Ayr Racecard - Saturday 1st November by Weatherbys

Welcome to the United Council of Bookmakers Raceday, our ﬁrst Saturday meeting of the 2025-2026 Jumps season which ultimately culminates with the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival on 18/19 April 2026.

We’d like to start by expressing our gratitude to all the owners who have chosen to run their horses with us today, your support is truly appreciated and essential to making these racedays possible. We’d also like to extend a warm thank you to each of our valued customers for joining us your presence brings energy and excitement to the course.

Racing and Bookmaking have always had a symbiotic relationship going back to the very earliest days of horse racing, the story goes that Harry Ogden in the 1790’s was the ﬁrst proper bookmaker offering odds on every horse in the race and to this day that practice has endured. I’d like to thank our collaboration with our Oncourse Bookmakers for their generous support this afternoon.

We are also grateful to our other sponsors of today’s racing ATS Rooﬁng, Southern Ayr and of course our great friends at SK & B Inns who are one of the most successful publicans in Scotland. Pubs are vital parts of our community, and we thank SK & B for their valued support which is much appreciated, there are a huge number of their patrons here today, and we hope you have an enjoyable day and manage to pick a winner or two.

There is an exciting day’s racing in prospect with some real quality on show throughout the day with two Class 3 races. The ﬁeld in the feature Hurdle race at 1.58 is headed by two highly rated hurdlers in Glinger Flame and Wakool both winners at Ayr its sure to very competitive.

In addition to the thrilling racing action at Ayr today there are big races scheduled at Ascot and Weatherby which we’ll be featuring in the programme to keep you updated and engaged.

We also have a huge student contingent today and if this is your ﬁrst time racing, we hope you love the buzz of the racing and the music in your area, it’s much more exciting than Economics 101.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the team here at Ayr for their dedication and hard work which go a long way to ensuring the success of days like these.

Finally, after the ﬁnal race we have entertainment with Chart Society in the Princess Royal stand for three hours after racing.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

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7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Allson Sparkle Ltd

C. and Mrs Wilson

8 11-1

Tom Scudamore

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144

Breeding Owner Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

1 Colour graphic

2 Saddlecloth number

3 Colour of horse

B=bay Br=brown

Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

4 Sex of horse

c=colt h=horse

g=gelding f=ﬁlly

m=mare

FORM RATINGS

5 Horse’s name

6 Days since last run

7 Previous Performances

/=new season -=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

8 Form guide

9 Age

10 Weight

Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as ﬁnishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time) going allowance number of days since that performance, etc.

Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

HOW TO BET

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only

Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter

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

Edward Austin

3.04

Callum Bewley

12.48, 1.23, 2.29

Jonathon Bewley

1.23

Ross Chapman

12.48 1.23 2.29 3.04

Jake Coen

4.15

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

12.48, 1.23, 1.58, 2.29 3.04 3.40

4.15

Maurice Barnes 1.23

George Bewley

1.23, 3.04

Catch Bissett

1.23

Mickey Bowen

2.29

Stuart Coltherd

2.29

Alan Doyle

12.48 1.23 2.29

Derek Fox

12.48, 1.23, 1.58, 2.29 3.04 3.40

Theo Gillard 1.23

Jamie Hamilton

12.48, 1.23, 1.58, 2.29, 3.04, 4.15

Dominic Hislop

1.58 4.15

Dylan Johnston

2.29, 4.15

Bruce Lynn

12.48, 1.23, 1.58, 2.29, 3.04

William Maggs

12.48, 2.29, 3.04

Ryan Mania

12.48 3.04 4.15

Danny McMenamin

12.48 1.23 1.58 2.29, 3.04, 3.40

Nathan Moscrop 12.48 2.29 3.04

Craig Nichol

12.48, 1.23, 2.29, 3.04 3.40 4.15

Jack Power

12.48 3.40

Charlie Price 1.23

Sean Quinlan

12.48, 1.23, 1.58, 2.29 3.04 3.40 4.15

Ben Smith

12.48 3.04

Gregor Walkingshaw 1.58 4.15

Joe Williamson 4.15

Ian Duncan

12.48, 1.23, 2.29

Gordon Elliott 4.15

Iain Jardine 3.04

Ruth Jefferson

12.48, 1.58, 3.04

Adrian Keatley

3.04, 3.40

Philip Kirby 4.15

Rebecca Menzies

2.29, 3.04

James Moffatt

1.23

Adam Nicol 4.15

Lizzie Quinlan

1.23, 2.29, 3.04

Nicky Richards

12.48, 1.58, 3.40

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

12.48 1.23 1.58 2.29, 3.04, 3.40, 4.15

R. Mike Smith 12.48, 3.04

Jackie Stephen 2.29 4.15

Sandy Thomson 12.48, 1.23, 2.29, 4.15

Martin Todhunter

2.29, 4.15

Mark Walford

12.48 2.29 3.04 4.15

Donald Whillans

1.23, 2.29

Ewan Whillans 12.48 1.23

Andrew Wilson

12.48

William Young Jnr 3.04

Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager

Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison

Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager

Fiona Rawson Winning Connections

David Brown Managing Director

Zac Warr Western House Hotel General Manager

Iain Conway Executive Chef

SK & B Inns

Shaws Bar

C A FE MEN U S

CAFE SILKS

Autumn Food & Drink Festival

We are thrilled to be welcoming a variety of extra Food & Drink outlets to our Sensational Saturday Raceday Along with our permanent Cafes & Bars, you will also ﬁnd plenty of options outdoors, have a look and see what you fancy...

Loaded Fries Woodﬁred Pizza Gyros

Vivi & Co: Coffee & Cakes

Prosecco Bar

Gin & Cocktail Stand

Little Margarita Truck

The Airstream

All additional vendors will be located around the paddock area and beside the Champagne Lawns.

THE REST AT NEILSTON EBF

‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £9000

Prize Money £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs L’ARME DE BONHEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs MOON PHASES & STRIDE ON LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAELIC ROVER trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 212 miles.

1 CK O’MARA (IRE) (-)

4 11-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Siwaara (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J

O Mr John Murphy R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B James Hennelly

Half-brother to Kootenay River, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f A watching brief is advised ahead of his ﬁrst taste of competitive action. Official BHA Rating -

2 ELUSIVE WARRIOR (IRE) (29) 00-0

Br Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Powhatan Squaw (IRE)

5 11-0

William Maggs (5) J

O S McMillan M Gabellone P Thompson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Anne Doyle Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Spadestep when seventh of 8 on his hurdling debut at Hexham over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

3 GAELIC ROVER (IRE) (196) FF- 4 11-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night of Passion (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Tote S

Unplaced in both NH starts. Fell when 9-2 at Loughanmore over 3m (good - yielding) in a point-to-point race won by Mister Pessimistic in April on his latest outing. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

4 GLENVILLE (GB) (250) 054F- 5 11-0

Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Distillery Stud

Unplaced in all four starts. Fell 2 out when 22-1 over this course and distance (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Serious Challenge in February on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

5 HIGHLAND FASHION (GB) (192) 634324- 6 11-0

Br B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE)

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S

Placed in three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from nine starts. Finished 15l behind Scarlet Jet when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 109

6 JACK DEMPSEY (GB) (11) 205-U 5 11-0

Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Belfast Central (IRE)

Ross Chapman J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from four starts. Unseated rider when 250-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Scorpio Rising last month on his hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -

7 L’ARME DE BONHEUR (FR) (160) 2 4 11-0

Br Gr g Manatee - Vallee Viva (FR)

Bruce Lynn J

O Sandy’s Angels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Winston Cottin & Clovis Cottin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 1l by Suspected when second of 10 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) in May Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with T R George. Official BHA Rating -

8 MOON PHASES (IRE) (239) 40/2-

Br Ch g Ol Man River (IRE) - El Eighty Twelve (IRE) Jack Power (5) J

O Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Fraser McClung Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Neil R. Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race from three starts. Beaten 13l by My Kiwi Girl when second of 9 at 5-1 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) in March. Official BHA Rating -

9 RELIANCE KID (FR) (391) 0/P/20-

Br Ch g Reliable Man - Democratie (FR)

6 11-0

Sean Quinlan J

O Clouds Of Orton Andrew Wilson, Orton T

B Elevage Des Loges & Didier Delavigne

Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Samwise when seventh of 9 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good) in October last year Official BHA Rating -

10 ROCK DJ (IRE) (29) 45-26 5 11-0

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Far Rock (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton J

O Ursa Major Ltd, DJ Goodman & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Rockvale Stud Adra Projects Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Spadestep when sixth of 8 on his hurdling debut at Hexham over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

11 RUN BABY RUN (IRE) (-)

Br Gr g Mahler - Duffys Grange (IRE)

4 11-0

Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mrs Kathleen Duff

Dam unraced. An €8,000 purchase as a store and others make more appeal given his lack of experience. Official BHA Rating -

12 STRIDE ON (IRE) (289) 31- 5 11-0

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 at 7-2 in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Geordie Mackem by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -

13 THE COFFEY BOY (IRE) (272) 5/1- 6 11-0

Br B g Libertarian - Western Euro (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Sinclair, Davidson & Hammersley Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B J. Mulcahy

A winner at 10-3 in a point-to-point race at Ballinaboola over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Redbridge Rocco by 3l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Goff in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

14 UPON TWEED (IRE) (261) 1-

5 11-0

Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Catchers Day (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Eddie Melville Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Martin Kenirons Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

A winner at 10-3 in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Conman John by 9l. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: SARACEN BEAU (IRE) 5 11 0 Sean Quinlan 12-1 (Nicky Richards) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Upon Tweed (IRE), 7-2 Stride On (IRE), 5-1 Highland Fashion (GB), Moon Phases (IRE), 8-1 Gaelic Rover (IRE), 10-1 Glenville (GB), L’Arme de Bonheur (FR), 14-1 The Coffey Boy (IRE), 33-1 Ck O’Mara (IRE), Rock Dj (IRE), Run Baby Run (IRE), 100-1 Reliance Kid (FR), 150-1 Elusive Warrior (IRE), Jack Dempsey (GB)

Highland Fashion is the pick of those with hurdling experience, but he could be vulnerable to some unexposed types in this field. One of those is UPON TWEED, who readily dispatched the exciting Conman John on his debut in a bumper at Newcastle in February. If taking to hurdling, Nicky Richards’ gelding could prove to be well above average this season. Stride On is another bumper winner who has to be given plenty of respect, while L’arme de Bonheur is also considered. totewin: Upon Tweed toteeachway: Stride On

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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Friday 13th March 2026

THE ATS ROOFING ALEX SNEDDON STAGDOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs TOROSAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 7lb to 96

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUDICIAL REVIEW trained by J Moffatt, Cartmel, 156 miles.

1 ADVERAM (GB) (215) 142305- C 6 12-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Barry MacDonald Dawn Developments Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 2-1 favourite behind Kilmore Rock when last of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (good) in March. Official BHA Rating 98

2 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (38) 42P423 C D 9 11-12

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)

Bruce Lynn J

O YerManMilan Syndicate N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Heaven Smart beaten 10l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in September Official BHA Rating 96

3 JUDICIAL REVIEW (IRE) (70) 061P21 7 11-11

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Chartani (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Racing In Furness James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mr Alan Broderick Tote S He has won a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Cartmel over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating My Virtue by 8l. Has won twice there this season. Official BHA Rating 95

4 TOROSAY (IRE) (201) 21/6U30- D 7 11-6

Br B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft Derek Fox 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. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Kicksaftersix when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 90

5 COWBOY COOPER (IRE) (263) 63/2141- CD 9 11-5

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

O Mr W. M. Aitchison

B Paddy Byrne

Craig Nichol J

Donald Whillans Hawick T

Successful in two chases at 3m on good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Wotsmyname by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 89

6 ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (140) 0PP3-40 7 11-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton 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. Beaten 17l behind Ballydangan at 6-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good to soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 84

7 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (201) P/P463P- D 11 10-12

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

Theo Gillard J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Michael Martin

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 14th when 25-1 at Hexham over 3m (good) in a chase won by Kicksaftersix in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 82

8 HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (29) 112-U2P D 6 10-12

Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula Charlie Price (3) J

O Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mrs J. Weston Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S He has won three chases from 2m 7f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up after the 15th when 6-1 at Hexham over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Ballydangan last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 82

9 LEWA HOUSE

(GB) (221) 666202- 9 10-11

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time Ross Chapman J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Tote S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Halfway House Lad when second of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good to soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 81

10 CAVE HILL (GB) (182) 15345-1 6 10-11

Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE)

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in May, beating Am Still Here by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 81

AZOF DES MOTTES

(FR) (161) 633/5-P4 8 10-10

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR)

O Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Defence Witness when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Cartmel over 2m 5f (good to soft) in May. Official BHA Rating 80

12 MUROOR (GB) (140) 0P-5260

Br Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA)

12 10-2

Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won two hurdle races and two chases at 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over ﬁve years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good to soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 72

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 10, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 12. Stewards Note:

TOROSAY: Following its run on 14/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left and jumped poorly

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Judicial Review (IRE), 5-1 Lewa House (GB), 11-2 Cave Hill (GB), 13-2 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 10-1 Torosay (IRE), 12-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 14-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), Azof des Mottes (FR), 16-1 Adveram (GB), Halfway House Lad (GB), 20-1 Muroor (GB), 25-1 Hold The Note (IRE)

1ST

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE may not have been suited by the drop to 2m4f when third at Perth. However, his previous second off this mark at the same venue over 3m suggests that he could play a leading role in a race of this nature. Judicial Review had plenty in hand when winning at Cartmel in August and James Moffatt’s gelding may prove to be the main threat, ahead of Cave Hill and Cowboy Cooper.

totewin: Everyday Champagne

SADDLING

toteeachway: Judicial Review

All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.

Ayr Racecourse would like to thank for their sponsorship.

THE UNITED COUNCIL OF RACECOURSE BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Prize Money £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs ELVIS MAIL & GINGER MAIL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs ESPRIT DU POTIER & WHISTLE STOP TOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAVIDA ADIVA trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 212 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (322) 301P/1P- C D 11 12-0

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

Dominic Hislop (10) J

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Has won four hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy Pulled up 5 out when 33-1 at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Charlie Uberalles in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 137

2 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (203) 4/23D6P- C D 9 11-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S

Winner of two hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m 3f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 here over 4m (good to soft) in a chase won by Captain Cody in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 131

3 LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE) (203) 012412- D 6 11-7

Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Gt Bloodstock Tote S

She has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2l by The Lord Maid when second of 9 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 130

4 ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (567) 221P10/- C 6 11-4

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded Derek Fox J

O The Four Lushes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr Sebastien Courquin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

He has won two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Brighterdaysahead when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April last year Official BHA Rating 127

5 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (38) 115P5-5 CD 7 11-2

Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J

O Mrs Jo Tracey K Alexander P&S Bryceland Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Kinross T

B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 3-1 when last of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m (good) in September Official BHA Rating 125

6 GINGER MAIL (FR) (245) 0/451PP- C 9 11-1

Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J

O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 50-1 at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Cracking Rhapsody in March on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 124

7 NAB WOOD (IRE) (245) 11/62U5- 8 11-0

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenark (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Edward J. Ware Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B M. Cosgrave Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Bold Light when ﬁfth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 123

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: OTTIZZINI (IRE) 7 11 4 Daryl Jacob 9-4 (S R B Crawford) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

ELVIS MAIL: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Esprit du Potier (FR), 11-4 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 4-1 Famous Bridge (IRE), 13-2 Nab Wood (IRE), 10-1 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), Ginger Mail (FR), 12-1 Elvis Mail (FR)

1ST

2ND

3RD

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

4TH TIME

LAVIDA ADIVA progressed well last season and ended up winning a Listed event on her first start over 3m at Kelso in March. A second over C&D the following month suggests that there in more to come from Ruth Jefferson’s mare and she appears to be the safest pick in an open event. Esprit du Potier has been off the track for a long time, but he showed ability as a novice and should not be underestimated. Ginger Mail and Nab Wood are also noted.

totewin: Lavida Adiva

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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - DEREK FOX

The Kinross-based Irishman remains the only currently licensed jockey to have won TWO Grand Nationals at Aintree and the rider continues to be number one at the stables of Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore who are now the joint license holders at Arlary House Stables near Milnathort. The new training partnership is well represented here today with 10 runners across our 7 races and Fox is booked to ride for the stable in every event after partnering last Saturday’s ﬁrst Russell/Scudamore Cheltenham winner, Conman John, to an impressive success in a Class 2 novices’ hurdle. That was Fox’s 5th winner of the new campaign from just 27 rides so far and a further 15 of those mounts have ﬁnished second, third or fourth.

17% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 29 WINS FROM 169 RIDES

TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - NICKY RICHARDS

Richards sent a strong team to our recent gallops morning here at Ayr on the day after our Flat season ended on 9 October and it’s no surprise the Penrith handler is back for our opening card of the new jumping season with 4 runners looking to improve his already excellent ﬁgures here in Ayrshire. As well as his 14% strike-rate in the winners’ enclosure, Nicky’s runners hit the frame at a strike-rate of 49% here and he runs a highly promising likely favourite in our opening race at 12.48 called Upon Tweed. The Eddie Melville-owned son of Berkshire beat last weekend’s Cheltenham winner Conman John by more than 8 lengths on his bumper debut at Newcastle in February and is very highly-regarded at Greystoke.

14% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 25 WINS FROM 175 RUNNERS

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ASCOT 2.05 2m 172y THE GRUNDON WASTE MANAGEMENT

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (287) FF4/2F4- CD 10 12-0

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Bryan Carver J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookthisprizein2023butverylightlyracedlastseasonandhecameina well-beatenlastof4inClarenceHouse over C&D in January This veteran needs to hit the ground running after 9 months off TFRHHHII BHA157

2 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (210) 111143- D 7 11-12

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE)) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson, Hales, The Late J Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakehismarkoverfenceslasttermandcompletedafour-timerinGrade2KingmakeratWarwickinFebruary

Posted a good fourth in Arkle at Cheltenham after and a bold showing is likely on the cards on his return. TFRHHHHH BHA155

3 SANS BRUIT (FR) (194) P5P411- D 7 11-1

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE)) Jay Tidball (5) J

O Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season on the up with 2m handicap wins at Aintree and Plumpton in the spring. Off 6 months but has gone well when fresh so he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA144

4

SPECIAL CADEAU (GB) (33) 015-252

7 10-13

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Speciosa (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) M. P. O’Connor (3) J

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryuseful2m-winningchaserwhobouncedbacktoformwhensecondof6toWestportCoveinGrade3chaseatRoscommon (16.7f,goodtosoft)33daysago.Respectedonhishandicapchasedebut TFRHHHHI BHA142

5 MARTATOR (FR) (194) 130600- CD 8 10-12

Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Ned Fox (5) J

O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW A 3-time C&D winner including in this 12 months ago, but he ended last term under a cloud. Has

off a break though so needs considering off a tempting mark on his seasonal return.

6 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (212) 214200- 8 10-11

Br B g Ocovango - Talween (Nayef (USA)) Ben Jones J

O Elite Racing 003 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEW EnjoyedagoodpastseasonwhenscoringatNewbury(2m)andalsocominginasolideighthinCheltenham’sGrandAnnual. Haswononhisreturnbeforesomustentercalculationsoffahandy-lookingmark.

7 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (194) 13511P- 7 10-8

140

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) (Oscar Schindler (IRE)) Freddie Gingell J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Veryusefulonhisdaybuthisoverallrecordispatchyandhefollowed2mwinsatWincantonandHereford last spring with a modest run at Chepstow ﬁnal run. No surprise to see him bounce back here. TFR

8 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (184) 661B0-1 D 7 10-8

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) (Le Triton (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Not theeasiest to catch right but he proved better than everwhen landing 23-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (16.3f, good) in May Hiked up 10lb here so needs to be on his A-game. TFRHHHII BHA137

9 AUTHORIZED ART (FR) (13) 30P03-5 D 10 10-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Nick Peacock Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Charles Green KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces with work to do. TFRHHIII BHA136

10 TEDDY BLUE (GER) (194) 051120- 7 10-2

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) (Iffraaj) Brendan Powell J

O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEW Atwo-timescorer(atupto2m2f)forhiscurrentyardatHuntingdonandKemptonlastseasonbutonlyseventhin2m1fPlumpton handicapinApril.Stillcan’tbediscountedonhisreturnwithrelativelyfewmilesontheclockoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA131

11 SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE) (27) 211-351 D 6 10-2

Br B m Workforce - Beneﬁt Lodge (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Harry Atkins (7) J

O Mr T. C. McKeever Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Knockhouse Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumedherprogresswithareadysuccessin5-runnerhandicapchaseatKelso(17.1f,good)27daysago. Up 9lb (including being 1lb “wrong” in the weights) but she’s not taken lightly

ISSAR

TFRHHHHI BHA130

D’AIRY (FR) (220) 242522- 7 10-2

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Bassika d’Airy (FR) (Passing Sale (FR))

O Mr Tommy Ware & Mr G L Moore

B S.C.E.A de La Vallee de L’Orne &C. Yves

Freddie Mitchell (5) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

TIMEFORMVIEW Winlesssinceearly2024buthewasn’tdisgracedwhensecondof4atMarketRasen(19.2f,goodtoﬁrm) in March. 2lb out of the handicap but no forlorn hope given he goes well fresh. TFRHHHII BHA129

13 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (13) 431/5-P2

8 10-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) (Well Chosen) Ben Godfrey J

O Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Kedrah House Stud geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Gotrightbackontrackafter6monthsoff/windsurgerywhensecondof5inhandicap chase at Kempton (18f, good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago. 7lb “wrong” in the weights here though. TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: MARTATOR (FR) 7 10 8 Charlie Deutsch 6-1 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8, 12.

Stewards Note:

WESTERN GENERAL: Following its run on 21/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 7-1 Sans Bruit (FR), 10-1 Special Cadeau (GB), Martator (FR), 11-1 Boothill (IRE), Petit Tonnerre (FR), 12-1 General Medrano (IRE), Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), 14-1 Issar d’Airy (FR), 16-1 Teddy Blue (GER), 20-1 Western General (IRE), 25-1 Authorized Art (FR), 33-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Dan Skelton’s L’EAU DU SUD made great strides over fences as a novice last season, winning four times and also coming in fourth in the Arkle, and he is fancied to garner another victory dropped to handicap company for his seasonal return. Henry de Bromhead’s Special Cadeau is feared most on the back of a resurgent Roscommon second, although plenty of others also make appeal, notably General Medrano, Shakeyatailfeather and Sans Bruit. Last year’s winner Martator completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 2.SPECIAL CADEAU 3.GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) RACE RESULT 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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THE BET WITH RAILS BOOKMAKERS ON COURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

(Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs VISUAL IMPACT LONGEST TRAVELLER: ISLE OF SARK trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 444 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ISLE OF SARK (USA) (16) 143612 D 7 12-2

Br B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Endless Fancy (USA) William Maggs (5) J

O Mr Bill Hawkins Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 1l by D’jo Dela Barriere when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112

2 VISUAL IMPACT (IRE) (191) 44/3222- 6 12-0

Br B m Westerner - Miss Mayberry (IRE) 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 and a point-to-point from seven starts. Beaten 12l by Mongibello when second of 7 at 15-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 110

3

HIGH MOON (GB) (45) 32263P D 10 11-8

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy

Nathan Moscrop J

O Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 9-2 at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) in a chase won by Chapel Green in September on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 104

4 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (157) 11P35-6 CD 6 11-7

Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Mr Michael Rafter

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Evenwood Sonofagun when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 6f (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating 103

5 TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (239) 2/3310P- C 9 11-6

Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE)

Bruce Lynn J

O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up at the last when 9-2 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Grand Voyage in March on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 102

6 HERITIER (FR) (201) 450540- 8 11-3

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Toscane (FR)

O Ursa, Pollitt, Ellerby & Partner

Sean Quinlan J

Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Adra Projects Ltd, Northern Accountants S

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 1m 5f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Well beaten at 15-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 99

7 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (147) P231-45 CD 9 11-3

Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)

O Shire Dreamers

B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet

Ross Chapman J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground. Finished 15l behind Marty Mcfly when fifth of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in June. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 99

8 TOMMY COMBATS (IRE) (238) 2/41242- 6 11-2

Br Gr or B g Kingston Hill - Bestow (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Mrs L Reid & Mr J. Hazeldean Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Mrs Elizabeth Moore Tote S

A winner of a chase at 2m on soft ground. Beaten 13l by Heads Or Harps when second of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 98

9

STYLISH

RECRUIT

(IRE) (29) PP40-3P 7 11-2

Br B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE)

O Mrs Fiona Telfer

B J. F. Mernagh

Danny McMenamin J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good and soft ground. Pulled up three out when 12-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Heeztheboy last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 98

10 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (196) 612316- D 7 11-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Daniel Furini Mark Walford Racing S

Successful in two chases at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Top Of The Bay when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 97

11 NIGHTS

IN VENICE

(GB) (239) 43/P333- CD 9 11-0

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)

O Legends In Disguise

B Al Duncan

Craig Nichol J

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Grand Voyage beaten 3 1/2l at 4-1 favourite on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 96

12 TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (7) 115-42U D BF 6 10-13

Br B g Watar (IRE) - Shrule Girl (IRE) Dylan Johnston (3)

O Jackie Stephen Racing Club Jackie Stephen Melrose

B Mr James Cosgrave Carden Livestock Co

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good ground. Unseated rider when 2-1 favourite at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) in a chase won by Ballyfort last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 95

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note:

HIGH MOON: Following its run on 17/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

THE JEWELLER’S PET: Following its run on 28/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

EMPTY NEST: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Too Cool Forshrule (IRE), 11-2 Isle of Sark (USA), 6-1 Visual Impact (IRE), Tommy Combats (IRE), Nights In Venice (GB), 10-1 Grand Voyage (FR), Empty Nest (IRE), 14-1 High Moon (GB), Travail d’Orfevre (FR), Heritier (FR), 16-1 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), Stylish Recruit (IRE)

GRAND VOYAGE was not at his best on his latest start in June, but he looks to have his optimal conditions on this occasion. Stuart Coltherd’s charge scored on soft ground over C&D in March and another strong bid is anticipated off the same mark. Isle of Sark has been in winning form over hurdles, having scored nicely at Sedgefield last month, and he reverts to fences with a shout, while Visual Impact is one to note on her chasing bow.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

WETHERBY 2.57 3m 45y

THE bet365 CHARLIE HALL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950)

colours no horse

age st-lb

1 DJELO (FR) (212) 212106- 7 11-10

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookformtonewheightslastseason,provingtoostrongforProtektoratinthePeterboroughChaseatHuntingdonandalsosuccessfulintheDenmanChaseatNewbury uppedtonearly3matinFebruary StruggledinGrade1satthebigspringfestivals,though,andhecouldprovevulnerablehere,too. TFRHHHII BHA162

2 PIC D’ORHY

(FR) (189) 21P/11P- 10 11-10

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW High-classchaserwhoenhancedﬁnestrikeratewhenwinningtheGrade21965ChaseandGrade1AscotChase(bothover21f)onﬁrst2startsoflastterm. FailedtorecoverfromabadearlymistakeatSandownonlateststartduringthespringandwillhaveaseriouschanceifseeingthistripout. TFRHHHII BHA162

3 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE)

Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE)

O Neville, Mann, Duffus & Dennis-Price

(37) U1454-2 CD 9 11-10

Brian Hughes J

Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlesformin2022andhasdevelopedintoaverysmartchaser lookingbetterthaneverwhenmakingallinthisrace12monthsago.CameupshortinGrade1s thereafter,butshouldbespot-onforarepeatbidhereonthebackofadecenteffortoverhurdlesinSeptember Newheadgear TFRHHHII BHA156

4 GA LAW (FR) (189) 205PP3- 9 11-4

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR)

O The Footie Partnership

Jonathan Burke J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Jean-Francois Magnien BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEW Good start to last season, runner-up in a Chepstow handicap chase and the Paddy Power at Cheltenham during the autumn. Back on track with blinkers replacingcheekpieceswhenthirdatSandownonlatestoutinginApril,butoldheadgearreﬁttedhereandhelooksvulnerableonreturn. TFRHHIII BHA155

HEWICK

(IRE) (16) 5010-01 D

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

O Mr T. J. McDonald

B William Quinn

10 11-4

Gavin Sheehan J

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW High-classchaserwhowasaﬁnesecondinaDownRoyalGrade1onhissecondappearanceoflastseason.Patchyformsince,butlookedongoodtermswithhimself whenlandingtheoddsinasmall-ﬁeldminoreventoverhurdlesatThurles(22.7f,goodtosoft)recentlyandhe’sgreatlyrespected.

6

PROTEKTORAT (FR) (211) 3/62142- 10 11-4

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR)

O Sir A Ferguson, G Mason, L Hales, The Late J Hales

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Morson Group S

TFRHHHHH BHA165

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2024RyanairChaseandwhilehecouldn’tkeeptabsonDjelointhePeterboroughChaselastDecember hereadilyoutpointedthatrivalatWindsorthefollowingmonth. Didn’tdomuchwrongwhenchasinghomeJonbonintheMellingChase(21/2m,good)atAintreeinAprilandhe’samajorplayer.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 8 11 4 Brian Hughes 5-1 (Patrick Neville) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Protektorat (FR), 10-3 Hewick (IRE), 9-2 Pic D’orhy (FR), 5-1 Djelo (FR), 15-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 18-1 Ga Law (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The one who appeals most is PROTEKTORAT, who was unsuccessful when bidding to defend his Ryanair Chase crown during the spring, but he followed that with a solid effort in defeat at Aintree and the 10-y-o is likely to beneﬁt from this step back up in trip. Hewick warmed up for this assignment with a hurdles success at Thurles and he is next on the list ahead of Pic d’Orhy, who will be a danger to all if his stamina passes the test Last year’s winner The Real Whacker also merits respect

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PROTEKTORAT (FR) 2.HEWICK (IRE) 3.PIC D’ORHY (FR)

THE SOUTHERN AYR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

(Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualiﬁer) for three 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

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs OZZY COSMO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs THEREISNODOUBT

WEIGHTWATCHER: THEREISNODOUBT won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 9lb to 111.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MAPLE trained by R Jefferson, HOSAAMM trained by A P Keatley, both Malton, 212 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (238) 2/04531- CD 12 12-1

Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE)

O Mrs H. Kelly

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Bashful by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 111

2 HOSAAMM (GB) (273) 21R- D

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Solar Echo (IRE)

O Jimmy Fyffe & Mrs Breda Keatley

4 12-0

Danny McMenamin J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B B. V. Sangster JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Refused to race when 9-1 at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by St Pancras in February on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 110

3 RAVENSCRAIG

CASTLE

(GB) (77) 555-014 D 7 12-0

Br Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)

William Maggs (5) J

O A Sinclair, I Jardine & V Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Wadacre Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Finished 11l behind Here Comes Georgie when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) in August. Official BHA Rating 110

4 MAPLE (GB) (168) 22432-1 D 4 11-12

Br B g Camelot - Spice Trail Craig Nichol J

O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S

A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Granny B by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 108

5 JUST CALL ME LUCY (GB) (238) 0/3312P- 7 11-10

Br B m Lucarno (USA) - Youamazeme

O The Magic Circle

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Sandra Windross Mark Walford Racing S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 12-1 here over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Ruby Island in March on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 106

6 DANCE THIEF (IRE) (204) 261233- CD 7 11-10

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. Third of 4 behind Asta La Pasta beaten 40l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 106

7 SAO CARLOS (GB) (194) 0/533U5- D 7 11-10

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls

Sean Quinlan J

O Mr A Balmer and Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Goldford Stud

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Doyouknowwhatimean when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 106

8 OZZY COSMO (IRE) (208) FF/6P3P- CD 6 11-5

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lily Rock (IRE) Bruce Lynn J

O Turcan Adams Gilmour N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B William Treacy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 7-1 at Kelso over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Andys Flame in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 101

FOSTERED PHIL

(IRE) (11) 436133 D 11 11-5

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE)

O Mr W. G. Young Jnr

B Mrs Margaret Nolan

Ryan Mania J

William Young Jnr, Carluke T

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Third of 9 behind Kap Boy beaten 15l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 101

10 DEE’S

GETAWAY

(IRE) (29) 00-634P 5 11-2

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Chiltern Hills (IRE)

O Southdean Racing Club

Edward Austin (5) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Kenneth Parkhill Lloyd Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Pulled up before the last when 16-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Knomorediamonds last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 98

BALALLY PARK

(IRE) (21) 06262U 6 10-8

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE)

O Miss Maria D. Myco

Ross Chapman J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Pate Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Placed in two hurdle races from 16 starts. Unseated rider when 15-2 at Hexham over 2m (good) in a chase won by We Got Your Back last month on his chase debut. Official BHA Rating 90

12 VELVET VULCAN (GB) (23) 4-4

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Battery Power

O Burns Partnership

B Sarabex

6 10-2

Nathan Moscrop J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles (latest ﬂat win was in August). Well beaten at 18-1 behind High Court Judge when fourth of 6 on his latest NH outing in a maiden hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good) in May Runs from 9lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 75

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 11.

Stewards Note:

JUST CALL ME LUCY: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from third last. SAO CARLOS: Following its run on 21/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. OZZY COSMO: Following its run on 7/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE), 9-2 Maple (GB), 5-1 Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 6-1 Balally Park (IRE), 8-1 Hosaamm (GB), 10-1 Fostered Phil (IRE), 12-1 Dance Thief (IRE), Sao Carlos (GB), 14-1 Just Call Me Lucy (GB), 16-1 Ozzy Cosmo (IRE), 20-1 Velvet Vulcan (GB), 25-1 Dee’s Getaway (IRE)

RACE RESULT

2ND

4TH TIME

DISTANCES 1ST

3RD

DANCE THIEF was making his return when beaten only a head in last year’s renewal of this race. A winner over fences back here subsequently, he could be hard to keep out of the frame off his current mark. Maple won on faster ground at Uttoxeter in May, but is versatile as regards the going and could have a say in the outcome, while the veteran Thereisnodoubt scored over C&D in March and cannot be ruled out with any confidence.

totewin: Dance Thief

ASCOT 3.10 1m 7f 157y

THE LAVAZZA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

2) (GBB RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £25038, 2nd £12522, 3rd £6258, 4th £3132. (Penalty Value £32676)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (15) 0/5040-0 D 9 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

Kevin Brogan J

O The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn T

B Sean Reilly

TIMEFORMVIEW Winlesssince2022butveryusefulonhisdayforNickyHendersonandhecaughttheeyeunderconsideratehandling for his new yard when ninth at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Considered.

2 OOH BETTY (IRE) (175) 01303-0 D 7 11-10

Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Deﬁnite Article) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged2mhandicapsatSandownandKemptonlastseasonandlargelyingoodnickafter Goeswell fresh and has had a wind op ahead of her return so she must enter calculations.

3 WASHINGTON (GB)

(20) P/1100-1 D 9 11-9

BHA133

Br Br g Westerner - Present Leader (Presenting) Paul O’Brien J

O Syders & Burkes Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Jeremy MacTaggart OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEW Madeit3-5forhiscurrentyardonhisreturnwhenbagging6-runnerhandicaphurdleatChepstow(16f,goodtoﬁrm)20daysago by23/4lengthsfromMoveitLikeMinnie.4lbworseoffwiththatrivalherebutstillwellinthemix.

TFRHHHHI BHA132

4 ALEXEI (GER) (20) 1140-2 D 5 11-4

Br B g Tai Chi (GER) - Andromeda (GER) (Mount Nelson)

Brendan Powell J

O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B J.Stecklein Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful1m4fFlatwinnerwholandedapairofnovicehurdlesatTauntonlastwinter.Backontheup(settledbetterthanusual) whenrunner-upin2mChepstownhandicap20daysagosohe’sﬁrmlyinthepictureoffanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 AFADIL (FR) (195) 56230P- D

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

6 10-13

Freddie Gingell J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinSandown’sImperialCuplastspringbutit’snow12runssincehislastwinandhewaspulledupinhandicaphurdle at Plumpton (2m) ﬁnal run. Has since undergone breathing surgery so could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA122

6 INDEMNITY (IRE) (18) 431-11 D

5 10-12

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oriental Magic (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) Ben Jones J

O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Kildaragh Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful1mwinneronFlatforRogerVarianwhohasstartedextremelywellinthissphere,readilycompletingahat-trickonhisreturn in2mhandicapatMarketRasen18daysago.Up6lbbuthasmoretooffersomeritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA121

7 TORRENT (GB) (21) 33334-2 D 4 10-10

Br B g Camelot - Ighraa (IRE) (Tamayuz) James Davies J

O The Late Denise Smith & Partner Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from 6 months off with a very good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to ﬁrm) 21 days ago. Can make his presence felt despite a 2lb weights rise. TFRHHHII BHA119

8 MOVEIT

LIKE MINNIE

(IRE) (20) 436U4-2 D BF 8 10-9

Br B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE) (Arcadio (GER))

James Turner (5) J

O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Ms Ruth Young Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2mhurdles/chasewinnerwhoresumedonthebackofbreathingsurgerywithagoodsecondof6toWashingtoninhandicaphurdle atChepstow(16f,goodtoﬁrm)20daysago.Alikelyplayeroffthesamemarkinachangeofheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA118

DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (14) 3312-52 D BF 5 10-8

Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse (Kayf Tara) Rex Dingle J

O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdual2mhurdleswinnerlasttermwhoreappearedwithagoodsecondof8inhandicaphurdleatNewtonAbbot (16.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. This strong-traveller can go well again nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA117

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10 FASOL (GB) (22) 20123-5 D BF 6 10-7

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew

Freddie Keighley (7) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulwinningstayerontheFlatinFrance.DeservedlyopenedhishurdlesaccountatTauntoninMarchandresumed with a solid ﬁfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to ﬁrm) 22 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA116

11 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (36) 32-1245 D 6 10-4

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy)

O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry

Bryan Carver J

Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW ScoredatWorcesterinMayandhascontinuedindecentnick,leftbadlyplacedwhenﬁfthof15inhandicapthere (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Not discounted with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA113

12 MAASAI

MARA

(GB)

(236)

12R/355- D 5 10-2

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Wekeela (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE))

Richard Patrick J

O Exors of the Late Mr K W Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B The Wekeela Partnership K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Gotoffthemarkinthissphereearlyin2024butwithoutasuccesssinceandonlyﬁfthof7inhandicap at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) in March. More is needed after 7 months off.

HHIII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: OUR CHAMP (IRE) 6 11 9 Freddie Gordon 10-1 (Chris Gordon) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 11.

Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 9, 10, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 8, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 5. Stewards Note:

OOH BETTY: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat

AFADIL: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 13-2 Washington (GB), Alexei (GER), 7-1 Indemnity (IRE), 15-2 Fasol (GB), 10-1 Dance And Glance (GB), 14-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), 20-1 Afadil (FR), Torrent (GB), High Fibre (IRE), 33-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), 40-1 Maasai Mara (GB)

This is wide open but Emma Lavelle’s INDEMNITY continues on the up and looked well ahead of his mark when returning with a most stylish victory at Market Rasen so gets the vote from the handily-weighted Moveit Like Minnie who comes here on the back of a good Chepstow second behind Washington. A solid case can also be made for the likes of Dance And Glance, Alexei and Fasol in this cracking handicap hurdle.

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THE BET WITH ON COURSE BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 275 runners, 18%) runs MY KIWI GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs FROM THE CLOUDS & WALKING ON A DREAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: SURREY BELLE trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 212 miles.

1 SURREY BELLE (GB) (44) 22116-1 D 5 11-10

Br B m Golden Horn - Al Reem Craig Nichol J

O Mr J. Fyffe

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Al Shahania Stud JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground (latest ﬂat win was in September). Won on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race when evens favourite at Hexham over 2m (good to soft) in June, beating Glory And Honour by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 125

2 FROM THE CLOUDS (FR) (567) 32/411U/- 8 11-6

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saffarona Jack Power (5) J

O Trotters International by A & L McLaren Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B P. Henry, J. Gandy & A. Chevalier Du Fau

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Horn Cape in April last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 121

3 RUBY ISLAND (GB) (16) 32216-2 CD 8 11-3

Br Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE)

O Buckingham & Ritzema

Danny McMenamin J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Christopher T. Dawson Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

She has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Push The Button when second of 4 at 9-2 on her chase debut at Carlisle over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 118

4 WALKING ON A DREAM (IRE) (287) 22/221P- CD 6 10-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Connaught Hall (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Fishwick & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mrs Assumpta O’Brien Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 in the Grade 2 Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock over 2m (soft) won by Dedicated Hero in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 113

5 MY KIWI GIRL (IRE) (239) 1/43221- CD 6 10-11

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O They Are Never At Home Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B A. V. Bloodstock Tote S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-6 favourite here over 2m (soft) in March, beating Moon Phases by 13l. Official BHA Rating 112

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

WALKING ON A DREAM: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Walking On A Dream (IRE), 11-4 Surrey Belle (GB), 3-1 My Kiwi Girl (IRE), 9-2 Ruby Island (GB), 13-2 From The Clouds (FR)

2ND

Surrey Belle won over hurdles at Hexham in June before following up on the level here in September and merits respect now chasing. That said, MY KIWI GIRL is preferred. Nick Alexander’s mare broke her maiden in fine style here in March, but the former point winner is bred to appreciate a switch to fences and is taken to launch a strong challenge. Walking On A Dream was pulled up in the Grade 2 Rossington Main when last seen but has much less on his plate on this occasion.

totewin: My Kiwi Girl

toteeachway: Surrey Belle

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ASCOT 3.45 2m 7f 185y

THE SODEXO LIVE! GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund

£100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse age st-lb

1

TWO FOR

GOLD

(IRE) (216) P26/4P2- CD 12 12-0

Br B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) (Shernazar) Ciaran Gethings J

O May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B Neil R. Tector Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistentonthewholebutsmartformwhenrunner-upinthisracein2023.Soundfourthinthisayearagoandrestrictedtojust2runsafter, ﬁnishingsecondinveterans’eventbackoverthisC&DinMarch.Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA147

2 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (203)

P/45100- CD 8 11-10

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE) (Milan) Ben Jones J

O Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Otto Daniel Kueres Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever when resuming winning ways at Newbury (26f) over Christmas before ﬁnding revised mark beyond him in a braceofhigh-endspringhandicaps,latterlytheScottishNational.Returntothistripinhisfavouronreappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA143

3 MARBLE SANDS

(FR) (20) 6/13250- C 9 11-9

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) (Poliglote) Kielan Woods J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa Pragnell S

TIMEFORMVIEW Wontwiceoverfencesasanoviceandaddedtohistallyina4-runnerListedcontestatCarlisleayearago.Couldneverlandablow intheTophamin Aprilbitfromapersonalbestonthelevelandofinterestbackoverregulationfences.

4 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA142

(211) 222123- CD 8 11-9

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle (Tamure (IRE))

Brendan Powell J

O Susan and John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRaceratherfellapartwhenfinallyoffthemarkoverfencesin4-runnerGrade2overC&DinFebruary.Matchedthatformwhenfindingonlyahandicapblot toogoodintheUltimaamonthlaterandnotjudgedtooharshlyonaheavydefeatintheGrade1Mildmayfinalstart TFRHHHHI BHA142

5 BLOW YOUR WAD (IRE)

(199) 1615/55- 7 11-9

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE) (Goldmark (USA)) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Minch Bloodstock Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerwhoimprovedoverfencesin2023/24,winningtheGrade2PendilatKempton.Foundtobelamewhenlastof5inAintreeGrade1onﬁnalstart thatseasonandnotatthetopofhisgamebothstartsin2025.Sinceundergonebreathingsurgeryandnowgoesupindistance. TFRHHHII BHA142

6 LE COQ HARDI (IRE)

(38) 5-23234 6 11-8

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Dollar d’Estruval (IRE) (Milan) M. P. O’Connor (3) J

O M. Stafford/Dan Kiely Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B J. J. Murphy & G. Adair

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win over fences but conﬁrmed 23.8f was within his range when fourth in the Kerry National in September Second and third both winners since so this Irish raider commands respect TFRHHHHH BHA141

7 OLIVERS TRAVELS

(IRE) (7) 434112 D 7 11-8

Br Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE) (Presenting)

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

O K I T Partnership Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mrs Mary Roche Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhohasbeeninﬁneformoverlargerobstaclesinrecentmonths,resumingwinningwaysatCartmel(25.5f)inAugust priortoemphaticallyfollowingupatUttoxeter(3m).Improvedagaindespitecomingupjustshortinhishat-trickbidatKelso. TFRHHHII BHA141

8 BHALOO (IRE) (105) PP13-63 C 7 11-3

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) (Presenting) Nico de Boinville J

O Dash Grange Stud Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Susannah Berry

TIMEFORMVIEWMadesuccessfulstartoverfencesin4-runnernoviceshandicapatthismeetingayearago(18.8f).AddedtohistallyatNewburyinMarchandwhile he’spostedseveralunderwhelmingeffortalongtheway,histhird-placeﬁnishatMarketRasenincheekpieceswasasoundrun. TFRHHHII BHA136

BEACHCOMBER (FR) (182) 32P16-3 D 7 11-2

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Philippe Rainteau Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back on the up in a change of headgear when winning at Kempton in December Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f, good to soft) in May and off the track since. TFRHHHII BHA135

10 COURTLAND (IRE) (22) 10/-3232 BF 10 11-1

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) (Presenting) Shane Fenelon (5) J

O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mrs Rosemary Ross Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Scoredﬁvetimeoverfences(atupto23f)lastseasonandingoodnickthistermtoo,placedall4starts,mostrecently when second at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Fit and in form so he’s on the shortlist from the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA134

11 NEON MOON (IRE) (182) 13624-4 D 9 10-11

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Jack Tudor J

O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr C. McDonnell W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble on second start back last season at Chepstow in October 2024. Unable to add to tally since but he is now 2lb below that winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA130

12 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (35)

16-3441 C D 9 10-9

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE) (Fath (USA))

Bryan Carver J

O Catchtwentytwo,Andyfreight Holdingsltd Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael O’Sullivan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Upped to 21.4f for the ﬁrst time in his career and he landed a few bets at Market Rasen with Sean Bowen taking over in September 5lb rise and a better race may ﬁnd him out TFRHHIII BHA128

13 SNIPE (IRE) (7) 03F4-44 D 8 10-5

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces (Halling (USA))

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Failedtoscorelasttermbutsomegoodeffortsindefeatandmadeaneye-catchingstarttothenewseasonwhenfourthatWorcester ﬁnished withrunningleftoveraninadequatetrip.Bitdisappointingthenthathedidn’tshowmoreuppedto26.2fatKelsoaweekago. TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) 7 12 0 Tom Bellamy 11-4 (Kim Bailey) 10 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8, 12, 13.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 The Changing Man (IRE), 9-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), Marble Sands (FR), 10-1 Le Coq Hardi (IRE), 11-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 12-1 Bhaloo (IRE), Courtland (IRE), Snipe (IRE), 14-1 Blow Your Wad (IRE), 16-1 Olivers Travels (IRE), Beachcomber (FR), 20-1 Two For Gold (IRE), 22-1 Coastguard Station (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Irish-raider LE COQ HARDI has yet to win a race over fences but his fourth-place ﬁnish in the Kerry National in September looks to be a strong piece of handicap form. He gets the vote in what is a wide-open contest, with The Changing Man and Henry’s Friend just a couple of potential threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LE COQ HARDI (IRE) 2.THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) 3.HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE)

THE SHAWS BAR POLLOCKSHAWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

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 275 runners, 18%) runs HALF TRACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runs THEMANINTHEBOOTS LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEMANINTHEBOOTS trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

1 THEMANINTHEBOOTS (IRE) (26) 052640 D 7 12-0

Br B g Milan - The Brass Lady (IRE) Jake Coen (3) J

O Kelly Family Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Love Bite when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Tipperary over 2m 7f (good - yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

2 GUERNESEY (FR) (225) 063440- 9 12-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Carden Livestock Co S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good to ﬁrm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Fierce Warrior at 40-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 100

3 HALF TRACK (IRE) (37) 40436-0 C

Br B g Fame And Glory - Presenting Brook (IRE)

9 11-11

Dominic Hislop (10) J

O Kildonan Gold Racing & Kinneston Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Jimmy Lawler Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Upfordebate when last of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m (good) in September Official BHA Rating 97

4 SNOWROCCO (IRE) (218) 43/0402-

6 11-9

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mrs Jayne Sivills Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B Eamon O’Neill

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from eight starts. Beaten 4l by Aazza when second of 7 at 10-3 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good) in March. Official BHA Rating 95

5 HELSGETAWAY (IRE) (29) 0F5P6-F 6 11-8

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE)

Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J

O The Red Shoes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from nine starts. Fell at the third when 3-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Heeztheboy last month on his chase debut. Official BHA Rating 94

6 BUZZ ICECLEAR (IRE) (257) 56360- 5 11-8

Br Ch g Sea Moon - Victoria Says (IRE)

O Racing To Proﬁt Syndicate & G Walford

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Cube3 Construction S

Placed in a hurdle race from ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Joltin N Jiving when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 94

7 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (27) 6520-03 CD 9 11-8

Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J

O Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B F. Mc Mahon Philip Kirby Racing Topspec Equine Ltd S He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Looking Splendid beaten 2l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

8 RED NED (IRE) (27) 5/0060-P 6 11-2

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Marien (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Cakemuir Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Con O’Keeffe Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from ten starts. Pulled up at the last when 18-1 at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) in a hurdle race won by Looking Splendid last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 88

9 DIDNTGOTWENTY (IRE) (29) 00040-3

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE)

6 10-4

Sean Quinlan J O Mr J. W. Hazeldean Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B Thomas Ward Tote S

Third of 11 behind You Did beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (good) last month, his only placing from eight starts. Official BHA Rating 76

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5 Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 9-2 Snowrocco (IRE), Didntgotwenty (IRE), 5-1 Themanintheboots (IRE), Helsgetaway (IRE), 10-1 Guernesey (FR), Half Track (IRE), 12-1 Buzz Iceclear (IRE), 25-1 Red Ned (IRE)

1ST

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

A chance can be taken on GUERNESEY, who was far from disgraced in a competitive series final at Musselburgh when last seen in March. It’s been a while in between drinks for Jackie Stephen’s gelding, but his handicap mark is reflective of that and having gone well fresh previously, he should not be discounted. Be The Difference kept on into third over 2m5f at Kelso most recently so must be of interest returned to further, while Didntgotwenty appeals most of the remainder. totewin: Guernesey

SPONSORSHIP & HOSPITALITY

toteeachway: Be The Difference

For further information of race sponsorship & corporate hospitality at Ayr Racecourse contact Sales & Marketing Department

Tel: 01292 264179 Fax: 01292 610140 Email: info@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Charlotte Armitage, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Ryan Colley Andrew Parker

Judge Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

Veterinary Officers

Arthur Kidd, Duncan Macdonald

Veterinary Surgeons

Will Marshall, Susan Donaldson, Mhairi Young Medical Officers

Lindsey Donaldson, Mhairi McCulloch, Alice Drysdale, Pippa Hall

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

John Kidd, Jim Bonar

Linda Porter Tracey Hamilton

Commentator

Darren Owen

Betting Ring Manager

Darren Irving

Managing Director

David Brown

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr

Raceday Operations Manager

Ross Donald - 07724 903819 rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic - 07789 981089

First Race 12.48 - THE REST AT NEILSTON EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for novice four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, October 27th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. THE REST AT NEILSTON has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 25 entries at £45 - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.23 - THE ATS ROOFING ALEX SNEDDON STAGDOO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the ﬁfth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 27th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. ATS ROOFING has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £41. - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.58 - THE UNITED COUNCIL OF RACECOURSE BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026 14 entries at £67 - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.29 - THE BET WITH RAILS BOOKMAKERS ON COURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645 the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Sponsor has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 20 entries at £67 - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.04 - THE SOUTHERN AYR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2430 the third £1215 the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SOUTHERN AYR has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 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 Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 19 entries at £43 - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE BET WITH ON COURSE BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 105 or higher or £13 stake if the horse is rated 104 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 25th, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Our sponsor has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £67. - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.15 - THE SHAWS BAR POLLOCKSHAWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944 the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, October 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 30th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SHAWS BAR POLLOCKSHAWS has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 17 entries at £40 - Closed October 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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