start of last season, but resumed with an encouraging fifth over hurdles and he’s certainly not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA131

6 JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) (210) 11113-2 D

B g Masked Marvel - Rose de Grugy (FR)

6 10-2

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner who bagged handicaps at Southwell and Newbury on ﬁrst 2 starts in this sphere last season Last seen ﬁnishing second in a pretty valuable Punchestown handicap chase (24.5f, good to soft) in May and he remains open to improvement over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA126

7 KONFUSION (GB) (7) 1312-1U BF

7 10-2

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tahira (GER) Callum Bewley

Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr Carl Hinchy Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsentchasingduringsecondhalfoflastseason,scoringtwice,andtookanotherstepforwardwhenmakingallonreturnin8-runnerWetherbyhandicap chase (24.2f, good) Unseated rider before the race began in earnest at Haydock last weekend and he could still have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA125

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 HOLD THAT TAUGHT (GB) (17) 11P/64-4

B g Kayf Tara - Belle Magello (FR)

10 10-2

Ned Fox (5)

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br R. D. Chugg & Rahinston Farm Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 10-y-o who won twice during 2023/24 campaign. Lightly raced and below that form since, though should be better for recent Bangor return and represents the yard responsible for the last 2 winners of this valuable handicap. Blinkers go on TFRHHIII BHA122

2024: FRERO BANBOU (FR) 9 10 4 Ned Fox 17-2 (Venetia Williams) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Deafening Silence (IRE), 9-2 Cruz Control (FR), Konfusion (GB), 5-1 Jasmin de Grugy (FR), 11-1 Docpickedme (IRE), 12-1 Hang In There (IRE), 16-1 Hold That Taught (GB), 25-1 Dare To Shout (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 11.42 - THE BETMGM EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10892 to the winning horse The second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. for maiden four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BETMGM will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 19 entries at £100. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third £2086; Fourth £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.15 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £82 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £66 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERBYS will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 19 entries at £82. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

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Third Race 12.50 - THE WEATHERBYS AND BIRDIE CALENDARS ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the ﬁfth £598 and the sixth £298. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. WEATHERBYS will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £100. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.25 - THE BETMGM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the ﬁfth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BETMGM will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries, 1 at £20 and 14 at £100. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.00 - THE BETMGM FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £66548 to the winning horse The second to receive £24971, the third £12503, the fourth £6228 and the fifth £3131. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 11th and pay £140 stake, Confirm by noon, November 24th and pay £435, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 24th and pay £2430 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The ‘Fighting Fifth’ Challenge Trophy, kindly given by the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, will be presented by BetMGM and then held by the winning owner until November 1st, next year. BetMGM will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. There will be a Parade ahead of this race. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 13 entries, 8 at £140, 4 at £575, 1 at £2430. - Closed November 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £50925; Second £20905; Third £10459; Fourth £5223; Fifth £2618. (Penalty Value £66548.92) A

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Sixth Race 2.35 - THE BETMGM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BETMGM will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries, 1 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.15 - THE BETMGM REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for four yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 27th. Penalties, after November 22nd, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). BETMGM will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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 in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 8 entries at £350.Closed November 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (Penalty Value £39865)

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