Kelso Racecard - Wednesday 8th May

Official Programme & Form Guide

£3.00 Wednesday 8th May

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Welcome to Kelso Racecourse for a bumper eight-race programme featuring two of the series finals which were postponed from April.

The Herring Queen Mares Novices Hurdle Series Final has attracted a competitive field of twelve runners headed by the Irish duo Brucio and Lily du Berlais, while the Jodami Go North National Hunt Flat Race Series Final has attracted a field of ten. We’re grateful to the connections of all the runners on today’s programme, the racehorse owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff – thank you for choosing to run at Kelso We wish you an enjoyable afternoon of sport.

We are grateful to today’s race sponsors for their generous contribution to the prize money, helping us to enhance the programme here at Kelso Racecourse. In addition to The Racing Post, who have supported the Go North series of races at Kelso, Musselburgh and Carlisle, the sponsors include: Bedmax, the architects Aitken Turnbull, Howden Insurance Brokers, William Hill and Racing TV

Finally, the board of Kelso Races would like to thank all of the racegoers attending today - 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

Wednesday 8th May 2024

Stewards ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), MRS F.A. CLARK (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, BETH DOWSWELL

Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY

Judge NICK HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officer DUNCAN MACDONALD

Commentator MALCOLM TOMLINSON

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

Veterinary Surgeons

DR MAUDE DONKERS DR JOEL BARKER DR FIONA STRUTHERS

DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE

MR TIM DAVIES, B.V,M,&S., CERT E.P., M.R.C.V.S, MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S. MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED CERT.E.P. M.R.C.V.S.

MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S M.R.C.V.S. MR EUGENIO CILLAN GARCIA

Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patrons

TRACEY HAMILTON, CYRIL JOHNSTONE, LINDA PORTER, JOE O’GORMAN

MR DH DAVIDSON, MR RM LANDALE MR GF ADAM

Directors 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

horse’s saddlecloth number

No of days since last ran

colour graphic horse’s name form sire dam

9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)

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

age weight st-lbs

11 11-1

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

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide Official BHA rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

How to Bet

1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number

2. Choose your bet – ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:

• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come 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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Race 1 1.30 6f 17y

1 Billy Webster (IRE) 9-10

GeorgeScott CallumShepherd Form: 1-15, TFR:HHHII

2 Exponista (GB) 9-8

DavidLoughnane RossaRyan Form: 16-0, TFR:HHIII

3 Al Shabab Storm (GB) 9-5

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 14-6, TFR:HHHII

4 Beyond Borders (IRE) 9-4

K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 1-02, TFR:HHHII

5 Garfield Shadow (IRE) 9-4

RichardFahey DavidNolan Form: 11-, TFR:HHHII

6 Tsunami Spirit (GB) 9-3

KevinPhilippartdeFoy BenoitdelaSayette Form: 26-2, TFR:HHHII

7 Cargin Bhui (IRE) 9-0

David&NicolaBarron CallumRodriguez Form: 125, TFR:HHHII

8 Call Glory (IRE) 8-12

MichaelAppleby AlistairRawlinson Form: 34-4, TFR:HHHII

9 Siobhanbrogan (IRE) 8-10

HugoPalmer JasonHart Form: 314 TFR:HHIII

10 Auric (IRE) 8-9

HugoPalmer DavidEgan Form: 412, TFR:HHHHI

11 Winged Messenger (GB) 8-6

JulieCamacho HollieDoyle Form: 21-3, TFR:HHHHH

12 Stash The Cash (IRE) 8-5

TimEasterby DuranFentiman Form: 45-1, TFR:HHHII

13 Old Chums (IRE) 8-5

TomDascombe Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 122, TFR:HHHHI

14 Macanudo (IRE) 8-5

IanWilliams FrannyNorton Form: 063, TFR:HHIII

Race 2 2.05 5f 15y

1 Arabian Cobra (IRE) 9-4

HugoPalmer OisinMurphy Form: TFR:HHHII

2 Ettorino (IRE) 9-4

CraigLidster FrannyNorton Form: 0, TFR:HHIII

3 Herecomesthebear (IRE) 9-4

HugoPalmer JasonHart Form: TFR:HHHII

4 Sir Geoff Morgan (IRE) 9-4

TomDascombe AlistairRawlinson Form: 2, TFR:HHHHI

5 Daisy Inthe Breeze (GB) 8-13

DominicFfrenchDavis HectorCrouch Form: 1, TFR:HHHHH

6 Flicka’s Girl (GB) 8-13

DavidLoughnane RossaRyan Form: 14, TFR:HHHII

7 Kodibeat (GB) 8-13

Paul&OliverCole DanielTudhope Form: 1, TFR:HHHII

8 Lady Lightning (GB) 8-13

EdDunlop HollieDoyle Form: 1, TFR:HHHII

9 Night In Paris (FR) 8-13

GeorgeBoughey JamieSpencer Form: 2, TFR:HHHII

10 Paddy’s Courage (GB) 8-13

DarryllHolland NonRunner Form: 65, TFR:IIIII

11 Seraphim Angel (GB) 8-13

TomDascombe Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 4, TFR:HHHII

Race 3 2.35 5f 15y

1 Blue Storm (GB) 9-9

GemmaTutty RowanScott Form: 431-, TFR:HHHHI

2 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE) 9-9

RobertCowell TomMarquand Form: 121 TFR:HHHII

3 Indicate (IRE) 9-8

K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 0-16, TFR:HHIII

4 Midnight Lir (IRE) 9-7

MichaelDods ConnorBeasley Form: 10-5, TFR:HHIII

5 Moonstone Boy (IRE) 9-5

IainJardine AndrewMullen Form: 224, TFR:HHHII

6 Due For Luck (IRE) 9-4

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 240-, TFR:HHHII

7 Vince L’Amour (IRE) 9-1

TimEasterby DavidAllan Form: 311, TFR:HHHHI

8 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE) 8-13

AliceHaynes JamieSpencer Form: 241-, TFR:HHHII

9 Dandy Devil (IRE) 8-11

RichardFahey BillyGarritty Form: 10, TFR:HHHII

10 Enchanting (GB) 8-10

AndrewBalding NonRunner Form: 51-3, TFR:IIIII

11 Kings Merchant (GB) 8-10

EdwardBethell OisinMurphy Form: 2-21 TFR:HHHHH

12 Knicks (IRE) 8-8

Michael&DavidEasterby JoannaMason Form: 31-2, TFR:HHHII

Race 4 3.05 1m 3f 75y

1 Ambiente Amigo (GB) 9-2

JamesOwen CallumShepherd Form: 10-0, TFR:HHIII

2 Beeley (GB) 9-2

John&ThadyGosden KieranShoemark Form: 2-2, TFR:HHHHI

3 Flying Finn (IRE) 9-2

AdrianKeatley TomMarquand Form: 211, TFR:HHIII

4 Forest Fairy (IRE) 9-2

RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 1 TFR:HHHHH

5 Galileo Dame (IRE) 9-2

JosephPatrickO’Brien DylanBrowneMcMonagle Form: 2-1, TFR:HHHHI

6 Lasting Love (GB) 9-2

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 3-3, TFR:HHHII

7 Port Fairy (IRE) 9-2

AidanO’Brien RyanMoore Form: 0-1, TFR:HHHHI

8 Rubies Are Red (IRE) 9-2

AidanO’Brien WilliamBuick Form: 3-2, TFR:HHHII

9 Seaward (IRE) 9-2

RalphBeckett HectorCrouch Form: 410-, TFR:HHIII

Race 5 3.40 1m 4f 63y

1 Agenda (IRE) 9-2

AidanO’Brien DylanBrowneMcMonagle Form: 3-1, TFR:HHIII

2 Cadogan Place (GB) 9-2

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 1 TFR:HHHII

3 Golden West (GB) 9-2

K.R.Burke CliffordLee Form: 11-0, TFR:HHIII

4 Grosvenor Square (IRE) 9-2

AidanO’Brien RyanMoore Form: 131-, TFR:HHHHI

5 Hidden Law (IRE) 9-2

CharlieAppleby WilliamBuick Form: 21, TFR:HHHHH

6 Pappano (GB) 9-2

John&ThadyGosden KieranShoemark Form: 3-1, TFR:HHIII

Race 6 4.10 1m 2f 70y

1 Castle In The Sand (IRE) 9-7

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 2-22, TFR:HHHII

2 Chortal (GB) 9-7

John&ThadyGosden KieranShoemark Form: TFR:HHHII

3 Eben Zaabeel (GB) 9-7

CharlesHills JimCrowley Form: 0-5, TFR:HHHII

4 Far L’Amore (FR) 9-7

BrianMeehan SeanLevey Form: 4, TFR:HHHII

5 Gallantly (GB) 9-7

AidanO’Brien RyanMoore Form: 02-2, TFR:HHHHH

6 Liam Swagger (GB) 9-7

JamesOwen CallumShepherd Form: 52, TFR:HHHHI

7 Prince Iago (GB) 9-7

HugoPalmer JasonHart Form: 6, TFR:HHIII

8 Sanks To Flicka (GB) 9-7

DavidLoughnane RossaRyan Form: 4-, TFR:HHIII

Race 7 4.45 7f 1y

1 Way To Dubai (IRE) 9-9

CharlieFellowes KieranShoemark Form: 2-05, TFR:HHHII

2 Divine Libra (IRE) 9-8

CharlesHills WilliamBuick Form: 23-0, TFR:HHHHI

3 Princess Shabnam (IRE) 9-8

S.P.C.Woods TomMarquand Form: 40-5, TFR:HHHII

4 Hieronymus (GB) 9-6

GeorgeBaker CallumShepherd Form: 030, TFR:HHIII

5 Metabolt (GB) 9-4

DavidLoughnane RossaRyan Form: 636-, TFR:HHHII

6 Sandy Paradise (IRE) 9-4

RichardHughes FinleyMarsh Form: 221, TFR:HHHHI

7 On A Session (USA) 9-3

David&NicolaBarron CallumRodriguez Form: 0-03, TFR:HHHHI

8 Legal Reform (IRE) 9-3

AliceHaynes KieranO’Neill Form: 2-01, TFR:HHHHI

9 Dirtyoldtown (IRE) 9-2

DylanCunha RhysClutterbuck Form: 01-0, TFR:HHIII

10 G’Daay (GB) 9-1

JosephParr SeanLevey Form: 43-4, TFR:HHHHH

11 Oso Rapido (IRE) 9-0

RogerFell&SeanMurray HollieDoyle Form: 6-00, TFR:HHIII

12 Remarkable Force (IRE) 9-0

John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 455, TFR:HHHII

13 He’s A Gentleman (IRE) 8-13

HugoPalmer BrandonWilkie(5) Form: 2-20, TFR:HHIII

14 Evocative Spark (IRE) 8-10

DarryllHolland FrannyNorton Form: 560, TFR:HHIII

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Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs IDEM and STARLYTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs SWALLOWS SONG

Weightwatcher: KAJAKI won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 8lb to 99.

Longest Traveller: BILLY BOI BLUE trained by D Killahena & G Mcpherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 312 miles.

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

1

PERCY’S WORD (GB)

Br B g Sir Percy - Laverre (IRE)

2

(611) 0/12431/- 10 12-1

Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Mrs S. Barker Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulhurdleratbest,recordingasecondwinof2022/23whenlandingtheoddswiththeminimumoffussinaNewtonAbbot seller(18.5f)inSeptember However,hasbeenoff20monthssinceashemakesfirstrunforyardafterleavingDanSkelton. TFRHHIII BHA121

BILLY BOI BLUE

(GB) (50) 10/4212- 7 11-13

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kentucky Sky

Jonathan Burke J O BDRSyndicates David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Mr T. Wood

3

The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerforFergalO’BrienwhogotoffthemarkoverhurdlesinlikeablefashionatHerefordinJanuary.Rantoasimilarlevel whensecondof3inaWetherbynovice(19.7f)inMarchandheremainsopentoimprovementnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA119

IDEM (FR) (18)

2/114F5- C 6 11-12

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)

Patrick Wadge (3) J

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

4

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeit2-2overhurdleswhenscoringingoodstyleatthiscourse(20.9f)inSeptemberandhasbeenshapingencouraginglyindefeat since,leftwithalottodowhenfifthof10atAyr(24.3f)lasttime.Majorplayerwiththepotentialofbetterstilltocome. TFRHHHHH BHA118

MAGIC WAVE

(GB) (95) 2/12/12P- 8 11-11

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE)

O The Magic Circle

B Mr & Mrs P Nelson

5

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWMadelightofa12-monthabsencewhenlandingtheoddsinaMarketRasenmaiden(20.6f)inNovember Hasn’tbeenabletobuildon thatin2subsequentoutings,pulledupwhensentofffavouriteonhandicapdebutlasttime,butitstillremainsearlydaysforhim. TFRHHHII BHA117

BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (19)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)

O Townshend, Fyffe, Irving & Graham

B Mr P. Sullivan

130P40- CD 7

11-10

Edward Austin (5) J

Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 who made a winning start over fences at this track in October Didn’t go on from that effort, but revertedtohurdleshetookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenmid-fieldatAyr(24.3f)lasttime.Needstobuildonhislatestrun. TFRHHIII BHA116

HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (23)

143130-

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

O Mr John Wade

7 11-9

Ross Chapman J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEWThirdsuccessofaproductivecampaignwhenseeingoff6rivalsatCatterick(19.3f)inFebruary.Ranatleastaswellwhenthirdatthis course(20.9f)nexttime,butneverinvolvedinracewonbyKingstonBridgehereonhislatestouting.Cheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHHII BHA115

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE)

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

(95) P560P0- D 10 11-9

Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning handicap hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but has struggled for form over hurdles for his current yard, well held at Wetherby in February. Has enough to prove at present TFRHHIII BHA115

KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (23)

633601- C 6 11-4

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 VIEWOpenedhishurdlesaccountatthesecondattemptandplacedinhandicapsatHexhamandthisC&Dtoend2023.Afteracouple ofbelow-parefforts,backontheupwhenwinning16-runnercontesthere(20.9f)23daysago Enterscalculations TFRHHHHI BHA110

PURE SIRLOIN (IRE)

(233) 013P/0P- 6 11-4

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

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Mr Patrick Delaney

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeawinninghandicapdebutatNavan(20f)inJanuary2023buthasn’tprogressedashopedsince,failingtocomeonforhisprevious runwhenpulledupListowelwhenlastseeninSeptember OthersmorepersuasiveonfirststartsinceleavingGavinCromwell. TFRHHIII BHA110

DREAM BOY (GB)

(23) 451444- C 6 11-0

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 VIEWIrishpointwinnerwhostruckatthethirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesinmaidenatthiscourse(16.2f)inDecember Hasmadetheframe hereall3startssince,takingasmallstepforwardin16-runnerhandicap(20.9f)lasttime.Cangiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHII BHA106 11

SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (161) 35/2353- 6

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp

10-11

Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B R. J. McAlpine Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinner/fairmaidenoverhurdles Besteffortsinceswitchedtofenceswhenthirdin5-runnerhandicapatthiscourse (23.4f)onlateststartinNovember Capableofgettinginvolvedbackhurdlingifreadytogoafter5monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA103

HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE)(142) 212250- 6 10-10

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE)

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Out of the Shed Racing Paul Robson, Hawick T

B Mr Matt O’Connor Mr Graham S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforseveralgoodeffortsindefeatwhenlandingSouthwellhandicap(24.3f)inOctober Ranpoorlywhen lastseeninDecember,butheappealsasthetypetobouncebackgivenalongerbreakaheadofthisrun. TFRHHHII BHA102

STARLYTE (IRE)

(213) 334046- C 7 10-7

Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)

14

15

Derek Fox J

O Mr Allan A. Grant Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeawinningreturntohurdlesforcurrentyardatNewcastleinNovember2022.Intheframe4timesfrom6startsin2023/24,thoughwould havebenefitedfromsettingastrongerpacewhen31/4lengthslastof6atthiscourse(20.9f)inOctober Moreneededafter7monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA99

KAJAKI (IRE)

(218) 61/4400- 11 10-7

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd MS Society Scotland, Borders Branch, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEWWonatSedgefieldandPerthin2022/23(bothataround20f)andranwellatthelattercoursewhenfourthinAugust.However, notinthesameformonhis2subsequentoutings,soothersmakemoreappealafter7monthsoff(blinkersreapplied). TFRHHIII BHA99

SWIFT REPLY (GB)

(91) 065P20- 8 10-2

Br Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound

John Kington J

O Miss D. M. M. Calder Simon Waugh, Morpeth T

B Miss Doreen M. M. Calder

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed form switched to handicaps on his last 3 starts, running one of his better races when second at Sedgefield (19.8f) in January.However,wellheldatthesameC&Dthefollowingmonthandhe’salongwayoutoftheweightsinthiscontest. TFRHIIII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: HOGANVILLE (IRE) 6 11 4 Jonathon Bewley 12-1 (George Bewley) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12, 13. Stewards Note: DREAM BOY: Following its run on 15/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat SWIFT REPLY: Following its run on 7/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Billy Boi Blue (GB), 6-1 Kingston Bridge (IRE), 7-1 Magic Wave (GB), 11-1 Idem (FR), Harper Valley (IRE), Starlyte (IRE), 12-1 Swallows Song (GB), 14-1 Dream Boy (GB), 16-1 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), 18-1 Percy’s Word (GB), 28-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), Pure Sirloin (IRE), Kajaki (IRE), 40-1 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), 66-1 Swift Reply (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

IDEM has made a promising start to his hurdling career, successful both outings in novices before shaping up well switched to handicaps, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he drops back down in grade. He can get the better of handicap-debutant Billy Boi Blue, while last-time-out course winner Kingston Bridge is also considered.

THE HOWDEN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs KILLYBEGS JET LADY and SEA GOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 69 runners, 7%) runs PARA HANDY

Longest Traveller: PARA HANDY trained by T Easterby, Malton, 155 miles.

1

MAGICAL HILL (IRE) (37)

P/3331- 5 11-8

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Classic Magic (IRE)

2

Henry Brooke J

O HoldMyBeer, Nightingale, Duffus &Partner Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Daniel Fogarty Lawless Civils S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in an Irish point/both starts in bumpers before making winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month, keeping on well. Penalty to carry but step up in trip promises to suit TFRHHHHI BHA-

BEECHMOUNT (IRE)

(25) P//0PP- 7 11-1

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - What’s For Tea

3

Tom Midgley (3) J

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

B Mr Peter Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up sole start in points and no promise over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

BLUE PLAN (IRE) (-)

Br B g Retirement Plan - Blueberrythethird (IRE)

O Mr John Wade

5 11-1

Ross Chapman J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B W. Moran Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Retirement Plan gelding. Brother to bumper winner Lady Bluebird. Dam unraced sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Goldencard. TFRHHHII BHA-

LOOKING SPLENDID (GB)

(28) 500/50- 6 11-1

Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE)

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mrs A. J. Boswell Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mrs Joanna Boswell

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in bumpers and looks a handicap project over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

MAJOR CHAMPION (GB)

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Samantha

O Miss Amy Milburn

B Mr David Redvers

(108) P0PP- 5 11-1

Danny McMenamin J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Before Midnight Wears tongue strap. No impact in Irish points TFRHHIII BHA-

PINOT ROUGE (IRE)

(26) 1/314- 6 11-1

Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE)

O Mr S. Oliver

Edward Austin (5) J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster, looking well suitedbythe3mtrip CrackingeffortintheGrade1Seftonlastmonth(incheekpieces)andshe’lltakesomestoppingatthislevel. TFRHHHHH BHA127

ROCK N ROLL CHAMP (IRE)

(23) 0/43P66- 6 11-1

Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Another Pet (IRE)

O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster

B James Robinson

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/usefulchasewinnerSholokjack MaideninIrishpointsandneverreallyafactorin18fcoursenovicelastmonth. TFRHIIII BHA8 SEA GOD (IRE) (157) 1/1- 5 11-1

Br Gr g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Mr J. Fyffe Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J. Kennedy Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brothertobumper/fairlyuseful21/2mhurdlewinnerTurnTurkand,havingprevailedonsolestartbetweentheflags,hecompletedasimpletaskwhen winningamatchonRulesdebutinaCarlislebumper(17f,heavy)inDecember Bringspotentialtothetablenowswitchedtohurdlesfornewyard TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

SPLIT THE BILL (IRE) (327) 0344/03- 6 11-1

Br B g Champs Elysees - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

O Mr J N Swinbank

B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd

Aaron Anderson (5) J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW FairmaidenhurdlerforMickyHammondandranrightuptobestfittedwithatonguetiewhen third of 8 at Aintree in June. Off since and work to do with a couple of these. TFRHHHII BHA103

TELEMETRY

(GB) (50) 2/05- 6 11-1

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Emma Lee

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

TIMEFORM VIEWRantoafairlevelwhen12lengthssecondof8onhisdebutinaWetherbybumperlastAprilbuthasn’tmatched that level in 2 starts since the turn of the year Probably best watched now attentions switch to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-

TIGGA

TIME (IRE) (23) 1/354- 5 11-1

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr Gordon Clements

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Pius Collins Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy after making a successful sole start in points Promise a couple of times under Rules but may need more time. TFRHHHII BHA-

DISCO ANNIE (IRE)

(18) F/2/000- 6 10-8

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE)

O Graham & Christine Seward

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Michael Halpin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points but failed to offer much in bumpers. Up in trip now hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

KILLYBEGS JET LADY (IRE)

Br B m Jet Away - Little Twinkle (IRE)

(59) 321/0P0- 7 10-8

Alan Doyle (5) J

O Old Gold Racing 18 Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Richard Langrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successfulonlast of4startsinIrish pointsinDecemberlast year Limitedimpact over hurdles, shaping like a stayer TFRHHIII BHA-

PARA HANDY (IRE) (55)

03P- 4 10-7

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Pink Panda (FR)

O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner

Jamie Hamilton J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B M.J. Leahy & J. Riordan Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed as much temperament as ability so far. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: BALLYPOREEN (IRE) 6 11 13 Brian Hughes 4-9 (Donald McCain) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Stewards Note:

TIGGA TIME: Following its run on 15/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout KILLYBEGS JET LADY: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 11-2 Magical Hill (IRE), 15-2 Sea God (IRE), 18-1 Split The Bill (IRE), 25-1 Blue Plan (IRE), Tigga Time (IRE), 40-1 Disco Annie (IRE), Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE), 50-1 Telemetry (GB), 66-1 Major Champion (GB), 150-1 Para Handy (IRE), 300-1 Beechmount (IRE), Looking Splendid (GB), Rock N Roll Champ (IRE)

Having excelled herself when fourth in the Grade 1 Sefton, for all that wasn’t a vintage renewal, PINOT ROUGE really should make no mistake back in a novice. Sea God should have more to offer now hurdling for Lucinda Russell, with Magical Hill likely to give it a good go under a penalty.

KELSO RACECOURSE

26TH

AYR RACECOURSE

14TH & 22ND

PERTH RACECOURSE

15TH & 16TH

HAMILTON RACECOURSE

17TH & 29TH

(CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs CASTLETOWN and DOMANDLOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs CASTLETOWN and DOMANDLOUIS Longest Traveller: RACEVIEW ROAD trained by G Bewley, Colby, 98 miles.

CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) (47)

U2/0210- 8 12-1

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Vics Miller (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson

Craig Nichol J

Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Robert B. Hodgins Hazelrigg Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWCheekpiecesonwhenregainingthewinningthreadina7-runnerMusselburghhandicap(23.6f,soft)inFebruary.However,hisjumpingwenttopotatNewburynexttimeandtheheadgearisnowdiscarded.Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA121 2

DE MAULDE (FR) (278) 136/4/PP- C 10 12-0

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR) William Maggs (7) J O Mr S Murrills & Mr J Ewart James Ewart, Langholm T

B S.C.E.A. de Maulde Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Latestsuccesswasgainedhereoff12lbhigherbutthatwasbackinOctober2021andhehas largely struggled in his handful of subsequent appearances TFRHIIII BHA120

3

HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE)(161) 46110P-

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

O Coltherd McDougal

CD 9 11-7

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B M. Doran Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWGotbackontrackwhenlandingback-to-backhandicapsoverthisC&DandatHexhamduringtheautumn. Well held the last twice, though, including back here over hurdles when last seen in November TFRHHHII BHA113

NO REGRETS

(IRE) (80) 1/21320- 10 11-4

Br B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE)

O Tony Killoran & Tarzan Bloodstock

Sean Quinlan J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr J. McMahon Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 3m handicap chases in the first half of 2023 Never going back from a break at Musselburgh in February buthehasreturnedtoafeasiblemarkifthefirst-timevisor(replacingcheekpieces)helpssparkhimbacktolife. TFRHHHHI BHA110

RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE)

(23) 531221- C 6 10-12

Br B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)

Jonathon Bewley J

O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T

B J. F. Mernagh Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWMultiplepointwinnerwhowasplacedinabumperandcoupleofNewcastlenovicehurdlespriortomakingawinningchase debuthere(21.6f,soft)lastmonth.Thisstiffertestwillberightuphisstreetanda5lbrisedoesn’tlookatallharsh. TFRHHHHH BHA104

EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE)

(23) 2/21440- 8 10-11

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 VIEW First run since leaving Nicky Richards when bagging 12-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November However, form has taken a turn for the worse since and he looks vulnerable once more. TFRHHIII BHA103

(FR) (19) 431230- CD 12 10-10

Br Gr g Poliglote - Message Personnel (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Raymond Anderson Green

N. S. P. C. C., Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWTrickycharacter(resentsuseofwhip)butcapablewheninthemood,ashedemonstratedwhenlandingahandicapchaseatPerthlastsummer Safelyheldonrecentreappearanceoverhurdlesbutthatrunwillhaveblownawaythecobwebsandcouldn’truleoutbackinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA102

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE)

(70) 22/4245- C 7 10-8

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE)

O Two Black Labs

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Mairead Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdleswinnerherein2022andrunner-up3timesoverfenceslastyear,includingtwiceoverthisC&D Belowparlast 2startsbutthehandicapperhasgivenhimachanceand,likestablemateCastletown,he’snotdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA100

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: EXIT TO WHERE (FR) 9 10 13 Conor O’Farrell 8-1 (Iain Jardine) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6. Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN QUINT: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly DOMANDLOUIS: Following its run on 28/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Raceview Road (IRE), 9-2 No Regrets (IRE), 6-1 Domandlouis (IRE), 13-2 Castletown (FR), 17-2 Hidden Commander (IRE), 10-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 12-1 Captain Quint (IRE), 28-1 Empire de Maulde (FR)

Lightly-raced 6-y-o RACEVIEW ROAD made the perfect start over fences here last month and he looks capable of going in again off this 5lb higher mark No Regrets will be a real threat if responding well to the new headgear and he is second choice ahead of the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Castletown and Domandlouis

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £205,761 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) 16 Eliminated Under

Leading course trainer (19-24): A M Thomson (35 wins from 172 runners, 20%) runs FAITHFULFLYER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs MONTY NEVETT Longest Traveller: DIRK GENTLY trained by D Killahena & G Mcpherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 312 miles.

1

JAKE STEVENS (IRE) (117)

55F24- 6 12-0

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Tessoneill (IRE)

O IScott, JScott, Jolley, Sowray & Neville

B Mr J. Nicholson

Henry Brooke J

Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

HR2DAY Ltd, Mn Consultancy Ltd, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWFailedtothreatenbothstartsbetweentheflagsbutwasstillintouchwhenfalling3outatSedgefieldonhurdlesdebutandfoundonlyonetoogoodthere 19dayslater Beatenbymorethanthelongertripwhenlastseenandhe’saninterestinghandicapnewcomerperseveredwithoverthedistance. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 RITSON (IRE)

(31) 0/00330- 9 11-12

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Ellen’s Choice (IRE)

O Mr P R Walker & Mr R Walker

3

Aaron Anderson (5) J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B M. Berry Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Badly out of sorts over fences since scoring on Boxing Day in 2022 and looks easy to oppose reverting to hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA98

FAITHFULFLYER (IRE)

(23) 2/30050- C 7 11-12

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE)

O Midnight Racing Club

Ryan Mania J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B P. G. McGillion Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtofullyfirelastseasonandthoughhedidshapebetterthandistancebeatensuggestsoverthis C&D last time, his finishing efforts are becoming a repeated issue. Others make more appeal. TFRHHHII BHA98

LONGSTONE

COWBOY (IRE)(380) 6323FP/- 8 11-9

Br Bl g Yeats (IRE) - The Munyabure

O Mr H. Burns

B Joseph Robb

Ross Chapman J

Hugh Burns, Alnwick T

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinaHexhammaidenhurdleonhissecondstartunderRulesandranwellagainwhenthirdinaC&Dnovice12 dayslater Failedtocompletebothoutingslastspring,though,andhasplentytoproveonreturnfromayearoff TFRHHIII BHA95

CALL ME JACK (GB)

(25) 051211- 5 11-6

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Gaspara (FR)

O Mr J Scarrow & Partner

B Mrs G. B. Walford

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressivewhenwinning3outof4startsinhandicaps,lookingmoreprofessionalandimpressingwiththemannerhewasabletorecoverfrom significantinterferencefromaloosehorsewhenscoringatNewcastle(20.3f,heavy,11/4)25daysago Lotstolikeabouthischancesagain. TFRHHHHH BHA92

THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (160)

PP51/PP- 10 11-6

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE)

William Maggs (7) J

O The Craig Farm Syndicate James Ewart, Langholm T

B Seamus Murphy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWAll3careervictoriesgainedatSedgefield,capitalisingonafallingmarkthere(3m3f)lastFebruary.Foundtobelamewhen pulleduphere3monthslaterandlostactionagainatMusselburgh160daysago,solooksbestwatchedonreturn. TFRHHIII BHA92 7 BEAT THE BOUM (GB) (23) 43P5- 5 11-5

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

O The Late Boumers Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame in an Irish point and ran to only a poor level when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (18.1f,

Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J

O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B John Joe Brady

TIMEFORM

9

SWORD OF FATE (IRE)

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE)

(14) 260345- D 11 11-2

Brian Hughes J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences at Perth (20f) in August and backed that up with good second at Cartmel. Seemingly in a lull this spring, though, and others are preferred switched back to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA88

DIRK GENTLY (IRE)

(218) P3/332P- 7 11-0

Br Ch g Mahler - Jumpingjude (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Graeme P. McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B John Connolly The Good Racing Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester last summer Temperament has long been under suspicion, though, and others make greater appeal on his return from 7 months off TFRHHHII BHA86

MONTY NEVETT (IRE)

(38) 300050- 5 10-13

Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Organza Conor O’Farrell J

O K Jardine, R Griffiths, D Boyce, M Hayes Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Caron & Paul Chapman Racing

Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form over hurdles for either Jedd O’Keeffe or for his current yard TFRHHIII BHA85 12

BOOT ‘N’ SHOE (IRE) (82) 24//006-

Br B g Ask - Phecda (FR)

6 10-13

Nathan Moscrop J O Love To Race Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Stephen Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll

Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEWReachedtheframeinacoupleofAWbumpersearly-2022buthasn’tthreatenedinahandfulofappearancesataround2moverhurdles Nowmakes hishandicapdebutoffarealisticmarkandit’llbeinterestingtoseehowheshapesupinthebetting.Tonguestrap/cheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHHII BHA85

FIADH (IRE) (25) 516/PP0- 8 10-12

Br B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma

Tom Midgley (3) J

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

B Ms Jill Farrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 3m at Wetherby last March but has showed very little recently since returning from an 11-month absence. Passed over. TFRHHIII BHA84

MAN (GB) (425) 3/P6406/- 6 10-12

Br B g Millenary - Miss Chatterbox Callum Bewley J

O Mrs Camille Macdonald Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B T. C. Dawson Dawn Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field in 2 staying handicap hurdles last spring. Will likely need to up his game on return from 14-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA84

ARCTIC

LODGE (IRE) (323) 2P/544/4- 8 10-12

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lodge Princess (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

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

B Martin J. Keane Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer made little impact over hurdles and produced a shoddy round of jumping at Stratford on chase debut last summer Back over the smaller obstacles after 10-month break TFRHHHII BHA84

16

BULLION BOSS (IRE)

(41) 34P3//06- 8 10-12

Br B g War Command (USA) - Gold Bubbles (USA) Sean Quinlan J

O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Tullpark Ltd Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap hurdler at best but little show in 2 runs in March following lengthy absence. TFRHHIII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: BALKALIN (FR) 11 11 7 Conor Rabbitt 9-2 (Maurice Barnes) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13, 16.

Stewards Note: THE BLAME GAME: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action. DIRK GENTLY: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Call Me Jack (GB), 6-1 Jake Stevens (IRE), 11-1 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 12-1 Arctic Lodge (IRE), 14-1 Pateen (IRE), 16-1 Dirk Gently (IRE), 20-1 Boot ‘n’ Shoe (IRE), 25-1 Sword of Fate (IRE), Fiadh (IRE), 28-1 The Blame Game (IRE), 33-1 Ritson (IRE), Beat The Boum (GB), Monty Nevett (IRE), Bolt Man (GB), 40-1 Bullion Boss (IRE), 66-1 Longstone Cowboy (IRE)

SHADES OF MIDNIGHT AWARD

The “Shades of Midnight” Horse of the Year Award, donated by the owners of Shady” (the winner of seven races including three at Kelso), is presented to the owners of the horse judged to have put up the most stirring performance (or performances) at Kelso during the 2023/24 season, selected from a list of nominations made by racegoers. The lad or lass of the winning horse will receive £200.

The judges singled out three horses, in addition to the winner, for an honourable mention. Coincidentally, all four were ridden by jockeys who’ve been aboard the judges recently retired The Ferry Master, while one of them (Henry Brooke) also rode Shady

The Winner is:

ELOI DU PUY (Nick Alexander) 6yo gelding, who ran an amazing 6 times at Kelso last season (all with top Hawick jockey Bruce Lynn in the saddle), winning three times plus a second and a third, starting from a handicap mark 92 and finishing on 113.

He has now run 9 of his 15 career runs at Kelso He’s shown himself to be a talented & gutsy young hurdler, loving his racing as well as Kelso’s energy sapping run for home, just like Shades of Midnight did.

Runners-up included:

Empire Steel (Sandy Thomson) 10yo grey gelding. His jumping was breathtaking for the win with Ryan Mania on board, he ran twice at the track last season and always excites the crowds with his jumping. Has run 6 of his 19 races at Kelso

Cracking Rhapsody (Ewan Whillans) 5yo gelding. Developing into a lovely prospect winning 2 from 3 at Kelso plus a second (Craig Nichol & Henry Brooke in saddle). He has run 4 of his 9 races at the track

Atlantic Dancer (Nick Alexander) game 11yo mare. Winning 2 from 2 at the track this season (Bruce Lynn again on board) and has run 7 of her 19 starts at Kelso.

7th-15th September 2024

Yards, studs and aftercare centres across the country are opening their doors to celebrate the love, care and attention that racehorses receive 365 days a year. Register your

PONY RACING AND RACING REMINISCENCE DAY

Free Admission

Sunday 2nd June

Join us on Sunday 2nd June for an afternoon of pony racing at Kelso Racecourse. Races will be scheduled for young riders of all levels of experience from none-at-all to wannabe-jockeys.

Staged as a taster day under the rules of the Pony Racing Association, young riders will also have the benefit of instruction from the staff of the Scottish Racing Academy

The late Eric Bryce left a huge cache of photographs depicting idyllic scenes of Kelso Racecourse and Friars Haugh Point-to-Point races, many of them featuring local racing families.

Come and see a large selection of Eric’s photographs which will be available to view on the first floor of the Tweedie Grandstand. Reminisce about horses and riders of the past – who knows, perhaps you’ll even find a photograph of yourself or a relative that you can take home and cherish.

This is an event for all generations – come and share memories as the youngest riders in our community head out onto the track to make some new ones

Photo caption: Bema Ringwood (breeder) and Reg Tweedie (owner / trainer) of Freddie.

THE HERRING QUEEN SERIES FINAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

FIFTH RACE | 3.45 2m 51y

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25720)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs SPIT SPOT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs SHAKEYATAILFEATHER

Longest Traveller: BRUCIO & LILY DU BERLAIS trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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

1

BRUCIO

(GB) (26) 3F11B0- D 6 12-0

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA)

2

Ben Bromley (5) J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Ashbrittle Stud

3

4

The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Catterick maiden before landing 2 1/4m Leopardstown listed handicap in February. Not seen to best effect at Aintree latest and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA128

LILY DU BERLAIS

(GB) (19) 243P/21- D 8 11-6

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Lolita du Berlais (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mr J. L. Lightfoot The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEWCareerbestwhenwinning7-runnernovicehurdleatAyr(16f,soft,5/2)19daysagoby71/2lengths from Shakeyatailfeathet. May be more to come on handicap debut and isn’t taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA120

POLITACUS (IRE)

(24) 4/44611- D 6 11-0

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - Santacus (IRE)

Liam Harrison J

O The FOB Racing Partnership 7 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B M. Noonan & D. Noonan Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwholeftherqualifyingeffortsoverhurdlesbehindwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatHuntingdon(20.5f)inMarchandimprovedagain whenfollowingupatHereford(21.7f,good)24daysago Raised6lbsincebutfurtherprogressmaybeforthcoming.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA114

MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) (17) 32/3512- D 6 10-12

Br B m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE)

Robert Dunne J

O Mr Semore Kurdi Noel Williams, Blewbury T

B John O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformwhenplacedtwiceinbumpersandoffthemarkatthethirdattemptinthisspherewhenbaggingHerefordmaiden(16.2f)in February.Builtonthatwhenrunner-uponhandicapdebutatStratford(16.3f,goodtosoft)sinceandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHII BHA112

MICKS

JET (IRE)

(20) 43431P- 6 10-11

Br Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J

O North South Flyers Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr Jamie Reck Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhomadesteadyprogressoverhurdlespriortolandingtheoddsinMusselburghmaiden(19.8f,soft)inFebruary.RanpoorlyinhighergradeatCheltenhamlatest,however,andneedstobouncebackonhandicapdebuthere. TFRHHIII BHA111

STRONG BELLE (GB) (70)

62PF21- 6 10-9

Br Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - Belle Berry (FR)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when winning 2m mares ’ maiden at Bangor (heavy) at the endofFebruary.Facesdifferentconditionsforhandicapdebutherebutwarrantsrespectnonetheless TFRHHHII BHA109

SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE)

Br B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)

O Mr T. C. McKeever

(19) 404B22- 5 10-9

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Knockhouse Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWMadetheframeall3completedstartsoverhurdles,latestwhencreditable71/2lengthssecondof7toLilyDuBerlaisinnovice hurdleatAyr(16f,soft)19daysago Senthandicappingforshrewdyardnowandisworthasecondlookinthemarket TFRHHHII BHA109

8 LINDA MOON (IRE) (67) 21/6324- 5 10-9

Br Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs J. K. Buckle

Neil King, Burderop T

B Caroline & Chris Berry Bildeston Crown S

TIMEFORM VIEWSteadilyprogressiveinthissphereuntilwellbeatenonhandicapbowatDoncaster(16.6f,heavy,11/8)67daysago Probablybestexcusedthatrun(testingconditions)butothersappealmore.Tonguestraponfirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA109

SPIT

SPOT (GB) (23) 62224- 5 10-6

Br Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)

O Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Craig Nichol J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Des Thurlby Straightline (NE) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairperformerontheFlatandhasruntoasimilarleveloverhurdlesforhercurrentyard,makingtheframeagainwhenfourth of7inhandicapatthiscourse(18.1f,goodtosoft,7/1)23daysago However,otherslookmoreprogressive. TFRHHIII BHA106

MARY

(IRE) (20) 533060- 5 10-5

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Mr Charles Walsh Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than in previous handicap outings when respectable seventh of 16 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 20 days ago Claims if building on that but percentage call is to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA105

BRENDAS ASKING (IRE) (48)

Br B m Ask - Lost It (IRE)

O Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club)

12

35/5442- 6 10-3

Ciaran Gethings J

Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B Mr Conor Hayes Templar Medical S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in points/bumpers and posted her best effort over hurdles when second of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 48 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer TFRHHHHH BHA103

DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS (GB)(20)234322- 4 10-2

Br B f Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR)

James Turner (7) J

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWSteppeduponpreviousformovertimberwhensecondof11injuvenileatCheltenham(16.8f,good)20days ago,suitedbystrongpace.4lboutofthehandicapbutusefulclaimer(aboardlasttime)takesoff7lb TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Stewards Note: LINDA MOON: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. MARY: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller BRENDAS ASKING: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Lily du Berlais (GB), 13-2 Politacus (IRE), 8-1 Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), Brendas Asking (IRE), 10-1 Mighty Moth (IRE), Strong Belle (GB), Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 14-1 Brucio (GB), 16-1 Micks Jet (IRE), 18-1 Mary (IRE), 20-1 Linda Moon (IRE), 28-1 Spit Spot (GB)

Plenty with claims here, including BRENDAS ASKING, who put in some good late work when runner-up on her handicap debut at Ludlow last time and should have learnt plenty from that Lily du Berlais and Politacus head the list of dangers.

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SIXTH RACE | 4.20

THE BEDMAX 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)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs FRERE D’ARMES

Longest Traveller: GUY trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 307 miles.

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

1

A

WAVE OF THE SEA

(IRE)

(55) 04PU0P- D 8 12-0

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE)

2

Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B John Yarr

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser for Joseph Patrick O’Brien, in frame in Galway Plate and Munster National last season. Come down the weights after seriously low-key start for Ben Haslam. TFRHHIII BHA132

FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (16)

2P6P34- 7 11-11

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)

O Belbroughton Racing Club

3

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Xavier Leredde Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who has edged back to a feasible mark and has shaped as if back in form the last twice, fourth from a poor position at Kempton last time. Race should be run to suit and a bold showing is expected. TFRHHHHI BHA129

PARISENCORE (FR) (95) 24/P220- 8 11-11

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Coupleofgoodeffortsoverfencesinthewinterandshapedasifstillinformbackoverhurdles at Musselburgh three months ago Should give another good account TFRHHHII BHA129

(IRE) (25) U3P632- D 9 11-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly

Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B B. Walsh Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser who, having been given a chance by the handicapper, returned to form when runner-up at Newcastle last time. Stable is going well and he’s worth a chance to go one better TFRHHHHH BHA129

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR)

O W.G. & A.G. Vestey

9 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Corrib Racing Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f) in January but his wins have come in lower-grade contests and he didn’t fire at Aintree last time. TFRHHIII BHA128

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHasshownimprovedformswitchedtofront-runningtactics,landingahat-trickhereinNovember Below form since but return to his favourite track (all 6 wins here) could spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA120

STATION (IRE)(26) 530P21- 8 11-2

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuruwaat (IRE)

Henry Brooke J

O CatchTwentyTwo,Andyfreight HoldingsLtd Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B Michael O’Sullivan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent chaser who jumped more efficiently when readily scoring at Fakenham last time. Still on a fair mark and can be relied upon, so should be competitive once more. TFRHHHHI BHA120

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (67) 320402- CD 10 10-12

Br Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWHasn’tgothisheadinfrontsinceback-to-backwinsherein2022butthehandicapperhasrelentedandhereturned toformwhensecondina5-runnercontestoverC&D2monthsago Looksaplayerinnewheadgear TFRHHHII BHA116

FEARLESS (IRE)

(77) 2/233U5- D 9 10-10

Br B g Arakan (USA) - La Spezia (IRE)

O The Fearless Partnership

B Mount Coote Stud and M.H. Dixon

Brian Hughes J

Danny Brooke, Middleham T

Danny Brooke Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW LightlyracedsincewinningatAintree(15.8f)butreturnedwithgoodplacedeffortsatUttoxeter/ Sedgefield in the autumn. Below best since, however. TFRHHIII BHA114

DUTY CALLS (IRE) (59) 422041- CD

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE)

11 10-2

Lewis Stones (3) J

O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Joseph Molloy

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded second C&D win 2 months ago in determined fashion with positive tactics readopted for the first time in a while. This is tougher and not sure to be in the same form. TFRHHHII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) 8 9 12 Patrick Wadge 5-6 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 9-2 Coastguard Station (IRE), 6-1 Pay The Piper (IRE), 7-1 Parisencore (FR), Gold des Bois (FR), 14-1 Guy (IRE), Duty Calls (IRE), 20-1 Fearless (IRE), 22-1 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 40-1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PAY THE PIPER bounced back to form at Newcastle last time and he’s handicapped to win if he can build on that for a stable that has been amongst the winners, so he gets the marginal vote. Frere d’Armes and Coastguard Station look the main dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAY

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NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 335 runners, 13%) runs KINGSTON JAMES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs DISCO DAVIS Longest Traveller: DISCO DAVIS trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 285 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE)

Ryan Mania J

O Recommended Freight McKeown & McMillan Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Placedinpointandhavingbeenwellbacked,improvedfromRulesdebuttogetoffthemark4 months on over C&D (soft) in February. Presumably saved for this so rates a major player TFRHHHHH BHA-

JAMES

(IRE) (60) F/11- D 5 11-6

Br B g Kingston Hill - Jemima Jay (IRE)

O Old Gold Racing 23

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Gerard Leahy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Old Gold Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWKingstonHillgeldingwhowassuccessfulonhiscompletedstartinpointsandmadeawinningstartunderRulesinstraightforwardfashionatAyr(16f,good,4/1)acoupleofmonthsago,makingallandquickeningenteringstraight Moretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA3 OFF TO

ALABAMA

(GB) (77) 16- D 6 11-6

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Off By Heart

O Banjos Bandits

Sean Quinlan J

John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B George Maher John Mackie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWTelescopegeldingwhowon11-runnerbumperatWetherby(16f,heavy,66/1)inFebruarybutfailed by a long chalk to repeat that effort 18 days on at Doncaster Bounce back needed after a break TFRHHHII BHA-

BATTLE BORN LAD

(GB) (25) 32- 5 11-2

Br B g Califet (FR) - Cute N You Know It

O J Saxby, M Simmons & G Yalbur

B John & Jonathan Saxby

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW PlacedbothstartsinNewcastlebumpersthisspring,doingwellunderthecircumstanceswhenrunner-up last month (hung badly right early final circuit). Will need to keep his quirks in check to feature. TFRHHHII BHA-

DIAMOND MIX (IRE) (202) 6- 5 11-2

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alma Mix

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Colin Thomas Paul Robson, Hawick T

B Thomas O’Keeffe

TIMEFORM VIEW Diamond Boy gelding who attracted some support and hinted at ability when sixth of 10 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 6 months ago Step forward required. TFRHHIII BHA-

(FR) (14) 3/153- 5 11-2

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR)

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who built on debut promise 12 weeks on when third of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good) a fortnight ago Lots to like for his top stable.

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE) Ben Smith J O Dere Street Jane Walton, Otterburn T

B W. Devereux Dunns Houses S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family but failed to complete both starts in points and finished well held in 2 bumpers last October Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

(IRE) (124) P/12- 6 11-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Madam Bovary (IRE)

Brian Hughes J O Miss C. Lees-Jones

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedwinnerinpointsandproducedapromisingeffortfittedwithatonguestrapwhensecondof7inbumper(7/4)at Musselburgh(15.6f,soft)4monthsago Thewinnerthatdayhasgoneinagainsince,sohecouldwellhavemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA-

9

HIGHLAND FASHION (GB)

(93) 5/5- 5 11-2

Br B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE)

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

10

Conor O’Farrell J

Ian Duncan, Coylton T

Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on his Perth debut last spring and off, probably ran to a similar level 9 months on at Carlisle in February. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-

THEONETOWATCH (GB) (82) 60- 5 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Xpectations (IRE)

O THE BORDERS BUNCH

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Potassium Partnership 2 Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedabitwhensixthof15inbumperatAyr(16f,good)ondebutinNovemberbutfailedtorepeatthat effort 3 months on over C&D (soft) back in February, well behind Dedicated Hero. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Stewards Note: BATTLE BORN LAD: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right off the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dedicated Hero (IRE), 4-1 Kingston James (IRE), 5-1 Disco Davis (FR), 6-1 Battle Born Lad (GB), 7-1 Flaubert (IRE), 20-1 Off To Alabama (GB), 50-1 Diamond Mix (IRE), Highland Fashion (GB), 80-1 Theonetowatch (GB), 100-1 Fairly Fulling (IRE)

DEDICATED HERO showed improved form to get off the mark over C&D back in February and presumably saved for this, Sandy Thomson’s 5-y-o can progress again and land this valuable pot Kingston James made a winning start under Rules in straightforward fashion at Ayr a couple of months ago and he could give the selection most to think about, with Disco Davis and Flaubert another couple fancied to go well, too

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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78)

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs GO ON CHEZ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs GO ON CHEZ

Longest Traveller: GO ON CHEZ trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles.

DRESSEDFORSUCCESS (GB)

Br B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)

(16) 46P/6PP- 11 12-6

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mr James Latham James Latham, Flookburgh T

H Pendle Forest & Craven

TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 wins under Rules have come at Cartmel. Pulled up in hunters at Catterick and Hexham this spring and readily opposable away from Cartmel. TFRHHIII BHA105

2 GO ON CHEZ (GB) (14)

1/22221- 8 12-6

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Who’s Afraid

Mr Harry Myddelton (7) J

O Roberts and Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown the odd sign of temperament but he’s useful and won nicely on his hunter debut at Ludlow (3m, good) last month. Very much the one to beat again. TFRHHHHH BHA130 3 SHANROE

STREET

(IRE) (16) 422/122- 14 12-6

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Zaffran Lady (IRE)

Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J

O Mr G. Walkingshaw G. Walkingshaw, Milnathort T

H Berwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 3m hunter at Perth last May before finishing second here later in the month. Returned from 11 months off to finish a good second at Hexham last month. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA106 4

WINDSOR AVENUE

(IRE) (27) 43/352P- 12 12-6

Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE)

Mr Jack Teal (7) J

O Mr R D E Woodhouse Jack Teal, Malton T

H Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulchaseronhisdayandtookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenrunner-upinhunteratCatterick(25tf,soft)inMarch.Never goingintheAintreeFoxhuntersincebutthisisamorerealisticassignment Theblinkersheworeearlierinhiscareerarerefitted. TFRHHHII BHA119

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CHARLEY

ROE

(IRE) (60) P3/22/13- 11 11-12

Br B g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Charlies Sister (IRE)

O Mrs Jacqui Irvine Lang

H Jedforest

Miss Lucy Brown (7) J

Mrs Jacqui Irvine Lang, Melrose T

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark in points in February but it was a match race and he’s finished a wellheld third since. Outsider on belated Rules debut TFRHIIII BHA-

THE MACON LUGNATIC (GB) (2)

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Didbrook

2P/P04-3 10 11-12

Miss Isobel Mactaggart (7) J O Jeremy Mactaggart

Mrs K. B. Mactaggart, Cavers T H Jedforest

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser for Ben Pauling, leaving that yard after pulling up twice last spring. Better effort in points for new connections when fourth last month. A watching brief is advised. TFRHHIII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Go On Chez (GB), 9-2 Windsor Avenue (IRE), 8-1 Shanroe Street (IRE), 18-1 The Macon Lugnatic (GB), 50-1 Dressedforsuccess (GB), Teds Charley Roe (IRE)

This looks a good opportunity for GO ON CHEZ to make it 2-2 in hunters. The veteran Shanroe Street made a fine return to action at Hexham last month and is preferred to Windsor Avenue for the forecast spot

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

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE AITKEN TURNBULL ARCHITECTS 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb AITKEN TURNBULL ARCHITECTS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries, 2 at £8 and 22 at £41. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Second Race 2.10 - THE HOWDEN 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 two hurdle races Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb HOWDEN have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £40. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

Third Race 2.40 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £46. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Fourth Race 3.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £32 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 31 entries at £32. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE HERRING QUEEN SERIES FINAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5915, the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have been placed in the first six in a Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ or Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race Series Qualifier during the 2023/24 season. £100 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Horserace Betting Levy Board has kindly provided for the inclusion of £5000 towards the prize money for this race. IMPORTANT NOTE: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, in order that the qualification requirements are the same as they were when the race was originally programmed in April 2024. Therefore, a horse will only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France. 15 entries 3 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25720)

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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE BEDMAX 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. May 6th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIM SMALLEY of BEDMAX LTD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Haddington Jubilee Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 16 entries at £71. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Seventh Race 4.55 - THE RACING POST GO NORTH JODAMI SERIES FINAL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT 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, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races which have have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series qualifier during the current season and which have run in a maximum of two previous National Hunt Flat races Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £120 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races or of a Class 1 race 7lb RACING POST have generously supported this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £100 cash prize to stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race. Please Note: Horses are not to have run in more than two previous races in order to be qualified to run in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper 10 entries at £120. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE

Eighth Race 5.25 - THE RACING TOGETHER OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2022, have not won more than three steeple chases Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £33. - Closed May 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

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

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

Slips, Trips, Falls

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

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

Fences, Walls & Barriers

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

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

Horses

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

Fires

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

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

Children

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

Kelso Races Ltd

The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX

Tel: 01573 221221

email: info@kelso-races.co.uk www.kelso-races.co.uk