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By Gordon Brown Nicky Richards is predicting a bright future for They’re Chancers after his strapping 13/2 chance impressed on his debut in the bumper at Ayr. Carrying the colours of borders-based couple Paul and Clare Rooney, he slammed hot-favourite Triple Crown Ted going away by three-lengths in the Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Open National Hunt Flat Race. “He’s a lovely prospect alright and I’ve left plenty to work on so he will come on for the run,” Richards said. “He’s all of 17hh and will be a smashing chaser one day although we won’t be rushing him - I’ve been pretty easy on a lot of our youngsters at home this season. “I’d say will be taking small steps with him wherever he goes next but you will see a real horse when he goes jumping. I honestly thought we would be nearly favourite so it was good performance to give away 7lbs to the second and I’m delighted for his owners as they paid a few quid for him.” Russell had earlier enjoyed better luck when she struck with Patrick Wadge-ridden El Elefante in the racingtv.com/freetrial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. The 11/4 second favourite made all the running on her way to an unchallenged five and a half length success over Lunar Discovery. For more information contact Gordon Brown on 07850 258063 for Scottish Racing.

The 2025 Goffs sale calendar got underway at Doncaster today with the January Sale which offered a day of horses-in-training, NH youngstock and mares. Topping today’s trade was the promising young chaser Peaky Boy (Lot 44). Offered by Seven Barrows, the 7YO son of Kayf Tara has made a fine start to his chasing career, winning his debut at Cheltenham before placing on his most recent start, also at Cheltenham. After being led out of the ring not sold at £195,000, he was subsequently sold privately to O’Neill Racing for an undisclosed, six-figure sum. The horses-in-training session saw Coolmeen Farms offer nine lots with their 5YO Johnny’s Jury (Lot 22) achieving the second highest price of the day. A son of Jukebox Jury and a half-brother to the multiple Grade 1 winner Appreciate it, he placed third on his hurdle debut just prior to the sale and was purchased by Tom Malone and Jamie Snowden for £75,000. Peaky Boy was unsold in the ring but was subsequently sold privately to O’Neill Racing for an undisclosed, six-figure sum. The sale also offered a selection of NH breeding stock and weanlings and the mares were topped by Baroda Stud’s Misty Whisky (Lot 163). Offered on behalf of Distillery Stud, the Listed winning mare was offered in foal to Golden Horn and was purchased by Ashfield House for £60,000. The sale’s NH weanling session was topped by Cobhall Court Stud’s Kapgarde colt (Lot 129). Out of Morena Du Berlais who is a half-sister to the Grade 1 winner Nirvana Du Berlais, he sold to J.P. McGrath Bloodstock for £30,000. Goffs UK Managing Director Tim Kent commented: “The January Sale opens the European sale circuit each year and it has been incredibly satisfying to start the year with some good prices across all categories today. The highlights of the horses-in-training section were the dispersals from Oliver Harris and Coolmeen Farm and it was therefore pleasing to see Johnny’s Jury realise £75,000. Whilst it was disappointing that Peaky Boy did not sell in the ring, we were delighted to get him sold privately for an undisclosed six-figure, sale topping sum, to O'Neill Racing. “The trade for the NH Mares and Foals followed trade at similar sales towards the end of last year. Whilst we were hopeful of sustained demand for this category, there is no denying that trade was selective and it was tough for some breeders. Whilst we can all celebrate the high prices, we recognise the challenging nature of the NH market away from the headlines and how tough it can be if you don’t have exactly what the market wants. The Goffs team worked tirelessly to draw buyers from throughout Europe and as ever, our commitment to UK breeders remains steadfast. We will continue to do everything in our power to create the most vibrant market for every horse sent to us and we will be visiting many breeders over the coming weeks as we look ahead to the Spring Sale in May. “For now, we turn our attention to the Goffs February Sale, which will take place at Kildare paddocks next week on 5 – 6 February.”

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Tuesday 21 January 2025 Latest News and Features Lift Me Up proves he’s no Wannabe with Warwick hit for Horners That’s Nice wins cosily at Warwick, but Festival foray unlikely 2025 Cotswold Chase Trends Dedicated Hero will look to enhance excellent Kelso record Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth possible for Cheltenham rematch Only By Night camp to consider Scilly Isles bid at Sandown British Midsummer Bonus set up to tempt international runners Fry weighing up options for back to form Gidleigh Park Cobden confident Caldwell Potter can shine in future Harney ‘battered and bruised’ after Fakenham fall Today's Racing Click on course names to view our course guides. Click on race times to access that racecard. Times highlighted in yellow are free races of the day

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By Gordon Brown Ruth Jefferson-trained mare Hashtag Boum is after more Ayr prize money in the £15,000 feature race. The Malton raider, ridden by Brian Hughes, faces three rivals in the racingtv.com/freetrial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase over 2m 4f. “She did it well over course and distance earlier this month and the extra weight this time is fair enough I suppose,” Jefferson said. “It’s another nice prize to aim for and Brian gets on well with her so fingers crossed she’ll go well again.” Duffle Coat, one of two runners on the card for Gordon Elliott, is the only non-mare in the line-up and is partnered by rising Irish star Sam Ewing, who had his first success at Ayr yesterday aboard Undeniable Alibi. The first-day card also saw Nick Alexander record his 90th Ayr victory as 11/8 favourite Hombre De Guerra followed up his recent course and distance strike in the Try Racing Racing TV For Free Now Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. Kinneston-based Alexander completed a quick-fire double when Ginger Mail sprung a minor upset at 12/1 in the racing to.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle. An even bigger-priced winner landed the concluding Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle as 40/1 chance Tread Softly Now, returned at nearly 54/1 on the Tote, scored for local trainer Ian Duncan. For more information contact Gordon Brown on 07850 258063 for Scottish Racing.

20/01/2025 @ 14:00:00 Ben Brookhouse Ben Brookhouse has been fined £1750 for breaching Rule (D)24 for failing to keep accurate medication records. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha has been fined £250 for breaching Rule (D)24 for failing to keep accurate medication records. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Scott Dixon Scott Dixon has been fined £400 for breaching Rule (D)28 due to the late gelding notification of STONEACRE (IRE) The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Paul David Evans Paul David Evans has been fined £1500 for breaching Rule (K)2.2 after SUPREME KING (IRE), a horse he trains, tested positive for a Category B Prohibited Substance at Kempton Park on 6 March 2024. The horse has also been disqualified from the relevant race. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Sean Kirrane Following a 'totting up' breach of Rule (F)45, Sean Kirrane has been suspended from riding for 24 days, with eight of those suspended for 6 months or 200 rides, whichever comes first. One of the days is to be spent receiving specialised training on use of the whip. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Notes to Editors: 1. More information about the fast-track system can be found here.

Ascot, Goodwood and York Racecourses today announce the ‘British Midsummer Bonus’ available to connections of horses trained outside Europe, who are being considered for three of the top Group 1 races in Great Britain in 2025. Up to £1 million in bonuses will be available for sending horses for both the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot (TPF £1.5m) and the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (TPF £1m), which are run days apart from each other, minimising travel complexities. The £1 million win bonus will pay out should the winners of both races be owned or trained by the same person (or entity in the case of owners). If the horses are placed in both races, a £250,000 bonus will be paid. Additionally, any horse that wins either the King George or Qatar Sussex Stakes and then runs in the £1.25m Juddmonte International at York will receive a £250,000 appearance fee, whilst any horse that is placed in the King George or Qatar Sussex Stakes and then runs in the Juddmonte International will receive a £150,000 appearance fee.

20/01/2025 @ 12:00:00 9.30am - Jennie Candlish An independent Disciplinary Panel will convene on Tuesday 21 January to consider an appeal from Jennie Candlish, trainer of PARADOXICAL (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton on 26 December 2024 to not amend the placings between MASQOOL (IRE) (placed first) and PARADOXICAL (IRE) (placed second) in the BetUK: It's Where The UK Bets Handicap (Class 6). Notes to Editors: 1. The Panel for this hearing will be: HH James O’Mahony, Rupert Arnold and Alison Royston. 2. The Judicial Panel currently operates with hearings being heard via zoom. Details can be viewed here. 3. As referenced in the above, media wishing to attend remote hearings must read and agree in writing to the media protocol, which is also available here. To express interest in attending a remote hearing, please contact Tommy Churchyard via [email protected].

Monday 20 January 2025 Latest News and Features Fakenham abandon final race with fading light amid insufficient medical cover following fall Protektorat produces foot-perfect display in Fleur De Lys demolition Irish Arkle on the radar for Here Comes Georgie Appreciate It back in business with Thurles triumph Snowden aiming Wendigo at Albert Bartlett assignment Options open for Ile Atlantique at the Dublin Racing Festival Jubilee Alpha sets up Cheltenham bid with Windsor victory Jingko Blue picks up Hampton honours at Windsor Henderson relieved ‘brave’ early call on Constitution Hill proved right one Racing Bulletin for 19/01/2025

Today's Racing Click on course names to view our course guides. Click on race times to access that racecard. Times highlighted in yellow are free races of the day.

By Gordon Brown Nick Alexander aims to continue his impressive run of success at Ayr on the opening card of a two-day fixture at the West of Scotland venue. The Kinneston trainer has already enjoyed three winners at Ayr’s two meetings so far in 2025 and he is set to saddle six runners at today’s extra fixture. It is a venue where Alexander has had plenty of success at in the past as he was on the mark at the track with a five-timer in 2022 and a four-timer in 2023. “I must admit it does seem to be a lucky place for us - we are just one short of 90 winners there - and we love bringing horses down as its such a big, fair track,” he said. “Due to the wintry weather, we have lost plenty of opportunities over the past fortnight so a massive thanks must go to the Ayr racecourse, the BHA and the Levy Board for scheduling this replacement meeting.” The Alexander team have a busy afternoon and their raiding party includes recent impressive course and distance scorer Hombre De Guerra in the Try Racing Racing TV For Free Now Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. “He’s gone up 10lbs but he did well by over six-lengths, although you never know what he actually achieved last time,” the trainer said. “We’ve had to pitch him back into class 3 company as a result and what we do know is that the form of his second behind Caldwell Potter at Carlisle is red-hot as the winner was second at Grade 2 at Windsor the other day and Hombre De Guerra, the third and fourth have all won since.” For more information contact Gordon Brown on 07850