WELCOME

Friday 17th February 2023

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse.

Today’s seven race programme has evolved over many years to include opportunities for horses seeking a stepping stone to the Cheltenham Festival, Vintage Clouds being the last runner at this meeting to go on and score there.

It’s appropriate, therefore, that the £25,000 feature steeplechase is sponsored by Timeform whose winner-finding ratings and form comments have assisted so many racegoers. Look out for the offer contained within this racecard to obtain a free trial of Timeform’s figures – maybe you can use the offer to help solve the puzzle presented by our very own bet365 Morebattle Hurdle on 4th March, entries for which were received earlier this week

The fifth race on today’s card is sponsored by Debs Thomson and Colin Dempster (of Two Black Labs fame) to celebrate achieving their fiftieth winner with Lucinda Russell, a landmark that they achieved with Corrigeen Rock at Kelso in October The race even provides them with a further opportunity to extend their score, as Domandlouis is set to carry the distinctive black and white paw-marked silks. We’re particularly grateful for the support of all today’s sponsors which, in addition to Timeform and Debs & Colin, include: Johnston Smillie, Racing TV and Church House Investments

We’dalsoliketothanktheconnectionsofalltherunnersontoday’sprogramme – we’re grateful that you have chosen to come and run your horses at Kelso and we wish you an enjoyable day’s sport.

Finally, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all racegoers – you help to create the wonderful atmosphere that Kelso is known for. Good luck and may you find plenty of winners.