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A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME. THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.
T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA
Today’s feature race is the £10,000 Ermg Insurance Brokers Handicap Chase at 2.13 There are eight set to contest this handicap chase. Conor O’Farrell has enjoyed success of late, notching four winners in the test rel ha joy ccess o past fortnight and he’s set to ride Scots Poet for trainer Ewan Williams Prospect House will be hoping to night an ri Scot Po ain lliam go one better after a string of near misses. The seven-year-old has had five seconds and a third in his last ne h six runs for Peter Niven.
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
It has been an excellent spell of form for JACK POWER, who has come in the form of Orphan Ollie in the opener and past two weeks and he’s got two rides booked today. They in fo ckey who has enjoyed recent success and is worth keeping an Rory The Cat in the final race of the day. Another jockey rec perating at a 17% strike rate and he’s set for five rides including Junkyard eye on is DANNY MCMENAMIN. He’s operating he’ uit and Centurion’s Sister. Dog, Stylish Recruit S
TRAINERS TO WATCH
had five winners at a strike rate of 36% for the
LUCINDA RUSSELL and MICHAEL SCUDAMORE will be confident of adding to their tally of recent winners and they’ve got nine runners today including Canavan and Orphan Ollie in the opener , whilst Struth, Chanonry Point and Tigress Lillyare set to run in the 1.03. NICKY RICHARDS has two chances to boost his 22% strike rate and they are Centurion’s Sister in the 1.05 and Lowlands in the 1.38
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
12.05 THE WATCH ON RACING TV JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE
RACE
1.05 THE MAINETTI MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
Juvenile races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals Initially, every runner in this two miles and one furlong hurdle race is allotted 11st 2lb (fillies 10st 7lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they won – 6lb for a Class 4 or 5 hurdle race or 10lb for a Class 1 to 3 hurdle race victory.
12.35 THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP CHASE
This is a two miles and four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
1.38 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only which have been rated from 0 to 120. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 120 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.
2.13 THE ERMG INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP CHASE
This is a two miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
2.48 THE BADACHRO HYDRO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This two miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 110. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
3.20 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Race 1 12.05PM
Total prize fund £8000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for juvenile maiden three yrs old THE WATCH ON
RACING TV JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (10 wins from 121 runners, 8%) runs ARCTIC VOYAGE and JUNKYARD DOG
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs CANAVAN and ORPHAN OLLIE
Longest Traveller: BOUBOULE trained by Miss G Boanas, Saltburn, 157 miles.
1 ARCTIC VOYAGE (GB) (40)
Gr g Kingman - Maglietta Fina (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Fyffe
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani
Sponsor: JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
11 2
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 2 1 wins £3725
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on hurdles debut at Sedgefield last month, exceeding expectations given his decline on the Flat (useful 2-y-o winner for Ralph Beckett), but couldn’t seal a race that looked his to lose, collared late having wandered run-in. Sets the standard on that showing nevertheless Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2 BOUBOULE (GB) (27)
11 2
B g Without Parole - Rachel Zane (IRE)
Owner: Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Breeder: Mrs A. Cantillon & Mrs E. Mcstay
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 435
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Offered a bit in 3 of these races for Harry Derham but well held back on the level for another new yard at Newcastle 4 weeks ago Headgear back on and looks vulnerable Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
3
BRUCE BANNER (IRE) (42)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Special Meaning
Owner: Mr James Adams
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Glebeland Farm Partnership
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds, J.R.Adams
11 2
Colours: MAROON, ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 2 wins £6385
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), successful twice on AW in early-2025 but well below form last 2 starts From the family of fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Pivot Bridge, so worth a look. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingNathan Moscrop
4
CANAVAN (IRE) (147)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nordkappe (GER)
Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr J Scott
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Nordkappe Partnership Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 2
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (unproven beyond 7f), no threat on handicap debut last time Half-brother to Hoffman (2m jumps winner in USA). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
5
FRENCH DIABLO (FR) (-)
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Cozumel Island (FR)
Owner: James White
Trainer: Max Comley, Sutton Veny
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki
11 2
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE chevron, sleeves and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to Ming Zhu Enki (17f hurdle winner in France), out of a maiden hurdler/chaser in France Yard’s other 2 juvenile hurdlers seen this autumn have been winners Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
6
JUNKYARD DOG (IRE) (95)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Gold Bracelet (IRE)
Owner: A Sinclair, David Carroll & G Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
11 2
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 34 1 wins £5607
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland and also third on hurdles bow/final start for Joseph O’Brien at Tipperary in July (plenty of mistakes). Well beaten in 2 runs for new yard in August, including back over hurdles at Cartmel latest. Headgear left off now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingDanny McMenamin
Brian Hughes
Sean Quinlan
Patrick Wadge
Freddie Mitchell (5)
7
KEYBOARD (IRE) (24)
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Pianota (USA)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
11 2
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat, suited by step up to 1 3/4m though carried head awkwardly when good third in handicap for new yard in first-time tongue tie 3 weeks ago Considered on hurdles bow.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
8
ORPHAN OLLIE (IRE) (118)
Br g Harzand (IRE) - Zippy
Owner: Mrs H. Kelly
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Raymond Orr
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 2
Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW In need of experience when tailed-off last in minor event on Flat in August.
9
RED SCARLET (IRE) (7)
Ch f Waldgeist - Date In Vegas
Owner: Miss Victoria Bewley
Trainer: George Bewley, Colby
Breeder: Ballygallon Stud Limited
Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
10 9
Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triple diamond, BLACK and YELLOW diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 7f ex-Irish maiden at her best in 2025. Jumped ponderously and soon behind fitted with a tongue strap on hurdling debut for new yard at Catterick last week.
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Arctic Voyage (GB), 6-1 Keyboard (IRE), 15-2 Junkyard Dog (IRE), 8-1 French Diablo (FR), 17-2 Bouboule (GB), 12-1 Canavan (IRE), 25-1 Bruce Banner (IRE), 50-1 Orphan Ollie (IRE), 100-1 Red Scarlet (IRE)
It could be worth chancing KEYBOARD on his jumps debut. He gave a good account first time up for Adam Nicol on the level recently and plenty of the yard’s hurdlers have been running well Arctic Voyage sets a clear standard on his Sedgefield second, though that must go down as a missed opportunity. Max Comley’s first two 3-y-o hurdlers to have made the track this autumn have been winners so French Diablo must be worth a look.
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Ryan Mania
Jack Power (5)
Edward Austin (5)
BISTRO
Race 2 12.35PM
Total prize fund £8000
two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (18 wins from 103 runners, 17%) runs STYLISH RECRUIT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 31 runners, 3%) runs GETAWAY JEWEL
Longest Traveller: HEAVEN SMART trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles
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HEAVEN SMART (FR) (38) 8 12 0
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR)
Owner: Mr Greenfingers Syndicate
Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Breeder: Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hollow box, MAROON sleeves and cap Form: PP-412P D BF 2 wins £10562
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the back of wind surgery at Perth (20.1f) in September prior to a good second at Southwell (20.4f) a month later Found himself let down by jumping when pulled up at first-named venue 38 days ago but definite claims if cutting out the errors STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/10/2025 it was reported that the horse made bad mistakes jumping. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
2 O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (21) 8
B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)
Owner: Girsonfield Racing Club
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Thomas Phelan
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
11 13
Colours: PURPLE, GREY stars, GREY sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, GREY star Form: 04422P D 2 wins £10773
TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-o mare who finished runner-up over hurdles at Kelso (18.1f) in September and filled same spot over fences at Hexham (15.6f) a month later Unable to dominate when disappointing (pulled up) back at Hexham 21 days ago but no great surprise to see her bounce back.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
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STYLISH RECRUIT (IRE) (27) 7
B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Fiona Telfer
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: J. F. Mernagh
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery
11 10
Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE sash, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, hooped cap Form: P40-3P5 1 wins £7352
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles who went with more zest than on his previous chase start in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f) 4 weeks ago However, he ended up well held once again and others appeal more for win purposes despite tumbling mark.
4
RESTANDBETHANKFUL
Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
Owner: Bolton Mill Racing II
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Clarendon Farm
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
(GB) (34) 9 11 1
Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN stars, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, EMERALD GREEN star Form: 364604 7 wins £35842
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Cartmel last summer but went off the boil later in that season and he ran a somewhat typical race when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f) 5 weeks ago, headed again before last and faltering fully then. More needed. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87
5
DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (34) 8
B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)
Owner: The Unlikely Tenors
Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso
Breeder: Cyril O’Hara
10 11
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop Form: 413-043 D 2 wins £9215
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to score twice over fences last season, latterly at Hexham (20.1f) in March. Lightly raced subsequently, shaping as if she’d come on for the run after 5 months off when third of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f) 34 days ago Fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 83
6
PURE SURF (IRE) (22)
Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide
Owner: Mr V. Thompson
Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Breeder: Mrs Breda Ryan
9 10 6
Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 5125-PP D 3 wins £8837
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Iain Jardine in summer 2023 and belatedly opened chase account at Newcastle for this yard in April Disappointed the last twice, albeit shaping as if needing the run after 6 months off when pulled up at Sedgefield 22 days ago Entitled to be sharper now.
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Fakenham (16.3f) in June and largely creditable efforts in defeat since, prior to misfiring at Worcester last month. Needs to bounce back, but this 11-y-o holds claims having eased back down the weights Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
8
DERRACRIN (GB) (93)
Ch g Mustajeeb - Transvaal Sky
Owner: Mrs Sue Murtagh
Trainer: Barry Murtagh, Carlisle
Breeder: Whatcote Farm Stud
8 10 2
Colours: WHITE, RED diamond, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap, RED diamond. Form: P66-0U4 D 1 wins £5096
TIMEFORM VIEW Chase scorer who again displayed more positive signs despite operating from miles out of the weights when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, good to firm) 93 days ago, no threat following a bad mistake 3 out. Able to race off correct mark here and he’s one to bear in mind. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74
2024 WINNER: DR SHIROCCO (IRE) 9 11 1 Conor O’Farrell 8-1 (Sandy Forster) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6.
DIVAS DOYEN shaped as though she’d sharpen up for her first start for 5 months at Kelso 5 weeks ago and, back on her last winning mark, she gets the vote having finished runner-up on 4 of her 5 previous visits to this track. Heaven Smart found some indifferent jumping catching him out last time but is a player if brushing up in that department. O’Faolains Glory and Getaway Jewel complete the shortlist.
Conor O’Farrell
Shane Fenelon (5)
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Race 3 1.05PM
Total prize fund £8000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for maiden four yrs old and upwards THE MAINETTI
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs DRIVER’S PICK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs CHANONRY POINT and STRUTH and TIGRESS LILLY
Longest Traveller: TITANIUM trained by C Murphy, Ireland.
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat for Andre Fabre (stays 1 1/2m). However, last of 4 on Flat for new yard following a year off and possibly flattered in steadily-run race when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f) on NH debut 43 days ago Tongue strap fitted/also had wind surgery. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes
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ELEMENTAL EYE (GB) (50)
B g Expert Eye - Time On
Owner: The Cricketers
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
4 11 4
Colours: YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and diamond on cap Form: 2 wins £7589
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fair 2 1/4m hurdle winner Balancing Time Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2 1/4m), successful twice in 2025, including by wide margin penultimate start, not ideally placed last time Betting can prove a useful guide now attentions switch to timber for the first time
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
3
ELLISTRIN BAY (GB) (20)
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Ellistrin Belle
Owner: Ellistrin Partnership
Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Eileen & Ron Smith
Sponsor: Sport of Kings
6 11 4
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoop, YELLOW and WHITE hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped cap Form: 3-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a weak bumper back in the spring and he offered little after 7 months off when pulled up in novice hurdle back at that venue (22.7f) 3 weeks ago, losing touch before 3 out. Can only be watched dropping down significantly in trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right on the stands bend.
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KING HORSE (FR)
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
(18) 5 11 4
Gr g Tunis (POL) - Urielle Collonges (FR)
Owner: The Chatton Partnership
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Patrick Jobert et al Sponsor: PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW cross belts, diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap Form: P6-46
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in maiden points and he ultimately finished well held starting out under Rules despite being well positioned when last of 6 in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle (17f) 18 days ago
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
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QUERCUS ROBUR (GB) (23)
Br g Camelot - Wood Fairy
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud
6 11 4
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 7 wins £24875
TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot half-brother to modest hurdler Afta Party (winner around 2m). Fair on Flat (stays 21.5f), successful 3 times in 2025, including by wide margin over 2m here latest start. Another best guided by the betting now hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingRyan Mania
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STRUTH (IRE) (65)
Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE)
Owner: Mrs S. Russell
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Fargo Bloodstock
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
5 11 4
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap Form: 40 2 wins £16520
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairy useful middle-distance stayer on the Flat for Charlie Johnston but made an underwhelming start to his hurdle career, tailed off tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f) 65 days ago Cheekpieces refitted now but handicaps promise to be more his bag in this sphere Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingStephen Mulqueen
Sean Quinlan
Craig Nichol
Edward Austin (5)
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TITANIUM (FR) (26) 6 11 4
B g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (IRE)
Owner: Nolan/Kilmurray/The Late L. Gavin/Clarke
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle
Colours: MAROON and WHITE (quartered), halved sleeves Form: 500- 8 wins £103333
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who showed modest form at best in trio of hurdle outings last winter Kept busy on the Flat in recent months, perked up by application of a visor when scoring in good style at the Curragh (1m) 26 days ago Not discounted back over hurdles with headgear retained.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
8
CENTURION’S SISTER (IRE) (38) 5 10 11
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
Owner: Greystoke Owners
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Sean Gorman
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE diamond, striped sleeves, check cap Form: 022-33
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly who was runner-up twice from 3 starts in bumpers and gone with promise in 2 runs in this sphere, keeping on third in 8 in mares’ maiden at Perth (16.2f) 38 days ago Looked ready for a step up in trip then but she commands consideration nevertheless with further progress anticipated.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106
9 CHANONRY POINT (IRE) (38) 5 10 11
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Dance Cover (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Paul Giles
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 113-2 C BF 1 wins £4356
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £40,000 after landing a maiden point in January and got the better of Centurion’s
Sister on Rules debut in a course bumper in March. Had that rival behind just behind when runner-up on return/ hurdles bow at Perth (16.2f) 38 days ago and she promises to build on that.
10 FLICKS GETAWAY
B f Getaway (GER) - Tara Mist
Owner: Mr L. Kerr
Trainer: Leonard Kerr, Irvine
Breeder: Victoria McKie
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingPatrick
(GB) (16) 4 10 11
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED spots, DARK BLUE sleeves Form: 0
TIMEFORM VIEW £1,000 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Dam 2m-23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Mickie 200/1, went with no promise when seventh of 9 in bumper at Ayr (2m, soft) on debut 16 days ago Makes hurdles debut.
11
Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
GEORGIE’S MALT (GB) (48)
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE)
Owner: Distillery Stud
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
5 10 11
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops Form: 445F
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in a pair of bumpers (not suited by the test of speed) and looked in need of the experience on hurdle debut when fifth in a 9-runner novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft, 33/1) in July. Fell 2 out back from a break at Hexham 7 weeks ago and she’s probably one for later on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
12
LADY PHOEBE (IRE) (21)
Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE)
Owner: Ian Nicol Racing
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud
Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited
4 10 11
Colours: YELLOW, RED chevrons on sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star Form: P-0 1 wins £3663
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 13f Flat winner Pulled up in a C&D juvenile hurdle around the turn of the year and similarly well held (won on Flat in interim) when seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago Low-grade handicaps promise to be more her thing. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
13
MISS FRIDAY LIONS (GB) (21)
Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Fen Ali
Owner: The Friday Lions & Mr D. Tunmore
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Dan Tunmore
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
4 10 11
Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE cross belts, hooped sleeves and spots on cap Form: 453-P
TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame in a couple of bumpers last winter but no real encouragement to glean from her hurdles debut run equipped with a hood when pulled up at Hexham 3 weeks ago Passed over Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -
14
TIGRESS LILLY (GB) (38) 4 10 11
Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Cosmic Tigress
Owner: Mr I. T. Buchanan
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr I. Buchanan & Mr G. McGladery
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 6550
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in a couple of bumpers but some encouragement to glean from her hurdles debut fifth in a Perth novice (16.2f) in September Couldn’t scale same heights back at that venue last month though, and yard look to hold stronger claims with Chanonry Point. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingJack
E. Walsh
Danny McMenamin
Wadge
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Conor O’Farrell
Ross Chapman
Nathan Moscrop
Power (5)
2024 WINNER: WISE EAGLE (IRE) 7 11 4 Craig Nichol 1-3 (Adam Nicol) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 13. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Chanonry Point (IRE), 4-1 Centurion’s Sister (IRE), 11-2 Titanium (FR), 11-1 Elemental Eye (GB), 16-1 Driver’s Pick (IRE), 18-1 Quercus Robur (GB), Tigress Lilly (GB), 22-1 Georgie’s Malt (GB), 25-1 Struth (IRE), 80-1 King Horse (FR), Miss Friday Lions (GB), 100-1 Ellistrin Bay (GB), Flicks Getaway (GB), Lady Phoebe (IRE)
CHANONRY POINT had Centurion’s Sister a place behind when the pair finished 2-3 on their respective hurdling debut at Perth 38 days ago and, with progress anticipated, that pair are fancied to come to the fore again, with the former fancied to confirm those placings kept to this sort of trip Irish raider Titanium is another worth a second look on the back of a clear-cut success on the Flat.
Race
4 1.38PM
Total prize fund £10000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
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Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (18 wins from 103 runners, 17%) runs THEIRSHEGOES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs LOWLANDS
Longest Travellers: KIENTZHEIM trained by B Haslam & MAGNOLIA trained by M Hammond, both Middleham, 152 miles
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MAGNOLIA (FR) (10) 6 12 2
B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR) (in 7lb ex)
Owner: The Magnolia Partnership
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
Breeder: Ecurie Sagara
Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing
Colours: WHITE, RED stars, diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 6532-11 3 wins £31408
TIMEFORM VIEW French import who has continued her progression this season, winning back-to-back handicaps at Kelso (16.2f) with ease, latterly when keener than ideal 10 days ago Has form over this longer trip and she makes plenty of appeal to land the hat-trick under a penalty.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110 (+11)
2
KIENTZHEIM (FR) (27)
Gr m Zanzibari (USA) - Virfolette (FR)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre, Berengere Ross
5 12 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 1/1340-6 1 wins £11446
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner in France at the start of 2024. Made a winning hurdle debut for Nicky Henderson in December but form went the wrong way. Offered little on first start for Ben Haslam last month and only considered if the market expects improvement now upped in trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller.
3
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115
PARISIAN FASHION (IRE) (14) 6 11 5
B m Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE)
Owner: Mr Michael Scholey
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Mr David Bobbett
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW striped cap Form: 43413-4 D 1 wins £4193
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer finished third behind Feach Amach/Magnolia on final start last season and caught the eye when fourth on return at Newcastle earlier this month, meeting interference at a crucial stage and still having running left at the line Could make a bold bid from the front. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106
4
FEACH AMACH (IRE) (38) 5 11 3
Ch m Fracas (IRE) - East of Tara (IRE)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 411-316 D 4 wins £16582
TIMEFORM VIEW Got the better of Magnolia/Feach Amach when landing a double at Perth in April Resumed winning ways at Kelso the following month and likely needed the run back in open company on reappearance last month. Ought to be closer to form here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
5
LOWLANDS (IRE) (22)
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE)
Owner: Greystoke Owners
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Patrick F. Callinan
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
6 10 12
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE diamond, striped sleeves, check cap Form: 450-42
TIMEFORM VIEW Had shown promise prior to posting her best effort to date when no match for subsequent winner in a 5-runner novice at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago Should improve now sent handicapping for yard having a good time of things this month. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
6
THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (14)
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott
Owner: Mr A. M. Thomson
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Crossogue Stud & M. Scott
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery
8 10 11
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PINK striped sleeves, PINK and LIGHT GREEN quartered cap Form: 34F-320 CD 2 wins £6944
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win came on this card last year when successful in a conditional jockeys’ handicap Held his form for the rest of the season but made an underwhelming return (had gone well fresh in the past) at Newcastle 2 weeks ago Best to
Joshua Thompson (7)
Richie McLernon
William Maggs (5)
Ryan Mania
Danny McMenamin
Dominic Hislop (7)
7
LIZZIE LUNA (GB) (21) 5 10 10
B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarocco
Owner: John Elliot & Partners
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
Colours: RED and DARK GREEN (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.
Form: 41PP-05 CD 1 wins £3812
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed sole success in a mares’ maiden over C&D in February but disappointing in handicaps all 4 starts since, folding tamely from 2 out at Hexham latest. Something to prove now. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
2024 WINNER: ALL THE GLORY 7 11 4 Benjamin Macey 3-1 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
MAGNOLIA arrives on the up and can defy a penalty to land the hat-trick, providing she settles back over a longer trip Parisian Fashion made a pleasing comeback at Newcastle and looks the main danger, especially if getting her own way in front. Of the rest, handicap debutante Lowlands’ recent second has been given a boost, while Feach Amach finished ahead of Magnolia/Parisian Fashion earlier in the year and cannot be discounted if back on song returned to mares’ company.
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Race
5 2.13PM
Total prize fund £10000
About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE ERMG INSURANCE
BROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY
Longest Traveller: MY PORTIA trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles
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OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (148) 9 12 0
B g Ocovango - Court My Eye
Owner: One For The Road Flower
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
Sponsor: PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and armlets, quartered cap Form: 210-145 C 4 wins £17615
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over further here last winter and well-prepared following 4 months off to add to tally at Worcester in May. Exploits mixed in pair of starts thereafter but no great surprise to see a better showing having again been freshened up ahead of this Down in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
2 INSPIRE HOPE (IRE) (31)
B f Camelot - Casual
Owner: Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Barronstown Stud
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
4 11 4
Colours: BLACK, BEIGE epaulets, armlets and cap Form: 124F33- 1 wins £5386
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner in juvenile hurdles for Joseph O’Brien last year Respectable efforts in that sphere for present stable last winter without threatening and similar story returned to the level in recent weeks Market best guide now chasing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 Ross Chapman
3
NATHAN WELLS (GB) (16)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE)
Owner: Mr A. B. Hamilton
Trainer: Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
Breeder: Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud
6 11 2
Colours: GREY and RED diamonds, GREY sleeves Form: P44110 D 2 wins £8977
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed a couple of times over fences for this yard at the start of the campaign and manged back-toback handicap hurdles at Perth (at 16.2f) this autumn. Extended 19f trip may have stretched him at Ayr latest and he commands a second look reverting back to larger obstacles STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
4
INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (45)6
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)
Owner: Mr Ian Furlong
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: Mrs L. V. Williamson
Sponsor: Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
11 1
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stars, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star Form: 422123 BF 1 wins £4224
TIMEFORM VIEW Deservedly opened account when making all for a narrow success in a Bangor handicap hurdle in September Solid start over fences, again going ahead of his mark without convincing with his finishing effort when third at Market Rasen (19.1f) 45 days ago This sharp test could help Cheekpieces back on Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96
5
WOLFBURG (IRE) (38) 6
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Presenting Melody (IRE)
Owner: Orchard Mania McMillan
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Joe Kenny
Sponsor: Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery
11 0
Colours: BLACK, RED Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap Form: 41/PP0-P D 1 wins £4356
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of sorts since winning a Catterick maiden hurdle (15.7f, soft) in February 2024, pulled up on 3 of his 4 starts since, latterly on the back of 6 months off at Perth 38 days ago This can reveal more now tackling larger obstacles on the back of wind surgery. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95
6
SCOTS POET (GB) (22)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph
Owner: Distillery Racing Club
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
9 10 13
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 3-25F34 CD 5 wins £30060
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner (handily treated on best form) and promise over fences, seemingly failing for stamina when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (19.3f, good to soft, 25/1) 22 days ago Worth a look returned to the minimum trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
Ryan Mania
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Charlie Maggs (5)
Patrick Wadge
Conor O’Farrell
7
PROSPECT HOUSE (IRE) (29) 7 10 7
B g Retirement Plan - Niffyrann (FR)
Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton
Breeder: Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
Sponsor: Clova Hotel & Lodges
Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, PINK star Form: 222232 3 wins £13070
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over fences since the spring, winning twice and placed on 6 other occasions
Nothing wrong with his most recent second returned to hurdling when runner-up at Newcastle (16.9f) 4 weeks ago and another bold showing rates highly likely back in this sphere Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
8 MY PORTIA (GB) (25) 7 10 2
Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Talk The Talk
Owner: Mrs J. Micklethwait
Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Breeder: R. and J. Micklethwait
Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW cross belts and sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE check cap Form: 210P4-2 1 wins £4752
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Market Rasen (17.2f) in January. Lost her form in trio of starts thereafter but more like it after 7 months off/refitted with a tongue strap when second of 12 in handicap chase at Hereford (2, good) 25 days ago Player if building on that.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 83
CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) 7 11 9 Alan Doyle 8-1 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
MY PORTIA took a much-needed step back in the right direction following a 7-month layoff when runner-up at Hereford 25 days ago and she’s afforded a chance to build on that effort with her yard amongst the winners Independent Jimmy reverting to this shorter trip, Scots Poet and the ultraconsistent Prospect House are others fancied to be firmly in the mix.
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William Maggs (5)
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Race 6 2.48PM
Total prize fund £10000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for three yrs old and upwards
THE BADACHRO HYDRO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Hurdle Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs CITY OF DIAMONDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs JAMINOZ
Weightwatcher: RUSSIAN VIRTUE won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 5lb to 109.
Longest Traveller: CITY OF DIAMONDS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles
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(IRE) (27) 4 12 2
Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Kimblewick (IRE)
Owner: Caron & Paul Chapman
Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Breeder: Grenane House Stud
Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE armlets Form: 15410-5 C D 4 wins £40166
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and won a pair of juvenile hurdles last season, latterly at this track (17.4f). Let down by jumping on first jumps start of the season at Wetherby earlier this month but not ruled out if he can sharpen up his jumping with sights lowered. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
2
RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (104) 7
Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)
Owner: A Sinclair, I Jardine & V Renwick
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Wadacre Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
12 0
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, PINK stars Form: 555-014 D 3 wins £11973
TIMEFORM VIEW Deservedly ended a lengthy losing run at Perth (16.2f) in July and wasn’t disgraced over the same C&D when fourth in a better race in August. Respected back down in grade following a break (has gone well fresh in the past). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 2/0-3512 D 1 wins £4356
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort back from wind surgery when winning 2m Stratford maiden hurdle and took another step forward when chasing home a next-time-out winner under a penalty at Perth in September Could be more to come now handicapping.
4
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (18)
B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody
Owner: Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor
Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington
Breeder: Derek R. Price
8 11 13
Colours: PURPLE and RED check, PURPLE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap Form: 4334-24 CD 8 wins £39058
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner posted best effort for current yard when runner-up (well clear of the rest) behind a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in June and shaped as if as good as ever when fourth on return to hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month. Solid claims
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109
5 STAR OF GUITING (IRE) (34)
Br g Vadamos (FR) - Innisfree Dawn (IRE)
Owner: Racing On Together Club
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: R. J. Whitford
4 11 12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars Form: 2314-3U 2 wins £9722
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling juvenile hurdle winner doesn’t always find off the bridle but ran well to finish third (ahead of a subsequent winner) at Ludlow on final start for the Twiston-Davies yard. Easy to back when unseating early on first run for new yard last month and market should guide here Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice from 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles on soft/heavy during 2023/24 season. Multiple winner on the Flat since, including twice this year, so shouldn’t lack for fitness Isn’t one to discount on handicap debut in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
Conor O’Farrell
William Maggs (5)
Brian Hughes
Joshua Thompson (7)
Craig Nichol
Gregor Walkingshaw (10)
7
JOLIE COEUR ALLEN (FR) (51) 6
B m Choeur du Nord (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR)
Owner: Mr John P. McManus
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne
11 11
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap Form: 3/66-521 1 wins £4193
TIMEFORM VIEW First form for new yard when runner-up at Cartmel and went one better under another positive ride (following 3 months off) in a Sedgefield novice (16.8f). Ben Haslam clearly has him in fine heart but he’ll need to pull out a bit more to land the hat-trick back in a handicap (tongue tie retained). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
8
GEMINI MAN (IRE) (29) 7
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)
Owner: Mr G. Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Lynch Bages
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
11 2
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 021260 D 2 wins £9552
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in 7-runner handicap at Hexham and better than ever when chasing home a subsequent at Perth next time Excuses since (rider felt something amiss at Newcastle last time) and too soon to write off STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
9
PURPLE GOWN (IRE) (29) 6 10 2
Ch m Teofilo (IRE) - Saintly Hertfield (USA)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 5465-34 2 wins £9407
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner Yet to score in this sphere (attracted support off higher marks last season) but has made a sound return to hurdles, hitting the frame in both starts last month. Should be in the mix from 1lb out of the handicap Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83
2024 WINNER: YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) 7 11 3 Charlie Maggs 4-9 (Rebecca Menzies) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 City of Diamonds (IRE), 5-1 Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 11-2 Russian Virtue (GB), Jolie Coeur Allen (FR), 8-1 Purple Gown (IRE), 9-1 Inappropriate (IRE), 14-1 Jaminoz (IRE), Gemini Man (IRE), 25-1 Star of Guiting (IRE)
A case can be made for most of these but RUSSIAN VIRTUE finished second in a strong race for the grade at Uttoxeter earlier in the year and having shaped as though as good as ever last time, he’s fancied to land a first hurdle success since joining current connections Purple Gown arrives in fine heart and should give another good account, while City of Diamonds makes appeal on his handicap debut.
Richie McLernon
Danny McMenamin
Charlie Maggs (5)
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Race 7 3.20PM
Total prize fund £7000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards
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Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs SPEED DAVIS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs RORY THE CAT and SNOW DRAGON and TWO AULD PALS
Weightwatcher: DARKEST DAY won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 9lb to 79.
Longest Traveller: SPEED DAVIS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form returned to hurdles, finishing third behind a pair of subsequent winners at Kelso (16.2f) last month. Down in grade off 1lb below his last winning hurdle mark and has leading claims if seeing out the longer trip (stays 2 1/4m on Flat).
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Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105
EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (64)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish
Owner: Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park
7 11 12
Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star Form: 12063F C 3 wins £11613
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner landed a quickfire double at Cartmel in May but hit and miss since, in the process of running below form when falling at Perth in September Remains to be seen if he’s back on a song following a short break. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
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RORY THE CAT (IRE)
(23) 5 11 11
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)
Owner: The Cool Cats
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: S. J. Macdonald
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 165/60P- C 5 wins £21411
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of juvenile hurdles at this track in 2023/24 season. Below form over hurdles last season and arrives on the back of largely subdued campaign on the Flat. Bit to prove Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
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SPEED DAVIS
(FR) (43) 7 11 11
B g Spider Flight (FR) - Trumpet Davis (FR)
Owner: Owners Group 117
Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Breeder: C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier
Sponsor: Owners Group
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 40P-556 C 2 wins £6262
TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who landed a maiden hurdle at this course in April 2024. Largely out of form since but wasn’t disgraced when sixth in a 15-runner 0-105 handicap at Cartmel last time Place claims if he can build on that. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
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JAKANA (IRE)
(16) 6 11 10
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)
Owner: Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr
Trainer: Leonard Kerr, Irvine
Breeder: Mrs Juliet Brown
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED spots, DARK BLUE sleeves Form: 05-2500 D 2 wins £8386
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner for Fergal O’Brien last season but lost his way for that yard and yet to convince for current stable Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 101
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SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (43) 5 11 10
B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: U4634-0 BF 1 wins £3247
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to land a notable gamble on final start for Nigel Hawke when respectable fourth at Chepstow and was again unable to justify market confidence when finishing midfield at Carlisle on reappearance/stable debut last month. Worth another chance in first-time headgear Star RatingHHHHI Official
Conner McCann (6)
William Maggs
Jack Power (3)
Charlie Maggs (3)
Conor Rabbitt
Joshua Thompson (3)
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MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (20)
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)
Owner: Kinneston Racing
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
8 11 5
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED diamonds and diamonds on cap Form: 6-51402 D 2 wins £8555
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a career-low mark to win 3m handicap at Perth in June and stepped forward plenty from his seasonal reappearance when runner-up at Kelso (20.9f) earlier this month. No surprise to see him the in the mix off 1lb higher with headgear/tongue tie retained.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
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SNOW DRAGON (IRE)
(38) 4 10 13
Gr g Decorated Knight - Rose of Miracles
Owner: Lamont Racing
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
Sponsor: Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: U546-3
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced Flat-bred ran much better on second start in a handicap (following 8 months off) when a staying-on third at Perth last time, making up plenty of ground having been caught further back than ideal Second won since and he’s open to progress if seeing out the longer trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91
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CAGE RATTLER (IRE)
(20) 5 10 8
Ch g National Defense - Misscomplacent
Owner: The Border Racers
Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso
Breeder: Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW sash, WHITE and YELLOW hooped cap Form: 34-6360 1 wins £5130
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who offered little on return at Kelso earlier this month. Will need to take a significant step forward stepping back up in distance Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85
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AWAY SHE GOES (IRE) (173) 6 10 3
B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE)
Owner: Paul Robson Racing Club
Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick
Breeder: Sheila & Alan Morrell
Colours: MAUVE, WHITE sleeves, MAUVE spots, WHITE cap, MAUVE diamond. Form: 064-133 1 wins £4285
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for switch to front-running tactics when off the mark at Kelso during the spring. Followed that with a couple of solid efforts in defeat, most recently when third behind a less-exposed pair at Perth in June Back over a longer trip and not ruled out if returning in similar form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80
11 DARKEST DAY (IRE) (34) 10 10 2
B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE)
Owner: Mr W. G. Young Jnr
Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke
Breeder: Thomas Patrick English
Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap Form: P60406 4 wins £15135
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but did stop the slide when fourth at Kelso (20.0f) last month before going off too hard in a better race last time 5lb out of the handicap but could outrun long odds back in more realistic company. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74
2024 WINNER: THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) 7 11 1 Lewis Dobb 3-1 (Sandy Thomson) 11 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7, 10, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Two Auld Pals (IRE), 9-2 Speiriuil (IRE), 11-2 Maillot Blanc (GB), Snow Dragon (IRE), 15-2 Away She Goes (IRE), 14-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 16-1 Speed Davis (FR), 20-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 40-1 Cage Rattler (IRE), Darkest Day (IRE), 50-1 Jakana (IRE)
TWO AULD PALS most recent Kelso third is working out well and now stepped up in trip (stays 2 1/4m on Flat), he may be able to capitalise on a drop in grade Speiriuil was again well-backed at Carlisle last time and looks worth another chance sporting headgear on second start for her new yard, while there could be better to come from lightly raced Snow Dragon if seeing out the longer distance
Dominic Hislop (10)
Gregor Walkingshaw (10)
Murray Dodd (3)
Edward Austin
Aaron Anderson
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RACE CONDITIONS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
First Race 12.05 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Night Nurse Series qualifier. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2025. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.35 - THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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, November 22nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £40. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
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SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.05 - THE MAINETTI MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
Fourth Race 1.38 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 fillies and mares only, 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. November 26th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race 11 entries, 1 at £10 and 10 at £50. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
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SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.13 - THE ERMG INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded 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. 8 entries at £50. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
Sixth Race 2.48 - THE BADACHRO HYDRO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Hurdle 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 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 17 entries at £50. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.20 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 25th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be given to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £35. - Closed November 22nd, 2025.
FIXTURE LIST
DATE RACEDAY
8 DEC THE FESTIVE JUMPS RACEDAY
22 DEC THE VIRGIN BET CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY
THUR 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY 2026 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGIN BET
TUE 6 JAN THE VIRGIN BET JANUARY JUMPS RACEDAY SUN 1 FEB THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
31 JAN THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
SUN 15 FEB THE AFTERNOON JUMPS RACEDAY FRI 20 MARCH GO NORTH RACEDAY, SUPPORTED BY THE RACING POST
SAT 4 APRIL EASTER SATURDAY THE VIRGIN BET QUEEN’S CUP RACEDAY
SUN 12 APRIL THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY WED 29 APRIL AFTERNOON RACEDAY
THURS 21 MAYAFTERNOON RACEDAY FRI 5 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY
SAT 6 JUNE THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDINBURGH GIN 2026
MON 22 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY
TUE 30 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY
TUE 21 JULYLUCA’S ICE CREAM FAMILY RACEDAY FRI 31 JULYTHE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES
FRI 7 AUGUST LADIES DAY 2026 MON 24 AUG AFTERNOON RACEDAY
