Kelso Racecard - Monday 17th April

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Monday 17th April 2023

According to the historian J. Fairfax-Blakeborough, the first racemeeting took place on the Berrymoss at Kelso exactly two-hundred years and one day ago, on 16th April, 1823. While races had taken place nearby, at Caverton Edge, as early as 1734, the construction of a permanent grandstand heralded a new era and the Berrymoss became the first purpose build racecourse in Scotland.

Built to a design by the renowned Yorkshire based architect John Carr, the foundation stone for the grandstand was laid on 12th July, 1822. The stand is still in use today with the roof top providing one of the best views in British racing.

Kelso Races owes its existence to many inspirational individuals, including Reg and Bettie Tweedie who are recognised in the title of today’s fourth race. However, it is today’s participants that we’d particularly like to thank in this space. We couldn’t put on such a fantastic spectacle without the horses – so our sincere gratitude is extended to all the racehorse owners, trainers and jockeys associated with the today’s runners, as well as the stable staff who care for them.

We are grateful to all the racegoers who have ventured to Kelso today to help us celebrate this very special birthday Together you help to make the friendly atmosphere for which Kelso Racecourse has become known. Thank you for coming!

Finally, we’d like to extend an especially warm welcome to Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal who will mark the racecourse’s bicentenary by unveiling a stone plaque, prior to the first race, in the Winners Enclosure.

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

OFFICIALS

Monday 17th April 2023

Stewards

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), COLIN VICKERS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ADRIAN SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON

Starters MICHAEL REID, RUSSELL GARRITTY

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator DARREN OWEN

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

Veterinary Surgeons

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

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

Patron

Directors

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JIM BONAR

MR DH DAVIDSON

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

THE TEAM

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 READ

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour graphic

9

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite

horse’s name form sire dam

No of days since last ran

BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

age weight st-lbs

11

11-1

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139

colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

guide Official BHA rating

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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

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ANCIENT ORIGINS

It’s hard to imagine that horse races haven’t been taking place since the very first day that horses became domesticated. Like two young children with new bikes, wherever two horses were found in close proximity, the urge to test them against each other must be great. Whereas the first bike was produced in the 1860s, the oldest known man-made sculpture of a horse was produced roughly twenty-eight thousand years before the birth of Christ.

The history of racing in Scotland was set out in fascinating detail by J. FairfaxBlakeborough in his ‘Northern Turf History’, Volume IV, 1973, starting with the legend that Scotland’s fastest horses were descended from those that were rescued from the ship-wrecked Spanish Armada, off the coast of Galloway, in 1588. However, in the chapter on Kelso, he places the first record of a race at Caverton Edge in a period prior to 1734 – when Mr Justice’s grey mare, Miss Modesty, beat Sir William Maxwell’s Whitefoot and Lord Cranston’s Almanzor

In 1751 the Caledonian Hunt gave a plate worth 50 guineas to be run for at Caverton Edge and, from 1760 onwards, the races were established on a semi-regular basis By 1773, when Mr Weatherby published his first Racing Calendar, the only two Scottish meetings thought worthy of inclusion were at Edinburgh and Kelso where The Hon.

It’s probable that the horses were ridden by their owners or their owners’ grooms, there being no professional jockeys at this time. Both the riders and the grooms would have worn the owner’s livery and taken the horses to the races by road

frequently a journey of four to five days. The grooms would have slept alongside their horses in loose boxes at hotels along the way.

In 1821 Kelso Races moved from Caverton Edge to Blakelaw, about 3 miles south of Kelso But when the site at Blakelaw became overrun with travellers, the Duke’s tenants objected and the racecourse was moved to its current location on the Berrymoss – a freshly drained piece of ground which had been reclaimed from the marsh close by the northern edge of the town.

Capt Keith Stewart’s Charon (by Slouch) beat Mr Mien’s Whitelegs

Roxburghe Handicap Kelso 1906

FIRST RACE | 1.40

THE DAVID BROWNLEE 50 YEARS AT KELSO

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (24 wins from 207 runners, 12%) runs LUCKY SOLDIER and NOT IN KANSAS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Miss K Scott (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs FLASH BULB

Fancy That: D McCain won this race in 2014 and 2022. The stable runs BALLYPOREEN today

Longest Traveller: JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

BALLYPOREEN (IRE) (24) 253451 6 11-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Littlemissthistle (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O The Top Silk Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Littlemissthistle Partnership New Red Planet Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImmediateimprovementfornewtrainerDonaldMcCainwheneasilywinninga21/2mMusselburgh novice handicap last month. Bold show likely if showing up in similar form. TFRHHHHI BHA113

2

CHASE A FORTUNE (GB) (34) 223212 BF 5 11-12

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic Sean Quinlan J

O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T

B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEWConsistentsortwhomadethemostofagoodopportunitytogetoffthemarkin9-runnermaidenatCatterick(2m,good)inFebruary.Foundlife tougherunderapenaltywhen19lengthssecondatSedgefieldsince.Goodplacechancebutprobablyvulnerableforthewinagain. TFRHHHII BHA114

3

DIAMANT SUR CANAPE (FR)(97) 0-0P0P 5 11-5

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belledonne (FR) Henry Brooke J

O Mr Gary Downie Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mme Gerard De Tarragon Lorry Living S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and little to shout about in 4 starts in this sphere. First run for new yard after leaving Mark Walford. Wears a hood for the first time. TFRHIIII BHA67

4

JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) (44) 25-22 7 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Rose Chou (FR) Ben Harvey (5) J

O Matthew Rogers John McConnell, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Pecos

PromisingsecondinmaidenhurdlesatDownRoyalandNavanthiswinter TheonetobeatforanIrishstablewith a 2-4 record here. HHHHH BHA125

5

KOPA KILANA (IRE) (140) 140- 6 11-5

Br B g Milan - Kophinou (FR) Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Mr John Wade Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mr R. Bryan STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerforRebeccaMenziesbutbeatenalongwayoverhurdlesonnext2startsandonlymodestform on the Flat since. Has a first-time tongue tie added now starting out for a new stable after 140 days off TFRHIIII BHA-

6

LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE) (49) 246

5 11-5

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Dudgeon, Loudon, Monroe & Morris N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Sean Tanner Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second on Ayr bumper debut in October but below that level in 2 outings at the same venue since. Still early days and makes hurdle debut now.

TFRHHHII BHA-

MIDNIGHT FIDDLER (GB) (76) 6-P 7 11-5

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Overlady

Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr W. Jeffrey Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B William F. Jeffrey Clockwork Mortgages Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in novice hurdles 11 months apart. Outsider

TFRHIIII BHA-

MONKLAW (IRE) (32) FF0 6 11-5

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Miss Generosity Sam Coltherd J

O Coltherd McDougal Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B C. Berry & Berry Farms Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell both starts in points 50/1 did travel well for a long way on his Hexham hurdle debut but folded tamely to finish 10th of 13. TFRHIIII BHA-

SPECIAL RATE (IRE) (11) 35-406

6

11-5

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Miss R. Holmes Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Francis Flynn Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers (trained in Ireland first 2 starts) without achieving enough to suggest he’s likely to make a major impact on hurdle debut

TFRHHIII BHA10

BEAUTY TO BEHOLD (IRE)

(48) P130 6

10-12

Br Gr m Mahler - Castle Lake (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B William O’Leary

11

12

13

14

The Red Armoury, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but beaten a long way in 2 hurdles at Catterick (25f then 2m) in February. Has a hood on for the first time now.

TFRHHIII BHA-

GLEN ALI (IRE) (38) PP-0PR 8 10-12

Br B m Califet (FR) - Glen Eile (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ms Claire O’Connell Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts between the flags and no show in maiden/novice hurdles this year, refusing to race on last month’s stable debut when fitted with blinkers (left off now). TFRHIIII BHA-

NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (49) 66PF

6 10-12

Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSeemedtobeintheprocessofshowingimprovedformwhenfalling4outinmaidenhurdleatAyr(19.5f)7 weeksago,butquitewhatshe’dhavedoneoffthebridleisopentodebategivenshe’dagainbeenkeen. TFRHHIII BHA-

MONTY NEVETT (IRE) (97)

060

4 10-11

Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Organza Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Caron & Paul Chapman Racing Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-

FLASH BULB (IRE) (49) 0

4 10-4

Br B f Camelot - Ethel Stephen Mulqueen J

O Making Headway Racing and K Scott Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B O’Connor International Limited Overlander Vehicles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat but tailed off on Ayr hurdle debut in February. Has had wind surgery since then. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: MASKED CRUSADER (FR) 6 11 7 Brian Hughes 1-14 (Donald McCain) 6 ran

Hood worn first time by No 3, 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 14.

Stewards Note:

MONKLAW: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly heading home.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR), 5-2 Ballyporeen (IRE), 11-2 Chase A Fortune (GB), 18-1 Lucky Soldier (IRE), 33-1 Monty Nevett (IRE), 40-1 Special Rate (IRE), 66-1 Beauty To Behold (IRE), 100-1 Kopa Kilana (IRE), Monklaw (IRE), Glen Ali (IRE), Not In Kansas (GB), 300-1 Diamant Sur Canape (FR), Midnight Fiddler (GB), Flash Bulb (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA has shaped well when runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles in Ireland and is taken to make the most of the weight he receives from Musselburgh winner Ballyporeen. Chase A Fortune is clear third pick in a race where it’s hard to make a case for many

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) 2.BALLYPOREEN (IRE) 3.CHASE A FORTUNE

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THE JOHN CARR GRANDSTAND

The Sporting Magazine of 1821 announced, “The Duke of Roxburghe has lately purchased the Berrymoss at Kelso for the purpose of forming it into a racecourse. His Grace means to erect an elegant stand upon the ground, with a tavern underneath, and in all respects to make the course and its accompaniments as complete as possible.”

The grandstand was built to a design, provided by the renowned Yorkshirebased architect John Carr forty-three years earlier in 1778 (John Carr died in 1807). Carr was one of the most competent and successful British architects working at the end of the 18th century. His designs for Kelso Races are comparable to his three earlier stands at Doncaster, Nottingham and York Races, none of which survive in anything close to their original form.

The foundation stone for the grandstand was laid on 12th July 1822. A contemporary writer described the new course (without consideration to the position of the border) as “One of the finest in England.” He continued: “It was made at vast expense in 1822 by James,

late Duke of Roxburghe. It is 1¼ miles round and 60ft in breadth. The horses are seen by every spectator from the moment of starting to that of reaching the winning post. On the West side of the course a very elegant stand of polished stone is erected. Beneath is an excellent dwelling for the person who keeps it, and above are two tiers of galleries surrounded by stone ballustrades and an elegant cast-iron railing, on which ladies and gentlemen station themselves, and watch the racing.

Sadly, the fifth Duke of Roxburghe did not live to see racing on the Berrymoss course but, as the first venue built specifically to stage horseracing in the country, he “had the pleasure of knowing it to be the first racecourse in Scotland.”

The John Carr Grandstand

SECOND RACE | 2.15

THE BERRYMOSS BICENTENARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

2m 6f 151y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (33 wins from 161 runners, 20%) runs DELUXE RANGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs YOU NAME HIM

Weightwatcher: THE NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 6lb to 110.

Longest Traveller: HASHTAG BOUM trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 155 miles.

Br Breeding

1

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

YOU NAME HIM (GB) (207) 111221 D 7 12-0

Br B g Proclamation (IRE) - Scarlett O’Tara Brian Hughes J

O Breath Of Fresh Air Racing Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Richard Davies Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form when last seen 6 months ago, posting a career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good). Can give another good account if fully tuned up TFRHHHII BHA111

2

DELUXE RANGE (IRE) (18) 32PF53 CD 8 11-13

Br B g Westerner - Kildea Cailin (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Watson & Lawrence Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B M. Lynch Sandy Thomson Racing S

3

4

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Had wind op before good third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 18 days ago Significantly back up in trip Can make presence felt again.

TFRHHHHI BHA110

THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (6) 563550 C 8 11-13

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr G. H. Bell Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 28/1, only seventh of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 6 days ago Needs to bounce back returned to this sphere.

LES’S LEGACY (GB) (23) 131221 C

TFRHHHII BHA110

6 11-11

Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) Dillan Hurst (7) J

O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Mr Les Richards SIMPSONS MALT LTD, J e Douglas & Sons S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again to land 12-runner handicap hurdle here (20.9f, soft) 23 days ago Needs considering despite taking a 4lb rise.

5 ON WE GO (IRE) (16) 115F1P

6

TFRHHHII BHA108

10 11-7

Br B m Robin des Pres (FR) - Clan Music (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs K. Elliott Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B Sean McNamara Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner this season, latest at Ayr in February, but pulled up in the mud at Uttoxeter 16 days ago Sort to bounce back under these less testing conditions

HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (25) 10232

Br B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR)

O They Are Never at Home Partnership

TFRHHHII BHA104

6 11-7

Henry Brooke J

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made the frame in 3 of her 4 starts under Rules, latest when second in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap 25 days ago Not ruled out off the same mark

7 NIKGARDE (FR) (60) 360/-0PU C

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nikoline (FR)

O Mrs J. M. Dodd

TFRHHHII BHA104

8 11-6

Edward Austin (5) J

James Ewart, Langholm T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was running well in third when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to firm) 60 days ago Tongue strap on 1st time. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA103

FOLLOW YOUR ARROW (FR)(73) 0-3142P 7 11-6

Br B or Br g Crillon (FR) - Rakane Rouge (FR)

O Annett, Richardson, Eales and Todd

B Mr Xavier Leredde

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form until pulled up in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good) 73 days ago Needs to get back on track reverted to hurdles TFRHHHII BHA103

Br B m Fame And Glory - Liss Rua (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner, including in this event 12 months ago Also posted a career best when winning 5-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) 18 days ago so she’s a big player

Alan King Racing and Miss J. M. Bodycote

VIEW Running well this season without winning until pulled up in handicap

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lincon Lady (IRE)

12

Nutrition) S

HHHHI BHA98

TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,muchimprovedonhishandicapdebutwhenlanding8-runnerhurdleatCarlisle(19.3f,soft) 29 days ago Sort to do better still as his stamina is drawn out more. Firmly in the picture.

TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (22) F10061 6 10-4

Br B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Mclafferty,Whillans &Topkapi Partnership Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumedwinningwaysin8-runnerhandicaphurdleatCarlisle(25f,soft)22daysago Up4lb but another bold showing is on the cards

TFRHHHHI BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) 8 10 2 Miss J Walton 4-1 (Sandy Forster) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 9.

Stewards Note:

ON WE GO: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the dry tacky surface

FOLLOW YOUR ARROW: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

WARRIORS STORY: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 You Name Him (GB), 13-2 Les’s Legacy (GB), 7-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 8-1 Coniston Clouds (IRE), 17-2 Lissen To The Lady (IRE), 10-1 Hashtag Boum (FR), 11-1 Deluxe Range (IRE), 12-1 The Navigator (GB), 20-1 On We Go (IRE), Follow Your Arrow (FR), 22-1 Warriors Story (GB), 28-1 Nikgarde (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

LISSEN TO THE LADY took this contest 12 months ago and arrives at the top of her game so Sandy Forster’s likeable mare is taken to emerge on top once more. Coniston Clouds is also on the up and feared most with this longer trip another positive, while the handily-weighted Topkapi Star and C&D scorer Deluxe Range are much respected too in a very competitive handicap

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE)

2.CONISTON CLOUDS (IRE)

3.TOPKAPI STAR

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JUMP RACING

The first race meeting staged on the Berrymoss, on April 16th 1823, technically consisted of just one race staged in several heats. A Flat race for hunters, the final heat was won by Mr R Johnson’s Sir Thomas, ridden by Capt. Campbell, beating four others by half a head. Flat racing continued on the Berrymoss until 1888.

Jump racing was introduced in 1883, five years before the cessation of Flat racing, and required the enlargement of the circuit to include three additional fields which were procured from the neighbouring Hendersyde Park Estate. Until about 1925, one of the three fields was always left under plough – as was customary for steeplechase courses then, just as it is in the Velka Pardubicka today

The first two races staged over jumps at Kelso were won by C.J. Cunningham, a highly respected sporting figure of the day, who is commemorated through the naming of the Annual Members Bar

The obstacles in the back straight of the steeplechase course at Kelso were located, logically, at the boundary of each of the three new fields And although the fences have changed in shape, size and material over the years, it was only

during the most recent Summer that they were moved away from their original positions Of course, they’ll have moved a bit, give or take, but for more than a hundred years every horse participating in a race was obliged to pass between the wings of the obstacles; missing one would have resulted in disqualification. It made sense for jumps to be positioned at the narrowest points of any track which, at Kelso, meant placing them adjacent to the hedged boundaries of the old fields

Fast forward to the current millennium and runners are occasionally obliged to bypass fences if, for example, the obstacle is damaged during a race. This means that it is advantageous for the fences to be located at the widest part of the track, enabling the runners to pass to the left or the right The new position enables us to move them sideways too, providing fresh running lines to race on later in the season.

Kelso Border Hunt Steeplechase 1904

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Challenge Cup

The KOSB Association are most grateful that our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne , The Princess Royal has graciously agreed to present the KOSB Challenge Cup to the winning owner This magnificent Challenge Cup has been continuously raced for at Kelso Racecourse since 1972

The last winners of the Cup with a Regimental connection were Alan and Marty MacTaggart who owned and trained Running Moss in 2005. Alan served with the 1st Battalion KOSB in Berlin in 1960 and then with the 4th Battalion TA. He was not only a well-known amateur jockey but also a Steward at Kelso Last year the winning horse was Joke Dancer ridden by Ryan Mania who won the 2013 Grand National on Auroras Encore.

The King`s Own Scottish Borderers were raised in Edinburgh in 1689 and were a very proud Lowland Regiment for the next three hundred and seventeen years until they amalgamated with the Royal Scots in 2006.

Today the KOSB history and heritage lives on through their Museum at The Barracks, Berwick upon Tweed which they have been associated with since 1881. At present The Barracks are planning on a complete refurbishment which will include a new KOSB Museum which will open in 2026.

The KOSB Association wish all race goers an enjoyable day`s racing and in particular to both horses and Jockeys “Safe out , safe in.”

THIRD RACE | 2.45

THE KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

2m 5f 133y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) 2

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 305 runners, 13%) runs THUNDER IN MILAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs FEVER ROQUE

Fancy That: W Coltherd won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs TO THE LIMIT today

Longest Traveller: WHERE’S HECTOR trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 141 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. no horse age st-lb

1

WHERE’S HECTOR (GB) (17) 3-00322

6 12-0

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Diavoleria Brian Hughes J

O Mr J Goodrick Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B M. W. Easterby Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentoverhurdleslastseasonandpostedbesteffortinthisspherewhennarrowsecondof 7 in handicap at Wetherby (24.2f, soft, 9/2) 17 days ago 3lb rise fair and is a big player TFRHHHHH BHA105

2

DON’T TELL ALLEN (IRE) (73) 1P3454

8 11-13

Br B g Presenting - Liss Alainn (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr Raymond Cooper James Ewart, Langholm T

B Niall Flynn Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerinIrelandbutyettomakeaseriousimpactoverfences,fourthin9-runnerCatterickhandicap(19.2f) onyarddebutinFebruary.Lookedunsuitedbythedropintripthenandthisratesmoresuitablefromreducedmark TFRHHHII BHA104

3

THATSY (FR) (22) 262-P00

9 11-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Rainallday (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs B Butterworth & Mrs Jackie Holliday Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mr Olivier Tricot

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences and hasn’t really threatened in a trio of starts this term. TFRHHIII BHA103

4

GET WITH IT (IRE) (31) 121336 C

8 11-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mrs Mary McCann Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice earlier this term, latest here (23.4f) in October Back from 3 months off when sixth at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 31 days ago and should be straighter now. TFRHHHII BHA103

5

BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (22) 3-340P0 C

9 11-11

Br B g Milan - Greenhall Rambler (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Clan Gathering N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B James Mulhall Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWImmediateimprovementswitchedtofenceslastterm,winninghisfirst3starts Goodstarttothisseasonwhen third off 5lb higher over C&D but rather gone backwards since and has plenty to prove at present TFRHHIII BHA102

6

FEVER ROQUE (FR) (22) 3F3224

Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belle Saga (FR)

O Graham & Christine Seward

8 11-8

Conor O’Farrell J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Ms Genevieve Mongin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles last term and placed on all 5 completed starts in this sphere, latest when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, soft) 22 days ago Likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA99

7 DOLLY DANCER (IRE) (62) P65560

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE)

O Mr Edward Cassie

B Brian Kiely

9 11-7

Henry Brooke J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over fences at Hexham in June but has lost her way since, including back over hurdles the last twice. Hard to recommend back over the larger obstacles

TFRHIIII BHA98 8 EN MEME TEMPS (FR) (18) 46-4301

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Lady Reine (FR)

O Mr Ian Turnbull

9 11-5

Sam Coltherd J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Mr Alexandre Barthelat Finnies Heavy Haulage S

10

CONTRE ORDRE (FR) (9) 4056PP 5 11-3

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Turga de La Tour (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Mr Graeme Newton Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Ingrid Desagnat & Pierre, Simon, Renan D Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserinFrancebutyettofireontheseshores Latestruncanbeforgiven(saddleslipped) but plenty to prove nonetheless TFRHHIII BHA94

THE JAD FACTOR (IRE) (32) 25-0F3P 7 11-0

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O John Dickson R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORMVIEWFair20fwinneroverhurdleswhohintedatpromiseonhischasingdebutwhenthirdinAyrhandicap(20.5f) in February. May have failed to stay 3m at Hexham since but percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA91

11

THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE) (47) 0-P2041 7 10-10

Br B g Milan - Baby Briggs (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Thunder Holdings Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John Mounsey Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who matched that form for the first time over fences when landing 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) last month. 4lb rise fair but this looks tougher TFRHHHII BHA87

12

AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (9)

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR)

13

14

P-0S045

6 10-9

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson George Bewley, Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who has shown an aptitude for chasing in a couple of recent outings, latest when good fifth of 13 in handicap at Carlisle (20.9f, good) 9 days ago May be capable of better yet.

TO THE LIMIT (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA86

(30) 03103P C 8 10-2

Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Border Eagles Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Mr J. Travers Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWBothcareervictorieshavecomeatthiscourse,latestwhenbagging4-runnerhandicapchase(23.4f)inJanuary.However, maybeinconveniencedbyshortertriphereandwasreportedlylameatNewcastlelatest.3lboutoftheweights TFRHHIII BHA76

ANY JOB WILL DO (IRE) (421) P/04PPP- 7 10-2

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Funcheon Lady (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Northern Lights Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B L. McCabe Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact as a hurdler and offered little on switch to chasing at Musselburgh in February of last year Best watched on first start since from 3lb out of the handicap

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE) 7 11 10

TFRHIIII BHA76

Sean Quinlan 2-1 (Stuart Coltherd) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10.

Blinkers worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8, 9, 11.

Stewards Note:

WHERE’S HECTOR: Following its run on 31/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout

DON’T TELL ALLEN: Following its run on 3/2/2023 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

CONTRE ORDRE: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

TO THE LIMIT: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame

ANY JOB WILL DO: Following its run on 20/2/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Where’s Hector (GB), Thunder In Milan (IRE), 8-1 Fever Roque (FR), En Meme Temps (FR), 9-1 Don’t Tell Allen (IRE), 11-1 Azof des Mottes (FR), 12-1 Broadway Joe (IRE), 14-1 Get With It (IRE), 20-1 Thatsy (FR), 25-1 To The Limit (IRE), 28-1 Contre Ordre (FR), The Jad Factor (IRE), 40-1 Dolly Dancer (IRE), 100-1 Any Job Will Do (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WHERE’S HECTOR was just chinned at Wetherby last time and it’s possible he has more to offer in this sphere. He gets the nod. Azof des Mottes and Fever Roque head the list of dangers.

FOURTH RACE | 3.20

THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG AND BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

2m 7f 96y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 305 runners, 13%) runs DOMANDLOUIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs DOMANDLOUIS

Longest Traveller: MAROWN trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 88 miles.

Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) (23) 602PP6 CD 8 12-0

Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Chocolate Silk (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Susan Bredin Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner last season, including in this race. In-and-out form this term but latest effort at this course was respectable. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA130

2

SLANELOUGH (IRE) (100) 215-61P

11 11-12

Br B g Westerner - Tango Lady (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Miss J. Matterson & Mrs D. Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B M. C. McDaniel-Stone Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when springing a minor surprise to land 6-runner event at Newcastle in November Disappointing there next time but has had a break since. TFRHHHII BHA128

3

MAROWN (IRE) (29) 43-2452

4

9 11-11

Br B g Milan - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on his Ayr reappearance in October and best effort since when filling the same position at Carlisle last month. Return to this trip will suit and he’s very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA127

SAINT ARVANS (FR) (9) 1341FP C

9 11-6

Br B g Motivator - Castellina (USA) Thomas Dowson J

O Mr D Carr and Miss A P Lee Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Deer Daniel John & M. E. Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

5

6

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhohastakenwelltochasingthisseason,winning3times PulledupatCarlisleonreturnlast time (rider lost irons briefly early) but every chance he gets back on track and can’t be ruled out

TFRHHHII BHA122

METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE)(23) 12611P 9 10-13

Br B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE) J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

NON-RUNNER

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B William P Dillion Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

TFRIIIII BHA115

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (47) F-13P42 C 6 10-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Mairead Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles and got back on track over fences when second at Musselburgh 47 days ago Less exposed than the remainder and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHH BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) 7 11 10 Brian Hughes 15-8 (Ann Hamilton) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

SLANELOUGH: Following its run on 7/1/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the soft ground.

SAINT ARVANS: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

METHODTOTHEMADNESS: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Marown (IRE), 9-4 Domandlouis (IRE), 13-2 Bavington Bob (IRE), 8-1 Saint Arvans (FR), 17-2 Slanelough (IRE)

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DOMANDLOUIS hasn’t had much racing over fences and arrives on the back of an encouraging showing, so he’s marginally preferred to Marown, who shaped like a return to this trip would suit when second at Carlisle last time. Last year’s winner Bavington Bob is also considered.

If you have concerns about the integrity of British racing or the wellbeing of the sport’s participants, human or equine, please contact RaceWISE. Anonymous reporting.

FIFTH RACE | 3.55

THE MANNERS LE GARCON D’OR MARES’

HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

2m 2f 25y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (24 wins from 207 runners, 12%) runs ATLANTIC DANCER and MELCHOIR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Dobbin (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs RAE DES CHAMPS

Longest Traveller: RAVENSCAR trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 106 miles.

1

RAVENSCAR (IRE) (24) 10-1410

7 12-1

Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA) Thomas Dowson J

O Mr J. A. Hall Philip Kirby, Richmond T B J. Waldron & J. Barton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer and gained victory number 3 over hurdles at Doncaster last month, helped by being held up in a strongly-run race. Wasn’t in the same form at Musselburgh (19.8f) next time, though. TFRHHIII BHA111

2

ANIMORE (GB) (37) 452451 CD

10 11-11

Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - More Likely Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mrs A. F. Tullie Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mrs A. F. Tullie Tote, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonthedroptoacareer-lowmarkwheneasilyaccountingfor6rivalsinafast-ground21.4fAyr handicap last time. 7lb rise looks manageable, the forecast slower ground won’t be a problem. TFRHHHHH BHA107

3

RAE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (116)

4412-45

6

11-11

Br Ch m Robin des Champs (FR) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mr Kevin McCarthy Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressivelastterm,winning2mhandicapatMusselburghinMarchandsignedthatcampaignoffwithagoodsecondoverthe sametriphere.Notatherbestin2startssofarthisseasonbutwillbeadangertoallifon-songbackfromabreak TFRHHHII BHA107

ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (16) 10-2012

Br B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE)

10 11-4

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mr C. Lynn N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWAddedtoAyrbreakthroughsuccesslastspringwhenstrikingatUttoxeter(15.8f)onpenultimatestart.Lostlittle caste in defeat off this 5lb higher mark over the same C&D recently and she should have a part to play TFRHHHHI BHA100

5

BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (24) 163-3P0 C

7 11-1

Br Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky Henry Brooke J

O Harrow Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Alistair Whillans

6

7

8

NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (22) 63-2062

TFRHHIII BHA97

TIMEFORM VIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountina2mnoviceherelastFebruaryandpositivestarttothisseasonwhenthirdatNewcastle inJanuary.However,shehasfailedtofirein2subsequentstartsandnowfindsherselfwithabittoprove

7 10-11

Br B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Optimistic Syndicate

Jane Walton, Otterburn T

B Ms M. Russell Robson Equine Therapy S

TIMEFORM VIEWSignsofabilityinnovicecompanyandleftpreviouseffortsinhandicapcompanybehindwhenjusttouchedoffatCarlisle (17f)lasttime.Moreneededinordertogoonebetterherebutshe’sworthyofconsiderationallthesame.

SILVER VISION (GB) (24) 5P10

Br Gr f Muhaarar - Surrealism

O Whyte, Binnie & Murray

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHII BHA93

4 10-11

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWBeliedoddsof66/1whentakinga5-runnermaidenhurdleatMusselburghinNovemberbutshowednothingwiththe hoodomitted(againgoeswithouttheheadgearhere)onherhandicapdebuttherefollowinga4-monthbreak

LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (31) 463

Br B f Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA101

4 10-4

Ross Chapman J

O Exors of the Late Mr A. Lister Wilf Storey, Consett T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEWLittleinthewayofworthwhileformontheFlatandfirst2runsinthisspherewerehardlyinspiring.However,shetookastepforwardwhen

thirdof13ina16.6fDoncastermaidenhurdlelasttimeandpossibilitiesifabletobuildonthatnowpitchedintoahandicap TFRHHHII BHA94

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

MELCHOIR (FR) (19) 00-026P

Br B m Montmartre (FR) - Arvicaya

6 10-3

Danny McMenamin J

O The Roasters N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHasshownlittlesparkinacoupleofbumpersand4startsoverhurdles,pulledupwhensentoffatjust4/1forher recent handicap debut upped to 20.3f at Newcastle. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Atlantic Dancer TFRHHIII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

RAVENSCAR: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MELCHOIR: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was coughing post-race.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Animore (GB), 5-1 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 11-2 Noble Affair (IRE), 13-2 Rae des Champs (IRE), 8-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 12-1 Ravenscar (IRE), 16-1 Melchoir (FR), 22-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 66-1 Silver Vision (GB)

ANIMORE resumed winning ways in good style at Ayr and, still feasibly treated following a 7lb rise, she will take plenty of stopping. Next on the list is Atlantic Dancer, who arrives here on the back of a couple of solid efforts at Uttoxeter, while Rae des Champs will be a threat if she puts her best foot forward and Noble Affair also needs a second look

DES CHAMPS (IRE)

BROKEN GLASSES & BOTTLES

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous In the interests of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

SHADES OF MIDNIGHT AWARD

The ‘Shades of Midnight’ Horse of the Year Award will be presented in May to the connections of the horse judged to have put up the most stirring performance (or performances) at Kelso during the 2022/23 season.

The bronze award, donated by the owners of ‘Shady’ (the winner of seven races including three at Kelso) will go to the owners of a horse that will be selected from a list of nominations made by racegoers. The lad or lass of the horse will also receive £200, which they may or may not choose to spend on polo mints.

If you have a favourite Kelso horse, it’s not too late to make a nomination of your own. Send them, before midnight on Sunday 30th April, to info@kelso-races.co.uk

PLAY SMARTER

BUCCLEUCH CUP

TheracewiththelongesthistoryinKelso’scalendar,The Buccleuch Cup was added to the programme in 1885 as a steeplechase for maiden hunters qualified with the Duke of Buccleuch’s hounds Additional local hunts were added to the qualification criteria in following years and the race continues to be targeted at local amateur horsemen.While representing the true grass roots of our sport, the Buccleuch Cup has produced some notable performances – not least when the race was won by Miss Winnifred Wallace’s Merryman, by 20 lengths, in 1958. Merryman went on to land both the Aintree Foxhunters’ Chase and the Scottish National the following year, before winning the first ever Grand National to be broadcast live on television in 1960. We are indebted to Weatherbys Hamilton for their support of the race in this Bicentenary season.

Berrymoss (5 years) becomes Reg and Betty Tweedie’s 100th winner in the Buccleuch Cup at Kelso

For further information please contact:

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Alec Moore (Newmarket): 07503 671649

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Hamish Hardy (London): 07858 149007

SIXTH RACE | 4.30

THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP

(A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER)

for maiden five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

2m 7f 96y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10)

Longest Traveller: BALLYDONAGH BOY trained by Mrs C Coward, Dalby, 157 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

BALLYDONAGH BOY (IRE) (7) 3D2225 BF 9 12-0

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Hindi (FR) Miss Rosie Howarth (7) J

O Mrs C. A. Coward Mrs C. A. Coward, Dalby T

H Tynedale

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler/chaser who ended time for Pauline Robson in disappointing fashion in 2021. Has had plenty more success in points, runner-up last 3 starts TFRHHHHI BHA87

2

BARON BRIGGS (IRE) (23) 053-03

Br B g Ocovango - Off She Goes (IRE)

6 12-0

Mr Lyall Hodgins (7) J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Mrs A. M. Thomson, Duns T

H Berwickshire N. S. P. C. C. S

3

4

BEYOND GOLD (GB) (23) 4P3-434

Br B g And Beyond (IRE) - Senora d’Or

TFRHHHII BHA88

TIMEFORM VIEW Minorpromise in4startsover hurdlesforSandyThomson.Bredfor chasingandthird onpoint debut last month.

13 12-0

Mr Joe Wright (3) J

O Mr C. Robson C. Robson, Ashkirk T

H Buccleuch

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning point debut and was still in front when coming down 3 out switched to Rules in this race 4 years ago Limited impact in various company since, beaten a long way when third in last year’s renewal. TFRHHIII BHA74

INVICTION (IRE) (23) 12PP2F

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Yorkshire Girl (IRE)

8 12-0

Mr William Easterby J

O Mr C. Cormack Ross Wilson, Malton T

H Jedforest

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler for Joseph O’Brien, though was prone to the odd mistake. Winning pointer and though he fell last time, this isn’t a deep race for hunter debut TFRHHHHH BHA101

5 TORNGAT (FR) (23) 026211

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)

7 12-0

Mr Thomas Greenwood (7) J

O Mr T. Greenwood T. Greenwood, Carnforth T H Haydon

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtomakemuchofanimpactsenthandicappingoverhurdlesin2022andfittedwithcheekpieces,hefailedtomeet marketexpectationsonchasedebutayearago Warmedupforthiswithacoupleofwinsbetweentheflags TFRHHHII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: TAKETHEPUNISHMENT 12 11 7 Mr Nick Orpwood 11-8 (Mrs I McKie) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Inviction (IRE), 3-1 Ballydonagh Boy (IRE), 4-1 Torngat (FR), 5-1 Baron Briggs (IRE), 18-1 Beyond Gold (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

INVICTION isn’t overfaced for his debut in this sphere and the winning pointer gets the vote over Ballydonagh Boy.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

SEVENTH RACE | 5.05

THE 200 YEARS OF RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (24 wins from 207 runners, 12%) runs HIERACHY and MASTER BRICKLAYER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs EDGEWELL

Longest Traveller: SPEED DAVIS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

EDGEWELL (IRE) (75) 0

5 11-3

Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well Chosen gelding who made some paper appeal but finished well held in an Ayr bumper on debut Will need to leave that effort well behind to feature. TFRHIIII BHA-

2

HEART ABOVE (GB) (170) 3

3

5 11-3

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) Henry Brooke J

O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Emma Sayer Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging enough start to his career when third at Ayr in October, and each-way chance here if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

HIERACHY (FR) (62) 241 D

5 11-3

Br B m On Est Bien (IRE) - Kestrel Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Finhathan Ltd N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertofairhurdlerCancanandoffthemarkatthirdattemptwhennarrowlyprevailingatAyr(2m) in February. Early indications suggest that that form is decent and she sets the standard here. TFRHHHII BHA-

4

LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (23) 50 5 11-3

Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mrs A. J. Boswell Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mrs Joanna Boswell

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in bumpers at Newcastle and most recently over this C&D to suggest that he’s capable of playing a leading role. TFRHIIII BHA-

5

MARTY MCFLY (IRE) (351) P-1 5 11-3

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE)

Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Peter Greaney The Red Armoury, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

6

7

8

MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (-)

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE)

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dead-heated on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points last year Absence of just under a year to overcome on this Rules debut but warrants a second look in the betting.

5 11-3

Sean Quinlan J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B David Fenton Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Coole Og. Intriguing newcomer and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Hierachy

SPEED DAVIS (FR) (120) 1

Br B g Spider Flight (FR) - Trumpet Davis (FR)

O Owners Group 117

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-3

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW£105,0005-y-o,half-brotherto5winners,includingusefulhurdler/chaserViolinDavis(21/2m-3mwinner).Successfulsole startbetweentheflagsinDecemberandverymuchonetoconsider,particularlysoifthemarketspeaksinhisfavour

AIR OF APPROVAL (IRE) (30) 5

TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 10-10

Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Rhiannon (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr G King Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Dc Investments Ltd Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Achieved little first time up when mid-field in a Newcastle bumper (16.2f, heavy) last month and she makes limited appeal on the back of that

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9

MISS MAVERICK (GB) (16) 02 6 10-10

Br B m Westerner - Heels Overhead

10

11

Kevin Brogan J

O Miss Jean Balmer Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Miss Jean Balmer

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtobeatarivalhomeonherintroductionatUttoxeter(15.8f)butsheshowedmoresparkundera more positive ride when second in a 4-runner affair over the same C&D recently Couldn’t rule out

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FLYING SANDPIPER (IRE) (-) 4 10-9

Br B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Friends from the North Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW £21,000 3-y-o, Sandmason gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Exmoor Express, stays 2 1/2m. Probably best watched on debut, unless the market indicates otherwise.

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MILAN PARK (IRE) (-) 4 10-9

Br B g Milan - Helen Wood Thomas Dowson J

O Mr Garry Kevin Thexton Chris Grant, Billingham T

B Philip Kirby

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Martalindy Yard boasts a poor strike rate in bumpers and this 4-y-o is probably more of a long-term prospect

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROCKY HILL 5 11 1 Craig Nichol 33-1 (Ewan Whillans) 12 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 6, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hierachy (FR), 3-1 Speed Davis (FR), 7-1 Miss Maverick (GB), 15-2 Heart Above (GB), 8-1 Master Bricklayer (IRE), 14-1 Marty McFly (IRE), 33-1 Milan Park (IRE), 40-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE), 50-1 Edgewell (IRE), Air of Approval (IRE), 150-1 Looking Splendid (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SPEED DAVIS fetched £105,000 after landing a maiden point in December and he is certainly one of the more interesting candidates in this contest. The hint should be taken if the market speaks in his favour Hierachy is greatly respected and is likely to be on the premises However, stablemate Master Bricklayer ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and he is second choice.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPEED DAVIS (FR) 2.MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) 3.HIERACHY (FR)

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EIGHTH RACE | 5.40

THE 200 YEARS OF RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 305 runners, 13%) runs NORTHERN CARDINAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs NORTHERN CARDINAL Longest Traveller: LISNAMULT LAD trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

no horse age st-lb

1

ASK MY HEATHER (IRE) (30) 400 5 11-3

Br Ch g Ask - Tilly Ann (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

O Mr Ronald Payne Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Martin Keating Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinatrioofstartssofar,faringnobetterinfirst-timehoodwhenlastof8atNewcastle 30 days ago Tongue strap now also applied. TFRHHIII BHA-

2

BALLYWHATSIT (IRE) (11) r0

5 11-3

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer Jamie Hamilton J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Boardsmill Stud Tote S

3

HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB) (-)

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TIMEFORM VIEW After running out on debut, completed but offered little when seventh of 8 in bumper at Wetherby 11 days ago Best watched with blinkers now reached for.

5 11-3

Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORM VIEW €8,000 3-y-o, Geordieland gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2 3/4m winner) Dicosimo Market could be informative.

4 LISNAMULT LAD (IRE) (176) 1

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6 11-3

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Royal Stream (IRE) Ben Harvey (5) J

O Matthew Rogers John McConnell, Ireland T

B Peter Deane

TIMEFORM VIEWCourtCavegelding

Damunracedhalf-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed31/4m)RegalHeights Cosy winner of his sole start in points and he’s respected on his Rules debut (wears tongue strap). TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 LUNE DE LA MER (IRE) (59) P03-3

6 11-3

Br B g Sea Moon - Printing Polly (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Edmond Kent Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the third of his 3 starts between the flags last year and, after 10 months off, some encouragement when third on Rules debut at this C&D in February. Can get involved with improvement to come. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6

MISTER SMARTY (GB) (27) 0

6 11-3

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T

B Howard Thompson S. M. Thompson Ltd S

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at big odds (200/1) but hinted at ability when eighth of 11 in bumper at Wetherby on his debut 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Still, looks to have a tough ask here.

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NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE) (-) 5 11-3

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE)

Ryan Mania J

O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Bruce Mactaggart

TIMEFORM VIEW Yeats gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Barbary Master, stays 3m. Dam unraced. Yard

0-9 with their bumper runners this season.

CARRIGEEN KALI (IRE) (22) 044

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5 10-10

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Clan Gathering

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRantosimilarlevelaspreviousoutingwhenfourthatCarlislelastmonth,despitebeingunsuited by the run of the race. Can build on that effort to get off the mark

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Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (-) 4 10-9

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Jay Leahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW€7,5003-y-o,SansFrontieresgelding.Half-brothertofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserCrackingDestiny Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Cracking Find. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

JEPSONE (FR) (51) 4 4 10-9

Br B g Racinger (FR) - Gryonne (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs Mary Turley Patrick Eugene Turley, Ireland T

B Mr A. Delaroque & Mr F. Hollande

TIMEFORM VIEWRacingergelding.Half-brothertofairFrenchchaserAsdeCarpatandfairhurdler/chaserinFranceFianceedu Large. Dam fair French hurdler (2 1/4m winner). Fourth on only start in points Watch for market clues TFRHHHII BHA-

11

NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (-) 4 10-9

Br B or Br g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sagadoune (FR) Derek Fox J

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bathyrhon gelding. Half-brother to 1 1/2m French bumper winner Impudent Dam little impact over jumps in France. Could go well on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 4. Hood worn by No 1.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 7, 9, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lune de La Mer (IRE), 9-2 Lisnamult Lad (IRE), 6-1 Carrigeen Kali (IRE), 13-2 Northern Cardinal (FR), 14-1 Here Comes Georgie (GB), 16-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Jepsone (FR), 18-1 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE), 40-1 Ballywhatsit (IRE), 50-1 Mister Smarty (GB), 66-1 Ask My Heather (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CARRIGEEN KALI has made the frame on her last 2 starts, faring best of those held up when fourth at Carlisle last time, so she could be ready to open her account this time around. Lune de La Mer showed encouragement amidst greenness at this C&D on his Rules debut and is feared most, ahead of point-winner Lisnamult Lad.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE DAVID BROWNLEE 50 YEARS AT KELSO NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb DAVID BROWNLEE 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. 20 entries at £40. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.15 - THE BERRYMOSS BICENTENARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE KELSO 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. 21 entries at £41. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 2.45 - THE KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb THE KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS 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. In addition, the winning owner will receive the KOSB Perpetual Challenge Cup to be held for one year only 24 entries at £35. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG AND BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by DAVID STEVENSON of ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS and GEOFF ADAM 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. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Reg & Betty Tweedie Perpetual Rosebowl to be held for one year only 12 entries at £75. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 3.55 - THE MANNERS LE GARCON D’OR MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb John Manners Combines have generously supported 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. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Le Garcon D’Or Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 18 entries, 2 at £9 and 16 at £45. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for maiden five yrs old and upwards, which have a registered Hunter’s certificate issued by a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Pointto-Point Association and which have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing. Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. This race has been generously sponsored by Weatherbys Hamilton. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive the perpetual Buccleuch Challenge Cup, to be held for one year only Only horses certified during the current season by Masters of a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Point-to-Point Association are qualified to start. Hunts within the Northern Point-to-Point Association: Berwickshire, Border, Braes of Derwent, College Valley & North Northumberland, Cumberland, Cumberland Farmers, Duke of Buccleuch’s, Dumfriesshire & Stewartry, Fife, Haydon, Jedforest, Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire, Lauderdale, Liddesdale, Morpeth, North Tyne, Percy, Tynedale and West Percy. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). All horses which Start in this race will be eligible to enter the CORINTHIAN SPIRIT “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES

FINAL to be run over a distance of about Three Miles about Two Furlongs (3m 2f 39y) at Kelso on May 28th, 2023. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race , or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 8 entries at £35. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562; Third £781; Fourth £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10) HC

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE 200 YEARS OF RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb

The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. THE KELSO 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. 14 entries at £25. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

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Eighth Race 5.40 - THE 200 YEARS OF RACING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb

The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. THE KELSO 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. 13 entries at £25. - Closed April 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

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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