Ayr Racecard - Thursday 29th January by Weatherbys

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for the ﬁnal January jumps meeting of 2026.

Whether you are a ﬁrst time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today

I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck.

We have seven great races today including a Class 3 Novice Chase where Wendigo, who has already won a Grade 2 Novice Chase at Newbury and is seeking glory at the Cheltenham Festival, will be the clear market favourite. We have an ultra competitive National Hunt flat at the end of the card and in addition five other races that provide full fields to choose a winner from.

Our Jumps season of course culminates in the Coral Scottish Grand National weekend on 17/18 April it’s the biggest jumps meeting in Scotland and this year again will very much be a Premier ﬁxture. Who can forget last year with the Red Devils parachute display team on the Saturday and indeed Willie Mullins essentially winning the trainers title as a result of prevailing in the Scottish National, will the Red Devils and Willie appear again this year!

I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and hope you enjoy your day Also please feel free to visit Western House Hotel after racing where Davie Galloway plays his live acoustic set from 4.30pm till 7.30pm.

The next meeting is on Tuesday 10 February and we look forward to welcoming you back then.

I wish you and a safe journey home and hope to see you back at Ayr soon.

David Brown Managing Director

7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

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

Allson Sparkle Ltd

8 11-1

Tom Scudamore

Lucinda Russell, Kinross C. and Mrs Wilson

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.

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• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

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

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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 Kit Alexander

1.43

Callum Bewley

1.43, 3.13, 3.43

Sean Bowen

1.13, 1.43, 2.43, 3.13, 4.13

Ross Chapman

1.13

Derek Fox

1.13 1.43 2.43 3.13

Jamie Hamilton

1.13 1.43 3.13 3.43

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

1.43, 2.13, 2.43, 3.13, 3.43

Sam Allwood

2.43

Clive Boultbee-Brooks

1.13 3.13

Daragh Bourke

1.43

Stuart Coltherd

1.13, 3.13, 3.43

S. R. B. Crawford

2.43 3.43 4.13

Ian Duncan

3.13

Dominic Hislop 3.13

Brian Hughes

1.13, 1.43, 2.13, 2.43 3.43 4.13

Charlotte Jones

1.43, 3.43

Bruce Lynn

1.43, 2.13, 2.43, 3.13, 3.43, 4.13

Conner McCann 4.13

Danny McMenamin

1.13 1.43 3.13

Gordon Elliott 1.13, 2.43

Sandy Forster 1.13 3.13 3.43

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 3.43

Andrew Hamilton 1.43 Micky Hammond 3.43

Lucinda Hughes 4.13

Iain Jardine 1.13

Craig Nichol

3.13 3.43 4.13

Richard Patrick

1.13, 3.13

Jack Power

4.13

Sean Quinlan

3.13 3.43 4.13

Conor Rabbitt

1.43

Harry Reed

3.13, 3.43

Gavin Sheehan 1.43 2.13

Ruth Jefferson 1.13 Leonard Kerr 1.43

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

James Moffatt 1.43, 3.43 Olly

Lizzie Quinlan 4.13

Harry Skelton 1.13 3.43 4.13

J. J. Slevin

2.43, 3.43, 4.13

Ben Smith 1.43, 2.43

Joshua Thompson 3.13

Patrick Wadge

1.13, 2.43, 3.13, 3.43

Gregor Walkingshaw 1.43

Toby Wynne 2.43

Nicky Richards 1.43, 3.13

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore 1.13, 1.43, 2.43, 3.13, 3.43, 4.13

Dan Skelton 1.13, 3.43, 4.13

R. Mike Smith 1.43 2.43

Jamie Snowden 2.13

Jackie Stephen 3.13

Sandy Thomson 2.43, 3.43

Martin Todhunter 3.43

Mark Walford

1.13, 1.43, 3.13

Donald Whillans 3.13, 4.13

William Young Jnr 1.43

THE

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MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs COOLKATIE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 85 runners, 26%) runs COOLKATIE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: APPLES JANE trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AM I BOVVERED (GB) (59) 4-00

Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE)

O Dont Mind If We Do

B Wood Farm Stud

6 11-4

Patrick Wadge J

Sandy Forster Kelso T

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Broadway Ted when last of 8 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating -

2 APPLES JANE (IRE) (21) 43-2005

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Apple’s Jade (FR)

5 11-4

Sean Bowen J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Noel & Valerie Moran Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S Placed in three NH ﬂat races from seven starts. Finished 12l behind Radiator Springs when ﬁfth of 17 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 1f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

3 BERWICK LAW (FR) (14) 500

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Malice des Epeires (FR)

5 11-4

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mr Jean-Jacques Gabillat, Mr David Girau Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, NSPCC S

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Gaelic Rover when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

4 CHANGEMYLUCK (GB) (31) 000

6 11-4

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Belle Bella (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O S Coltherd E Gillie Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B W. S. Coltherd

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind They Want Me when eighth of 11 on her hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -

5 COOLKATIE (IRE) (29) 4F

Br B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Minirose (FR)

O Mr K. Alexander

6 11-4

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ballyreddin Stud & Haras Du Ma Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Fell at the last when 11-2 at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Indannya in December last year on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

6 KLASSY PEARL (FR) (12) 22-46 6 11-4

Br B m Tunis (POL) - Perle Sainte (FR)

O C & C Boultbee Brooks

Richard Patrick J

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B Mr J. Cypres & CTE. A. Maggiar Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

Placed in two point-to-points from four starts. Finished 18l behind Heron In The Park when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

7 ROYAL MAGGS (GB) (14) 12-10 D

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Royal Present (IRE)

6 11-4

Jamie Hamilton J

O Ursa Major Racing, S Knowles & Partners Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B S. W. Knowles Cube3 Construction S

Successful in two point-to-points at 2m and 3m on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Ronnie Russet when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

8 SAGONIGE (GB) (664) 12/-

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Oleohneh (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O The Switched On Club Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B N. Ruth Jefferson

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l by Reflection Of You when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (soft) in April ‘24. Official BHA Rating -

9 SOCIETY SOLDIER (IRE)

(460) 3/5- 6 11-4

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Salou Blues (IRE)

Derek Fox J O Hodge & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Miss Christine Hurley Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Bold Light when fifth of 10 on her hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in October ‘24. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with N W Alexander Official BHA RatingDECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: THAT’LL DO MOSS 6 11 4 Jonathan Burke 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1, 7. Hood worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: BERWICK LAW: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Coolkatie (IRE), 2-1 Apples Jane (IRE), 8-1 Sagonige (GB), 10-1 Klassy Pearl (FR), 40-1 Society Soldier (IRE), 50-1 Royal Maggs (GB), 100-1 Berwick Law (FR), 150-1 Changemyluck (GB), 200-1 Am I Bovvered (GB)

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE

COOLKATIE was still in contention when falling at the final flight over 2m5f at Warwick and this could prove a suitable opportunity for some compensation. The six-year-old travelled with enough verve to suggest that she will cope with a return to 2m and edges the vote over Apples Jane. Gordon Elliott’s mare arrives on the back of a respectable fifth at Clonmel and isn’t taken lightly in this weaker affair. Klassy Pearl may fare best of the remainder.

totewin: Coolkatie

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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - DAN SKELTON

Middlands-based Skelton has been pipped to the British trainers’ title in the past two seasons by Irish rival Willie Mullins but he’s setting a frenetic pace in a bid to win this season’s championship and, with the Cheltenham Festival now less than 6 weeks away the Skelton prize-money total is already in excess of £3million, with Mullins yet to really get going on just under £300,000 The trainer’s current biggest dangers are Olly Murphy and Ben Pauling, some £1.8million behind, but Mullins will have his usual strong teams to contest the huge money on offer at Cheltenham, Aintree and here at Ayr in March/April and anything Skelton can add from his 4 runners ridden by brother Harry here today will be a bonus

Apples Jane

TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - SEAN BOWEN

The current champion jockey has already had a 4-timer and a double from 3 visits to Ayr this season and the Welshman is back in Scotland before heading to Leopardstown this weekend for the 2-day Dublin Racing Festival. Top of the jockey’s list for the Irish meeting is his Welsh Grand National winning partner Haiti Couleurs in Saturday’s Irish Gold Cup but the rider has 5 rides on today’s 7-race card, with two each for his main trainers in Britain and Ireland, Olly Murphy and Gordon Elliott. Bowen rode his 182nd winner of the season at Plumpton on Monday as he charges towards his seasonal target of 200 and he’s well clear of second and third-placed former champions Harry Skelton and Brian Hughes who are both in action here today as well.

25% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 19 WINS FROM 75 RIDES

THE CORAL DAILY REWARDS SHAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualiﬁer) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 285 runners, 16%) runs COCONUT SPLASH & ELOI DU PUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs DIAMOND GEEZER LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMOND GEEZER trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 323 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SARACEN BEAU (IRE) (94) 3/1P3-2 C 7 12-0

Br Gr g Mount Nelson - Caroline Fontenail (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B James Reeves Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 6l by Molto Bene when second of 11 at 13-2 on his chase debut at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) in October last year. Has returned to Nicky Richards, previously with Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore. Official BHA Rating 120

2 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (59) 615/11/-5

9 11-4

Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR) Charlotte Jones J

O Mr Darren Naylor James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter Tote S

He has won three chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 16l behind Upon Tweed when ﬁfth of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (heavy) in December last year Official BHA Rating 110

3 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (31) 0/F3-U55 8 11-3

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. Finished 9l behind Both Barrels when ﬁfth of 7 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 109

4 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (27) 106104 CD 7 11-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE)

Ben Smith (7) J

O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S

He has won four hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 11l behind Ikarak when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month. Has won here and at Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 108

5 KOOL RAOUL (FR) (28) 40-2235 6 11-1

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Douma Desbois (FR)

Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J

O The County Set Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne Rollstud Ltd S

Placed in three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from seven starts. Finished 9l behind Snowrocco when ﬁfth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 107

6 WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (28) 4-24354 D 10 11-1

Br B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE)

O Mr Scott Townshend

B Exors of the Late John Harrington

Callum Bewley J

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

He has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Snowrocco when fourth of 8 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft). Official BHA Rating 107

7 DIAMOND GEEZER (IRE) (39) 62-2134 D BF 7 11-0

Br Br g Ocovango - Wells Diamond (IRE)

O A J Wall & Briton International

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Longrove Stud Betano S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Block Rockin Beats when fourth of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingﬁeld over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 106

8 COCONUT SPLASH (IRE) (27) 32/P-666

Br Ch g Stowaway - Presenting Chaos (IRE)

11 11-0

Mr Kit Alexander (5) J

O Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Kieran Lennon Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over six years ago. Finished 14l behind Ikarak when sixth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 106

9 ROCK DJ (IRE) (75) 45-2605

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

O Ursa Major Ltd, DJ Goodman & Partner

6 10-13

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Rockvale Stud Adra Projects Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Get On George when ﬁfth of 7 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 105

LANGDALE

LANE (IRE) (59) 12/5/6-5U CD 9 10-13

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Boarding Pass (IRE)

Gavin Sheehan J

O Campbell & Hogg R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Kenneth Parkhill

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 8-1 here over 2m (heavy) in a chase won by Truckers Cruising in December last year on his chase debut. Official BHA Rating 105

11 EL JEFE (IRE) (5) 060-323 9 10-13

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. Third of 5 behind Kenzoko beaten 15l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 105 (-2)

12 FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (27) 330415 D 12 10-11

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

O Mr W. G. Young Jnr

B Mrs Margaret Nolan

Derek Fox J

William Young Jnr Carluke T

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 12l behind Ikarak when ﬁfth of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Carlisle and Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 103

13 JAKANA (IRE) (62) 5-25005 D

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)

7 10-5

Brian Hughes J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Juliet Brown

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 15l behind Speed Davis when ﬁfth of 11 at 80-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 97

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2025: TIMMY TUESDAY (IRE) 7 12 0 Sam Ewing 3-1 (Gordon Elliott) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 13 Stewards Note:

SARACEN BEAU: Following its run on 27/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller DIAMOND GEEZER: Following its run on 21/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Diamond Geezer (IRE), 11-2 Saracen Beau (IRE), 15-2 El Jefe (IRE), 14-1 One Mill Harbour (FR), Follow Charlie (IRE), Kool Raoul (FR), Coconut Splash (IRE), Fostered Phil (IRE), 16-1 Wolfspear (IRE), Rock Dj (IRE), 22-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), 25-1 Langdale Lane (IRE), Jakana (IRE)

Diamond Geezer

Diamond Geezer hasn’t really kicked on as expected after his Perth triumph, for all that his defeats at Warwick and Lingfield have been respectable. Olly Murphy’s charge may come up short once more, with SARACEN BEAU fancied to be the beneficiary. The seven-year-old found only a subsequent winner too strong on his chase bow at Bangor and, back under the tutelage of Nicky Richards, reverting to timber holds no fears. Eloi Du Puy is also of interest in first-time cheekpieces. totewin: Saracen Beau

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £315,810 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026

THE JOIN CORAL “BET £10 GET £50” ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 285 runners, 16%) runs DONNY BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs WENDIGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: WENDIGO trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 358 miles.

1 WENDIGO (FR) (34) 215-213 D 7 11-10

Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Biche d’Oo (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O RC Syndicate I Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Olivier Tricot racingclub.com S

Winner of two hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Kitzbuhel beaten 4l at 5-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in December last year Official BHA Rating 147

2 DONNY BOY (IRE) (425) 2433/2P- D 10 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE)

Bruce Lynn J

O Mrs L. Maclennan N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Karen McLoughney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up at the 13th when 11-1 at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good) in a chase won by Frero Banbou in November ‘24 on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 123

3

MAXIMILIAN (GER) (31) 312//P-22 D BF 10 11-4

Br Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Maxima (GER)

Brian Hughes J

O Owners Group 099 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Gestut Harzburg Owners Group S

Winner of three hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 1l by Blue Las in a match at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) in December last year Official BHA Rating 135

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Wendigo (FR), 11-4 Maximilian (GER), 28-1 Donny Boy (IRE)

Grade 2 John Francome winner WENDIGO acquitted himself really well when third in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day and he should take all the beating in these calmer waters. Jamie Snowden’s charge has enough class to concede 6lb to his rivals, with Maximilian rating as the biggest threat. The 10-year-old has posted two creditable efforts in defeat over fences and can keep the selection honest. Donny Boy might be out of his depth on his comeback.

Wendigo

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 285 runners, 16%) runs CAVALIER DU LUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (4 wins from 61 runners, 7%) runs STEDE BONNET LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STEDE BONNET trained by G Elliott, IRISH CHAMP trained by S R B Crawford, Both Ireland.

1 CAVALIER DU LUY (IRE) (31) 43-121 D 5 11-12

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) Bruce Lynn J

O Borwicks, Maclay, Trotter & Weaver N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 10-11fav at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year, beating Quercus Robur by 2l. Official BHA Rating 113

2 IRANDANDO HAS (FR) (46) 2//-1 D 7 11-12

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Irostare (FR)

Toby Wynne J

O The Late John Hales and Miss L Hales Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B Scea Hamel Stud Allwood Horse Transport S

A winner at 25-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Liam Mera Kai by a neck. Official BHA Rating 117

3 LE BEAU MADRIK (FR) (2) 2-211 5 11-12

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

O Mr Alan Harte Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

NON-RUNNER

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-5fav at Newcastle over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month, beating Eagles Reprieve by 6l. Has won twice there this season. Non runner Official BHA Rating -

4 SANILAM (IRE) (27) 15-631 CD

6 11-12

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Terre Haute (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr J Fyffe and Mrs W Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Denis Duggan Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Border Embroidery S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m on soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Wilstar by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 115

5 STEDE BONNET (IRE) (28) 211621

5 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Agardsley Investments Limited Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

He has won a hurdle race and two NH ﬂat races at 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 10-3 in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Arslan by 5l. Official BHA Rating6 BELVEDERE BHOY (IRE) (16) 60F0 5 11-5

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - The Way It Works (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Mr Liam Kelly Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr L Kelly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Kilnesare Flight when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

7 IRISH CHAMP (IRE) (31) 14

6 11-5

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. Finished 14l behind Frankie John when fourth of 11 at 25-1 on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in December last year He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating -

8 RUN BABY RUN (IRE) (78) PP

Br Gr g Mahler - Duffys Grange (IRE)

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Pulled up 3 out when 500-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a hurdle race won by Stop Loss in November last year on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Ratingsoft this by

5 11-5

Ben Smith (7) J

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

B Mrs Kathleen Duff

9 VALTTERI

ITS

JAMES

(IRE) (14) 5B10 5 11-5

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE)

Patrick Wadge J O The 1892 Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Miss Emma Tector

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Ronnie Russet when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Stede Bonnet (IRE), 5-1 Sanilam (IRE), Irish Champ (IRE), 6-1 Cavalier du Luy (IRE), 7-1 Irandando Has (FR), 22-1 Valtteri Its James (IRE), 66-1 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE), 200-1 Run Baby Run (IRE)

Those carrying a 7lb penalty appear to have this between them and STEDE BONNET could be the pick. Gordon Elliott’s charge was able to build on his hurdling introduction to finish second over C&D, before winning in fine style at Tramore. Given an official rating of 125 following that performance, he should be too strong for the likes of Sanilam, Irandando Has and Kelso winner Cavalier Du Luy totewin: Stede Bonnet

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 285 runners, 16%) runs GAILLIMH A STOR & THEME TUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs CARISMATIC SOLDIER

WEIGHTWATCHER: SHOESHINE BOY won off a handicap mark of 106, his rating is now down 6lb to 100

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FELICIE DU MAQUIS trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 350 miles.

1 FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (54) 6D14-04 D 11 12-1

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR)

O C & C Boultbee Brooks

Richard Patrick J

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

Winner of three hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 19l behind Toss Of A Coin when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 121

2 ROCHEVAL (FR) (46) 2F-6P64 C 6 11-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - County Fun (FR)

Patrick Wadge J

O Mrs S. Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Jacky Rauch Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 1f on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Nab Wood when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 3m 1f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 116

3 PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE) (53) 333P-40 C D 8 11-10

Br B g Milan - Kinard True (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Hargrove, Parker & Rafferty Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Michael & Linda O’Sullivan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Grozni when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 4m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 116

4 CARISMATIC SOLDIER (IRE) (51) 2/213-35 BF 7 11-8

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Charisma

Sean Bowen J

O AJ Wall, Briton International & Partners Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms Jill Farrell Betano S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Jalisco Star when last of 5 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 114

5 BUZZ ICECLEAR (IRE) (40) 360-113 CD 6 11-5

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 Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Jakar Du Moulin beaten 3l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Wetherby and here this season. Official BHA Rating 111

6 FOX’S FANCY (IRE) (53) 423-F44 8 11-5

Br B m Kayf Tara - Nonnetia (FR)

Derek Fox J

O The Nostalgics Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr J. P. Dwan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 18l behind Glen Road when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 111

7 GAILLIMH A STOR (IRE) (27) P0P-0P0 C D 10 11-3

Br B g Presenting - Gaillimh A Chroi (IRE)

Dominic Hislop (10) J

O Turcan Black Elles & Mclntosh N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Tony Harrington Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 109

8 THEME TUNE (IRE) (57) 6/056-05 D 11 11-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Supreme Melody (IRE) Bruce Lynn J

O Katie and Brian Castle N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Godfrey Moylan Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Small Town Hero when ﬁfth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 106

9 CANUNCLECANI (IRE) (27) P52-024 7 10-13

Br B g Lauro (GER) - Delma (IRE)

O Mr P. G. Stephen

Sean Quinlan J

Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Mrs Ebba Pate Carden Livestock Co S

Placed in two hurdle races and two point-to-points from nine starts. Finished 20l behind Kings Champion when fourth of 11 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 105

10 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (16) 0-032F1 CD 10 10-8

Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE)

O Mousetrap Racing

Craig Nichol J

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Maura Jeanne by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 100

11 ADVERAM (GB) (50) 305-301 C 7 10-7

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, Ian Duncan Racing S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 7f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Guernesey by a neck. Official BHA Rating 99

12 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (59) 1-45P00 C 10 10-2

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

O Shire Dreamers

B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet

Joshua Thompson (5) J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind King Gris when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year

Official BHA Rating 94

13 PURE SIRLOIN (IRE)

(31) 6P3-P36 8 10-2

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE) Harry Reed J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Mr Patrick Delaney

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Both Barrels when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 89

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) 6 11 9 Jamie Hamilton 9-2 (Mark Walford) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 5. Visor worn by No. 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

CARISMATIC SOLDIER: Following its run on 9/12/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Carismatic Soldier (IRE), Buzz Iceclear (IRE), 13-2 Adveram (GB), 7-1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 8-1 President Scottie (IRE), 12-1 Rocheval (FR), 16-1 Fox’s Fancy (IRE), 18-1 Felicie du Maquis (FR), 25-1 Canunclecani (IRE), 28-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 33-1 Gaillimh A Stor (IRE), Theme Tune (IRE), 50-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE)

Shoeshine Boy put a Wetherby fall behind him to record a cosy success over C&D and a 4lb rise won’t ask too much more of him, but he might be vulnerable to the unexposed CANUNCLECANI. The seven-year-old showed ability over a variety of trips in maiden/novice events but a switch to handicaps, coupled with the step up to three miles, might bring out the best in him. Others to note include Buzz Iceclear and Adveram totewin: Canunclecani toteeachway: Shoeshine Boy

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 285 runners, 16%) runs BALLYFORT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 85 runners, 26%) runs WOTTER TROTTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

1 COUP DE COEUR (FR) (55) 3121-35 D

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Cesarine Palace (FR)

8 12-0

Brian Hughes J

O Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger J & J Burnett Ltd S

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Keep Running when last of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 118

2 NETYWELL (FR) (40) 2P-30F0 CD 9 11-13

Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR)

Patrick Wadge J

O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd S Winner of a hurdle race and four chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Escapeandevade when last of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m (soft) in December last year

Official BHA Rating 117

3 GREAT PEPPER (FR) (27) PP/3-PU6 8 11-13

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Parand (GER) Charlotte Jones J

O Mills Racing Syndicate ONE James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B P. Noue & S.A.R.L. Ecurie Silgezam Mills Racing S He has won two hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 117

4 KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT (IRE) (34) 642-050 C D 7 11-9

Br Ch g Koropick (IRE) - Kimberely Bay (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

O Jetmac Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mrs Patricia Croke

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when eighth of 12 on his chase debut at Down Royal over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in December last year Official BHA Rating 113

5 DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (29) 232-225 7 11-7

Br B g Mahler - Blessingindisguise (IRE)

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

Craig Nichol J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Anthony Keane Jnr Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Jacques Clouseau when ﬁfth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 111

6 FLASH DU

PISTOLET

(IRE) (297) 53311P- 8 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE)

O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford

B Eimear Mulhern

Sean Quinlan J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

Successful in two chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 13-8fav at Kelso over 2m 4f (good) in a chase won by Andys Flame in April last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 108

7 WOTTER TROTTER (IRE) (29) 462-064 6 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Charming Present (IRE)

Harry Skelton J

O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Jacques Clouseau when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 106

8 BALLYFORT (IRE) (27) 140-131 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE) Bruce Lynn J

O Matterson, Maclay and Warre N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Frank Motherway Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month, beating Southey by 1 1/2l. Has also won at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 106

9 CARCACI

CASTLE (IRE) (38) 3PF-502 D 10 11-1

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE)

O Mr Ken McGarrity

Jamie Hamilton J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Don Commins Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l by O’Faolains Glory when second of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 105

10 TOMMY COMBATS (IRE) (14) 1242-2U D BF 7 10-9

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. Unseated rider when 9-4fav at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Always A Reason earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 99

11 CHUMLEE (IRE) (31) 2/P5-443

Br B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE)

11 10-2

Harry Reed J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B B. & O. Clooney

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Last of 3 behind The Four Sixes beaten 36l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Runs from 6lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 86

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) 10 11 6 Jonathan Burke 11-2 (D J Jeffreys) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9. Stewards Note:

FLASH DU PISTOLET: Following its run on 7/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ballyfort (IRE), 4-1 Tommy Combats (IRE), 7-1 Wotter Trotter (IRE), 15-2 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 9-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 12-1 Kinbara Firstdraft (IRE), 14-1 Disguisedlimit (IRE), 25-1 Coup de Coeur (FR), 33-1 Netywell (FR), 40-1 Great Pepper (FR), 50-1 Chumlee (IRE) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES

A confident vote goes to BALLYFORT, who has really got the hang of things over fences this term. On target at Kelso in October, he wasn’t as good over the same C&D next time but he was back in the winning groove over this track and trip earlier in the month. Nick Alexander’s charge is only 3lb higher and can brush aside class dropper Coup De Coeur en route to further success. Tommy Combats is also noted.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs THE SKECHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (22 wins from 85 runners, 26%) runs THE SKECHER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUE DU NEUF trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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1 ALLFOR (IRE) (305) 2- 5 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Tiﬃny Gale (IRE)

O Grand Slam Racing Partnership

Conner McCann (7) J

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mrs Esther Dinneen Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Beaten 3l by Green Style when second of 10 at 3-1 in a point-to-point at Oldcastle over 3m in March last year Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Tector Official BHA Rating -

2 BAY RUNNER (IRE) (269) 3 5 11-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Holly Girl (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Miss Jean Matterson Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mr Luke Cummins Bolton Mill Holiday Park S Half-brother to Enki Flacke, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. Third of 10 behind Inishbofin beaten 4l at 7-2 in a point-to-point at Dawstown over 3m in May last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating -

3 BLUE DU NEUF (FR) (34) 5 6 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Caitys Joy (GER) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B S.C.E.A Haras Du Neuf The Sporting Life S

Well beaten at 8-1 behind Boycetown when ﬁfth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) in December last year Official BHA Rating -

4 EL GANGSTER (IRE) (60) 3

5 11-2

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Marhab Dancer (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Callum Whillans

B Malachy Travers

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

Half-brother to Robelli, won in NH ﬂat race at 2m. Third of 7 behind Loveable Reprobate beaten 6l at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating -

5 FINISK PRIDE (IRE) (102) 41

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Finisk Mist (IRE)

Jack Power (5) J

O Celtic Corporate Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Kevin Neville Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Tinahely over 3m on his latest outing in October last year, beating Impact Sub by 7l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

6 KATAGAT (GB) (33) 3 6 11-2

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kayf Charmer Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Linda Blackford & Brian Jones Cedar Invest Limited S

Dam won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 6f Third of 15 behind A Likeable Rogue beaten 2 1/4l at 9-1 on his racecourse debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating -

7 L’APPEL DU LARGE (FR) (49) 0

5 11-2

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rapsodie Sea (FR) J

O Coltman,Douglas Miller,Matterson, Weaver N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

Full brother to Bubble Sea, won twice on the ﬂat at 1m 4f and 1m 5f and twice in NH ﬂat races at 1m 4f and 1m 6f Beaten 20l behind Ronnie Russet at 5-2 when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -

8 THE SKECHER (FR) (109) P-2 5 11-2

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Deception Island (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Dove Valley Holdings Ltd Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Eaton Hall Shooting Ground S Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten a head by Nimba when second of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Loughrea over 3m in October last year Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Donnchadh Doyle in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

9

MYFRIENDCOOPER (IRE) (655) 1/- 6 10-9

Br B m Valirann (FR) - Springﬁeld Mary (IRE)

O Mr A. R. Sutcliffe

B John Killeen

Brian Hughes J

Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T

A winner at 8-1 in a point-to-point race at Dromahane over 3m on her latest outing in April ‘24, beating Kap De Cerisy by 3/4l. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Clancy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: THEY’RE CHANCERS (IRE) 5 11 2 Danny McMenamin 13-2 (Nicky Richards) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Katagat (GB), 4-1 The Skecher (FR), 6-1 Finisk Pride (IRE), 10-1 Blue du Neuf (FR), 12-1 Bay Runner (IRE), Myfriendcooper (IRE), 14-1 Allfor (IRE), El Gangster (IRE)

With many of these arriving from the pointing sphere, it looks best to heed the market signals. Dan Skelton’s The Skecher makes appeal, as do stable companions Allfor and Finisk Pride, but the previous experience of KATAGAT might be crucial. The Diamond Boy gelding made a pleasing introduction at Wetherby and with the aid of a tongue-tie this time, he could take the necessary step forward.

totewin: Katagat

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

toteeachway: The Skecher

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

Lyndsay Glynn. Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Ryan Colley Russell Garritty

Judge Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Wayne Burnell

Veterinary Officers

Arthur Kidd, Duncan Macdonald

Veterinary Surgeons

Will Marshal, David Sutton, John Marshall

Medical Officers

Pippa Hall, Dave Thomas, Alice Drysdale

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Linda Porter Cyril Johnstone, Jim Bonar Michelle Maughan, Commentator

Steven Powell

Betting Ring Manager

Alastair McCreadie

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

George Wilson - 07841 628295

First Race 1.13 - THE PLAY CORAL’S FREE “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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 fillies and mares only which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £50. - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.43 - THE CORAL DAILY REWARDS SHAKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner 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 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 26 entries, 1 at £10 and 25 at £50 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.13 - THE JOIN CORAL “BET £10 GET £50” ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ 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 and the third £1822. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Oﬃcial BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. CORAL has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse 6 entries at £75 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515 (Penalty Value £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.43 - THE CORAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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, January 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 16 entries at £50 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.13 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB “JOIN FOR FREE” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. CORAL will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 20 entries at £50 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.43 - THE CORAL “NEW” HORSE RACING BET BUILDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Qualifier) (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CORAL will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m 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 One Man Series qualifier 19 entries at £50 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.13 - THE CORAL “PIPPED-AT-THE POST” PAYOUTS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129 the third £564 and the fourth £282. 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, January 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 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’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. CORAL will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. a cash prize will be presented to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 16 entries at £22 - Closed January 23rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235 (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

2026 FIXTURES AT AYR RACECOURSE

Fri 02 January - Golf Inn Prestwick New Year’s Raceday

Tue 13 January - January Jumps Raceday

Thu 29 January - January Finale Raceday

Tue 10 February - February Raceday

Mon 23 February - February Finale Raceday

Fri 06 March - Weatherbys Raceday

Sat 07 March - March Saturday Raceday

Fri 17 April - Coral Scottish Grand National Ladies Day

Sat 18 April - Coral Scottish Grand National

Sun 26 April - Skybet Sunday Series

Tue 05 May - Spring Raceday

Wed 20 May - Tennent’s Raceday

Fri 19 June - June Racenight

Sat 20 June - Unite Scotland Summer Raceday

Sun 05 July - Family Sunday Raceday

Mon 06 July - Summer Sizzler Raceday

Mon 13 July - July Raceday

Mon 20 July - Glasgow Fair Family Raceday

Mon 27 July - July Finale Raceday

Sat 08 August - Sounds of Summer Racenight

Mon 10 August - August Raceday

Thu 17 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day

Fri 18 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day

Sat 19 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup

Tue 29 September - September Finale Raceday

Thu 08 October - Tennent’s Raceday

Sat 31 October - Sensational Saturday Raceday

Wed 11 November - November Raceday

Mon 30 November - November Finale Raceday