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2RUNSWICKDAYS(IRE) (29) 365-222
Bg Presenting- Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
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711-10
BrianHughes
Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield
B. KavanaghJohnWade(Haulage) Limited Br
TFRHHHHH BHA86
TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3outings,mostrecentlybehind Montoya’sSon (winner again since) over C&D,and is likelytocontinue in form.
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 HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
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.
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FIRST RACE 1.40
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT
STUDIOS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5) (GO NORTH MONET’S
GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S England (16 wins from 121 runners, 13%) runs DIXIE COWBOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs DIXIE COWBOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE JEWELLER’S PET trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 180 miles.
DIXIE COWBOY has taken well to fences and can land a second handicap chase win now stepping back up in trip Rehill Relic is another who has made a positive start to his chase career and is second choice ahead of Wednesday’s Catterick third Huit Reflets.
1 REHILL RELIC (IRE) (34) 021-F41 C
B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)
7 12-0
Jack Andrews Church Farm Racing
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br John Crosse Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse maiden hurdle winner who came good at third time of asking in handicap chases when seeing off 7 rivals at Huntingdon (2 1/2m) 5 weeks ago. Should remain very competitive off 4lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 LARGY TRAIN (GB) (62) 115/4-23 C BF 9 11-12
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Snow Train
Charlie Maggs Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington
Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick in handicap chases in early 2024, including here. Lightly raced since but showed he retains his ability when placed in 21f course handicaps in November TFRHHHII BHA98
3 DIXIE COWBOY (IRE) (30) 2/6-0122 C BF
B g Westerner - Dixie Chick (IRE)
7 11-7
Tom Midgley (3) Racing To Profit Syndicate
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Colin Motherway Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning chasing debut over 2m here in November and good runner-up efforts at Hexham and back here (both 2m again) last month. Runner-up in a handicap hurdle around 2 1/2m Another bold show is likely TFRHHHHH BHA93
4 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (23) 5-6P04U
Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
7 11-7
Joe Williamson
Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Mr Michael Rafter Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back Ayr handicap hurdles wins last February. Hasn’t managed to reproduce that form switched to fences this winter but he was in contention when hampered and unseated just after 2 out at Ayr 23 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 HUIT REFLETS (FR) (4) 213213 C
B g Coastal Path - Ultra Violette (FR)
URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
9 11-3
William Maggs
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Vsse Yves D’Armaille Adra Projects Ltd, Pt Storage Systems Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIs enjoying a very good season and got off the mark over fences in 2m course handicap on Boxing Day. Creditable third of his revised mark at Catterick (19f, good to soft) on Wednesday. Likely to give another good account if coping with the quick turnaround TFRHHHHI BHA89
6 CUDGEL (GB) (46) 03P40-3
13 10-2
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick Joshua Thompson (3)
Messrs F. T. Walton James Walton, Morpeth
Br Messrs F. T. Walton
TIMEFORMVIEW All 6 career wins at Hexham Showed he still retains ability despite his advancing years when third in 2m Hexham handicap chase in December but he’s running from 5lb out of the weights here. TFRHHIII BHA69
2025: RACE ABANDONED
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rehill Relic (IRE), 7-2 Dixie Cowboy (IRE), 4-1 Huit Reflets (FR), 9-2 Largy Train (GB), 8-1 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 14-1 Cudgel (GB)
1-2-3:
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SECOND RACE 2.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY REBECCA
MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (16 wins from 95 runners, 17%) run ROSA DIAZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs LAFFER CURVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAFFER CURVE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 211 miles.
ROSIE BALOO can confirm Boxing Day Wetherby superiority over Laffer Curve and make it fourth time lucky over hurdles La Zoubida, who carries a double penalty, and Rosa Diaz are also quite closely matched on form with the aforementioned pair.
1 LA ZOUBIDA (FR) (36) 210-110 CD 6
B m Authorized (IRE) - Titi Jolie (FR)
Sean Quinlan Fine Claret Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke Br Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al
Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner last winter. Made a successful start over hurdles in C&D maiden in November and followed up under a penalty at Kelso in December Ran modestly in Haydock listed race since but can do better back in calmer waters TFRHHHII BHA117
2 LAFFER CURVE (GB) (30) 4-54
5 11-2
Bl m Jack Hobbs - Martiloo (FR) Tristan Durrell
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Laffer
Br Tom Weston
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a sound start to her hurdle career when staying on to finish 8 1/2 lengths fourth in mares’ maiden over 2 1/2m at Wetherby on Boxing Day but the reopposing Rosie Baloo was 4 1/4 lengths ahead in second In the right hands to progress TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ROSA DIAZ (IRE) (39) 1-5
6 11-2
B m Pillar Coral - Quine de Sivola (FR) Craig Nichol
Mr G. C. Myddelton
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW £32,000 purchase after winning an Irish point winner in November 2024. Fitted with a hood and tongue tie, showed a fair level of ability when fifth of 12 in 21f Ludlow novice hurdle just over a year later May do better TFRHHHII BHA-
4 ROSIE BALOO (GB) (30) 1332
Br m Jack Hobbs - Tarabaloo
Mr R. W. Metcalfe
Br R. W. Metcalfe
6 11-2
Jamie Hamilton
Tim Easterby, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start to her career in a bumper last summer and placed on all 3 outings over hurdles, best effort when second (Laffer Curve fourth) of 14 in Wetherby maiden on Boxing Day. Leading claims with further improvement likely TFRHHHHH BHA103
5 MELOSA (GB) (27) U
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Sweet Gentle Kiss (IRE)
Mr M. E. Sowersby
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
4 10-2
Aaron Anderson (5)
Mike Sowersby, Malton
Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on Flat at best but an inauspicious start to her hurdle career at Doncaster just after Christmas, jumping left at the first and unseating at the second TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: JAKANA (IRE) 6 11 9 Jonathan Burke 13-8 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Rosie Baloo (GB), 3-1 Laffer Curve (GB), 10-3 La Zoubida (FR), 9-2 Rosa Diaz (IRE), 300-1 Melosa (GB)
RACE
1-2-3: 1.ROSIE BALOO 2.LAFFER CURVE 3.LA ZOUBIDA (FR)
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THIRD RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO HAPPY NEW YEAR NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs KAZAR FOREZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs SAVIOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE COFFEY BOY trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 180 miles.
KAZAR FOREZ had some fair form to his name in France and returned from a ten-month absence a different model for Micky Hammond when gaining his breakthrough success at Newcastle He is fancied to make light of a 4lb rise in this weakly-contested event at the chief expense of Saviour, who wasn’t knocked about starting out for this yard here in October and can go forward now.The Coffey Boy appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours
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1 MY MY MY DELILAH (GB) (49) 422-653
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE)
6 12-0
Sean Quinlan Tor Side Racing
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers last season but yet to match it in a trio of hurdling runs, coming in a remote third of 6 in 2m5f Kelso novice last month. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA100
2 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (45) 24200-1 D
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR)
THE UPSIDE DOWN BUTTERFLY BOYS
Br Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne
6 11-12
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair ex-French hurdler who took a big step forward for his current yard after 10 months off when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) last month. Up 4lb but he had something left in the tank there and holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 SAVIOUR (IRE) (109) 634P-0
B g Wootton Bassett - Lyrical Dunes
5 11-9
William Shanahan (5)
Ms Aisling Byrne Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden on the Flat who proved too headstrong in 4 hurdle starts for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero last season Given a considerate reappearance for his new yard over C&D in October and can build on it. TFRHHHHI BHA95
4 EXPELLIARMUS (IRE) (45) 4/0-6055
B m Churchill (IRE) - Gilded Reflection
Mr John P. McManus
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
6 11-7
Kevin Brogan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Capable of fair form on the Flat and over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but yet to match that for current handler, fifth of 8 in 2m1f Newcastle handicap hurdle last month. Mark falling but she needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA93
5 THE COFFEY BOY (IRE) (23) 5/1-0600
B g Libertarian - Western Euro (IRE)
Sinclair, Davidson & Hammersley
7 11-6
Callum Bewley
Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br J. Mulcahy Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHinted at promise in novices and appealed as a likely improver on his handicap debut but he came in just 10th of 19 at Ayr (2m4f, 17/2) 23 days ago. This Irish point winner may still do better though TFRHHHII BHA92
6 DELAYED CHARM (GB) (101) P00-40r
5 10-9
B g Postponed (IRE) - Velvet Charm Ross Chapman
Miss Hazel Crichton Maurice Barnes, Brampton
Br Pantile Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWProbably flattered when fourth in a novice hurdle at Kelso in May and has failed to build on that by a long chalk in 2 subsequent starts, showing temperament to boot when running out at Carlisle in October. Has plenty to prove going handicapping now. TFRHHIII BHA81
7 MACHO SUN (IRE) (30) P40-046
B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE)
6 10-2
Aaron Anderson (5) The Southwold Set
Br Kevin & Meta Cullen
Mike Sowersby, Malton
Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on the Flat and it’s been a similar story in this sphere thus far, a never-dangerous sixth of 10 in 2m4f handicap at Market Rasen 30 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA66
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.KAZAR FOREZ (FR) 2.SAVIOUR (IRE) 3.THE COFFEY BOY (IRE)
2025: ZAIN FARHH 6 10 7 Jonathan England 6-1 (Sam England) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Kazar Forez (FR), 15-2 Expelliarmus (IRE), 8-1 Saviour (IRE), 9-1 My My My Delilah (GB), The Coffey Boy (IRE), 22-1 Macho Sun (IRE), 33-1 Delayed Charm (GB)
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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE
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 highspecification 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
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FOURTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs CELESTIAL REIGN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs GHASHAM
WEIGHTWATCHER: RUSSIAN VIRTUE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 7lb to 107. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GHASHAM trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 211 miles.
INDIAN RIVER looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow and is hard to oppose in his bid to go 3-3 in this sphere. Chase A Fortune arrives at the top of his game though and should ensure Adrian Keatley’s improver doesn’t have things all his own way, while Fromheretoeternity and Inca Prince need factoring in too.
B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me Sean Quinlan A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA three-time 2m winner last term and in good form when last seen out in early summer, not seen to ideal effect when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (2m) Yard took this 12 months ago and she can’t be discounted on return TFRHHHII BHA116
2 CHASE A FORTUNE (GB) (24) 4-5F212 8 11-13
B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic
Chasing the dream
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved since fitted with cheekpieces, ending a losing run in 2m handicap at Wetherby in December and following it with an excellent second of 9 at Musselburgh (2m) 24 days ago. Up 2lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 CELESTIAL REIGN
(IRE) (155) B4-124 C 5 11-6
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE)
Phil Ellerby & Partners
Br Pigeon Park Stud
Joshua Thompson (7)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark for his current yard over 2m4f here in May but his more recent form is less encouraging, tried in cheekpieces when a well-held fourth of 10 in 2m1f Cartmel novice in August. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA108
4 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (58) 334-246 CD
B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody
Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor
Br Derek R. Price
9 11-5
Nathan Moscrop
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer but winless since 2023 and he came in only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 INDIAN RIVER (IRE) (29) 11
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - The Tulip (IRE)
Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
4 11-2
Brian Hughes
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well in a pair of 1m4f maidens in Ireland for John Joseph Murphy and has taken extremely well to hurdling for his new yard, readily going 2-2 in 2m Wetherby juvenile last month. This improving son of Nathaniel is very much the one to beat now going handicapping TFRHHHHH BHA117
6 GHASHAM (IRE) (30) 5-42634
B g Churchill (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)
Mr K. McKenna
Br A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah
7 11-0
Tristan Durrell
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 (for Ian Williams) but he wasn’t discredited on the back of a wind op when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) 30 days ago, not ideally placed Cheekpieces go back on now and needs considering TFRHHHII BHA102
7 INCA PRINCE (IRE) (92) 3/552/-64 D
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Angel Stevens (IRE)
R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson
Br Noel Cogan
8 10-13
Jamie Hamilton
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice from the front at Musselburgh in 2022 but quite lightly raced since Not disgraced under a patient ride when fourth in an 11-runner handicap at Kelso in October and could be closer to form here if returned to more positive tactics. TFRHHHII BHA101
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
2025: TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) 9 11 2 Ross Chapman 5-1 (Jennie Candlish) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Indian River (IRE), 13-2 Ghasham (IRE), 17-2 Fromheretoeternity (IRE),9-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 11-1 Inca Prince (IRE), 16-1 Celestial Reign (IRE), 20-1 Russian Virtue (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up
U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up
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FIFTH RACE 3.40
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MICHAEL & FRED WATSON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs AILL DUBH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs DELGANY DEADLINE
WEIGHTWATCHER: NIGHTS IN VENICE won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 9lb to 89. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DELGANY DEADLINE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 211 miles.
TOM CREEN might be good for yet another Sedgefield win. Dan Skelton’s Delgany Deadline is open to progress with his Market Rasen chase debut behind him and now fitted with cheekpieces is second choice ahead of Scottish King, who also has that headgear on for the first time.
CREEN (IRE) 2.DELGANY DEADLINE 3.SCOTTISH KING (IRE)
1 TOM CREEN (IRE) (30) 3524-02 C 11 12-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER) Jonathan England
Good Cops Sam England, Guiseley
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time course winner 17/2, good second of 9 over 19f here on Boxing Day. Has form over this sort of trip going back a bit. Another prominent Sedgefield showing seems likely TFRHHHHH BHA104
2 SLANEY OPERA (IRE) (28) F111-30
8 11-8
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Jamie Hamilton
Mr Joe Wright Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Br Joseph Smiddy
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timescorerwholandeda3mKelsomaidenhunterlastApril.BetteredthatformwhenthirdinStratfordnovicehunterthefollowingmonth.Probablyneeded the run after 7 months off when mid-field in 25f Catterick handicap chase for Ruth Jefferson 4 weeks ago and may do better now. TFRHHHII BHA98
3 SIMILAR STORY (IRE) (28) P33-U0P
8 11-7
B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE) Sean Quinlan
Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Robert O’Callaghan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning chasing debut at Kelso in October 2024 but mixed record since, including pulling up at Catterick over Christmas. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect TFRHHIII BHA97
4 SCOTTISH KING (IRE) (28) 6P-25F3
Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Thanks Bobby (IRE)
10 11-1
Philip Armson (3)
Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne
Br Harry Cummins
TIMEFORMVIEW Good start to chase career when runner on return at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) in October. Back to that level when third of 14 at Catterick (25f, good) 4 weeks ago. First-time cheekpieces won’t need to give him much more TFRHHHHI BHA91
5 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (34) 333-003
Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)
10 10-13
Brian Hughes Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick
Br Al Duncan
TIMEFORMVIEWHas only a 20.5f Ayr handicap chase success in February 2024 to show from his 25 starts Best effort this season when third of 8 over 2 1/2m at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago. Back up in trip with Brian Hughes doing the steering TFRHHHII BHA89
6 CARRHILL (IRE) (23) 500450
Gr g Getaway (GER) - Simonia (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
6 10-11
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Mrs Virginia McGrath North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer. Hasn’t seriously threatened over hurdles, including 2 handicaps, so the switch to fences needs to have a positive effect TFRHHIII BHA87
7 UNCLE AL (IRE) (28) 302516 C
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Milling Road (IRE)
7 10-9
Aaron Anderson (5) Peak Racing Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Br Mr Joseph Roche
TIMEFORMVIEWFitted with cheekpieces and much improved when getting up late in 21f course handicap chase in December Easy to back and well beaten at Catterick over Christmas. Steps up significantly in trip
TFRHHHII BHA85
1-2-3: 1.TOM
8
EVEQUE (FR) (23) 000-15P C
Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)
12 10-6
Peter Kavanagh
Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn
Br Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille Dunns Houses
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Bounced back to form when striking on return at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in November but this veteran is rather in-and-out and has been below par twice since TFRHHIII BHA82
9
DELGANY DEADLINE
(GB) (30) 0652-43
Gr or Ro g Blue Bresil (FR) - New Bridge (FR)
6 10-5
Tristan Durrell
Mrs Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Charles Wilson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who resumed from 7 months off with a good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f, soft) in November Below that level when 18 lengths third on 3m Market Rasen chase debut over Christmas but he can likely do better with that experience behind him. Cheekpieces go on TFRHHHHI BHA81
10 AILL DUBH (IRE) (30) 0031-UP
B g Shantou (USA) - Captain Carol (IRE)
9 10-4
Alice Stevens (3)
The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler in Ireland Did win a point over there last winter but has failed to complete in 2 handicap chases at up to 19f since joining Micky Hammond. It remains to be seen whether this significant step up in trip helps matters TFRHHIII BHA80
11
ITURGEON DU BREUIL (FR) (51) 3P4664
Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Cavale Saint (FR)
8 10-2
Charlie Maggs (5)
Hurst Farm Racing Barry Murtagh, Carlisle
Br Dr. V. Denis Hubert & Mr Eric Helye
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of his better races when 16 lengths fourth over C&D last month but is no good thing to turn up in similar form this afternoon. Has had wind surgery TFRHHIII BHA69
2025: CATCH CATCHFIRE 6 11 9 Charlie Todd 10-3 (Ian Williams) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 8, 10, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Delgany Deadline (GB), 4-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 5-1 Scottish King (IRE), 8-1 Slaney Opera (IRE), Nights In Venice (GB), 16-1 Similar Story (IRE), 25-1 Uncle Al (IRE), 28-1 Iturgeon du Breuil (FR), 33-1 Aill Dubh (IRE), 40-1 Carrhill (IRE), Eveque (FR)
RACE RESULT:
TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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SIXTH RACE 4.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
STOCKTON
RFC WOMENS & GIRLS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs LIVANO BELLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 32 runners, 6%) runs KAVIAR WOOD LONGEST TRAVELLER: KATES CHOICE trained by Mrs N Evans, Abergavenny, 258 miles.
LIVANO BELLO remains winless but is proving a reliable sort and can gain a deserved breakthrough success on the back of a good C&D third, with Brian Hughes now back up Kaviar Wood advanced his form when runner-up (in front of the selection) last time out and rates the main threat ahead of National Question and Nellie Bluesky.
1 SECRET VINO (GB) (30) 5P-0415 6 12-0
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnet’s Vino
Mr T. Ellis
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Gina Ellis Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark in 2m Southwell handicap in November but had the hood left off when only fifth of 8 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) 30 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 LIVANO BELLO (FR) (30) 43-0223 BF
Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Emelina Bella (FR)
Mike and Eileen Newbould
5 11-12
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Remi Boucret Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but he comes here in excellent nick, keen under 7lb claiming rider when third of 8 over C&D 30 days ago. A player off an unchanged mark with Brian Hughes back in the saddle TFRHHHHH BHA98
3 NELLIE BLUESKY (GB) (27) 06/155-6 D
Br m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lady Bluesky
Ewan Whillans Racing Club
8 11-11
Craig Nichol
Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Alistair Whillans Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty after 12 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, soft) 27 days ago. This fair 2m4f scorer can take a step forward here TFRHHHII BHA97
4 KATES CHOICE (IRE) (62) 5-66605
6 11-10
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Ben Poste Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd
Br J. Lenihan
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form at best but well held both starts in this sphere for her current yard at Ffos Las and Ludlow this autumn Lots more is needed after a break in her bid for a maiden victory. TFRHHIII BHA96
5 IMPERIAL RULE (IRE) (24) 5113-33 C D
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Our Ned (IRE)
Mrs K Elliott & Partner
9 11-6
Sean Quinlan
Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Adrian Sutton The Tote, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWA three-time chase winner last term for Rebecca Menzies and not discredited after 11 months off on both runs for his current yard when third (around 2m4f) in handicap chases here and at Catterick. Reverts to hurdles but no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA92
6 KAVIAR WOOD (FR) (30) 4-00442
Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Tulipe des Sacart (FR)
Mr J. N. Blackburn
Br Bertwood Stables & Mr Jean Bedu
6 10-12
Conor Ring
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer who posted easily his best effort in this sphere when second of 8 over C&D 30 days ago. Up 3lb but remains with few miles on the clock so may do better still TFRHHHHI BHA84
7 NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (34) 24-5125 BF 6 10-8
Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)
Joshua Thompson (7) Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle (17f) in October and has continued in good nick, fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Needs considering stepping back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA80
1-2-3: 1.LIVANO BELLO (FR) 2.KAVIAR WOOD (FR) 3.NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE)
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
KATES CHOICE: Following its run on 24/11/2025 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.
IMPERIAL RULE: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Livano Bello (FR), 7-2 Kaviar Wood (FR), 4-1 National Question (IRE), 13-2 Secret Vino (GB), 10-1 Nellie Bluesky (GB), Imperial Rule (IRE), 50-1 Kates Choice (IRE)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the
of £112,869 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
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