Kelso Racecard - Sunday 10th March

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WELCOME

It’s unlikely that I’d be writing this piece for the racecard if my mother hadn’t had a passion for horses and horseracing. We all have something to thank our mothers for and so this afternoon, today being Mothering Sunday, we’d like to extend a particularly warm welcome to all the mums that have come racing at Kelso

Today’s feature race, the Bruce Farms Handicap Hurdle, has attracted a competitive field of ten runners including three popular course winners: Ned Tanner, Cadell and Dare To Shout While each of them is sure to have their fair share of supporters, we’re grateful to the connections of all today’s runners, in all the races, for choosing to run at Kelso We couldn’t run the races without you.

In addition to Bruce Farms, today’s race sponsors include the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and Racing TV We’d like to thank them all for their generous contributions We are also delighted to name a race on today’s programme for one of the most popular steeplechasers to have been trained in the Scottish Borders. In 1979 Rubstic became the first Scottish trained winner of the Grand National. His trainer John Leadbetter will be joining us today to belatedly celebrate his eightieth birthday with friends

There are sure to be many celebrations at Kelso today: birthdays, special anniversaries, mothers, or race winners. Whatever you are celebrating, we hope that you enjoy a successful day and that we will see you back here again soon.

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

THE DIRECTORS

Mark Hunter

Jonathan Garratt

Jane Millar

Robert Miller-Bakewell

Tocky McKie

Colin Dempster

Robert Hunter

Simon Landale

Sunday 10th March 2024

Stewards

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), FRANKI CLARK (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, HELEN KINSELLA

Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, ANDREW PARKER

Judge NICK HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officer TIM DAVIES

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 DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, CYRIL JOHNSTONE, LINDA PORTER

Patrons

Directors

Clerk of the Course

Safeguarding Officers

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

MATTHEW TAYLOR

MR M TAYLOR, MR J GARRATT

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

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No of days since last ran

horse’s name form sire dam

BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

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

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

age weight st-lbs

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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

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

Official BHA rating

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!

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.

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

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WITH

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

S Corbett has one runner today, she runs Dare To Shout in the 3:20.

~ 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.)

Ryan Mania has three rides today: Go Boy (2.10), Barbados Buck’s (3.20) & Valleyview Tommy (4.30).

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Race 1 1.50 2m

1 Present Fair (IRE) 12-0

2 Thankyourluckystar (GB) 12-0

3 Heross du Seuil (FR) 11-8

4 Thorpeness (IRE) 11-5

5 I’m Too Tired (IRE) 11-3

6 Billytherealbigred (GB) 10-4

Race 2 2.25 2m

1 Doyen Quest (IRE) 11-12

2 Tactical Affair (FR) 11-12

3 Absolutely Fine (IRE) 11-5

4 Horsesomeharry (GB) 11-5

5 Illico de Montave (FR) 11-5

6 King of Tara (GB) 11-5

7 Lucky Lugger (GB) 11-5

8 Pillar Rock (IRE) 11-5

9 Platenium (FR) 11-5

10 The Northernlights (IRE) 11-5

11 Westbrook Lad (GB) 11-5

12 Bella Cavalla (IRE) 10-12

13 Cher Tara (IRE) 10-12

14 Tooting (IRE) 10-12

WARWICK

Race 3 3.00 2m 5f

1 El Saviour (IRE) 12-1

2 Petty Cash (IRE) 12-0

3 Theyseekhimthere (IRE) 12-0

4 Bertie B (GB) 11-12

5 Risk d’Argent (FR) 11-12

6 Zonda (FR) 11-11

7 Presenting Nelly (GB) 11-11

8 Big Blue Moon (GB) 11-9

9 Bobalot (GB) 11-6

10 Shuil Ceoil (IRE) 11-5

11 J’Habite En France (FR) 11-4

12 Golden Ambition (IRE) 11-3

13 Kojin (IRE) 10-12

Race 4 3.35 2m 4f

1 Anti Bridgie (IRE) 11-0

2 Current Mood (GB) 11-0

3 Fashion’s Model (IRE) 11-0

4 Hamartia (IRE) 11-0

5 Iorens (FR) 11-0

6 Lime Drop (FR) 11-0

Race 5 4.10

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FIRST RACE | 1.35

THE MOTHERS DAY JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for juvenile maiden four yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

2m 51y

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 334 runners, 13%) runs MAN OF MONACO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs MAN OF MONACO

Longest Traveller: GLORIOUS LION trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.

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

no horse st-lb

1

2

GLORIOUS LION (GB) (9) F43 11-2

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Glories (USA) Paul O’Brien J

O The Jo Cool Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T

B The Glories Partnership Olbg S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairmaidenontheFlatforJamesFergusonandwhilehishurdlesdebutwasinauspicious(first-flightfaller),heputinaclearroundwhenfourthof11 inaLudlowjuvenilenexttime.ImprovedagainwhenthirdatNewburyandthatputshimrightinthemixwithpromiseofmoretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA106

IRONOPOLIS (IRE) (159) 303 11-2

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Silken Soul Ross Chapman J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Michael Enright Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m4f Flat winner who has shown similar form in this sphere, cheekpieces on for first time in this code when thirdof11injuvenileatSedgefieldinOctober Visornowonandhereturnswithyardamongthewinners. TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 MAN OF MONACO (IRE) (45) 2 11-2

Br Ch g Lightning Spear - Molly Mayhem (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O John McGeady Ltd

4

5

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Kildaragh Stud John McGeady Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlat(stays11/4m)forCharlieJohnston.Finishedrunner-upbutultimatelydidn’t achieve a great deal on hurdles debut at Wetherby in January. Expected to build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (12) 0

11-2

Br Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to a useful hurdler but has shown just modest form at best on the Flat and well held on hurdles debut TFRHIIII BHA-

THATS JET (IRE) (35) 54250 11-2

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Floating Along (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Mrs Celine Collins L.I.P Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWModestmaidenontheFlatwhohasalreadysurpassedthatformoverhurdles,runningtoafairlevelwhensecondof13atKillarney (17f,soft)inAugust(finalstartforRossO’Sullivan).Notinthesameformbothstartsforthisyardbutthisisadropinclass TFRHHHII BHA110

6

RULER OF THE RIVER (IRE) (43) 2320 10-9

Br B f Ruler of The World (IRE) - Rockyriver Girl (IRE) Jonathan England J

O URSA Major -England Sam England, Guiseley T

B Gerhard Matte Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jack Davison and bettered previous hurdling efforts when second in a juvenile at Doncaster in December Out of her depth in Listed company back there since. TFRHHHII BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: CAITHNESS (IRE) 7 11 4 Derek Fox 7-4 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

THATS JET: Following its run on 4/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed in the straight Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Glorious Lion (GB), 10-3 Ironopolis (IRE), 6-1 Thats Jet (IRE), 9-1 Man of Monaco (IRE), 14-1 Ruler of The River (IRE), 100-1 National Question (IRE)

GLORIOUS LION is going the right way over hurdles and a repeat of his performance when third at Newbury last week may well suffice in this slightly easier contest. Ironopolis represents a yard in excellent form and he looks the main danger

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Challenge Cup

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Challenge Cup

This magnificent Challenge Cup has been continuously raced for at Kelso Racecourse since 1972. The last winners of the Cup with a Regimental connection were Allan and Marty MacTaggart who owned and trained Running Moss in 2005.

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

Allan served with the 1st Battalion KOSB in Berlin in 1960 and then with the 4th Battalion TA Allan was not only a well-known amateur jockey but also a Steward at Kelso.

Last year the Cup was won by Azof Des Mottes trained by George Bewley and ridden by Jonathon Bewley in a field of fourteen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECOND RACE | 2.10

THE KOSB NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500

2m 1f 14y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (35 wins from 173 runners, 20%) runs GO BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs GO BOY

Longest Traveller: BACKBYJET trained by B Ellison, Malton, 155 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1 NELLS SON (GB) (23) 00-1342 C

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE)

9 11-10

Danny McMenamin J

O Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWConsistentsortmadeasuccessfulreturntochasingatCarlisle(2m)inOctoberandproducedanothersoundeffortindefeat whensecondof5inhandicapchaseatthiscourse(21.6f,soft)23daysago Theobviousthreattotheselection. TFRHHHHI BHA133

2 GO BOY (FR) (84) 4/P100-1

3

8 10-12

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Zakeeta (IRE) Ryan Mania J

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

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Foxglen Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairwinneroverhurdlesinIrelandandcreatedafineimpressiongivenasecondtryoverfenceswhenmakingasuccessfulstabledebutina 7-runnerhandicapchaseatCarlisle(15.9f,soft)84daysago Typetogoonimprovingasachaserandhisclaimsarecrystalclear TFRHHHHH BHA121

BACKBYJET (IRE) (21) 045103

Br B g Jet Away - Bonny Blackdoe (IRE)

O Steel A Win & Partners

4

6 10-5

Stephen Mulqueen J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs Deirdre McGrath Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcameinexperiencewhenspringing a 25/1surprise in19f Cattericknovice hurdle onNew Year’sDay. Back on trackatSouthwelllasttimebuthelikelyhasplentytofindfromoutoftheweightsonchasedebut TFRHHHII BHA106

ZIHUATANEJO (IRE) (78) 0465-6F

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE)

10 10-5

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B William Bourke

TIMEFORM VIEW Was running creditably when taking a late fall when last seen at Newcastle just before Christmas but has masses to find from almost 3 st out of the weights here.

TFRHIIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2023: BELLA BLISS (IRE) 6 10 4 Mr Alex Harvey 8-11 (John McConnell) 2 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Go Boy (FR), 11-8 Nells Son (GB), 11-1 Backbyjet (IRE), 150-1 Zihuatanejo (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GO BOY looks a useful prospect based on his smooth chasing debut success at Carlisle and he should prove capable of defying a 6lb higher mark to account for the consistent Nells Son. The other pair are both racing from out of the weights, chasing-debutant Backbyjet the pick for third.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GO BOY (FR) 2.NELLS SON 3.BACKBYJET (IRE)

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THE RUBSTIC HANDICAP CHASE

Prepared by John Leadbetter in the Scottish Borders, Rubstic became the first Scottish trained winner of the Grand National in 1979. The smallest horse in the field, Rubstic was ridden to a two-length success over Zongalero by Maurice Barnes

Rubstic retired at the age of 14, having run 91 times under rules and in point-to-points He fell only once (at the Chair when attempting to win the Grand National for a second time) and held the three-and-a-half mile track record at Haydock.

We are delighted to welcome John Leadbetter, who is belatedly celebrating his eightieth birthday today, to Kelso Racecourse where he is rightly revered for his historic achievement

John Leadbetter seen riding Rubstic in point-to-points

THIRD RACE | 2.45

THE RUBSTIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

2m 1f 14y

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

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 334 runners, 13%) runs CHAPEL GREEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CHAPEL GREEN

Weightwatcher: RITSON won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 5lb to 97.

Longest Traveller: GOING MOBILE trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

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CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (68) 42-15F3 C 7 12-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O The Kestrel Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles who made a successful chase debut at Hexham in October Below that form since, however, and headgear now given a whirl. TFRHHHII BHA110

ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) (56) 3300P4 9 11-13

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Raceline Scotland Ltd Paul Robson, Hawick T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and well held both starts for this yard TFRHHIII BHA109

DUTY CALLS (IRE) (8) 6-42204 CD 11 11-4

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J

O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Joseph Molloy

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 12 months ago off 6lb lower. Posed no threat from 5lb out of the handicap here last week but should make more of an impact now.

RITSON (IRE) (20) 5100-00

TFRHHHHI BHA100

9 11-1

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ellen’s Choice (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Mr P R Walker & Mr R Walker Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B M. Berry Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who opened account in this sphere when running out a decisive winner at Newcastle (16.3f) 15 months ago Soundly beaten all 4 starts since, though. TFRHHIII BHA97

LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (21) 220002 C 7 10-11

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)

Craig Nichol J

O Maximum Racing & R Dobbin Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler but just a modest maiden handicap chaser However, stopped the slide when runner-up in this headgear over C&D 3 weeks ago so needs considering off a similar mark

6 GOING MOBILE (IRE) (159) P-53P34

TFRHHHHH BHA93

9 10-7

Br B g Arcano (IRE) - Next To The Top Jonathan England J

O Sam England Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley T B Michael Fennessy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful3timeslastseasonandbouncedbacktoformwhenthirdof10inhandicapchaseatMarketRasen(17.2f,goodtofirm) Struggledfrom5lboutofthehandicapatSedgefieldnexttimebutworthanotherchancetoconfirmhe’sbackinform. TFRHHHII BHA89

7 CLARET DABBLER (GB) (21) 0324/-P4

10 10-2

Br Ch g Haafhd - Floreana (GER) Conor O’Farrell J O Mrs A. J. Boswell Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T B Mrs Joanna Boswell

TIMEFORM VIEWModestformatbestoverfencesatCatterickinDecember2021butmissed23monthsandachievednothingonreturnthereover Christmas FaredbetterwhenfourthatMusselburgh3weeksagobutremainsopposablefrom6lboutofthehandicap TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: MINELLA YOUNGY (IRE) 5 10 5 Craig Nichol 3-1 (Iain Jardine) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Limerick Leader (FR), 4-1 Duty Calls (IRE), 11-2 Chapel Green (IRE), 6-1 Going Mobile (IRE), 10-1 Ritson (IRE), 16-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE), 20-1 Claret Dabbler (GB)

LIMERICK

stopped the slide off a much-reduced mark when second at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago and he’s potentially well treated if building on that Duty Calls and Going Mobile are both racing off their proper marks this time so are expected to bounce back

FOURTH RACE | 3.20

THE BRUCE FARMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

3m 1f 170y

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 334 runners, 13%) runs CADELL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CADELL

Weightwatcher: GUERNESEY won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 10lb to 109.

Longest Travellers: TIGER JET trained by B Ellison & IMPERIAL MERLIN trained by J & S Quinn - both Malton, 155 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

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BARBADOS BUCK’S (IRE) (36) 32-4130 9 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Ryan Mania J

O Townshend, Lowther & Hay Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Philip Hore Jnr L.I.P Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) in December Only ninth at Sandown last time but sort to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA129

DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (35) 10-1056 C

7 11-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Tongue strap on for 1st time when creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA125

IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) (23) 2F1-53F 7 11-10

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer Brian Hughes J

O Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Boardsmill Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWTookwelltohurdlinglastseason,winning3times Onlysecondrunoverfenceswhenfellsecondlast(yettobeaskedforeffort) in23fhandicaphere23daysago Playerrevertedtohurdlesoffa2lblowermarkwithBrianHughesalsobackup TFRHHHHH BHA125

SCIPION (IRE) (84) P2-545P

8 11-8

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Sam Coltherd J

O Jardine, Griffiths, Duffus, Tomlinson Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Victor Connolly Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonatLingfield(23.5f)lastFebruaryforTomCloverbuthasn’tbeeninthesameformsinceforhiscurrent yard, pulled up at Carlisle in December Tongue tied and back hurdling with something to prove TFRHHIII BHA123

CADELL (IRE) (36)

1-21202 C

6 11-8

Br B g Mahler - Prettyasapicture Derek Fox J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Gabrielle Whitty Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORM VIEW MahlergeldingwhowentunbeateninpointsandmadeawinninghurdlingbowatKelsoinOctober Good second in 3m Musselburgh novice 36 days ago so he’s one to consider now going into handicaps TFRHHHHI BHA123

NED TANNER (IRE) (23) 2-52U3F C

8 11-4

Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hands and Heels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over fences here last season and arrives in decent nick, still close up when fell 2 out in 2m5f chase here 23 days ago Possibilities returned to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA119

7 TIGER JET (IRE) (86) 1-60P35

8

8 11-1

Br Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr S Gale and Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs Carmel Cummins Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3m Haydock handicap last April and back to that sort of form in recent starts, latest when fifth at Cheltenham (24f) in December One to consider TFRHHHII BHA116

GUERNESEY (FR) (37) 20-2544

8 10-8

Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Jamie Hamilton J

O URSA Major Racing & Partner 1 Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good first outing for this yard when a C&D second in November but he came in a below-par fourth of seven at Catterick last time. Sort to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA109

9

10

VELASCO (IRE) (7) 134011

8 10-7(in 7lb ex)

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR) Nathan Moscrop J

O Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Kenilworth House Stud Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesingreatnickandonahat-trickafterlandinghandicapsatSedgefieldandDoncaster(3m) recently Saddles a 7lb penalty now but he’s still not taken lightly in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA101

SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (26) 12-2241 8 10-3

Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied and got off the mark for the season in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) 26 days ago Firmly in the picture despite a 3lb rise.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: JUDICIAL LAW (IRE) 6 12 0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 11-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 9, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Imperial Merlin (IRE), Velasco (IRE), 6-1 Cadell (IRE), 7-1 Tiger Jet (IRE), 15-2 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 17-2 Ned Tanner (IRE), 12-1 Dare To Shout (GB), 14-1 Guernesey (FR), 16-1 Barbados Buck’s (IRE), 33-1 Scipion (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for lots of these but IMPERIAL MERLIN gets the vote given he had every chance when a late faller over fences here last time out and returns to this sphere on a handy-looking mark Brian Hughes is also back in the saddle too Cadell is feared most with the promise of better to come on his handicap debut, although in-form trio Velasco, Ned Tanner and Dare To Shout all command plenty of respect too

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) 2.CADELL (IRE) 3.VELASCO (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE | 3.55

THE RACINGTV 100% PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

2m 4f 189y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 334 runners, 13%) runs KILLYBEGS JET LADY and MYRETOWN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs KILLYBEGS JET LADY and MYRETOWN

Longest Traveller: WINCHMORE HILL trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

JOIE MORE (IRE) (26) P24-P66

6 11-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Joie de Cotte (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in points and showed modest form on the first of his two hurdling outings

Needs a lot more if he’s to feature in this

2

3

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KIDMAN (IRE) (470) 333/2- 8 11-4

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kilganey Maid (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr James Thompson Simon Waugh, Morpeth T

B Seamus Cooney Thompson Taylor Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedmaiden.33/1,bestefforttodateoverhurdleswhensecondof4innoviceatNewcastle(22f,good) 15 months ago Hasn’tbeen since, however, and still has something to find with Myretown. TFRHHHII BHA105

LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (328) 500- 6 11-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Mrs A. J. Boswell

B Mrs Joanna Boswell

4

5

6

7

Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in bumpers to make him of any interest on first go in this discipline.

LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE) (24) 460-555

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6 11-4

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

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

B Mr Sean Tanner Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second in a bumper on debut at Ayr in 2022 but jumping and temperament have been issues since his attentions were turned to hurdling. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA90

MYRETOWN (IRE) (26) F/14-2F 7 11-4

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Longrove Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Going the right way under Rules and had the race at his mercy when falling at the last in novice hurdle at Ayr last time. Should gain compensation. TFRHHHHH BHA-

NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE) (83) 0-06 6 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE) Craig Nichol J

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

B Bruce Mactaggart Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not much sign of ability in bumpers and looks up against it switched to hurdling.

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WINCHMORE HILL (IRE) (714) 2/- 7 11-4

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hats And Heels (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Micheal & Ciara Carty Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW€68,000 3-y-o, £150,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother tofairly usefulhurdler/fair chaser Hamundarson and modest hurdler/chasewinneraround21/2mWhiteHartLady Runner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(Mar2022).OnetonoteonRulesdebut TFRHHHHI BHA8

KILLYBEGS

JET LADY (IRE) (121) 4/321-0P 7 10-11

Br B m Jet Away - Little Twinkle (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Old Gold Racing 18

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Richard Langrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of his 4 starts in Irish points in December last year Tame displays both starts over hurdles, leaving her with something to prove

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) 6 11 4 Ross Chapman 4-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 8.

Stewards Note:

JOIE MORE: Following its run on 13/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost both fore shoes.

KILLYBEGS JET LADY: Following its run on 10/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Myretown (IRE), 7-2 Winchmore Hill (IRE), 15-2 Kidman (IRE), 18-1 Lucky Soldier (IRE), 25-1 Joie More (IRE), 40-1 Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE), 150-1 Looking Splendid (GB), Nae Bother At A’ (IRE)

MYRETOWN was on the verge of opening his account under Rules when falling late at Ayr and, if none the worse for that, he should be able to gain compensation.

PLAY SMARTER

Winchmore Hill is an obvious threat as a six-figure recruit from points and Kidman could feature if he’s ready to go after a long absence.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MYRETOWN (IRE) 2.WINCHMORE HILL (IRE) 3.KIDMAN (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE | 4.30

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

2m 4f 189y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 334 runners, 13%) runs STEP ABOVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs STEP ABOVE

Longest Traveller: FOUROFAKIND trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

STEP ABOVE (IRE) (23) 12-32P3

7 12-0

Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE) Derek Fox J

O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningIrishpointerwhomadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutatAyrlastseason.Hasn’treallyprogressedoverfencesthistermbutmadea creditablereturntohurdlesinafirst-timevisor(retained)whenthirdof8over23fherelastmonth.Claimsifhecanbuildonthat TFRHHHII BHA115

2 HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (27) 211431 7 12-0

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE)

O Mr John Wade

Ross Chapman J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third success ofaproductiveseason whenseeingoff6rivalsover19fat Catterick4weeksago, kept up to work after drawing clear before 2 out Still looks nicely treated after a 6lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA115

3 FOUROFAKIND (IRE) (25) 05-P021

Br B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE)

5 11-9

Paul O’Brien J

O Cleeks Racing Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd. Olbg S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on the Flat in Ireland and dual hurdle winner for this yard, the second success coming in 19.5f Hereford handicap last month. Should remain competitive up 5lb TFRHHHHI BHA110

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5

6

7

8

ELOI DU PUY (FR) (23) 3111B2 CD 6 11-8

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since switched to handicaps, completing a hat-trick at up to 21f at the end of 2023. Another creditable effort when second over 23f here last month. Should give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA109

KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (34) 12-6336 C 6 11-5

Br B or Br g Kingston Hill - Lady Kate Ellen (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Majella Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedalikeableattitudetogetoffthemarkinaCarlislemaiden(19f)lastMarch.Placed3timesinhandicapssince (includinghere)butneedstobouncebackfromalesserrunatCarlislelastmonth.Tonguetiedfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA106

DREAM BOY (GB) (56) 1-44514 C

6 11-5

Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Shoal Bay Dreamer Sean Quinlan J

O Dream Boys Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Mickley Stud & Joan D. Howard

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulonlastof3startsinIrishpointsandalsostruckatthethirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mcoursemaiden(heavy)justafter Christmas Onlyfourthinanovicehere(2magain)sincebutunexposednowhandicappinguppedtoatripwhichshouldsuit TFRHHHHI BHA106

SINNDARELLA (IRE) (108) 45-2313 D

8 11-5

Br B m Fast Company (IRE) - Alafzara (IRE) Chris Ward (3) J O R & M Moseley, Slater, Gould & Laughland Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T B Mr Tony Ashley Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a Cartmel handicap in August and good third over 23f at Market Rasen 3 months later Should be competitive if resuming from another break in similar form. TFRHHHII BHA106

FORGED WELL (IRE) (24) 313P

5 11-3

Br B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B Patrick J. Doyle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedonhiscompletedstartinIrishpointsandcreatedagoodimpressiontomakeasuccessfulRulesdebutinaCarlislenovice(19f)inDecember ThirdunderapenaltyatNewcastlenexttimebutneedstoshrugoffaverydisappointinghandicapdebuteffortthere24daysago TFRHHIII BHA104

9

10

LES’S LEGACY (GB) (35)

225440 CD

7 11-2

Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

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

B Mr Les Richards Simpsons Malt Ltd, J e Douglas & Sons S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner last season. Also twice runner-up at Hexham at the start of the current campaign but operating below his best since, finishing down the field at Musselburgh last month. TFRHHIII BHA103

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (21) F2325 BF 5 11-2

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr P. Gallagher Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointrunner-upandplacedinmaidencompanyhere(2m)andMusselburgh(21/2m)onfirst2outingsoverhurdles Onlyfifth of8whensteppedupto3mforlastmonth’shandicapdebutbackatMusselburghbutit’sstillearlydaysforthis5-y-o. TFRHHHII BHA103

11

GOODTIMES BADTIMES (IRE)(676)

21321/2-

9 11-1

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - One Love (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Chicken Hutch Racers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B S. J. Osborne Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in handicaps in 2022 but absent since finishing a close second over 23f here in May of that year Ryan Mania on yard’s other runner and a watching brief is the percentage call after such a long lay-off TFRHHIII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: DARKEST DAY (IRE) 8 10 10 Jamie Hamilton 9-1 (William Young Jnr) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9.

Stewards Note:

FORGED WELL: Following its run on 15/2/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Fourofakind (IRE), 9-2 Harper Valley (IRE), 13-2 Eloi du Puy (FR), 17-2 Dream Boy (GB), 9-1 Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 12-1 Step Above (IRE), Kingston Bridge (IRE), 16-1 Sinndarella (IRE), 20-1 Goodtimes Badtimes (IRE), 28-1 Forged Well (IRE), 33-1 Les’s Legacy (GB)

HARPER VALLEY impressed with the way he quickly skipped clear at Catterick last time and a 6lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him. Like the selection, Eloi du Puy has thrived this season and is second choice ahead of Dream Boy, who should be suited by this longer trip now handicapping.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 2.ELOI DU PUY (FR) 3.DREAM BOY

PLAY SMARTER

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.35 - THE MOTHERS DAY JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 juvenile maiden four yrs old. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier 9 entries at £40.Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.10 - THE KOSB NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518 and the fourth £760. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £55 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Kings Own Scottish Borderers will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the KOSB Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 8 entries, 4 at £11 and 4 at £55. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

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Third Race 2.45 - THE RUBSTIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m 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 One Man Series qualifier 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE BRUCE FARMS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by BRUCE FARMS and they will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 13 entries at £55. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25)

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Fifth Race 3.55 - THE RACINGTV 100% PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb The racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee of the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £37. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122see Standard Conditions). £36 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 21 entries, 1 at £7 and 20 at £36. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

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

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

Slips, Trips, Falls

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

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

Fences, Walls & Barriers

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

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

Horses

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

Fires

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

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

Children

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

Kelso Races Ltd

The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX

Tel: 01573 221221

email: info@kelso-races.co.uk

www.kelso-races.co.uk