Kelso Racecard - Thursday 29th December

Thursday 29th December 2022

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse.

Welcome to Kelso for the Festive Fling Raceday We hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and that you have a super afternoon here at the races We are glad to have this opportunity to host so many happy gatherings of families, friends, and work colleagues

This afternoon’s feature race is the £16,000 Children’s Immunology Trust Novices Handicap Steeplechase, sponsored in support of a fantastic charity in order to aid fundraising efforts which will be taking place in the Younger Grandstand today We hope that all those attending the charitable brunch have a fabulous day

We are grateful to our race sponsors who, in addition to the supporters of the Children’s Immunology Trust, include Visit Kelso, Racing TV, the Amateur Jockeys Association, and SPG Fire & Security. We’d like to thank each of them for their support and wish all their guests a successful afternoon.

We would also like to extend an especially warm welcome, on what is likely to be a chilly day, to the connections of all the runners on today’s card - your presence, and that of your horses, is greatly appreciated. It’s a fabulous programme with seven highly competitive races, greatly enhanced by your decision to support Kelso Racecourse.

Advance ticket sales for this meeting have proved extremely popular and we hope that everyone finds a comfortable niche from which to enjoy the day’s events, despite the wintry weather However, if today is the first outing for a gift you’ve been given – a new hat, coat, or scarf – please don’t be shy – there are some fabulous prizes for the best winter costumes, courtesy of the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel and A Hume Clothing. Judging will take place early in the afternoon.

Wishing you the very best for 2023 – from everyone at Kelso Racecourse.

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

OFFICIALS

Thursday 29th December 2022

Stewards

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), JAMES VESTEY(Stewards’ Panel Chair), PETER FORSTER (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair) ROBERT McCARTHY, LINDA PORTER, LAUREN THOMSON

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN, MICHAEL REID

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator MALCOM TOMLINSON

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE

Veterinary Surgeons

MR TIM DAVIES, B.V,M,&S., CERT E.P., M.R.C.V.S, MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S. MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED CERT.E.P. M.R.C.V.S. MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S M.R.C.V.S. MR EUGENIO CILLAN GARCIA

Betting Ring Manager JOHN CLARK

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, JAMES BONAR, RACHEL KIRTLEY

Patron MR DH DAVIDSON

Directors

MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR GF ADAM, MR RM LANDALE, MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

Clerk of the Course MATTHEW TAYLOR

Safeguarding Officers MR M TAYLOR MR J GARRATT

Mark Hunter Chairman

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director

Matthew Taylor Clerk Of The Course

Trish Spours Assistant Manager

Steph Brown Finance Manager

Joanna McNulty Office Administrator

Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer

Gillian Meikle Caretaker

Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman

How to Bet

1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number

2. Choose your bet – ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:

• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come frst

• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come frst, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.

• What qualifes as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - frst place only; between five and seven runners - frst and second place; eight runners and over - frst three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - frst four places

• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a ffth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!

3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet

4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.

5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!

6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.

Lucinda Russell is Kelso’s leading trainer and runs Camp Belan and Prince Dundee (11.53), Inis Oirr (12.28), Well Above Par (1.03), Readysteadybeau (1.38), De Legislator (2.13) & Traprain Law (2.48)

Sean Quinlan is operating at a 27% strike rate for the past two weeks and he rides Big Bad Bear (12.28), Oscars Leader (1.03), Universal Folly (1.38) & Maimie’s Magic (3.20)

THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022/23

TOP KELSO OWNERS

Mr Raymond Anderson Green 4

Richard D A Hames and Doug Pocock 1

Mr G H Bell 1

Mr John Wade 1

Middleham Park Racing C 1

DJ Jeffreys Racing Club 1

Gary Wood & Neil Hixon 1

Annett and Mandle 1

Mr M Barnes 1

Mrs Elaine Holmes 1

The Operators 1

Miss Rebecca Dennis 1

Tarzan Bloodstock 1

Ursa Major Racing Club & Partner 1 1

The Ormello Way 1

Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson 1 Claxby & Co 1

Mr P Stephen & Mr Mark Flemming 1

The Caledonian Racing Society 1

Gardiner & The Cool Runnings Team 1

Lucinda Russell

The Friday Lions 2 1

Alan Wight 1

Coltherd Racing Club 1

Mr Ken McGarrity 1

Mrs Fiona Telfer 1

Mr A Philips, Dr C Kesson & Mr N Ewart 1

Mr and Mrs M McPherson And Mrs Q Thomson 1

Mrs Karen Spark 1

The Kestrel Partnership 1

Mr Duncan McCready 1

Holland, Gibson and Bewley 1

Tor Side Racing 1

Mr John R Adam 1

Mrs S Russell & A M Russell 1

Colin and Kay Taylor 1

Bjordon, BrianJordon, Sjordon & NMcConnell 1

Hands and Heels 1

Foxtrot Anti Bridgie and Dreamweavers 1

Mr G Nicholson 1

TOP KELSO TRAINERS

Fergal O’Brien 1 D J Jeffreys 1 Gillian Bonas 1 Ann Duffield 1 Dianne Sayer 1 Ruth Jefferson 1 Jackie Stephen 1 Stuart Coltherd 1 James Ewart 1 Daragh Bourke 1 N W Alexander 1 Philip Kirby 1

TOP KELSO JOCKEYS

Nathan Moscrop 1

Callum Bewley 1

Dylan Johnston 1

Bruce Lynn 1

Sam Coltherd 1 Stephen Mulqueen 1 Ross Chapman 1

Kielan Woods 1

Jamie Hamilton 1 Henry Brooke 1 Thomas Dowson 1

Race 4

1

1.55

11 One More Fleurie (IRE) 10-13

3m 84y

Erne River (IRE) 12-0

NickKent CharlieHammond

Form: F3-2, TFR:HHHII 2 Uhtred (IRE) 11-8

IanWilliams CharlieTodd Form: P-P0, TFR:HIIII

Race 6 3.10

2m 4f 115y

1 Pink Legend (GB) 11-6

Pounding Poet (IRE) 11-8

DanSkelton TristanDurrell(5) Form: 330, TFR:HHIII 3

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch Form: 22-6, TFR:HHHII 2 Zambella (FR) 11-6

Walking On Air (IRE) 11-6

TomLacey RobertDunne Form: 141, TFR:HHHHI 4

NigelTwiston-Davies DarylJacob Form: 3-21, TFR:HHHHH 3 Annie Mc (IRE) 11-2

Doyen Breed (IRE) 11-5

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 1P-3, TFR:HHHHH 5

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr. Form: 1/2-3, TFR:HHHII 4 Jemima P (IRE) 11-2

Kansas City Chief (IRE) 11-3

SandyThomson JamieHamilton Form: 22F-, TFR:HHHII 6

EmmaLavelle TomBellamy Form: 1-23, TFR:HHHII 5 Maid O’Malley (GB) 11-2

StuartColtherd SamColtherd Form: F5-2, TFR:HHIII

Getalead (IRE) 11-2

OliverSherwood MissVictoriaMalzard(7) Form: 0-5P, TFR:HHIII 7

ClaireHarris DavidPrichard(5) Form: 116, TFR:HHIII 8

Race 7 3.40 2m 128y

1 Glory And Honour (IRE) 12-0

Silver Flyer (GB) 10-10

DonaldMcCain BrianHughes Form: 2-24, TFR:HHHII 9

Sirobbie (IRE) 10-6 IanWilliams CharlieTodd Form: 150, TFR:HHIII

Race 5 2.40

1

2m 7f 214y

Gesskille (FR) 12-1

DavidO’Meara JackHogan Form: 64-3, TFR:HHHHI 2 Trolley Boy (GB) 11-13

NeilMulholland ThomasDoggrell(6) Form: 120, TFR:HHHII

Restitution (FR) 11-12 AlanKing AlexanderThorne Form: 210, TFR:HHIII

Kracka Nut (GB) 11-11 DanSkelton TristanDurrell(3) Form: 0-14, TFR:HHHHI

Coeur Serein (IRE) 12-0

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero TobyWynne(5) Form: 122, TFR:HHHHI 2

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 5-P2, TFR:HHHII 3

Surtitle (IRE) 11-10 FergalO’Brien LiamHarrison(3) Form: 213-, TFR:HHHHH

Omar Maretti (IRE) 11-10

AlexHales JonathanBurke Form: 11P-, TFR:HHIII 4 Nestor Park (FR) 11-9

BenPauling LucaMorgan(3) Form: 13-3, TFR:HHHII

Burrows Diamond (FR) 11-8

SueSmith BrianHughes Form: 5-61, TFR:HHHII

Dublin Four (IRE) 11-7

FergalO’Brien KielanWoods Form: 520, TFR:HHIII

Senior Citizen (GB) 11-6 AlanKing A.P.Heskin Form: 0-00, TFR:HHIII

Storm Control (IRE) 11-6 KerryLee RichardPatrick Form: 350, TFR:HHHHH

Boldmere (GB) 11-2 AlexHales BryanCarver Form: 05/5-, TFR:HHIII 10 Dead Right (GB) 11-1

NeilMulholland TomScudamore Form: 2-42, TFR:HHIII

Sorbet (GB) 11-10 LucyWadham EddieEdge(10) Form: 426, TFR:HHHII

Aliette Forien Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Did well in handicap chases last season, winning twice over 3m. Recent hurdling return at Wetherby was presumably a pipe-opener(hadawindopintheinterim)andheshouldbemuchclosertoformtodaywiththecheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA119

THUNDEROSA (IRE) (32) 03U5-65

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Camp Belan (IRE), 11-2 Hold The Note (IRE), 7-1 Smackwater Jack (IRE), 10-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), Morozov Cocktail (IRE), 14-1 Juge Et Parti (FR), Donna’s Delight (IRE), Prince Dundee (IRE), 16-1 Thunderosa (IRE), 20-1 Glittering Love (IRE), 33-1 Along Long Story (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SMACKWATER JACK caught the eye reappearing from an absence of just over 2 years when fifth at Chepstow earlier this month, seeming to finish with running left. With this step back up in trip in his favour and an experienced amateur booked, Olly Murphy’s charge is fancied to come out on top Hold The Note finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark here earlier this month so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Camp Belan and Morozov Cocktail.

2020. Only 4 starts since, running well after 3 monthsoffwhensecondof4inhandicapatAyr(21.4f)inApril.Offfurther9monthshavingsinceleftOllyMurphy TFRHHHII BHA123

Sean Quinlan J

BHA97

BIG BAD BEAR: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. FIRTH OF FORTH: Following its run on 9/3/2022 it was reported that the horse finished stiff behind.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Charm Offensive (FR), 11-2 Inis Oirr (IRE), 7-1 Schalke (GB), 10-1 Big Bad Bear (IRE), Deluxe Range (IRE), 12-1 Emitom (IRE), 14-1 Enemy Coast Ahead (GB), Lissen To The Lady (IRE), 16-1 Leostar (GB), 18-1 Guiri (GER), 22-1 Firth of Forth (IRE), 33-1 Nights In Venice (GB) PLAY SMARTER

LISSEN TO THE LADY caught the eye on her return to action when mid-field here last month, finishing with running left, so she can build on that effort to land a fourth C&D success with testing conditions to suit Heading the list of dangers is Inis Oirr, who is open to improvement on his handicap debut, while Charm Offensive can give another good account

Lightly-raced for his age, defying a 16-month absence when successful in handicap hurdle here back in February 2021. After another18monthsoff,wellheldonchasedebutatAyr(16.5f)inOctober Othersmorepersuasivebackoverhurdles TFRHHIII BHA130

CIT was launched in 2012. To date we have held three large events and a few smaller fundraisers raising over £400,000 that has enabled us to:

1. Fund a specialist paediatric immunology nurse at The Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh for the past four years. She works with and supports over eighty children and their families, providing a base and a contact at the Sick kids that previously did not exist. The children often have complex medical needs and are under many specialists, our nurse coordinates their care, making life so much easier for the children and their families.

2.Purchase nine immunoglobulin pumps - these allow nine children to have their treatments at home, at school, on holiday, anywhere but in Hospital. This gives them a great sense of independence and normality.

3.Fund sibling trips for CHAS. So far, we have funded three week long trips to Skye and four weekend trips. CHAS understand the impact on siblings of having a brother or sister with a life limiting condition and do incredible work with them, to support them and help them come to terms with the reality of what life holds. They get to have fun and to meet other children that have been through or are in through the same situation.

We are a tiny charity run by friends with no staffing costs or overheads. We have had incredible support since we started to allow us to fund all the things we have, for which we are incredibly grateful. All the money we raise goes to making a difference to the lives of these amazing children and their families.

Thank you for your continued support.

To make a donation please visit: www.justgiving.com/childrensimmunology

BHA124

Connor Brace

6 11-6

16-1 Readysteadybeau (FR), 22-1 Donna’s Double (GB), No Regrets (IRE), 33-1 Le Cheval Noir (IRE)

Winning pointer OLD PAINLESS proved a different proposition with a dominant display on his chase debut last week and a 7lb penalty shouldn’t be enough to stop him quickly following up Fellow recent winners Bill Baxter and Ned Tanner are also shortlisted in a potentially useful affair

Harry Skelton J

Skelton, Alcester T

Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa S

POLLY (IRE) (681) 1//3/123/- 8

HHHHI BHA113

11-11

VIEW Fairly promising novice a few seasons back she was a well-held third at Catterick when last seen in February 2021. Well-being has to be taken on trust ahead of this comeback/handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA111

POPPY ROSE (IRE) (61) 000B-F 5 10-9

Br B m Fame And Glory - Topanberry (IRE)

Callum Bewley J O Miss E. Hamilton S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Miss E. Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Tailed off when falling last in 2m Ayr handicap on reappearance in October Hard to make a good case for after that TFRHHIII BHA95 10

MAIMIE’S MAGIC (IRE) (30)

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5 10-2

Sean Quinlan J O Horsplay Syndicate

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Flemi (IRE)

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B D. Mitchell Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 4 maiden/novice hurdles More realistic chance now handicapping but would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: MILLARVILLE (IRE) 8 10 10 Ryan Mania 13-2 (Harriet Graham) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Stewards Note: ARCANDY: Following its run on 24/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was reluctant to jump off

Probable S.P’s: 5-2

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 11.53 - THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4414 to the winning horse The second to receive £2207, the third £1103, the fourth £552, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. The Amateur Jockeys Association have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 16 entries at £43. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3836; Second £1919; Third £959; Fourth £480; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4414.38)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE

Second Race 12.28 - THE WATCH THE REPLAY AT RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7787 to the winning horse The second to receive £3587, the third £1793, the fourth £898, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £69 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by Racing TV and they will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £69. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5967; Second £2984; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7787.78)

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THIS RACE

Third Race 1.03 - THE VISIT KELSO IN 2023 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7406 to the winning horse The second to receive £3412, the third £1705, the fourth £854, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £68 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £55 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Visit Kelso have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Monteith Perpetual Trophy, to be held for one year only 16 entries at £68. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5675; Second £2838; Third £1418; Fourth £710; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7406.56)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE

Fourth Race 1.38 - THE CHILDREN’S IMMUNOLOGY TRUST NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7951 to the winning horse The second to receive £3663, the third £1830, the fourth £916, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £73 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £59 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). This race has been sponsored anonymously in support of Children’s Immunology Trust. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Immunology Trust Perpetual Quaich to be held for one year only 21 entries at £73.Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6093; Second £3047; Third £1523; Fourth £762; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7951.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 2.13 - THE SPG FIRE & SECURITY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb SIMON GILLIE of SPG FIRE & SECURITY LTD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 2.48 - THE SUBSCRIBE TO RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

Seventh Race 3.20 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

(Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040, the fourth £521, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 17th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Lady Buttons Series races during the current season. 18 entries at £39. - Closed December 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4520.18) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

SAFETY INFORMATION

A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.

The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits

Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.

Slips, Trips, Falls

We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient

Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day

Fences, Walls & Barriers

The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment

Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight

Horses

Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically

Fires

We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.

Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces

Children

We welcome many children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above

Kelso Races Ltd

The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX Tel: 01573 221221 email: info@kelso-races.co.uk www.kelso-races.co.uk