Kelso Racecard – Sunday 28th May

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Sunday 28th May 2023

Welcome to Ladies Day, traditionally the busiest and most social of Kelso’s racedays, and the final fixture of our Bicentenary season.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us to celebrate a superb programme of jump racing over the past few months The Kelso crowd, which counted the Princess Royal as one of their number back in April, has been treated to some outstanding races and enjoyed the sight of many great horses - including a parade by Scotland’s most recent Grand National winner, Corach Rambler

In addition to thanking the connections of all the horses that have run at Kelso this season, including those that are running today, we’d like to express our gratitude to each of the sponsors that have contributed so generously to prize funds this year Your support helps to ensure that, across the season, Kelso continues to stage one of the highest quality jump racing programmes in the North of Britain.

Today’s race sponsors include: William Hill Bookmakers, J.A. Wilson Contractors, The Borders Growers and Distillers, the Galashiels based 5-Star Taxis, the Henderson Group, and the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel and Spa.

But not all of the competition will be on the track We are indebted to the generous sponsors of the Ladies Day Style Awards too, which in addition to the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel, include A. Hume Menswear, Edinburgh Gin, The Colourful Edit and Inis

Wishing you an enjoyable afternoon and, if you’re staying on for the After Party, a fun evening too

Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races

Jonathan

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Sunday 28th May 2023

Stewards

Starters

Judge

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), PETER FORSTER (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, MILLY BERSEY, ROBERT MCCARTHY

JASON CALLAGHAN, ANDREW PARKER

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officers

Commentator

DUNCAN MACDONALD

MALCOLM TOMLINSON

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

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patron

Directors

Clerk of the Course

Safeguarding Officers

JOHN CLARK

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES 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)

MATTHEW TAYLOR

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

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.

Please gamble responsibly For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

~ TOP JUMP TRAINERS WITH RUNNERS TODAY ~ (Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strke rate in the last month)

G Walkingshaw is Kelso’s leading trainer and runs Shanroe Street (5.15).

~ TOP JUMP JOCKEYS WITH RIDES TODAY ~ (Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.)

G Walkingshaw has one ride: Shanroe Street (5.15).

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~

FERGAL O’BRIEN MR G WALKINGSHAW THE NAVIGATOR

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LADIES DAY COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES

All competitions will be judged in the parade ring and if you have been shortlisted, please arrive promptly, at the gate nearest the sunken lawn, for your category at the times listed below

Judged at 2:50pm - THE VINTAGE STYLE AWARD

Sponsored by Edinburgh Gin

Prize:

Edinburgh Gin Experience and Goodie Bag worth £100

Two Runners up will receive a Kelso Cashmere Scarf.

All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2024 Ladies’ Day Tickets

Judged at 3:25pm - MOST

STYLISH COUPLE

Sponsored by The Schloss Roxburghe Hotel

Prize:

A Luxury Stay at the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel, with a bottle of bubbles on arrival, including Dinner and Breakfast and access to the new luxury spa worth over £1,000

Two Runners up will receive a Kelso Cashmere Scarf.

All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2024 Ladies’ Day Tickets

Judged at 3:55pm -THE DAPPER CHAP

Sponsored by A Hume Menswear

Prize:

A bespoke suit, made to measure worth £1,200

Two Runners up will receive a Kelso Cashmere Scarf.

All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2024 Ladies’ Day Tickets

Judged at 4:30pm – QUEEN OF STYLE

Sponsored by

Lauren at The Colourful Edit and Claire at Inis Ladies Fashion Boutique

Prize:

Personal Shopping Experience worth over £1,000 which includes £650 of shopping vouchers & £350 styling advice.

Two Runners up will receive a Kelso Cashmere Scarf.

All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2024 Ladies’ Day Tickets

PHOTO WALL & PHOTOGRAPHER

We have a beautiful Flower Walll located near the racecourse entrance for you to capture a memory of your day with your friends and family

We also have the Click Clop Photo Booth with us providing you with a keepsake of the day.

If you are entering our Fashion Competitions these are great locations to ‘get spotted’ in your wonderful outfits and don’t forget to tag us in your Instagram photos #kelsoraces2023

LADIES DAY AFTER PARTY

We have a fantastic AfterParty taking place after racing in the centre of the course to end of season in style.We will once again be joined by the wonderful DJ and Greatest Hits Radio Breakfast Show host Ewen Cameron who will get the party started ahead of our amazing headline actTHE BALANCING DUCKS.

Music will start just after 6pm and will finish at 11pm.

If you have not already purchased your *‘After Party’ ticket and would like to attend, you can buy these today from the Racecourse Office at an additional cost of £15 (* can only be purchased with a valid raceday ticket)

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR OVER 18’S ONLY.

‘PACE YOURSELF’ CAMPAIGN

We encourage all racegoers to drink responsibly and allow one soft drink between each alcoholic drink. There will be FREE bottled water available for all racegoers at specified locations and please ask a member of staff who will point you in the right direction.

THANK YOU TO OUR BEST DRESSED COMPETITION SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS PRIZES TODAY

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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Race Stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (21 wins from 123 runners, 17%) runs CLODY FLYER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs CLODY FLYER

Longest Traveller: CLODY FLYER trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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

no

1

horse age st-lb

CLODY FLYER (IRE) (22) 02P12-1 D

2

6 11-8

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Murphys Filly (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Robert Aplin Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Brendan Murphy Proactive Personnel Limited, Tulleyvallen Equine Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerinDecemberwhomadethemostofagoodopportunitywithsomethingtosparetogetoffthemark second time up in this sphere at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft)just over 3 weeks ago Should take all the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA109

IVYNATOR (IRE) (256) 44/P55-

5 11-2

Br B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Good To Soft Firm Jean McGregor, Milnathort T

B Dayton Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulFlatperformerbutlightlyracedoverhurdlesandyettomatchthatform.Beatonly one in course novice (20.9f, good) in September and hard to warm to on his return. TFRHHIII BHA82

3

JAD MAHAL (FR) (147) 6P-

4 10-10

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Cheveley (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Mr Guy Lochner Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Herald Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited impact for Alan King, including on his hurdle debut and it was a similar story on first outing for his new stable at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 5 months ago

4 MELVICH BAY (GB) (18) 444/06-5

5

TFRHHIII BHA-

6 10-9

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna Henry Brooke J

O Mr Allan A Grant & Mrs Julia Brooke Danny Brooke, Middleham T

B R. W. Russell Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtokickonfollowingapromisingstartinbumpersandshowedlittleintrioofnovice/maidenhurdles However,sheranherbest racewhenfifthinhandicapatthiscourse(20.9f,goodtosoft)earlierthismonthsoshelookstheobviousonefortheforecast.

BUTTERFLY ISLAND (IRE) (24)

Br B f Acclamation - Cumbfree (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA80

4 10-3

John Kington J

O Mr Colin Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Glenanore Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulmaidenatbestonFlat(stays1m)buthasofferedlittleonbothstartsforcurrentyard Makes hurdling debut and worth a market check

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: CIRQUE ROYAL 6 11 4 Mr N McParlan 8-11 (Gerald Stephen Quinn) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Clody Flyer (IRE), 11-2 Melvich Bay (GB), 12-1 Butterfly Island (IRE), 25-1 Ivynator (IRE), 40-1 Jad Mahal (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

CLODY FLYER had plenty up his sleeve when scoring at Uttoxeter just over 3 weeks ago and this looks a gilt-edged chance for Donald McCain’s charge to make it 2-3 under Rules Melvich Bay is preferred over Butterfly Island for the forecast spot

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £70,212 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

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.

The one where Paula turns 40…. Paula Lowrie celebrating her 40th today at Kelso Races. The Original Prosecco Princess!

SECOND RACE | 3.00

THE SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE HOTEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Wilfred & Patricia Crawford Memorial Trophy)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

2m 5f 133y

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (33 wins from 164 runners, 20%) runs THE FERRY MASTER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs EXIT TO WHERE

Longest Traveller: EXIT TO WHERE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 77 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb

1 HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE)(18) 5131P-0 CD 8 12-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

O Coltherd McDougal Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B M. Doran Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a fine strike rate over fences Tame effort here recently but might strip fitter for that, so no surprise if he bounces back quickly TFRHHHII BHA114

2

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (18) 5P30P-6 C 10 11-10

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Potassium Partnership Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Virginia Lady Petersham Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed very well over fences during 2020/21 campaign, notably finishing fourth in that season’s Scottish GrandNational.Hassubsequentlyfailedtoreproducethatlevelofformbutmarkcontinues tofallatleast. TFRHHHII BHA110

3

EXIT TO WHERE (FR) (18) 6435P-1 CD 9 11-7

Br B r Kapgarde (FR) - Rapsodie Sea (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Pascal Noue N. S. P. C. C., Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to enhance excellent course record (won this last year) over 23.4f here recently and had a bit to spare, so makes plenty of appeal once more. TFRHHHHH BHA107

4

DOLLY DANCER (IRE) (5) 5600-P5

9 10-8

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr Edward Cassie Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Brian Kiely Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled since scoring over 3m here last June but she’s potentially well treated and the return to this trip should help TFRHHHII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: EXIT TO WHERE (FR) 8 11 5 Derek Fox 13-8 (Iain Jardine) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Exit To Where (FR), 3-1 Hidden Commander (IRE), 4-1 Dolly Dancer (IRE), 11-2 The Ferry Master (IRE)

EXIT TO WHERE had something to spare when scoring here last time and the drop back in trip shouldn’t pose much of a problem, so he’s preferred to Hidden Commander, who is expected to be back on his game.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXIT TO WHERE (FR) 2.HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE) 3.DOLLY DANCER (IRE)

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

Thank you!

PLAY SMARTER

THE ELLIOT HENDERSON GROUP

HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): F O’Brien (9 wins from 23 runners, 39%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO

Weightwatcher: THE NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 9lb to 107.

Longest Traveller: BYTHESAMETOKEN trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb

1

CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (50) 424452- D 6 12-0

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) Jack Hogan (5) J

O Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Yeomanstown Stud Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWNotaddedtohistwowinsover2mearlyinthe2021/22seasonbutplentyofgoodeffortsinthemeantime,justabout betterthaneverwhenrunner-upatHaydocklastmonth.2lbrisewon’tpreventanotherveryboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA120

2

BYTHESAMETOKEN (IRE) (37) P3U622- D 9 11-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Robert Dunne J

O Downtown Syndicate Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B K. Mortell

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed bag over fences last year but down in the weights over timber, he’s back in good form, runner-up twice this spring. Looks ready to cash in. TFRHHHHH BHA119

MATCHLESS (IRE) (22) 12613- D 5 11-12

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformerwhoscoredonhurdlesbowatNewcastle(16.2f)inNovember Doubledhistallybackinanovice2months laterandcontinuedthegoodworkbackonthelevelwhenscoringatDoncaster3weeksago Boldbidanticipated. TFRHHHII BHA118

4

RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (22) P/1114-3 D 6 11-1

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody

Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr Derek Thompson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Derek R. Price Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived for this yard, completing the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January. Scored again back on the Flat in March and shaped as though still in good form both outings since. TFRHHHHI BHA107

5

THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (18) 35500-5 C 8 11-1

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)

Henry Brooke J

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

B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedfifthsuccessoverhurdleswhenaccountingfor4rivalsina21fhandicaphereinSeptember Largely below par since, though he did at least stop the rot here 18 days ago Drops markedly in trip TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: RICH BELIEF 5 11 12 Donagh Meyler 9-2 (Karl Thornton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bythesametoken (IRE), 3-1 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), Matchless (IRE), 4-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 20-1 The Navigator (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A small field but a good race with BYTHESAMETOKEN just about the most persuasive option from this handy hurdles mark Castel Gandolfo and Russian Virtue have been knocking on the door and seem sure to go well again.

FOURTH RACE | 4.05

THE FIVE STAR TAXIS HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

3m 1f 170y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Dobbin (17 wins from 119 runners, 14%) runs RAE DES CHAMPS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Barnes (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs PLACEDELA CONCORDE

Longest Traveller: MAURA JEANNE trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 132 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

1

S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

RAE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (12) 12/452-4 6 12-0

Br Ch m Robin des Champs (FR) - Dani Salamanca (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mr Kevin McCarthy Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWHavingwononhandicapdebutatMusselburgh(15.6f)in2021/22,backontrackwhenrunner-upatthiscourseinApril(18.1f)andunsuitedby wayracedevelopedwhenfourthatNewcastle(23.7f)12daysago Canreturntowinningwayswithmoretoofferoverthisdistance. TFRHHHHH BHA107

2

LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) (41) 330116- C 9 11-8

Br B m Fame And Glory - Liss Rua (IRE) Miss J. Walton (5) J

O Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Niall Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timecoursewinner(allat22.7f)andprovedatleastasgoodaseverwhensuccessfulatHexham(23.3f)inMarch.Followedup backthere2weekslaterandnotseentobesteffectwhenmid-fieldhereonherlatestouting.Couldbouncebackuppedintrip TFRHHHII BHA101

3

THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (94) 0/0PP51- 9 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon James Ewart, Langholm T

B Seamus Murphy Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories gained at Sedgefield, capitalising on a falling mark when landing handicap there (3m3f) in February.Remainswithhandicappingscopeonoldform,so he’snottakenlightlyuppedfurtherindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA93

4

MAURA JEANNE (GB) (79) 04U635-

5

6 10-11

Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWReturnedtoformwhenthirdof6atMusselburgh(19.8f)inMarchandbackedupthateffortwhenfifthatAyr(24.3f)9dayslater, despitehavingbeenleftpoorlyplaced(alsoreturnedlame).However,willneedtofindmoreifshe’stoopenheraccount TFRHHIII BHA90

SPUTNIK (IRE) (11) 1P363-2

8 10-10

Br B g Recital (FR) - Itlallendintears (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Jackie Stephen Racing Club Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Mr R. V. Hennelly Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkoverfencesinhandicapatHexham(20.1f)lastspringandhadbitinhandwhenalsoscoringatAyrinOctober Placedfor thethirdtimein4startswhenrunner-upatPerth(23.8f)11daysago,sohecangiveanothergoodaccountbackoverhurdles TFRHHHII BHA89

6

SIR APOLLO (IRE) (11) 1P2F6-U

Br B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE)

8 10-10

Stephen Mulqueen J

O Townshend and Cassie Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Martin J. Dibbs Discovery Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins in handicap chases at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers in February (26.9f). However, has been let down by his jumpingoflate,unseatingatthefirstonstabledebut(formerlywithSamEngland)lasttime.Nowmakeshandicaphurdledebut TFRHHIII BHA89

7

PLACEDELA CONCORDE (GB)(10)300/6-30C

Br B g Champs Elysees - Kasakiya (IRE)

O Mr M. Barnes

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud

10 10-2

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerbutit’sbeentwenty-sevenrunssincehislastsuccessbackin2018.Fromwelloutofthehandicap,downthefield inhandicapatPerth(20.2f)10daysago Remainsbestwatchedashegoesupindistancewithcheekpiecesonfirst-time. TFRHIIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) 5 11 11 Craig Nichol 6-4 (Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

MAURA JEANNE: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Having a first try at around 3m, RAE DES CHAMPS wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth at Newcastle last time, closing all the way to the line having been unsuited by the way the race developed. She’s well worth another chance at this sort of trip, so is taken to get the better of The Blame Game who remains well-treated on old form. Sputnik can also go well back over hurdles

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Blame Game (IRE), 3-1 Rae des Champs (IRE), 7-2 Sputnik (IRE), 11-2 Lissen To The Lady (IRE), 11-1 Maura Jeanne (GB), 16-1 Sir Apollo (IRE), 40-1 Placedela Concorde (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

1.RAE DES CHAMPS (IRE) 2.THE BLAME GAME (IRE) 3.SPUTNIK (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE | 4.40

THE J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS

NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

(CLASS 5)

2m 7f 96y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Dobbin (17 wins from 119 runners, 14%) runs ROCKONSOPH Longest Traveller: ROCKONSOPH trained by R Dobbin, Alnwick, 42 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

ROCKONSOPH (IRE) (12) 34020-0

6 12-0

Br Ch m Notnowcato - Fromthecloudsabove (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B R. Morrissey Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWBesteffortoverhurdlescamewhensecondatAyr(21.4f)inMarch.WellheldovershorteronrecentNewcastlechase debutbutboastsavictorybetweentheflagsandreturntothislongertripshouldseenherinabetterlight TFRHHHHH BHA88

2

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (60) P05525-

6 10-13

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Unlikely Tenors Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when close second at Musselburgh (20.3f) in March. Couldn’t build on that at Newcastle 4 weeks later but figures off a handy mark and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA73

3

BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (11) 5R0/2-56

Br B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE)

7 10-12

Edward Austin (5) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

B James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Went with no encouragement on previous attempt in this sphere and finished well held on latest start over the smaller obstacles at Perth (23.9f, good) 11 days ago Improvement required. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Rockonsoph (IRE), 6-4 Divas Doyen (IRE), 5-1 Bilboa River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER This stiffer test of stamina should suit ROCKONSOPH and she is preferred to Divas Doyen in a race which may not take a great deal of winning. TIMEFORM

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SIXTH RACE | 5.15

THE BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT

‘GRASSROOTS’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

3m 2f 39y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5039, 2nd £2519, 3rd £1260, 4th £630, 5th £314. (Penalty Value £5797.20)

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Dobbin (17 wins from 119 runners, 14%) runs HERMANN CLERMONT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Walkingshaw (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs SHANROE STREET

Longest Traveller: STEELY ADDITION trained by C Dawson, Ferryhill, 94 miles.

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

1

horse age st-lb

HERMANN CLERMONT (FR)(18) 12SFP-2 6 12-4

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mr Will Ramsay Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

H Berwickshire Affordable Art Fair S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaser(forGordonElliott)whowasfarfromdisgracedsecondinahunterhererecently Clear form pick who should take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA120

2

STEELY ADDITION (IRE)(11) 1231-13 CD BF 11 12-4

Br B g Craigsteel - Blond’s Addition (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

O Mrs J. L. Buckingham C. T. Dawson, Ferryhill T

H South Durham Step By Step Supporting Independence Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW FairlyusefulchaserwhowonacoupleofpointsbeforefinishingaclosethirdtoShanroeStreet at Perth recently Cheekpieces go back on and he should turn the tables with that rival. TFRHHHHI BHA115

3

SHANROE STREET (IRE) (11) 3/U422-1 13 12-1

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Zaffran Lady (IRE) Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J

O Mr G. Walkingshaw G. Walkingshaw, Milnathort T

H Berwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who produced his best effort for a while when landing a 4-runner 11 days ago This requires a bit more but he’s hard to dismiss TFRHHHII BHA102

4

COOKING FAT (GB) (8) 54rU6-3

Br Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - Ostfanni (IRE)

12 11-12

Mr Jack Holliday (7) J

O Mr J. C. Clark J. C. Clark, Galashiels T

H Lauderdale

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner but returned to Rules with a poor effort at Musselburgh. Unseated at Hexham since and others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA105

5

SLIEVEGAR (GB) (23) 42112-2

Br B g Westerner - Love Train (IRE)

7 11-12

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7) J

O Ms J. McCain Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth T

H Wheatland

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who showed first form under Rules and shaped better than the bare result when second in a hunter at Cheltenham last time. Merits respect TFRHHHII BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: STEELY ADDITION (IRE) 10 11 12 Mr John Dawson 7-2 (C T Dawson) 7 ran Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Steely Addition (IRE), 11-4 Hermann Clermont (FR), 7-2 Shanroe Street (IRE), 6-1 Slievegar (GB), 20-1 Cooking Fat (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HERMANN CLERMONT is likely to build on his recent second at this course, so he takes preference over Steely Addition, who is anticipated to reverse the form with his Perth conqueror Shanroe Street

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERMANN CLERMONT (FR) 2.STEELY ADDITION (IRE) 3.SHANROE STREET (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE | 5.45

THE SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT

FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3975, 2nd £1987, 3rd £994, 4th £497. (Penalty Value £5203)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Alexander (25 wins from 212 runners, 12%) runs MRS FOX

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs HARD AS NAILS

Longest Traveller: HARD AS NAILS trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 307 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

HARD AS NAILS (GB) (19) 35-1 D 5 11-6

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker Jack Hogan (5) J

O Ray Treacy and Shaun Staplehurst Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B T. C. Frost Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at third time of asking when taking 10-runner bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft, 7/1) 19 days ago, readily The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

QUEEN OF HINDSIGHT (IRE) (8) 3-6 5 11-2

3

4

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Stateable Case (IRE) J

O Mr D. McCain Jnr Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Tommy James Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, good, 11/1) 8 days ago NON

NON-RUNNER

RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-

MRS FOX (FR) (30) 0- 4 10-10

Br Ch f No Risk At All (FR) - Bletchley (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Finhathan Ltd N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper (9/1) at Perth (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago, running green. Likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-

SNOW SHEPHERDESS (GB) (-) 4 10-10

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - In The Soup (USA) Conor O’Farrell J

O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Wadacre Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 11f-13f winner Ravenscraig Castle. Dam 1m-9.5f winner Trainer’s newcomers command respect TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: COME ON DU BERLAIS (FR) 4 10 8 Sean Bowen 8-11 (Gordon Elliott) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Hard As Nails (GB), 11-2 Snow Shepherdess (GB), 16-1 Mrs Fox (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

HARD AS NAILS found improvement when scoring at Ludlow earlier this month and this looks a good opportunity for her to follow up Bumper-debutant Snow Shepherdess gets the nod for the forecast.

3.MRS FOX (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three hurdle races Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb William Hill Bookmakers 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. 11 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 3.00 - THE SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE HOTEL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Wilfred & Patricia Crawford Memorial Trophy) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel who 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. The Crawford Family have generously provided a Challenge Trophy (a Philip Blacker Bronze Sculpture) to be held by the winning owner for one year only 8 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 3.35 - THE ELLIOT HENDERSON GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196 and the fifth £598. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Elliot Henderson Group 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 9 entries, 3 at £20 and 6 at £100. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 4.05 - THE FIVE STAR TAXIS 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 0-110 (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. May 26th. Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Five Star Taxis (Galashiels) 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. 13 entries, 2 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.40 - THE J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, and the third £911. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Penalties after May 20th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS 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. 8 entries at £32. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 5.15 - THE BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE

SERIES FINAL (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5797 to the winning horse The second to receive £2898, the third £1450, the fourth £724 and the fifth £362. for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have either started in a Corinthian Spirit “Grassroots” Hunters’ steeple chase series qualifier or have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase during the current season. 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.. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. The Borders Growers & Distillers has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only 7 entries at £60. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5039; Second £2519; Third £1260; Fourth £630; Fifth £314. (Penalty Value £5797.20) HC

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Seventh Race 5.45 - THE SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5203 to the winning horse The second to receive £2392, the third £1196 and the fourth £598. for four and five yrs old fillies and mares 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, May 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The racecourse 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. 8 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3975; Second £1987; Third £994; Fourth £497. (Penalty Value £5203)

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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

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