Kelso Racecard - Wednesday 20th September

WELCOME

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse where, in order to help us look forward to an exciting season ahead, Paul Ferguson will be promoting his annual assessment of Jumpers To Follow. Racegoers can take advantage of a special offer to purchase his book, published by Weatherbys and hot off the press this week, from the Raceday Office adjacent to the main entrance.

We are extremely grateful to Weatherbys for sponsoring our feature race tonight, The £25,000 Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle. Race sponsorship significantly enhances the race programme at Kelso by boosting prize funds. We are therefore pleased to acknowledge the tremendous support given by each of our race sponsors who, in addition to Weatherbys, include: Belhaven Brewery, Bentley Edinburgh, Ferguson Planning & Development, and Racing TV

We would like to extend an especially warm welcome to the connections of all today’s runners: the owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff. We couldn’t put on such a spectacle without you

so thank you for choosing to run at Kelso Whatever the result, whatever the finishing position of your horses, it’s a delight to see them and we hope that you enjoy a safe and enjoyable day

The small team at Kelso Racecourse have worked incredibly hard to prepare for the first two fixtures of the season, presenting ground which was described on the opening day (last week) as “The quick side of perfect”. Rain in recent days has negated the need for further irrigation and we’ve been rewarded with an abundance of entries for The Bentley Edinburgh Handicap Hurdle which has consequently divided. The first division will now be the first of a seven-race programme.

Good luck, have a fun evening, and thank you so much for coming.

THE DIRECTORS

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

Mark Hunter

Jonathan Garratt

Jane Millar

Robert Miller-Bakewell

Tocky McKie

Colin Dempster

Robert Hunter Simon Landale

OFFICIALS

Wednesday 20th September 2023

Stewards

Starters

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, CHRIS HILL

JASON CALLAGHAN, 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

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patrons

Directors

JOHN CLARK

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR

MR DH DAVIDSON, MR RM LANDALE MR GF ADAM

MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR SR LANDALE, MR R HUNTER, MRS V MCKIE, MR C DEMPSTER

Clerk of the Course MATTHEW TAYLOR

THE TEAM

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

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 first

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

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

• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - 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!

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

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

~ 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.)

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~

James Moffatt runs Minella Escape at 5.50.

Peter Kavanagh has two rides:

JAMES MOFFATT PETER KAVANAGH SEBASTOPOL

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FIRST RACE | 3.30

THE BENTLEY EDINBURGH HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

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

2m 2f 25y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 313 runners, 13%) runs OUR MARTY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Quinlan (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs BENITO

Longest Traveller: COILROCK trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles.

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

1

AMBASSADOR (IRE) (21) 04-5110

6 12-0

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Joshua Thompson (10) J

O Mr David Parry Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Sir Robert Ogden Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left Martin Keighley on the back of a win in July and followed up for new connections later that month back at Uttoxeter, despite seeminglydoingthebareminimumwhenhittingthefront However,hefailedtofirewhenbiddingforthehat-trick3weeksago TFRHHHII BHA97

2

BENITO (FR) (30) 0P32-00

6 11-12

Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J

O Mr George Houghton and Mrs E J Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin Bolton Mill Holiday Park S

TIMEFORM VIEW Below his last winning mark but suffered a heavy defeat on the back of a breathing operation at Bangor last month.

TFRHHHII BHA95 3

OUR MARTY (FR) (109) 000P-4F

4

5 11-11

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Dercia (FR) Derek Fox J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made awinning start overhurdles atPerth(2m) last autumn butdisappointing all starts since, including over fences Attitude also in question but cheekpieces may help and he’s dropped to a lowly mark TFRHHHHI BHA94

IOLANI (GER) (25) 025-030 C

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER)

11 11-8

Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mrs Evelyn Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Gestut Etzean

5

6

7

8

FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (25) 226-452

Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)

O The Racing Suite

B Alastair Pim

TFRHHIII BHA91

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who belatedly proves he still has something to offer when third in a handicap in June. Underperformed both starts on the level and also well held starting out for new yard 3 weeks ago

6 11-5

Gavin Sheehan J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

TIMEFORM VIEWLong-standingmaidenbutdowntoacareer-lowmarkandfoundonlyonetoogoodforthefifthtimein his career at Cartmel 3 weeks ago, closing all the way to the line. Repeat will see him bang there.

GAME BEAAA (IRE) (32) P04401

Br Br m Libertarian - Balla Brack (IRE)

O Cherrybank Crusaders

B P. & T. Crotty

TFRHHHHH BHA88

6 11-3

Sean Quinlan J

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

A Henderson Roofing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHasshareoftemperament/jumpingissuesbutshefinallyputittogetherwhenasmoothwinneratMarketRasen a month ago Had plenty in hand on that occasion so 5lb rise shouldn’tprevent a bold follow-up bid.

BALRANALD (FR) (15) 2-6130P

TFRHHHHI BHA86

7 11-0

Br B or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Ecurie Des Monceaux Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfuloverfencesatSedgefieldinwinter2021andfinallyopenedhisaccountoverhurdlesinaBangor handicap in May Couple of heavy defeats more recently raise concerns Usual headgear left off TFRHHHII BHA83

FOXWOOD (IRE) (50) 26-F004

Br B g Milan - She Took A Tree (FR)

O Mr John Wade

5 10-7

Danny McMenamin J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Sean Gorman Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too good in a Catterick bumper on debut in February but little to shout about since, failing to take to hurdling so far. Handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA76

9

COILROCK (IRE) (205) 6P/1000- 6 10-2

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merry Moet (IRE) Max Kendrick J

O D. J. Jeffreys D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T B Desmond Ellard Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: GENEVER DRAGON (IRE) 5 11 11 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Donald McCain) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Stewards Note: AMBASSADOR: Following its run on 30/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Game Beaaa (IRE), 9-2 Fathers Advice (IRE), 11-2 Ambassador (IRE), 8-1 Our Marty (FR), Foxwood (IRE), 11-1 Benito (FR), 12-1 Balranald (FR), 16-1 Coilrock (IRE), 20-1 Iolani (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

FATHERS ADVICE has yet to win a race but he didn’t do a lot wrong when runner-up from his reduced mark at Cartmel 3 weeks ago and if he’s in that sort of mood again, he may well go one place better Game Beaaa wasn’t winning out of turn at Market Rasen but she did it nicely, with Our Marty another to consider fitted with cheekpieces

SECOND RACE | 4.05

THE BELHAVEN BREWERY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

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

2m 1f 14y

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

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 313 runners, 13%) runs NETYWELL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs GEROMINO Longest Traveller: GEROMINO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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

Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse age st-lb

1

GEROMINO (FR) (30) 120-5P2

7 12-0

Br B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWMademostofgoodopportunitiestobag4small-fieldchaseevents(atupto20.3f)lastsummer Back to that level when second at Bangor last month, left with too much to do Looks ready to strike. TFRHHHHH BHA130

2

CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (27) 4-34124 D 10 11-4

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B B. D. Darrer

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at Stratford and better effort there since when runner-up 19 days later Ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA120

3

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (101) 365P-21 CD

4

9 11-4

Br Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Ryan Mania J

O Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Meadow Park Stud Sandy Thomson Racing, N. S. P. C. C. S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Didn’t need to improve to win 5-runner handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good, 13/2) 101 days ago Big shout up only 3lb TFRHHHHI BHA120

FUSAIN (FR) (8) 41133-4

8 11-4

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Savigny (FR) Kevin Brogan J

O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs Clotilde de Barmon et al Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account in a match at Newcastle and followed up in a 3-runner novice at Catterick Excuses since, shaping as if needing the run here after 5 months off last week Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA120 (-2)

5

NETYWELL (FR) (178) 460142-

Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR)

O County Set Five & K Hunter

B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud

6 10-9

Stephen Mulqueen J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPromisingnovicehurdlerwhoopenedhisaccountinthisspherewhenmakingallin5-runnerhandicap at Ayr (16.5f) in January. Stepped up on that form when close second at Carlisle so respected. TFRHHHHI BHA111

6

WELL EDUCATED (IRE) (25) 0-43633 C D 7 10-8

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Collegeofknowledge

O Annett and Mandle

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Mrs Jennifer O’Neill Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner over hurdles last year and back to best when third of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 25 days ago Didn’t take to chasing back in May, however. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: GOLD DES BOIS (FR) 8 11 9 Conor O’Farrell 5-2 (Iain Jardine) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Geromino (FR), Cedar Hill (IRE), Netywell (FR), 11-2 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 15-2 Fusain (FR), 9-1 Well Educated (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GEROMINO stopped the slide having been freshened up by a 10-week break when runner-up at Bangor last month and looks ready to strike off a tempting mark This does look competitive, though, with 4-time C&D winner Cedar Hill heading the dangers.

THIRD RACE | 4.40

THE FERGUSON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 10TH

ANNIVERSARY 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)

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 313 runners, 13%) runs IDEM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs THE BIG JETAWAY

Longest Traveller: THE BIG JETAWAY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

Br Breeding

1

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

IDEM (FR) (137) 23/32-1

5 11-7

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

2

3

4

5

6

7

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when placed all 4 starts in bumpers and made a winning start over hurdles at Hexham in May Step up in trip should suit and can defy a penalty.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) (15) 321113 BF 7 11-7

Br B g Jet Away - Shady Pines (IRE)

O Tom Leslie & Partner

Theo Gillard J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Kenneth Parkhill Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerof3ofhis5startsoverfencesandrecentlyopenedhurdlesaccountuppedto19.6fatBangor,landingtheoddswithminimum fuss MighthavefoundhishecticspellcatchingupwithhimbackoverfencesatBangorbutthatwasonly2weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA115

BEECHMOUNT (IRE) (661) P/- 6 11-0

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - What’s For Tea Tom Midgley (3) J

O Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham T

B Mr Peter Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Masterofthehorse gelding. Dam (c59/h80) 2 1/4m hurdle winner (stayed 3 1/4m). Pulled up sole start in points (Nov 2021). TFRHIIII BHA-

KOPA KILANA (IRE) (14) 603503 6 11-0

Br B g Milan - Kophinou (FR) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mr R. Bryan Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but yet to surpass modest form over hurdles, beaten over 40 lengths last 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA96

LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (49) 000

5 11-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Mary M. Brennan

TIMEFORM VIEW Only hinted at ability in 2 bumpers for Stuart Crawford and offered nothing for this yard at Perth. Makes hurdles debut Up in trip TFRHIIII BHA-

REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (25) 342-34

5 11-0

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Southdean Racing Club

George Bewley, Colby T

B Miss Marie Motherway Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points in Ireland. Soon detached when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago but step up in trip should suit

TFRHHIII BHA-

SEAN OG (IRE) (23) 00-0025 5 11-0

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

O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer

B Gerard Mullins

Sean Quinlan J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed on chase debut in May but improved when second over hurdles on final outing for Margaret Mullins Low-keystartforthisyardwhenwell-heldfifthof6inhandicapchaseatCartmel(21.2f,soft)23daysago

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

TFRHHHII BHA106

2022: MORTLACH 7 11 0 Jack Hogan 4-9 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran

Stewards Note: THE BIG JETAWAY: Following its run on 5/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Idem (FR), 9-4 The Big Jetaway (IRE), 11-1 Sean Og (IRE), 16-1 Kopa Kilana (IRE), Reagrove Lord (IRE), 66-1 Beechmount (IRE), 100-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE)

IDEM had more in hand than the bare margin suggests when making a winning hurdles bow at Hexham and he looks up to defying a penalty back from a break in this company Fellow-penalised winner The Big Jetaway is the obvious threat, though he does have to shake off a below-par run at Bangor

PREDICTION: 1.IDEM (FR) 2.THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) 3.SEAN OG (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £335,310 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.

HELP KEEP KELSO TIDY

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

THE BENTLEY EDINBURGH HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

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

2m 2f 25y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (21 wins from 119 runners, 18%) runs ZAMOND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Young Jnr (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs DARKEST DAY

Weightwatcher: ZAMOND won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 5lb to 95.

Longest Traveller: TEN TEN TWENTY trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles.

1

horse age st-lb

ZAMOND (FR) (30) 52-0635

7 12-0

Br B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Hale Racing & The Lyle Family Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good) 30 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Dropped to a handy mark and can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA95

2

DARKEST DAY (IRE) (8) 2-20401 C

3

4

5

6

8 12-0(in 7lb ex)

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B Thomas Patrick English

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a patchy record but was very much on a going day when scoring comfortably at this course 8 days ago Now penalised and not certain to be in the same form after a quick turnaround. TFRHHHII BHA88 (+5)

STAND STAUNCH (IRE) (146) 24P/PP0-

5 11-10

Br B g Camelot - Takawiri (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when making the frame both completed starts over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but has shown nothing so far for this yard Hard to fancy after 4 months off TFRHIIII BHA91

ALLIBABA (GB) (13) 60P0-PP 5 11-7

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Contenance (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Mr G. Nicholson Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B N. O’Neill Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed both starts in bumpers for Willie Mullins but little show over hurdles so far, pulled up in a handicap at Southwell last time. Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA88

A SHINING MOON (IRE) (22) 0/500-32

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliana (GER)

5 11-6

Tom Midgley (3) J

O R Wardlaw & Partners Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Guenter Merkel

TIMEFORM VIEWHasn’thadmuchracingoverhurdlesandshapedbetterthantheresultbothstartsinhandicaps,finishingtogoodeffectfrom toofarbackwhensecondatUttoxeteronlatest.RespectableeffortontheFlatsince,andshouldgowellupintrip

KONIK KING (IRE) (49) 4P0-305

Br B g Jet Away - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE)

O The Race4fun Syndicate

TFRHHHHH BHA87

7 11-2

Nathan Moscrop J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Mrs Anne Tector Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form over hurdles/fences and needs to up his game if he’s to make a serious impact returning to the smaller obstacles

TFRHHIII BHA83

7 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (21) P0-0665 5 10-12

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA)

O Cheltenham Amigos

B Declan Phelan

Kielan Woods J

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler who has been badly out of sorts this season. Tongue tied now, but others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA79

COEUR AIMANT (FR) (25) 55/02-24

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Babet (IRE)

BF 8 10-6

Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs Barbara Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Haras de Morican

9

WEDDING STRESS (GB) (14) 300-P0P 5 10-2

Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Chip N Pin Joe Williamson (5) J

O Mr S Hollings & Mrs Susan E. Mason Jacqueline Coward, Sheriff Hutton T

B Susan E. Mason & Mr S. A. Hollings

TIMEFORM VIEW Very limited sort who looks set for another struggle. TFRHIIII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Coeur Aimant (FR), 7-2 A Shining Moon (IRE), 4-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 9-2 Zamond (FR), 14-1 Ten Ten Twenty (IRE), 18-1 Konik King (IRE), 40-1 Allibaba (GB), 50-1 Stand Staunch (IRE), 100-1 Wedding Stress (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A SHINING MOOD is yet to tackle further than 2m over hurdles but the way he finished last time left the impression that this distance would suit, so he’s worth a chance to find improvement Coeur Aimant is worthy of consideration along with Zamond.

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

Firstly, I have to say that I am delighted tobeoncoursethisafternoon,forwhatis myfirstevervisittoKelsoracecourse.The 2023-2024 edition of Jumpers To Follow was published earlier this week and race five on today’s seven race card – the feature event – carries the ‘JTF’ handle for the first time, with the race being sponsored by Weatherbys for the third successiveyear.

Six horses will face the starter for this class 2 handicap hurdle, which is to be staged over a trip just shy of 2m5f and the weights are headed by the classy 144-rated Sebastopol, who indeed

Ilikedwayurthinkin is another former classy performer.

featured in earlier editions of Jumpers To Follow, during his formative years. Still only nine, Tom Lacey’s son of Fame And Gloryrevertedtothesmallerobstaclesat Newton Abbot earlier in the month and ranoutacomfortablewinnerunderStan Sheppard.

Up 6lbs for that victory, he is still rated 3lbs below his chase mark and did win a handicap chase off 144, at Chepstow, in April 2022. He likes good ground and is clearly in good order, so is capable of goingwellagain,despiteshouldering12-0.

Ilikedwayurthinkin is another former classy performer. Twice a winner during the 2019 Galway Festival, he has twice ran in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, finishing sixth behind Banbridge in 2022, after which he ran a huge race to finish runner-up at Aintree on Grand National day. Beaten just ¾-of-a-length off a mark of 137, he hasn’t really been in the

same sort of form since, but makes his first start for Ben Haslam here, having been switched from the Gavin Cromwell stable.RichieMcLernontakestherideand he boasts a 24% strike-rate (10-41) when teaming up with the Middleham trainer thisseason.

Anotherex-IrishrunnerisMinellaEscape, who was formerly trained by Henry de Bromheadandhasfailedtocompleteon either start for Jimmy Moffatt. A former Point-to-Point winner, his sole win under Rulescameinamaidenhurdleontesting ground on New Year’s Day in 2021, so conditionsmightnotbefavourable.

GlingerFlameandDallasdesPictonsare theoldestrunnersinthefield,aged11and 10, respectively, with the former stayingonatStratfordbehindanotheroftoday’s rivals last time. A winner at Hexham in May, he continues to perform with credit on a sound surface, whilst Dallas des Pictons represents Dianne Sayer, who was saddled the past two winners of this race. Runner-up in the 2019 Martin Pipe, he was a winner at Cork last August on hisfinalstartforGordonElliottandsprung a 40-1 surprise at Hexham earlier in the month. He stayed on well to score under Conor Rabbitt, but that was only a 0-120, somoreisrequired.

Bucko’s Boy completes the line-up and he had Glinger Flame 4 lengths back in third, when successful at Stratford. He had won at Bangor the time before and is clearly in fine form. Jamie Snowden is atrainerinform,infact,andhisMidnight Legend gelding has a 4lbs rise to defy, if heistocompletethehat-trick.Genuinely goodgroundsuitshimbest.

PaulFerguson

Sebastopol

FIFTH RACE | 5.50

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Richards (14 wins from 102 runners, 14%) runs GLINGER FLAME

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Snowden (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs BUCKO’S BOY

Longest Traveller: BUCKO’S BOY trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 339 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

SEBASTOPOL (IRE) (18) 12P1F-1

9 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Knockcroghery (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr J. Nicholson Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who gave every indication that he’s come back as good as ever when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark in ready fashion at Newton Abbot 18 days ago Likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA144

2

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE)(46) U34-06P D 9 11-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORMVIEW WinninghurdlerandusefulchaserinIrelandbutoutofsortswhenlastseen,sostartsoutwith something to prove for new yard TFRHHIII BHA132

3

MINELLA ESCAPE (IRE) (60) F0P3-UF D 8 10-9

Br B g Beat Hollow - Be My Leader (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr D. J. Moffatt James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Paul Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead, but struggled for form this season and a major revival is required. TFRHHIII BHA125

4

GLINGER FLAME (IRE) (20) 2/6-1203

11 10-9

Br Gr g Daylami (IRE) - Titian Flame (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr James Westoll Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Carmel & John Fogarty Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked as good as ever when winning at Hexham (20.1f) in May and has remained in form since, third of 6 to Bucko’s Boy at Stratford last time. Not completely discounted. TFRHHHII BHA125

5

BUCKO’S BOY (GB) (20) 340-311

8 10-8

Br B g Midnight Legend - Buxom (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B A. J. & Mrs J. Ward Betvictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever since a wind op lately, scoring at Bangor and following up at Stratford last time. Latest success is backed up by the time and he boasts strong claims for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA124

6

DALLAS DES PICTONS (FR) (14) 03P-5P1 10 10-3

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Nadia des Pictons (FR) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mrs Mary Lewis Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B S.C.E.A. du Marais des Pictons Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulhurdler/chaser at his best and bounced back to form from outofthe blue when scoring at Hexham a fortnight ago Remains well treated on past efforts if he’s able to back that up TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Sebastopol (IRE), 5-2 Bucko’s Boy (GB), 9-2 Dallas des Pictons (FR), 13-2 Glinger Flame (IRE), 16-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), 50-1 Minella Escape (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BUCKO’S BOY has been turned around by a breathing operation recently and is taken to complete the hat-trick at the likely expense of Sebastopol, who returned with an impressive display to score at Newton Abbot Glinger Flame is also respected.

SIXTH RACE | 6.25

THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREETRIAL NOW HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

2m 5f 133y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (40 wins from 313 runners, 13%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Quinlan (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs GETAWAY LUV

Weightwatcher: HIDDEN COMMANDER won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 8lb to 105.

Longest Traveller: MISTER BELLS trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 112 miles.

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

1

GETAWAY LUV (IRE) (7) 54124U

8 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ut Love (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Elliot Teehan Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Cartmel in July and would have won at Uttoxeter last week but for unseating 2 out (several lengths to the good at the time). Obvious chance off the same mark TFRHHHHH BHA115 (+5)

2

HERMANN CLERMONT (FR) (32) FP-2UPP 6 11-9

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) Ryan Mania J

O Mr Will Ramsay Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Affordable Art Fair S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wontwice atPerthfor Gordon Elliott lastseason.Ranreasonably wellwhen secondinaC&D hunter in May but has run poorly in handicaps at Perth on his last 2 outings TFRHHIII BHA110

3

MISTER BELLS (IRE) (116) 35516-2 9 11-6

Br B g Power - Keyaza (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mr Tom Treacy Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to catch right but he did win at Market Rasen in March. Also on a going day when second at Cartmel (21f) when last seen in May TFRHHHII BHA107

4

HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE)(32) 024446 CD 8 11-4

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Coltherd McDougal Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B M. Doran Bell Rural Solutions S

5

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 5 times over fences for this yard but been more miss than hit in recent starts, including folding tamely in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Perth last month.

TFRHHIII BHA105

WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE)(137) P6341-P 8 10-13

Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - With Conviction (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Kelso Lowflyers & Russell

B Ambrose Stafford

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Ayr (3m, good) in March but run of good form came to an abrupt halt when pulled up at Hexham in May Given a break since.

TFRHHHII BHA100

LIGHTS ARE GREEN (IRE) (25) 113203 6 10-9

Br B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE)

Jonathon Bewley J

O Holland and Todd George Bewley, Colby T

B John Hennessy Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHastakenverywelltofences,winningaround3matHexhamandCartmelatthestartofthesummer Thehandicapperhasbeenwinningthe argumentsincebuthe’sremained informandoughttobethereaboutsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: RAECIUS FELIX (IRE) 8 10 13 Brian Hughes EVENS (Rebecca Menzies) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

HERMANN CLERMONT: Following its run on 19/8/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly and pulled up

MISTER BELLS: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes

WITHOUT CONVICTION: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Getaway Luv (IRE), 7-2 Lights Are Green (IRE), 4-1 Mister Bells (IRE), 10-1 Hidden Commander (IRE), Without Conviction (IRE), 14-1 Hermann Clermont (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE | 7.00

THE racingtv.com/freetrial MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT

FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four and five yrs old fillies and mares 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 (40 wins from 313 runners, 13%) runs BISHOP HILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Peter Fahy (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs CAILIN AIBREAN

Longest Traveller: CAILIN AIBREAN trained by Peter Fahy, Ireland.

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

1

MISS ARABELLA (GB) (207) 4P- 5 11-2

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA) Ryan Mania J

O Mrs A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and hinted at ability when fourth at Newcastle first time out. Went wrong at same venue in February but has to enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA-

2

BISHOP HILL (IRE) (180) 5- 4 11-0

Br Br f Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mrs S. Campbell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Frank Motherway

3

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made appeal on paper and offered something to work on when fifth of 11 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 6/1) on NH debut 180 days ago Likely contender

TFRHHHHH BHA-

CAILIN AIBREAN (IRE) (100) 05 4 11-0

Br Ch f Mount Nelson - Rapid Replay (IRE) Kevin Sexton J

O Money For Jam Syndicate Peter Fahey, Ireland T

B Mr Stephen Dowling

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Ran respectably on Cork debut in May and not seen to best effect when fifth of 10 in bumper at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft, 11/2) the following month. Player TFRHHHHI BHA4

OURLITTLEPRINCESS (IRE) (-) 4 11-0

Br B f Snow Sky - Macville (IRE)

5

Kevin Brogan J

O Paddy&Anita Neville & Alan&Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Patrick Neville Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snow Sky filly Half-sister to modest hurdler Chesterville, stays 23f Dam 2m-21f hurdle winner Market check advised on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

YOUGOGLENCOKO (GB) (-) 4 11-0

Br B f Cokoriko (FR) - Kayfleur

Abbie McCain (5) J

O Mrs Sian McCain Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B B. G. Hellyer & H. D. J. Daly Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko filly Dam 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful bumper/ hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/4m) Meet The Legend. Trainer£ s newcomers command respect TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

MISS ARABELLA: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bishop Hill (IRE), Cailin Aibrean (IRE), 9-2 Miss Arabella (GB), Yougoglencoko (GB), 15-2 Ourlittleprincess (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BISHOP HILL should have learnt plenty from her Musselburgh debut and gets the vote in a race which makes minimal appeal from a betting perspective. Irish raider Cailin Aibrean may provide the chief threat

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 3.30 - THE BENTLEY EDINBURGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bentley Edinburgh will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £35. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE

Second Race 4.05 - THE BELHAVEN BREWERY 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135. £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. September 18th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb THE KELSO EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £75. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE

Third Race 4.40 - THE FERGUSON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 10TH ANNIVERSARY 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, September 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 7lb THE KELSO EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £40. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

Fourth Race 5.15 - THE BENTLEY EDINBURGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Bentley Edinburgh will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £35. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 5.50 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for three yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb This race has been generously sponsored by WEATHERBYS LTD who will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for 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 11 entries, 4 at £25 and 7 at £125. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 6.25 - THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREETRIAL NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

(Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115. £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and the KELSO EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 10 entries at £50. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

Seventh Race 7.00 - THE racingtv.com/freetrial MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (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 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, September 14th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV have generously supported this race and the KELSO EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £25. - Closed September 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

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

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

Slips, Trips, Falls

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

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

Fences, Walls & Barriers

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

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

Horses

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

so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically

Fires

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

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

Children

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

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