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.”

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

Please help us to keep the racecourse tidy and clean by using the bins provided or taking your litter home today

Thank you!

Please listen to the public address system and watch screens for information. In the event of an emergency remain calm and follow the instructions given to you by event stewards In the event of a site evacuation, please help the emergency services by leaving the racecourse in an orderly manner and let an event steward know if you require extra assistance.