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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
Mr Paddy Barlow
4.30
Callum Bewley
3.00, 3.30, 4.00
Sean Bowen
2.25, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00
Kevin Brogan
1.50, 2.25
Miss Megan Davies
4.30
Alan Doyle
2.25 3.00
TRAINERS
N. W. Alexander
1.50, 2.25, 3.00, 4.00, 4.30
Susan Corbett
1.50
S. R. B. Crawford
2.25
W. R. Crawford
3.30
Ian Duncan
4.00
Tim Easterby
4.30
Derek Fox 1.50 2.25 3.00
Jamie Hamilton 4.00
Dominic Hislop 4.30
Peter Kavanagh 4.00
Bruce Lynn
1.50, 2.25, 3.00, 4.00
Conner McCann 4.30
Danny McMenamin
3.30, 4.00
Michael & David Easterby 4.00
Patrick Griffin 4.00
Andrew Hamilton
4.00
Micky Hammond 4.00
James Moffatt
2.25, 3.00
Olly Murphy
2.25 3.00 3.30 4.00, 4.30
Nathan Moscrop
1.50
Craig Nichol
1.50, 4.00 Conor Rabbitt
3.00, 4.00 Lewis Saunders 4.30
Harry Sexton
4.00 J. J. Slevin 2.25, 3.30 Ben Smith 3.00
Nicky Richards
3.30
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
1.50, 2.25, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30
Dianne Sayer
4.00
R. Mike Smith
3.00
Sandy Thomson 1.50
Martin Todhunter
3.00
Joshua Thompson 4.00
Patrick Wadge 1.50, 3.30, 4.00
Ewan Whillans 1.50, 4.00
William Young Jnr 3.00
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (47 wins from 299 runners, 16%) runs ORKNEY BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs VISUAL IMPACT LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SUNSET HILL & WHISPERING DANCER trained by S Corbett, Otterburn, 151 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ORKNEY BLUE (GB) (20) 242-6P1 D 8 12-1
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Madame Allsorts
Kevin Brogan J
O Clan Gathering N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B R & R Musson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner at 16-1 in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Uptown Harry by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 111
2 SUNSET HILL (IRE) (20) 43555U
Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Sunset Times (IRE)
O Ian Turnbull,AndyBell,MikeSevers,Corbett
7 12-0
Nathan Moscrop J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Miss Mary R. Barry Finnies Heavy Haulage S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Unseated rider when 7-2 at Carlisle over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Celestial Fashion earlier this month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 110
3 VISUAL IMPACT (IRE) (52) 222-340
Br B m Westerner - Miss Mayberry (IRE)
7 11-9
Derek Fox J
O The Buzzard Syndicate Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Miss Deirdre Motherway Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in four hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from ten starts. Beaten 17l behind Cowboy Cooper at 11-2 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105
4 BLAKEY BOY (IRE) (56) 1-20F22 6 11-4
Br Br g Ocovango - Rathleek
Craig Nichol J
O On the buses Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Damien Healion Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 8l by Golden Point when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 100
5 ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (20) 3-40024 8 10-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE)
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Ken McGarrity Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr K D. Cotter Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Orkney Blue when fourth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83
6 WHISPERING DANCER (IRE) (20) 5-0056P D 7 10-2
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Newtown Dancer (IRE)
O The Dancers
Bruce Lynn J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Tom Lacy Finnies Heavy Haulage S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Pulled up 4 out when 18-1 at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Orkney Blue earlier this month on his latest outing. Runs from 10lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 74
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) 8 11 7 Sam Coltherd 7-2 (Stuart Coltherd) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
BLAKEY BOY: Following its run on 29/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Orkney Blue (GB), 7-2 Visual Impact (IRE), 4-1 Blakey Boy (IRE), 5-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 11-2 Sunset Hill (IRE), 33-1 Whispering Dancer (IRE)
Having been held up in his first two chasing attempts, ORKNEY BLUE was the beneficiary of a more positive ride at Carlisle last time. Nick Alexander’s charge is 6lb higher now but remains open to further improvement and he receives a confident vote. Blakey Boy has been knocking on the door of late and is the main threat, ahead of Rob Roy Macgregor. totewin: Orkney Blue
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - BRIAN HUGHES
The 3-times champion jockey is no stranger to punters at Ayr with his 5-year record at the track currently the best in the weighing room and the jockey riding at the absolute top of his game. Only today’s rival Sean Bowen and Harry Skelton have ridden more winners in Britain this season and the Northern Irishman is closing in on yet another century with an overall strike-rate of around 18%. Hughes has struck up a new partnership this season with leading Scottish owner Jimmy Fyffe who has horses at various yards in Britain and Ireland and the jockey continued his love affair with Sedgefield last week, when the second leg of a treble on the day brought up his 250th winner at the County Durham venue. Hughes just has the one booked ride today on Jericoacoara at 4.00 but trainers will know he’s available should any other horse suddenly find itself without a jockey 13%
THE WATCH ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden 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
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (47 wins from 299 runners, 16%) runs THE G WIZARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs CRACKLING FIRE & ZAMEK LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRISH CHAMP trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 CRACKLING FIRE (IRE) (74) 46 6 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mardale (IRE)
Kevin Brogan J
O Shanahan, Magnier, Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Frank Motherway Betano S
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Moneygarrow when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -
2 IRISH CHAMP (IRE) (25) 143
6 11-9
Br B g Milan - Scarlet Feather (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Oliver Loughlin The Sporting Life S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Third of 8 behind Stede Bonnet beaten 13l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
3 STRIDE ON (IRE) (71) 31-24 BF
6 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mohboss Derek Fox J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Wiyi Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 5-6fav behind Kent De Thaix when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
4 THE G WIZARD (IRE) (22) P/-24222 BF
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Wood (IRE)
6 11-9
Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan & Tomkinson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Michael Veale Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in three hurdle races and a point-to-point from six starts. Beaten 2l by Speiriuil when second of 12 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 114
5 UNION AVENUE (IRE) (75) 2/1140/-P BF 7 11-9
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr Thomas Gardner James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B P. Corkery Fitzdares Limited S
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when evens fav at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Tashkhan in December last year on his hurdling debut. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating -
6 ZAMEK (FR) (35) 3-243 BF 6 11-9
Br Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Zanatiya (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B S.C. Ecurie Altima Betano S
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from four starts. Third of 18 behind Wondering Why beaten 7l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 118
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: MARLACOO (IRE) 5 11 9 Stan Sheppard 8-11 (Tom Lacey) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
CRACKLING FIRE: Following its run on 11/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe. STRIDE ON: Following its run on 14/12/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered a wound to its left-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The G Wizard (IRE), 3-1 Zamek (FR), 4-1 Irish Champ (IRE), 11-2 Stride On (IRE), 10-1 Crackling Fire (IRE), 16-1 Union Avenue (IRE)
Each of these arrive with some kind of chance, but it is STRIDE ON that gets the nod. The Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore inmate chased home a 132-rated rival here in November and had excuses when a beaten favourite at Carlisle the following month. If the break has freshened him up, he ought to go close. Irish Champ and Zamek head the list of dangers.
totewin: Stride On
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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - OLLY MURPHY
Murphy is building up a strong team for next month’s Cheltenham Festival but the yard had 8 runners across 4 different tracks over the course of Saturday and Sunday and he sends 6 horses here to Ayr today with 4 of them due to be ridden by champion jockey Sean Bowen. Murphy’s record here is respectable enough with 12 winners over the past 5 seasons but Bowen has had 24 winners here in that time period and the champion’s record here this season is 11 winners from just 23 rides, an astonishing strike-rate of 48%. Both men are looking for their first Cheltenham Festival winners next month with Bowen on Gold Cup contender Haiti Couleurs and Murphy has nominated current 12/1 chance Indeevar Bleu as his best chance of a winner on day two of the meeting, Wednesday, in the Coral Cup.
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Prize Money.£5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (47 wins from 299 runners, 16%) runs DUBAI DAYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs JACCOURS LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACCOURS trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 323 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (59) 12U2-40 CD 12 12-2
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)
Bruce Lynn J
O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S
Has won three hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 33-1 behind Fortunate Man when last of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 122
2 BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (41) F/13F/2-5 8 11-11
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR)
Derek Fox J
O Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Joseph Robb Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind Meetmebythesea when last of 5 at 33-1 on his chase debut here over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 117
3 JACCOURS (FR) (24) 4/423-41 D
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Ty Perrine (FR)
7 11-9
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B S. Cozenot, H. Cozento & E. Guetin Betano S
A winner at 5-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Tommy Pickles by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 115
4 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (25) 15/11/-5P 9 11-8
Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR)
O Mr Darren Naylor
B J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter
Alan Doyle (3) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
Tote S
He has won three chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Diamond Geezer last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 114
5 DANCE THIEF (IRE) (114) 61233-5 C D 8 11-3
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B P. O’Connell
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Dee’s Getaway when fifth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 109
6 TOMMY COMBATS (IRE) (25) 242-2U1 C 7 10-13
Br Gr or B g Kingston Hill - Bestow (IRE)
O Mrs L Reid & Mr J. Hazeldean
Callum Bewley J
Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Mrs Elizabeth Moore Tote S
Successful in two chases at 2m on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1jt-fav here over 2m (soft) last month, beating Great Pepper by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 105
7 DON OCCHETTI (IRE) (13) 231-P63 8 10-8
Br B g Presenting - Baileys Partytime
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B Mrs D. Cashman
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Big Stage beaten 16l at 80-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 100
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tommy Combats (IRE), 3-1 Big John Wayne (IRE), 7-2 Jaccours (FR), 9-1 Dance Thief (IRE), 10-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 16-1 One Mill Harbour (FR), 28-1 Don Occhetti (IRE)
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4TH TIME
Tommy Combats recorded a comfortable success over an extended 2m here last month and is respected given that, but JACCOURS is preferred. Connections waste no time in sending the Gris De Gris gelding over a fence having won his maiden hurdle at Ffos Las recently and that could unlock even greater progress. Veteran Dubai Days has struggled this term, but a drop in class should aid his cause.
totewin: Jaccours
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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Richards (27 wins from 170 runners, 16%) runs LUCKIE DEVIL & MS CINDY KATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs NEXT TWIST LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREEN HOPE trained by W R Crawford, Ireland.
1 GREEN HOPE (GB) (34) 44U1
5 12-0
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Rococo Style J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. R. Crawford, Ireland T
B R. W. Russell The Sporting Life S
A winner at 125-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Star Of The Week by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating -
2 NEXT TWIST (FR) (41) 43-612 D BF
6 12-0
Br Ch g Muhtathir - Poprock du Berlais (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Pierre & Phillippe Moruzzi Betano S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Kilnesare Flight when second of 10 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 121
3 LINALENE (FR) (56) 330-U40
Br Gr g Rail Link - Quristine (FR)
5 11-7
Patrick Wadge J
O Celtic Connections Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A Ste Ent Etienne Et Gregoire Lee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind They Want Me when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
4 LUCKIE DEVIL (IRE) (18) 2-4PP
6 11-7
Br Br g Pillar Coral - Uimhir A Seacht (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michael Long Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Pulled up 2 out when 80-1 at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Count Of Vendome earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating -
5 MS CINDY KATE (IRE) (191) 50 5 11-0
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Kitty Power (IRE)
O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Danny McMenamin J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mrs M. Curran MS Society Scotland, Borders Branch, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Unplaced in both NH starts. Beaten 19l behind Coutach at 16-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Perth over 2m (good) in August last year Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) 5 12 0 Jonathan Burke 7-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Next Twist (FR), 11-4 Green Hope (GB), 10-1 Linalene (FR), 14-1 Ms Cindy Kate (IRE), 33-1 Luckie Devil (IRE)
1ST
The Irish challenger GREEN HOPE failed to complete over 2m4f on hurdles debut but showed his true colours at Down Royal last month. Dropped in trip, the five-year-old found plenty in the closing stages to open his account over timber and further improvement looks on the cards. The convincing winner of a maiden hurdle at Southwell, Next Twist found one too good in testing conditions here last time. He looks the main danger with Linalene perhaps best of the remainder back on soft ground. totewin: Green Hope toteeachway: Next Twist
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THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (47 wins from 299 runners, 16%) runs ELOI DU PUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs DIAMOND GEEZER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GO FRANKIE trained by P Griffin, Ireland.
1 DIAMOND GEEZER (IRE) (25) 2-21341 CD 7 12-0
Br Br g Ocovango - Wells Diamond (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O A J Wall & Briton International
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Longrove Stud Betano S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-4fav over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating Eloi Du Puy by 6l. Has also won at Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 113
2 JERICOACOARA (FR) (100) 0430-05 7 11-11
Br B g Free Port Lux - Autre Mer (FR)
Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mme Michele Juhien-Cypres, Thibaut Juhen Micky Hammond Racing S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Glen Road when fifth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 5f (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 110
3 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (25) F3-U552
8 11-11
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B S.C.E.A Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Diamond Geezer when second of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 110
4 MOUNTAIN MOLLY (IRE) (32) 53-120F D 7 11-8
Br B m Mount Nelson - Reynard’s Glen (IRE)
Patrick Wadge J
O The Ormello Way & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Gareth Metcalfe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. Fell at the last when 10-1 at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Celestial Fashion last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 107
5 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (107) P13110 D 11 11-8
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)
O Mr G. H. Bell
Peter Kavanagh J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S
Has won 11 hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Heart Above when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) in November last year Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 107
6 BALKING (FR) (396) 4P/0502- 8 11-6
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Anaqueen (FR)
O Mr G. Critchley
Danny McMenamin J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Tote S
Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Aire Spray when second of 16 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in January last year Official BHA Rating 105
7 EL JEFE (IRE) (10) 0-32334 9 11-6
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Judicial Deference when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 105
Br Br m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lady Bluesky
Craig Nichol J
O Ewan Whillans Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Alistair Whillans Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten a head by National Question when second of 6 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 98
9 GO FRANKIE (IRE) (20) 2F416-0
Br B g Milan - Go Bee (IRE)
O Mr David van der Hoeven
B Maurice Sheehy
9 10-12
Harry Sexton (7) J
Patrick Griffin, Ireland T
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Harwa when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 97
10 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (13) P04U43 CD 7 10-12
Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
Callum Bewley J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Mr Michael Rafter Ian Duncan Racing S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind The Coffey Boy beaten 2 1/2l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97
11 LIGHTS GO DOWN (GB) (58) 232
Br Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Darkandstormy
O Mr J N Blackburn & Mr P Tinnion
B J. Blackburn S. Winter & H. Cram
4 10-8
Jamie Hamilton J
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
Placed in two hurdle races from three NH starts. Beaten 1/2l by Indian River when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 107
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) 6 10 5 Alan Doyle 9-4 (Ian Duncan) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 10
Stewards Note:
THE NAVIGATOR: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Diamond Geezer (IRE), 4-1 Lights Go Down (GB), 8-1 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 10-1 Nellie Bluesky (GB), 12-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), Mountain Molly (IRE), 16-1 Jericoacoara (FR), Balking (FR), El Jefe (IRE), 22-1 The Navigator (GB), 33-1 Go Frankie (IRE) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME
THE JEWELLER’S PET won this off a similar mark last year and signalled a return to form back over C&D last time. Not beaten far in third on that occasion, a bold bid is anticipated from Ian Duncan’s charge with the underfoot conditions also in his favour. The Navigator landed a double on faster going at Kelso last autumn, but Diamond Geezer may prove a bigger threat fresh from a convincing success under Sean Bowen here last time.
totewin: The Jeweller’s Pet
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TAXI
toteeachway: Diamond Geezer
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THE WATCH ON RACING TV NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Prize Money.£2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (47 wins from 299 runners, 16%) runs KINGSMAN MAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs LIRION
LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIRION trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 323 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 KILARO (FR) (39) 3P/-115 D BF
Br B g Coastal Path - Simiska (FR)
6 11-9
Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J
O Mr JWE Bevin Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mrs Karine Perreau Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Ronnie Russet when fifth of 15 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Garthorpe this season. Official BHA Rating -
2 C’MON SO (IRE) (83) 5P2-6
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sail On (IRE)
5 11-2
Miss Megan Davies (7) J
O Miss Lucinda V. Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B James Reeves Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Old Habits when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -
3 JARDIN
DE
TUNIS
(FR) (106) 01 5 11-2
Br Gr g Tunis (POL) - Juntina (FR) Conner McCann (7) J
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Scea Raymond Jean-Christian Rainton Construction ( Scotland ) Ltd S A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Knockmullen House over 3m on his latest outing in November last year, beating Rices Pool by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Matthew Flynn O’Connor in Ireland. Likely to play a significant role on Rules debut. Official BHA Rating -
4 KINGSMAN MAIL (FR) (41) 23
6 11-2
Br B g Kingfisher (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Dominic Hislop (10) J
O And Away We Go N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 8 behind Diamant Dore beaten 19l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 LIRION (FR) (358) 2-
5 11-2
Br B g Voiladenuo (FR) - Rirta (FR) Lewis Saunders (5) J
O MrsDianaLWhateley,McNeill&StoneFamilies Olly Murphy Wilmcote T
B S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere Betano S Beaten 11l by Mydaddypaddy when second of 14 at 17-2 on his racecourse debut at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) in March last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T H Weston. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
KILARO: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lirion (FR), 3-1 Jardin de Tunis (FR), 7-2 Kingsman Mail (FR), 9-2 Kilaro (FR), 22-1 C’Mon So (IRE) 2ND
Kilaro won a bumper at Musselburgh prior to disappointing at Newcastle last time and a hood is applied for this. Kingsman Mail failed to build on his promising second here when well beaten on his return to the track, so a chance is taken on JARDIN DE TUNIS Related to jumps winners in France, the Irish point-to-point winner debuts for the Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore’s yard and may prove good enough on his Rules debut.
totewin: Jardin De Tunis toteeachway: Kilaro
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FORM
The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.
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SATURDAY 11th April
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
John Wilson (Stewards Panel Chair)
Lyndsay Glynn. Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson
Starters
Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Michael Hamilton
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
Will Marshall, John Marshall, Natalie Nimbley
Medical Officers
Andy Maylon, Lindsey Donaldson, Pippa Hall, Dave Thomas
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Jim Bonar Linda Porter
Michelle Maughan
Commentator
Gareth Topham
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
Managing Director
David Brown
Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr
Raceday Operations Manager
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First Race 1.50 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. RACING TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m 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 Red Rum Series qualifier 11 entries at £45 - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.25 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. RACING TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £50. - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £55 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. RACING TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £55. - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE 100% RACINGTV PROFITS BACK TO RACING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. RACING TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th 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 Night Nurse Series qualifier 13 entries at £50 - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.00 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher or £45 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026 for each hurdle race won 7lb. RACING TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 17 entries at £45 - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.30 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st.
Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. RACING TV will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 11 entries at £20 - Closed February 17th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
