Kelso Racecard - Monday 15th April

BICENTENARY SEASON

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse on Buccleuch Cup Day. Today’s bumper eight-race programme has been swelled by the addition of the Cab On Target Go North Series Final, rescheduled from our recently abandoned fixture. We’re delighted to see a maximum field of 16 runners for the race which features an attractive £30,000 prize fund. We’re grateful to the BHA and the Horserace Betting Levy Board for facilitating the rescheduling of the race and all those that have supported it by entering.

We’d also like to thank the connections of all the runners on today’s programme, particularly the ten amateur ridden contenders for the Buccleuch Cup – a race which was staged along the road at Stodrig before jump racing moved to Kelso Racecourse. It may not be the most valuable race in our calendar, but it is one of the dearest to our hearts Thank you for choosing to bring your horses to Kelso

We are indebted to today’s race sponsors for their continued dedication to racing at Kelso In addition to Weatherbys Hamilton Bank, generous backers of the Buccleuch Cup, please show your appreciation for Racing TV, Belhaven Brewery, David Stevenson of Ashleybank Investments and Geoff Adam – all of whom have supported the racecourse for many years.

Finally, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all racegoers – you help to create the wonderful atmosphere that Kelso is known for. Good luck and may you find plenty of winners.

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

OFFICIALS

Monday 15th April 2024

Stewards

Starters

Judge

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), PHILLIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ROBERT MCCARTHY, LAUREN THOMSON

JASON CALLAGHAN, RYAN COLLEY

NICK HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

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Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patrons

Directors

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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

Safeguarding Officers

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

previous performances: C-course

No of days since last ran

horse’s name form sire dam

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

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Miss C Tinkler has one runner today, she runs Soldier Of Rock in the 5:00.

Brian Hughes has 3 rides today: Singapore Trip (4:00), Lexie’s Moon (4:30) & Inoue (5:35).

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THE BELHAVEN BREWERY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs DOLLAR COLLAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs ALNILAM

Longest Traveller: ALNILAM trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) no horse age st-lb 1 ALNILAM (FR) (44) 410 C

Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA)

Sean Bowen J

O Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat who left behind his hurdling debut form when easily landing 2m novice here in February. NotuptotheGrade2PremieroverC&Dsincebutthisisaloteasierfornewyard Keyplayer TFRHHHHH BHA125 2 JOHNNY DOGS (IRE) (108) FP51-14

Br B g Westerner - Soi (IRE)

Nathan Moscrop J

O The Rede Valley Reivers Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B T. Conroy Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEWOffthemarkinIrishpointsandfolloweduponhisRules/hurdlesdebutatMarketRasen(20.5f)inJune Tooheadstrongwhendistant fourthunderapenaltyhere(22.5f)7monthslaterandnowdropssignificantlyintripwithahoodalsoadded.Worktodo TFRHHIII BHA3

OZZY COSMO (IRE) (37) 41F 5 11-12

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lily Rock (IRE)

O Turcan Dunning Adams Gilmour

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B William Treacy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFourthsolestartinIrishpointsandpromisingstartunderRuleswhenlanding12-runner2mAyrnoviceinDecember(secondhaswontwicesince). Lookedbeatenwhenfalling3outoverfurtherbackthere5weeksagobutremainswithpotentialandtacklesinterimtriphereforin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA4

BEAT THE BOUM (GB) (62) 43P

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Langley House (IRE)

O The Late Boumers

5 11-5

Danny McMenamin J

Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B T. C. Dawson Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM

VIEW Hasn’t shown much in 2 starts under Rules so far and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA5

DOLLAR COLLAR (IRE) (32) F-0121 6 11-5

Br B m Kingston Hill - Another Dollar (IRE)

O The Million Dollar Syndicate

Stephen Mulqueen J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Jonathan Deacon Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in October and much improved second time of asking under Rules when landing 2mHexhammaidenhurdleinthemudlastmonth(odds-onsecondwonnexttime).Moretocomeandthislongertripwillsuit TFRHHHHI BHA121

6 RACQUET CLUB (IRE) (688) 5 11-5

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Galipette

O Mrs Evelyn Slack

B Gestut Zur Kuste AG

TIMEFORM

Henry Brooke J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

VIEW Three runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in spring 2022, showing promise on the third occasion. Off for nearly 2 years ahead of this switch to hurdles

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 ROCK N ROLL CHAMP (IRE) (50) 0-43P6 6 11-5

Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Another Pet (IRE)

O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster

B James Robinson

8

Craig Nichol J

Sandy Forster, Kelso T

TIMEFORM VIEW €14,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful chaser

Another Stowaway and fair hurdler/useful chase winner Sholokjack Maiden in Irish points

TFRHHIII BHA-

THE ROC HOPPER (IRE) (163) 00 5 11-5

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Borboleta (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Firth Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B George Lane Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper at Hexham/novice hurdle at Ayr. Hood goes on.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to a useful hurdler but has shown just modest form at best on the Flat and been well held in 2 spins over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: BALLYPOREEN (IRE) 6 11 12 Brian Hughes 9-4 (Donald McCain) 14 ran Hood worn first time by No 2, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

ProbableS.P’s:11-10Alnilam(FR),5-2DollarCollar(IRE),6-1OzzyCosmo(IRE),20-1TiggaTime(IRE), 40-1 Johnny Dogs (IRE), 66-1 Wainwright (IRE), 150-1 Beat The Boum (GB), Racquet Club (IRE), 250-1 Midnight Alnwicky (GB), 300-1 Rock N Roll Champ (IRE), The Roc Hopper (IRE), National Question (IRE)

ALNILAM will find this much easier than the Grade 2 Premier he contested here last month and can get back on track with victory. Dollar Collar, who beat a subsequent winner at Hexham, and Ozzy Cosmo are the dangers.

SECOND RACE

THE SUPPORT QME CARE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs STEP ABOVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs WOODIE FLASH

Longest Traveller: WOODIE FLASH trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) no horse age st-lb

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl

O The Green Oaks Partnership

Joe Williamson (3) J

Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Tommy James Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent nowadays but back to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Haydock (3m, heavy) in December Belowformall3startssincesoneedsfirst-timecheekpiecestosparksomesortofrevival(nowjust1lbabovehislastwinningmark). TFRHHIII BHA116

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Lady Em (IRE)

O Ladies In Racing

Lewis Saunders (10) J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B William Neville Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhogotbackontheuptodoublehistallyatWarwick(26f)inNovember,lookingwellsuitedbythelongertrip Possiblyfoundtherace comingtoosoonatLingfieldnexttimebutresumedprogressafter4monthsoffatMarketRasen(23.1f,heavy)lastmonth.Playerup3lb TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 STEP ABOVE (IRE) (36) 2-32P30

Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE)

O One Step Beyond

7 11-13

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinningIrishpointerwhomadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutatAyrlastseason.Hasn’treallyprogressedoverfencesthistermbutmade acreditablereturntohurdleswhenthirdinafirst-timevisoroverC&DinFebruary.Letdownbyjumpingsince,however. TFRHHHII BHA114

4 PURE SIRLOIN (IRE) (210) 013P-0P

6 11-9

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Mr Patrick Delaney TIMEFORMVIEW

MadeawinninghandicapdebutatNavaninJanuary2023butfailedtokickonfromthat Returnsfora new yard after 7 months off and the betting should be a good indicator as to what’s expected. TFRHHHII BHA110

5 BOTH BARRELS (GB) (49) 343-432

Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend

6 11-8

Craig Nichol J

O Mrs A Marshall Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Mrs Philippa Stocker

TIMEFORM VIEWMadetheframeall3startsinbumperslastseasonandsimilarstoryoverhurdlesthistimeround,bumpingintooneanddoingwelltoseeofftheremainder inspiteofasloppyroundofjumpingonhandicapdebutatAyr(20.4f,heavy)7weeksago Remainsunexposedsohe’sconsidered. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 PAVLIK (IRE) (59) F261-00 C 7 11-3

Br B g Morozov (USA) - Longwhitejemmy (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr and Mrs M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Andrew Pierce Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEWImprovedwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatthistrack(20.9f)inNovember2022.Wellheldbothstartsthisseason buthaspossiblybeenworkinghiswaybacktofullfitness Can’tbedismissedfollowinganothercoupleofmonthsoff. TFRHHHII BHA104

7 ARTIC MANN (GB) (16) 233422 CD 10 11-0

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the frame all 6 runs since returning from a lengthy absence in October, latest when 3 1/4

8 GYPSEY’S SECRET (IRE) (16) 6-P6321

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe

O Mr M. H. Walton

B Thistletown Stud

Stephen Mulqueen J

Sandy Forster, Kelso T

TIMEFORM VIEWGotoffthemarkaged9despitebeing5lboutofthehandicapatCarlisle(25f,soft)16daysago,beatingArticMannby31/4lengths Dropsbackintripandclearlyanimprovedmodeloflate,there’severychanceshewillkickonnowupandrunning. TFRHHHHH BHA93

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10

LAHARDAUN (IRE) (24) 2-5P551

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Katishna (IRE)

O Annett, Davidson and Graham

7 10-6

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Mr Cyril Carty Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedonbothofhiscompletedstartsinIrishpointsandshowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkwhenwinninghandicapatHexham(20.1f,heavy) 24daysago,suitedbytheemphasisonstaminaatthetrip Runner-upthatdayratherhandedithim,buthe’slightlyracedandshouldimprove TFRHHHHI BHA93

WILD POLLY (IRE) (24) PB-056P 10 10-5

Br Ch m Mahler - Dalzenia (FR)

O Dickson, Dobbin & Ray

B Peter & Des Dundon

Dylan Johnston (5) J

Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropping in the weights but ended last season out of sorts and hasn’t offered a great deal of encouragement this year More severe headgear enlisted but can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA92

11 HELL ON EARTH (IRE) (37) 26/PP-PF 10 10-2

Br Gr g Germany (USA) - Ceol Tire (IRE)

Ross Chapman J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Sean Moran Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 26 runs and was way too free returning from 5 months off before departing 3 out at Ayr (24.3f, good) last month (tongue tied). Well out of the weights and looks an easy swerve again. TFRHIIII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: HASHTAG BOUM (FR) 6 11 7 Henry Brooke 17-2 (Ruth Jefferson) 12 ran Visor worn first time by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 9. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE), 9-2 Woodie Flash (IRE), 6-1 Both Barrels (GB), Lahardaun (IRE), 13-2 Artic Mann (GB), 16-1 Step Above (IRE), 20-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE), Pavlik (IRE), 25-1 Bushypark (IRE), Wild Polly (IRE), 100-1 Hell On Earth (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

GYPSEY’S SECRET belatedly opened her account when beating Artic Mann by 3 1/4 lengths at Carlisle recently and Sandy Forster’s 9-y-o is fancied to kick on now up and running at the expense of Lahardaun, whowasashade fortunate toscoreat Hexhamlast month but islightly raced and shouldhavemoretooffer. Woodie Flash scored under this rider last month and he can edge out Both Barrels for third.

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THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs INDIAN LOUIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE

Longest Traveller: KEEP WONDERING trained by C Kellett, Lathom, 172 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) no horse age

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Supreme Touch (IRE)

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

B B. Walsh

Fergus Gillard J

Christopher Kellett, Lathom T

Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since his last win in 2021 and pulled up in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 24 days ago Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA105

2 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (48) 22-2144 8 12-0

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)

O YERMANMILAN SYNDICATE

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFirstrunsinceleavingNickyRichardswhenbagging12-runnerhandicapchaseatAyr(20.5f)inNovember Tonguetied whenacreditablefourthof5inhandicapchaseatCatterick(25.2f,soft)48daysagosoneedsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA105

3 INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (49) 636153

Br B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE)

O The Apaches

4

5

6 11-13

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualpointwinnerwhomadeawinningchasedebutatMusselburgh(21/2m)onNewYear’sDay Goodthird of 6 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) 49 days ago Enters calculations once more eased 1lb TFRHHHII BHA104

LARGY TRAIN (GB) (16) P56111

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Snow Train

7 11-13

Danny McMenamin J

O Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington T

B Mickley Stud Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in 6-runner handicap chase (6/4) at Carlisle (20.9f, soft) 16 days ago by 3 3/4 lengths from The White Volcano Up another 7lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood. TFRHHHII BHA104

GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (8) 0P0034 C

Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)

O Shire Dreamers

B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet

8 11-11

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, heavy) 8 days ago, finishing well under a patient ride. Interesting off a reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA102

6 RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE) (20) 153122

Br B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)

O Mr Alan Udale

6 11-8

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B J. F. Mernagh Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who has been placed only start in bumpers and a pair of 2m4f Newcastle novice hurdles No forlorn hope now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA99

7 IWA (FR) (30) 261-P44

Br B g Free Port Lux - Anavera (GER)

6 11-7

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Mark Hunter Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Mr Joel Denis Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaserin Francebutyetto match thatformintwohurdlingrunsfor hiscurrentyard at Catterick and Newcastle. Needs this switch back to fences to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA98

8 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (82) P00433 BF 6 10-12

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

O Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway

B Mr Daniel Furini

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Faliled to build on earlier promise when a below form third of 6 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, soft, 6/4) 82 days ago Remains handily weighted so shouldn’t be written off with few miles on the clock TFRHHHHI BHA89

O Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Little Lodge Farm & Lucky Bin Racing Ian Duncan Racing S

B Ronnie O’Neill

Br B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)

Miss Roisin Leech (7) J

O Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick T

B Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerwithquiteaconsistentrecord.Probablyneededtherunafter4monthsoffwhenpulled up in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) 57 days ago so can take a step forward now.

Br B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O wilfstoreyracingclub Wilf Storey, Consett T

B Mr Philip White

TIMEFORM

VIEW It’s now 25 runs since his last win in 2019 but he got back on track when second of 6 to Largy Train in handicap chase (18/1) at Carlisle (20.9f, soft) 16 days ago Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) 6 10 6 Jonathon Bewley 11-2 (George Bewley) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Largy Train (GB), 11-2 Empty Nest (IRE), 8-1 Indian Louis (IRE), 9-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 10-1 Raceview Road (IRE), 12-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), The White Volcano (IRE), 16-1 Iwa (FR), Toombridge (GB), 20-1 Keep Wondering (IRE), 50-1 Ex S’Elance (FR)

Lots of these enter calculations but the vote goes to GRAND VOYAGE who hinted at a revival when fourth at Carlisle last time and now figures on an attractive mark Empty Nest fluffed his lines at Catterick but still heads the list of dangers at these weights with Indian Louis and Largy Train both in the mix too

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRAND VOYAGE (FR) 2.EMPTY NEST (IRE) 3.INDIAN LOUIS (IRE)

THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG AND BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs YOUR OWN STORY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs NO RISK DES FLOS

Longest Traveller: NO RISK DES FLOS trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly

B Clovis Bardin & Florence Bardin Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer (at up to 19.4f) last term and matched best effort of this campaign when fourth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA131 2

Br B g Shantaram - Forest Heiress (IRE)

O Mrs J Kehoe, Wymer & Russell

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John O’Callaghan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWSeveralcreditableeffortsbeforeopeningaccountoverfencesatWetherby(30.9f)inMarchoflastyearandacquittedhimselfwellinScottishGrandNational onfinalstartofseason.Figuresoffahandymarkandshouldbestraighterforlastmonth’ssolidNewcastlereappearancesecond.Player TFRHHHHH BHA126

3 CHARLIE UBERALLES (GB) (44) 41-3P3P 8 11-5

Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas

Henry Brooke J

O Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWDual3mchasewinnerin2022.PulledupatDoncasterlasttimebutpostedagoodthirdawayfromthemudwhen thirdinPremierHandicapthere(3m)inJanuary.Remainslightlyracedforhisagesowarrantsrespect TFRHHHHI BHA122

4 UP HELLY AA KING (GB) (30) 2-61F24 13 11-5

Br Ch g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton

O Jean Matterson & J Douglas Miller

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B P. Storey Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable chaser who landed 3m Ayr handicap in January. Rare poor run when fourth of five at Newcastle last time so this veteran is in the mix TFRHHHII BHA122

5 VAL DANCER (IRE) (30) 6-31113 D 7 11-4

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE)

Charlie Deutsch J

O The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Charles Persse Bob Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEW In first-time cheekpieces, much improved when justifying support in handicap at Leicester in December and has scored atWetherbyandCattericksince.ShapedasifstillinformwhenthirdatUttoxeterlasttimeandneedsconsidering.

TFRHHHII BHA121

6 PRINCE DES FICHAUX (FR) (51) 1-54622 7 11-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Princesse Kap (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O John & Liz Elliot Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mme Alexandrine Berger Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 12 in Eider Chase (11/1) at Newcastle (33.2f, soft) 51 days ago

Back down in trip but remains in the picture.

TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: SAINT ARVANS (FR) 9 11 6 Thomas Dowson 12-1 (Maurice Barnes) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Prince des Fichaux (FR), 7-2 Your Own Story (IRE), 5-1 Val Dancer (IRE), 11-2 No Risk des Flos (FR), 7-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), 10-1 Up Helly Aa King (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to YOUR OWN STORY who should strip fitter for his reappearance Newcastle second and can go one better off a handy-looking mark Charlie Uberalles is another weighted to go well with in-form duo Val Dancer and No Risk Des Flos also in the picture.

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THE GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609) 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (35 wins from 169 runners, 21%) runs FAITHFULFLYER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs HARPER VALLEY

Weightwatcher: PADDY THE HORSE won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 7lb to 106.

Longest Traveller: LIBOR LAD trained by David Dennis, Banbury, 301 miles.

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

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

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

VIEWThirdsuccessofaproductiveseasonwhenseeingoff6rivalsover19fatCatterickinFebruary.Travelledlikeone

Br Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) William Maggs (7) J

O Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr D. Kennedy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struck up a good relationship with 7lb claimer William Maggs this winter, completing a Newcastle hat-trick and placed at Wetherby and Haydock last twice. Yard won this 2 years ago TFRHHHII BHA114

3 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (36) 111B21 CD 6 11-12

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 VIEWHasimprovedsinceswitchedtohandicaps,makingit4winsinhislast5completedstartswhenedgingoutForgedWelloverC&D (soft)5weeksago Afurther4lbriseisunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowingfromthisprogressive6-y-o. TFRHHHHI BHA113

4

MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (10) 5214F0

Br B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER)

9 11-12

Tom Midgley (3) J

O Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Adra Projects Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in a productive season but well held in a similarly competitive handicap at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago, suggesting her mark is about right for now. TFRHHIII BHA113

5 KILTA (IRE) (26) 346612 BF

Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Coco Be Cool (IRE)

O Mr R. J. Hewitt

7 11-11

Jonathan England J

Sam England, Guiseley T

B Mrs Bernie Hennessy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedmuchimprovedformtogetoffthemarkin5-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(2m,heavy)lastmonthandbetteredthatformwhen1/2-lengthsecond of8toYealandatHaydock(19f,soft)17daysago,finishingstrongly Thisslightlylongertripshouldsuitevenbetter.Highontheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA112

6 WHOLEOFTHEMOON (IRE) (52) 23-5123 5 11-9

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shared Experience

O Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw

B L.T.S. Ltd & Mrs James Wigan

Theo Gillard J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who left his previous hurdle efforts behind when making a successful handicap debut over 19.5f atDoncasterinDecember Creditableplacedeffortsonbothstartssincebutwillneedabitmoretoovercomethismark TFRHHIII BHA110

7 SINGAPORE TRIP (FR) (63) 000334 6 11-8

Br B g Goken (FR) - Singapore Treat (FR)

Brian Hughes J

O Mr Andrew Phillips Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWAfairlyusefulwinninghurdlerinFranceandplacedinhandicapsatNewcastleandWetherbyaroundtheturnoftheyearfor newyard Abittookeenforhisowngoodwhenawell-heldfourthatCattericklatest Hughesbackintheplatenow. TFRHHHII BHA109

8 FORGED WELL (IRE) (36) 313P2 5 11-6

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 VIEWPointrecruitwhocreatedagoodimpressionwhenmakingsuccessfulhurdledebutinCarlislenovice(19f)inDecember PulleduponNewcastle handicapdebutbutquicklybackontrackwhenshort-headsecondof10toreopposingEloiDuPuyoverC&D(soft)36daysago TFRHHHHI BHA107

9 EIRE STREET (IRE) (49) 3-00011

7 11-5

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Xian (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Northern Lights Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B M. Kavanagh Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for new yard, easily winning heavy-ground handicaps at Carlisle (17f) and Ayr (20.5f) in February. Couldeasilybemoretocomeandafurther8lbriseshouldn’tpreventhimmakingaboldbidforthehat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA106

10 PADDY THE HORSE (IRE) (24) 3P-4632 9 11-5

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Dendelady (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J

O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T

B Mr Gerard Hickey Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonoffhighermarkslastseasonandconfirmedhisreturntoformwhensecondof5over2m at Hexham 24 days ago Back up in trip Another who can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA106

11 DREAM BOY (GB) (36) 445144 C 6 11-4

Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Shoal Bay Dreamer Sam Coltherd J

O Dream Boys Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Mickley Stud & Joan D. Howard

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points and also struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m course maiden (heavy) justafterChristmas Creditable7lengthsfourthonC&Dhandicapdebut4weeksagobut3oftoday’srivalswereaheadofhim. TFRHHHII BHA105

12 KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (36) 2-63360 C 6 11-3

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 Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in handicaps towards the end of 2023 but his last 2 runs have been a little disappointing. Others are obvious TFRHHIII BHA104

13 LES’S LEGACY (GB) (30) 254402 CD 7 11-3

Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)

Edward Austin (5) J

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

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

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timehurdlewinnerlastseason,includingthisraceoffanidenticalmark Drawnablankthistermbutbacktoform whensecondatNewcastle4weeksago,suggestinghecouldbeprimedforanotherboldbidinthiscontest. TFRHHHII BHA104

Br B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee

16

Thomas Dowson J

O Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPerfectstarttothisseason,baggingback-to-backhandicapsatSedgefieldandCarlisle.Hasfoundittougherfromhigher markssincebutlatestCatterickthirdwashighlycreditableastheracewasn’truntosuithishold-upstyle

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Midnight Racing Club Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B P. G. McGillion Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualwinnerlastseason(includinghere)andalsorunner-upinaSeriesFinalatMusselburgh.Hasn’thitthesameheightsthis termbuthismarkhaseasedasaresultanditwouldn’tbeanysurprisetoseehimbouncebacktoformwithabang. TFRHHHHI BHA100

LIBOR LAD (GB) (30) 212410

Br B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld

O Wingate Associates Limited

B Mr John Benfield

TIMEFORM VIEW

6 10-12

Tom Bellamy J

David Dennis, Banbury T

DD Racing Ltd S

Winnerof21/2mhandicapsinthemudatUttoxeterandDoncasterthiswinter Checkedouttamelywhenonlyseventhof9atDoncasterlatest soneedsfirst-timecheekpieces(whichareaddedtohisregulartonguetie)helphimtobouncestraightbacktoform. TFRHHIII BHA99

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 16. Hood worn by No 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 15, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Kilta (IRE), 15-2 Eloi du Puy (FR), 17-2 Forged Well (IRE), 9-1 Eire Street (IRE), 14-1 Harper Valley (IRE), Paddy The Horse (IRE), 16-1 North Parade (IRE), Dream Boy (GB), 20-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), Zwicky (GB), 22-1 Wholeofthemoon (IRE), Kingston Bridge (IRE), 25-1 Singapore Trip (FR), Faithfulflyer (IRE), 28-1 Libor Lad (GB), 50-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE)

EIRE STREET was the ready winner of his first 2 handicaps in February and could easily still be well treated after an 8lb rise. Kilta is another who has quickly made his mark in handicaps and is second choice ahead of the thriving Eloi Du Puy. Hold-up performer Zwicky should be picking off a few late if getting a good pace to aim at, while Faithfulflyer is well treated if a short break helps to spark a revival.

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MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 330 runners, 13%) runs SPIT SPOT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs CHOSEN HERO

Longest Traveller: CHOSEN HERO trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 338 miles.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) no

1 ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (37) 21-6133

Br B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE)

O Mr C. Lynn

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM

VIEW Won twice last spring and looked better than ever when landing a second C&D success in mares handicap (heavy) in December LeftbehindalessereffortwhenthirdatAyr(16f,good)lasttimeandshecanmakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA110

2 SPIT SPOT (GB) (44) 6222

Br Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)

O Richard & Katherine Gilbert

5 11-12

Patrick Wadge (3) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Des Thurlby Straightline (NE) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairperformerontheFlatandhasruntoasimilarleveloverhurdlesforhercurrentyard,bumpingintoathrivingsortwhen runner-upinmareshandicapatDoncaster(16.6f,heavy)lastmonth.Cangiveanothergoodaccountuppedintrip TFRHHHII BHA108

3 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (52) 2-2301P

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner

4

6 11-11

Nick Scholfield J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who, with cheekpieces added, made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in mares novice company atChepstow(16.1f,heavy)inJanuary.RannosortofracewhenpulleduponExeterhandicapdebutsince,though. TFRHHIII BHA107

LEXIE’S MOON (GB) (30) PF-3514

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Tiger Line

O The Lexie’s Moon Syndicate

6 11-9

Brian Hughes J

Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedimprovedformunderapositiveridewhenwinningmaidenatHuntingdon(15.8f,heavy)lastmonth.Ranatleastas wellwhenfourthinmaresnoviceatKempton(16f,goodtosoft)nexttime,soshe’sonetonotenowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA105

5 BRIDGETJOANS (GB) (48) 3-P4502

5 10-12

Br B m And Beyond (IRE) - Calico Moon (USA) Callum Bewley J

O Northumberland Racing Club

B Peter Storey

6

Simon Waugh, Morpeth T

TIMEFORM VIEW Only poor form in her first 4 starts under Rules but, in first-time visor, she took a step forward when second of 11 in female riders handicap at Catterick (19.3f, soft) in February. Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA94

LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (26) 4630-63

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

5 10-5

Ross Chapman J

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

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEWBesteffortoverhurdlescamewhenthirdinmaresmaidenatDoncaster(16.6f,goodtosoft)lastMarch.Hasn’tgoneonfrom thatsince,thoughpossiblyneededtherunafter11weeksoff(fromFlat)whenwellbeatenatMarketRasenlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA87

7 CELESTIAL FASHION (GB) (20) P44221 6 10-2

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE)

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian A. Duncan

Joe Williamson (3) J

Ian Duncan, Coylton T

Ian Duncan Racing S TIMEFORM

VIEW Gained reward for her good run of form when opening her account in conditionals handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) 20 days ago Could be capable of scoring again now that she’s up and running. TFRHHHHH BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) 10 11 1

Bruce Lynn 9-2 (N W Alexander) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Celestial Fashion (GB), 4-1 Lexie’s Moon (GB), 9-2 Bridgetjoans (GB), 11-2 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 7-1 Spit Spot (GB), 11-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), 18-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE)

CELESTIAL FASHION has been going the right way this season and gained a first success of her career at Newcastle last time, rallying to get the better of the odds-on favourite, so she is taken to follow up in her current form. Dual C&D winner Atlantic Dancer ran well at Ayr on her latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Lexie’s Moon.

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SHADES OF MIDNIGHT AWARD

The ‘Shades of Midnight’ Horse of the Year Award will be presented in May to the connections of the horse judged to have put up the most stirring performance (or performances) at Kelso during the 2023/24 season.

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

If you have a favourite Kelso horse, it’s not too late to make a nomination of your own. Send them, before midnight on Sunday 28th April, to info@kelso-races.co.uk

THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER)

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

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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): W Coltherd (17 wins from 113 runners, 15%) runs BENTLEY ROAD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Andrew Hamilton (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs TOUCAN SAM

Longest Traveller: RED OPIUM trained by Miss S Coward, Dalby, 157 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

O Miss Lucy Brown

H Jedforest

TIMEFORM

Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick T

VIEW Rules form is pretty uninspiring and he failed to threaten in a couple of runs between the flags during the winter Best to look elsewhere. TFR

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Emma Jane (IRE)

O Mr Kenneth Lynn

H Jedforest

TIMEFORM

BHA72

Miss Lucy Brown (7) J

Mrs K. Lynn, Jedburgh T

VIEW Placed once in a handicap hurdle for Rebecca Menzies back in 2021 and winner of a point for this yard last spring. Hasn’tshownmuchin2startsbetweentheflagssofarthisyear,though,andhe’shardtowarmonthishunterchasedebut

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Funcheon Lady (IRE) Mr Huw Edwards (5) J

O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

H Buccleuch Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who has failed to complete on 4 of his 5 starts in this sphere (well beaten on the occasion that hedidcompleteherelastApril).SuccessfulinapointlastmonthbutopposablebackunderRulesallthesame. TFRHHIII BHA61

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Spirit Rock (IRE)

Mr Joe Wright (3) J

O Gold and Silver Club Miss C. Tinkler, Leyburn T

H Border TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brothertoapointwinnerandopenedhisaccountbetweentheflagsatthefourthattemptlastmonth. Very much one to consider on this Rules debut on the back of that wide-margin success TFRHHHHH BHA5 TOUCAN SAM (GB) (23) 46-PPU2 6 12-0

Br B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE)

Mr William Hamilton (7) J

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

H Lanark & Renfrew

TIMEFORM VIEWNot without promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maidenhurdles for thisyard back in summer 2022.Pulled upboth startsin handicap chasesthisseasonfollowinga14-monthlayoffbuthewasrunner-upinapoint23daysagoandiswellworthasecondlookhere. TFRHHHHI BHA85

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Eyesabeatin (IRE) Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mrs Ian McKie Jess McKie, Wooler T

H College Valley/Northumberland

TIMEFORM VIEWCloselyrelatedtoapointwinnerandhitthetargettwicebetweentheflagsintheearlypartoflastyear However,hestruggledinthatsphere whenreturningfroma10-monthabsence23daysagoandlatesteffortunderRules(inamaidenhurdle)resultedinaheavydefeat TFRHIIII BHA-

7 WHATSGOINGON (FR) (37) 0P/-5234

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Califea (FR)

8 12-0

Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J

O Mr Ian J. Herbert Kate Leckenby, Duns T

H Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in Catterick bumper and a novice hurdle here at the end of 2021. Not seen out under Rules since and whilehehasmadetheframeon3ofhis4subsequentstartsinpoints,oneortwoofthesearemoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 BENTLEY ROAD (IRE) (23) P4r23 BF 5 11-12

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Bay Dove

Mr T. Hamilton J

O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

H Buccleuch Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched€26,000asa3-y-oandhe’scloselyrelatedtousefulhurdler/chaserOnTheBridgeandfairlyusefulhurdlerFairytaleTheatre.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Poppy Day

O Mrs Susan E. Mason

H Tynedale

TIMEFORM VIEW

Miss Rosie Howarth (7) J

Miss S. Coward, Dalby T

Successful3timesfrom19appearancesinpointsandplacedall4completedstartsinthatspheresincetheturnoftheyear Pulledupbothruns inhunterchaseslastspring,whichtempersenthusiasmsomewhat,butshehastoentercalculationsinwhatlooksaverywinnablerace. TFRHHHII BHA71 10 SHE

Br Ch m Dansant - Queen Michaela (IRE)

O

Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J

Mr Norman Sanderson Norman Sanderson, Sanquhar T

H Lanark & Renfrew

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasmadetheframeon2ofher3startsinpointsbutshewas15lengthsadriftofToucanSam last time. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BALLYDONAGH BOY (IRE) 9 11 7 Miss Rosie Howarth 15-8 (Mrs C A Coward) 5 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Soldier of Rock (IRE), 4-1 Toucan Sam (GB), 9-2 Bentley Road (IRE), 11-2RedOpium(GB),10-1AnyJobWillDo(IRE),20-1Whatsgoingon(FR),28-1SheIsTheEnemy(IRE), 33-1 Alone No More (IRE), 40-1 Amma Lord (IRE), 66-1 Watch Law (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Not an easy race to weigh up, with most of the form on offer from the pointing field. SOLDIER OF ROCK was a facile winner of his latest start between the flags and is more appealing than most. Toucan Sam is the one with the best form under Rules and, having finished a clear second in a point last time, he is feared most ahead of Bentley Road and Red Opium.

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THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000

Race Stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (35 wins from 169 runners, 21%) runs RED NED

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs KAPAL LAYAR

Longest Traveller: INOUE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723) no

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Anaqueen (FR)

Henry Brooke J

O Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW RelatedtoawinneroverjumpsinFranceandshowedabilitywhenfourthof12onC&Ddebut (soft) in February. Could step forward from that TFRHHHII BHA2

FUJITA SCALE (IRE) (-)

Br B g Snow Sky - Moody Queen (IRE)

O Mr John Wade

B Mr James Kirwan

3

5 11-3

Jamie Hamilton J

Pauline Robson, Capheaton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Snow Sky gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Themoonandsixpence. Stable gets the odd bumper winner so worth a second look in the market TFRHHHII BHA-

KAPAL LAYAR (IRE) (-)

Br B g Milan - Shees A Dante (IRE)

O John Nicholls Racing

5 11-3

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Sam Doyle Hunter Plastics Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW €72,000 Milan gelding. Brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Nina The Terrier Makes plenty of appeal yard with fine record in this discipline. TFRHHHHH BHA4

LANCE LES DES (FR) (59) 5

Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER)

O Roll The Dice

5

5 11-3

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, held back by inexperience when fifth of 12 on C&D debut (soft) 8 weeks ago, with the reopposing Balking narrowly ahead in fourth. TFRHHHII BHA-

RED CADILLAC (IRE) (30) 34 5 11-3

Br Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tell The Tale (FR) Callum Bewley J

O GREYSTOKE OWNERS II Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr Robert Norton

6

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jukebox Jury gelding who has made the frame in bumpers at Carlisle and Newcastle in recent weeks. Likely to be in the shake-up again.

RED NED (IRE) (49) P0-025

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-3

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Marien (IRE) Ryan Mania J

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

B Con O’Keeffe Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little formin3 Irishpointsbutmuch more likeit when close second onSouthwell bumper debutin November Dropped away to finish a well-held fifth of 6 at Ayr 3 monts later Needs to get back to the Southwell form. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 THE FINAL WORD (IRE) (71) 1 5 11-3

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady Ben (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J

O Mr George Houghton Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Noel Fenton

TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 purchase after winning a point in February. Stable only has a 2-35 bumper strike-rate in the last 5 seasons but this one still needs checking out in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 WHERE’S WILLY (GB) (78) 4

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Lady West (IRE)

5 11-3

Mr Nick Orpwood (7) J

O Mrs Ian McKie Jess McKie, Wooler T

B Victoria McKie

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who was fourth in a point bumper in January. Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

10

BESPOKE TAILOR (IRE) (-)

4 10-9

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Bespoke Baby (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mrs Barbara Harding Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR6,000 Malinas gelding. Half-brother to temperamental but fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser

Invincible Cave The stable does get the occasional bumper winner TFRHHIII BHA-

INOUE (IRE) (-)

11

4 10-9

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Rose Indienne (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Steven Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR28,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Fellow Mag and Bois Sans Soif Brian Hughes up for yard always to be feared in these events in Britain. TFRHHHHI BHA-

KELLERMANN (FR) (-)

4 10-9

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Mrs Percival Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs J. Walker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B J. Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Battle of Marengo gelding. Half-brother to useful staying hurdler/smart 2 1/4m chase winner Perceval Legallois andbumperwinner/fairchaserWavelength.Oneof2fromthestable.Thebettingshouldprovidemoreclues TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: (DIV I) HIERACHY (FR) 5 11 0 Bruce Lynn 7-2 (N W Alexander) 10 ran 2023: (DIV II) LUNE DE LA MER (IRE) 6 11 3 Henry Brooke 7-1 (Olivery Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 10 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 3, 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kapal Layar (IRE), 11-2 Red Ned (IRE), 6-1 Inoue (IRE), 7-1 Red Cadillac (IRE), 11-1 Balking (FR), 12-1 Fujita Scale (IRE), The Final Word (IRE), 16-1 Lance Les Des (FR), 25-1 Kellermann (FR), 33-1 Bespoke Tailor (IRE), 50-1 Where’s Willy (GB)

Those with experience don’t set the bar that high so this may go to a newcomer, with KAPAL LAYAR the suggestion for a stable with a very healthy 22% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons Inoue is another debutant from a yard which does well in bumpers, while Red Cadillac may prove best of those who have already seen the racecourse.

THOROUGH BRED & BORN

Thoroughbred horses have been bred to race for more than 300 years. They are natural born athletes perfectly adapted to run and jump at speed. It’s in their DNA. To find out more about the life of a racehorse, visit horsepwr.co.uk

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE BELHAVEN BREWERY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 7lb BELHAVEN BREWERY have generously sponsored this race and will present a mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and also a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £40. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE SUPPORT QME CARE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in support of QME CARE and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £38. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Third Race 3.00 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in support of the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £31. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG AND BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by DAVID STEVENSON of ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS and GEOFF ADAM and they will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Reg & Betty Tweedie Perpetual Rosebowl to be held for one year only 8 entries at £71. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, which 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 £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for 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 19 entries, 3 at £30 and 16 at £150. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE LE GARCON D’OR MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Le Garcon D’Or Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 11 entries at £41. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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