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‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Richards (27 wins from 169 runners, 16%) runs LA ZOUBIDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs
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LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUEENS SECRET trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 212 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LA ZOUBIDA (FR) (40) 10-1102 D BF 6 11-12
Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Titi Jolie (FR)
O Fine Claret Racing
Sean Quinlan J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 5l by Rosie Baloo when second of 5 at 4-6fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January. Has won at Kelso and Sedgefield this season. Official BHA Rating 117
2 ROSES
ALL THE WAY (IRE) (19) 30-3641 D 7 11-7
Br B m Workforce - Snug Bunch (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mrs Miranda Johnson Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Conlon Prisma Colour Ltd S
Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 4-9fav at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating Tuppence by 8l. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 109
3 CULZEAN
(GB) (24) 60
Br B m Frontiersman - Belfast Central (IRE)
5 11-0
Callum Bewley J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Latosca Du Houx when last of 7 on her latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 LARGY ROSE (IRE) (52) 2P
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rowansgift (IRE)
6 11-0
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mrs L. A. Ogilvie R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Largy Bloodstock
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Pulled up at the last when 100-1 over this course and distance (heavy) in a race won by Dream Shadow in January on her hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -
5 QUEENS SECRET (IRE) (362) 41-
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)
O They Are Never at Home Partnership
6 11-0
Craig Nichol J
Ruth Jefferson Malton T
B Knocktartan House Stud Tote S
A winner at 7-1 in a point-to-point race at Castlelands over 3m (soft) on her latest outing in March last year, beating Dempsey’s Milan by 3/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Aidan Fitzgerald in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
6 SOCIETY SOLDIER (IRE) (36) 3/5-3 6 11-0
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Salou Blues (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Hodge & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Miss Christine Hurley Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from three starts. Third of 8 behind Apples Jane beaten 11l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: HAY MEADOW (IRE) 5 11 0 Derek Fox 15-2 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 La Zoubida (FR), 11-4 Roses All The Way (IRE), 4-1 Society Soldier (IRE), 11-2 Queens Secret (IRE), 100-1 Culzean (GB), Largy Rose (IRE)
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND 3RD 4TH TIME
LA ZOUBIDA was turned over at Sedgefield when giving away 12lb to a rival who subsequently performed with credit in handicap company. Although Roses All The Way finished ahead of her in a Listed contest at Haydock in December, her overall form is stronger and she appears capable of successfully conceding weight all round. Roses All The Way got off the mark at Musselburgh and has to be respected, while Society Soldier and point-to-point winner Queens Secret complete the shortlist. totewin: La Zoubida toteeachway: Roses All The Way
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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - NICK ALEXANDER
Nick was in the winners’ enclosure twice at our last meeting here on February 23 and those victories for his veteran chaser Dubai Days and 8 year-old handicap hurdler Eloi Du Puy were simply confirmation that the trainer’s horses are in rude health for their spring campaigns. The trainer tops the table for winners here at Ayr over the past 5 seasons and his 5 runners today include Jirko in our opener at 2.20 and top-weight Platin Moon in the handicap hurdle at 3.50 The trainer saddled Scarlet Jet to be second in the race named after his father Cyril at Kelso on Saturday and he was back amongst the winners at Newcastle on Tuesday when conditional Dom Hislop rode Whiskey On Ice to win the stayers’ handicap hurdle.
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs LANCE LES DES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs ALLFOR, HOURMAN & WALK ON SON FANCY THAT: N Alexander won this race in 2024 and 2025 The stable runs LANCE LES DES today LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAHAB trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
1 ALLFOR (IRE) (36) 2-6 5 11-6
Br B g Mahler - Tiffiny Gale (IRE)
O Grand Slam Racing Partnership
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mrs Esther Dinneen Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind The Skecher when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -
2 ALL ONE WORD (IRE) (21) 3/-60 7 11-6
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Una Sorpresa (GER)
O David & Carol Shaw
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miss Roisin O’Brien Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Kaka’s Cousin when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -
3 BETTERYOUTHANME (IRE) (33) UP0F6-F 6 11-6
Br Br g Berkshire (IRE) - Valverdesgirl (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr John Blake
Yet to place in seven starts. Fell when 6-1 at Bellharbour over 3m (soft) in a point-to-point race won by Untapped Potential last month on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Clancy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
4 CAVALRY CALL (IRE) (45)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE)
5 11-6
Nathan Moscrop J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Knockainey Stud
Beaten 14l behind Selenic at 16-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in January. Official BHA Rating -
5 DAHAB (IRE) (35) 0- 5 11-6
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zman Awal (IRE)
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O Mrs Shauna Kelly Noel C. Kelly Northern Ireland T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
Well beaten at 12-1 behind Messerschmitt when 16th of 17 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m (yielding - soft) in October ‘24. Official BHA Rating -
6 DUBLINOFFICECALLIN (GB) (19) 56466 5 11-6
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR)
Craig Nichol J
O Browne, Mills-Kidals, Ryan-Beswick Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Beswick Brothers Bloodstock
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Gallivanted when sixth of 11 on his hurdling debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
7 HOURMAN (FR) (19) 460
Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Next Dream (FR)
5 11-6
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Sue Howell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A Ecurie La Grugerie et al
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Gallivanted when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
8 LANCE LES DES (FR) (21) 3/30-332
Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER)
7 11-6
Sean Quinlan J
O Roll The Dice N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Beaten 1/2l by Triple Crown Ted when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 107
9 LARGY GO (IRE) (29) 1-2 BF
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Jo Go (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
5 11-6
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Cathy O’Leary Wasdell Group S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 3/4l by Keno Black when second of 10 at 13-8fav on his hurdling debut at Lingfield over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -
10 MAIORI (FR) (90) P-1
Br B g Zanzibari (USA) - Lake Tahoe (FR)
6 11-6
Ryan Mania J
O UP4B And Molly And Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Mme Henri Devin
A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Rongoright by 18l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph Ryan. Official BHA Rating -
11 MINUTES TO SPARE (IRE) (-) 5 11-6
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Nowhere Fast (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Russet House Farm Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Half-brother to Farfromnowhere, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 4f, in NH flat race at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m. Changed hands for €90,000 and represents an eyecatching owner/trainer combination. Official BHA Rating -
12 WALK
ON SON
(IRE) (50) 00-034P 6 11-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Walkyrie (FR)
Derek Fox J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Peter Kavanagh Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up 3 out when 33-1 at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Is This For Real in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 102
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: MY KIWI GIRL (IRE) 6 10 13 Brian Hughes 1-6 (N W Alexander) 9 ran Stewards Note:
DUBLINOFFICECALLIN: Following its run on 15/2/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
LARGY GO: Following its run on 5/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. WALK ON SON: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse had post-race heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Largy Go (IRE), 4-1 Lance Les Des (FR), 9-2 Minutes To Spare (IRE), 14-1 Maiori (FR), 16-1 Walk On Son (IRE), 25-1 Allfor (IRE), 66-1 Cavalry Call (IRE), 80-1 Dahab (IRE), 100-1 All One Word (IRE), Hourman (FR), 150-1 Dublinofficecallin (GB), 200-1 Betteryouthanme (IRE)
LARGY GO was an expensive purchase after his point-to-point victory and is likely to step forward from his Rules debut when filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield. The five-year-old was reported to have lost a shoe on that occasion and has a strong chance of going one better. Lance Les Des has been running well at Kelso and is capable of being in the mix. Others to consider include Maiori and Minutes To Spare totewin: Largy Go
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - JONJO O’NEILL JNR
Jonjo, or “Jonj jnr” is the son of the twice champion jumps jockey Jonjo O’Neill who currently shares the training licence at Jackdaws Castle in Gloucestershire with his other son AJ and famously rode Gold Cup winners Alverton (1979) and Dawn Run (1986). Jonjo senior was a regular at Ayr in the 1970s and 80s with back-to-back Scottish Champion Hurdle wins on the legendary Sea Pigeon in 1977 and 78 but Jonj Jnr’s visits to Ayr have been rare due to commitments in the south and he’ll be looking to add to his 2 wins from 17 rides over the past 5 seasons when he gets the leg up on the sure to be well fancied Largy Go (3.20) and Assertive Walk (4.20), both trained by his dad and younger brother 12% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS
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HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Sea Pigeon Series
Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs PLATIN MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs BELVEDERE BHOY & SHE’S NOTJOEKING FANCY THAT: N Alexander won this race in 2024 and 2025 The stable runs PLATIN MOON today LONGEST TRAVELLER: NAKASSAMA trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
1 PLATIN MOON (FR) (34) 2-46513 CD 5 12-0
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan, McIntosh,Coltman, Douglas Miller
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr R. Shaykhutdinov Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Magna Victor beaten 3 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 100
2 SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (13) P-44341 D 6 12-0
Br B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE)
Conner McCann (7) J
O The Jokers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Lucinda V Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sattam by 1l. Official BHA Rating 100
3 NAKASSAMA (IRE) (134) 3P-0160
Br B g National Defense - Kassama (FR)
O All Play & No Work Syndicate
B Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd
6 11-11
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Kobalt St Georges when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Clonmel over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in October last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 97
4 THE COFFEY BOY (IRE) (24) 060021 C 7 11-8
Br B g Libertarian - Western Euro (IRE)
O Sinclair, Davidson & Hammersley
B J. Mulcahy
William Maggs (5) J
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
Ian Duncan Racing S
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground. A winner at 8-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Velvet Vulcan by a head. Official BHA Rating 94
5 VELVET VULCAN (GB) (19) 464224 BF 7 10-12
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Battery Power
Ben Smith (7) J
O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Sarabex
Placed in two hurdle races from seven NH starts. Finished 15l behind Beat The Retreat when fourth of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84
6 BELVEDERE BHOY (IRE) (36) 60F00 5 10-5
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - The Way It Works (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Mr Liam Kelly Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr L Kelly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Stede Bonnet when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 77
7 BRAY DALE (GB) (24) 53-05P0 D 9 10-2
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE)
Dominic Hislop (7) J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Wood Farm Stud Tote S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind The Coffey Boy when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 72
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: BALLYFORT (IRE) 7 12 0 Bruce Lynn 3-1 (N W Alexander) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 7-2 The Coffey Boy (IRE), 4-1 Platin Moon (FR), 6-1 Velvet Vulcan (GB), 9-1 Nakassama (IRE), Belvedere Bhoy (IRE), 50-1 Bray Dale (GB)
1ST
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
4TH TIME
SHE’S NOTJOEKING appreciated dropping slightly in trip and being ridden positively at Newcastle when making all and is taken to put in another bold showing now confidence has been restored. This is no penalty kick, though, as Platin Moon won over C&D two starts ago and continued in good form courtesy of a Musselburgh third. Course scorer The Coffey Boy is another expected to go well. totewin: She’s Notjoeking toteeachway: Platin Moon
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final 2 mile 4 furlong H’cap Hurdle (130 =
on Tue 28 April
Top five from each qualifier eligible to enter. Ballot will prioritise qualifying position over rating.
THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 colours no horse age st-lb
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs COCONUT SPLASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs GEGE VILLE & RED CADILLAC LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHANCEAWETMORNING trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
1 THANK YOU BLUE (GB) (8) 440111 D 9 12-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B James & Jean Potter Equine Products UK Ltd S
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Raging Al by 13l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 114 (+6)
2 ASSERTIVE WALK (IRE) (16) 3-23
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Assertive Lady (IRE)
6 11-13
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mrs P Bond, Magniers, Mrs P Shanahan Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group S
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from three starts. Last of 3 behind Doctor On Call beaten 7l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 113
3
GEGE
VILLE
(FR) (41) 3/6/12-35 C
Br B g Protektor (GER) - Auvloo Ville (FR)
10 11-9
Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs Ann Starkie Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr J. Poumaillou & Mr E. Poumaillou
Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Warriors Destiny when fifth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 109
4 CHANCEAWETMORNING (IRE) (50) 000-652 6 11-9
Br B g Snow Sky - Jim’s Article (IRE)
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O Laytown Beach Boys Partnership Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
B Mr Paddy Sinnott
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Kanog Bay when second of 16 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 109
5 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (35) 200-111 6 11-8
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR)
O The Upside Down Butterfly Boys
Joshua Thompson (5) J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne Micky Hammond Racing S
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 8-11fav at Catterick over 2m (soft) in January, beating Voodoo Angel by 1 1/2l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 108
6 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (24) 610462 CD 7 11-6
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE)
Nathan Moscrop J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S
He has won four hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 13l by Better Be Definite when second of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Has won here and at Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 106
7 FOREST BLAZE (GB) (43) 14-5232 D BF 7 11-3
Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Ixora (IRE)
Jamie Hamilton J
O M Blades, Craggs, Clark and Cambridge Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Greenlands Farm Stud Mark Walford Racing S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Eric Carmen when second of 13 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 103 8 RED CADILLAC (IRE) (95) 4326-12
Br Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tell The Tale (FR) Callum Bewley J
O Greystoke Owners II Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr Robert Norton Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 2l by King Gris when second of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year Official BHA Rating 103
9 COCONUT SPLASH (IRE)
(36) 2/P-6660 11 11-2
Br Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE)
Mr Kit Alexander (5) J
O Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Kieran Lennon Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over six years ago. Beaten 13l behind Diamond Geezer at 8-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 102 10 LARGY
MEADOW
(IRE) (24) 2046 6 10-10
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Star (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Largy Bloodstock
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Apache Tribe when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: BOTH BARRELS 7 11 11 Craig Nichol 3-1 (Donald Whillans) 10 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9, 10 Stewards Note:
ASSERTIVE WALK: Following its run on 18/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Thank You Blue (GB), 9-2 Kazar Forez (FR), 11-2 Red Cadillac (IRE), 10-1 Chanceawetmorning (IRE), 11-1 Assertive Walk (IRE), 12-1 Gege Ville (FR), Forest Blaze (GB), 20-1 Coconut Splash (IRE), Largy Meadow (IRE), 25-1 Follow Charlie (IRE) 2ND
The eye is immediately drawn to Thank You Blue and KAZAR FOREZ chasing four-timers and it’s the latter who might just continue on his merry way. Thank You Blue won’t be inconvenienced going back up in trip, but the Micky Hammond-trained six-year-old is slightly more appealing given he lines up in receipt of weight and looked to be crying out for further when asserting close home over just short of 2m at Catterick. Chanceawetmorning is noted too.
totewin: Kazar Forez
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THE BOOK THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs BENNYS JENNY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs TOROSAY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD WORK trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 219 miles.
1 GOOD WORK (FR) (16) 25-3P44 10 12-0
Br Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) Ben Smith (7) J
O The Cool Runnings Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
A winner of a chase at 3m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 18l behind Bank On Frank when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96
2 TOROSAY (IRE) (24) 30-2042 D 8 11-10
Br B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O Dig In Racing Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Lucinda Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a chase at 3m on heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Le Grand Vert when second of 11 at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92
3 KING HORSE (FR) (19) 460602 6 11-5
Br Gr g Tunis (POL) - Urielle Collonges (FR) Ryan Mania J
O The Chatton Partnership Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B E.A.R.L. Patrick Jobert et al PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S Beaten 6l by Didntgotwenty when second of 6 at 10-1 on his chase debut at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month, his only placing from eight starts. Official BHA Rating 87
4 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (21) 3-00342 C
10 11-4
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Al Duncan
A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 34l by Wal Buck’s when second of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 2f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 86
5 BENNYS JENNY (IRE) (52) P1/00-50 D 7 10-11
Br B or Br m Lauro (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Edwin Carlisle Dem-Master Demolition Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Kilnesare Flight when seventh of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 79
6 EUCHAN
FALLS
(IRE) (52) 20PPPP C 9 10-2
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)
Nathan Moscrop J
O Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B W. M. Johnstone Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 over this course and distance (heavy) in a chase won by Big Zouk in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 64
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: LE GRAND VERT (FR) 9 11 8 Mr Oran McGill 9-4 (Noel C Kelly) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Torosay (IRE), 2-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 11-2 King Horse (FR), 13-2 Good Work (FR), 22-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 28-1 Bennys Jenny (IRE)
A big improver here last time out when claiming the silver medal, the gut feeling is that TOROSAY won’t need much more in order to strike and she has ground conditions to suit too. Nights In Venice chased home a runaway winner at Kelso and may have to settle for a supporting role again, while King Horse is another who finished second last time and he’s open to plenty of improvement over fences.
totewin: Torosay
BETTING
toteeachway: Nights In Venice
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TAXI
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NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.
SADDLING
All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.
SATURDAY 11th April
