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KELSO 2.25 for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

THE SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

No Horse Age st lb

1 PYM (IRE) (538)

B g Stowaway - Liss Rua (IRE)

Owner: National Hunt Racing Club

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Niall Flynn

Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

10 12 0

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets.

Form: 0P/P205-

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at peak for Nicky Henderson earlier in career but only one real effort of note (over hurdles) for Oliver Greenall during summer 2021. Ought not to be lacking for fitness for new yard on belated return but he’s not the easiest to weigh up Tongue tied.

Jockey

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 127 Finn Lambert (5)

2 INIS OIRR (IRE) (35)

B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr M. Brennan

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 11 9

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 2-32616

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles in February, landing a class 2 novice at Musselburgh (23.8f). Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 company at Haydock (24.2f) thereafter but didn’t endure a hard race then and this more suitable Big player on handicap debut.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122

3 THEME TUNE (IRE) (77)

B g Fame And Glory - Supreme Melody (IRE)

Owner: Katie and Brian Castle

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Godfrey Moylan

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

8 11 9

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE star, chevrons on sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap, PURPLE star.

Form: 03-0411

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner for Jonjo O’Neill who, despite indifferent jumping, has managed to land each of his last 2 starts in handicaps for new yard, latterly at Newcastle (23.7f) in January Clearly thriving but unlikely to get away with significant errors here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122

4 SPIKE JONES (GB) (7)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR)

Owner: Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys

Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Breeder: Mr J. L. Lightfoot

6 11 4

Colours: RED, WHITE hoops, checked sleeves and cap Form: 1-33141 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to steadily go the right way in handicaps, enhancing his good record at Fontwell (25.7f, soft) 7 days ago, having too many gears for his rivals in the latter stages. More on plate in this stronger affair from inflated mark but entitled to give it another good shot.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117 Sean Bowen

5 FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) (49) 8 11 4

Gr m Lord du Sud (FR) - Theme Song (FR)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronfier

Sponsor: N. S. P. C. C.

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap

Form: 444-313 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed reappearance promise when landing the Scottish Borders National (32.4f, soft) in decisive fashion, making it 3-3 at this venue in the process. Creditable third in Edinburgh National latest and she can’t be discounted from lower hurdles mark back at this track.

6

LEOSTAR (GB)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

(39)

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Gaditana

Owner: Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Brook Stud Bloodstock & W. A. Tinkler

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

9 10 8

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star

Form: 12/-3404 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner (at 20.8f) who has confirmed he retains ability over fences/hurdles without threatening this winter However, handicapper is steadily relinquishing his grip and with market confidence behind him would need viewing positively Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

7

JET LEGS (IRE) (19)

B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical

Owner: Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown

Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Breeder: Michael McCullagh

Sponsor: Weatherbys Racing Bank

6 10 8

Colours: DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 653221

Ryan Mania

Craig Nichol

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked unlucky at Ayr around the turn of the year and improved upped to 3m since, twice finishing runner-up before opening account at Wetherby (3m) 19 days ago, leading close home May have more to offer now stamina is tested a little more. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107 Patrick Wadge (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance

3rd 4th Time

2022: KAIZER 7 10 8 Craig Nichol 13-8 (Ewan Whillans) 5 ran

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Inis Oirr (IRE), 7-2 Jet Legs (IRE), 9-2 Spike Jones (GB), 11-2 Theme Tune (IRE), 10-1 Flower of Scotland (FR), 12-1 Leostar (GB), 14-1 Pym (IRE)

Race Summary:

INIS OIRR never threatened at Grade 2 level on his latest outing (albeit not given a hard time) yet he looked one to keep onside when defeating a next-time-out winner at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and gets the nod with the prospect of more to come now his attentions are switched to handicaps. Jet Legs may yet have more to offer over staying trips, and along with Spike Jones, heads up the dangers.

1-2-3:

1.INIS OIRR (IRE) 2.JET LEGS (IRE) 3.SPIKE JONES

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