Friday 13th February 2026
Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00
WELCOME
Welcome to Timeform Chase Day! Today’s seven-race programme is one of our favourite days of the season – a core Winter fixture with a touch of quality.
The meeting has provided the final preparatory run for two Cheltenham Festival winners in the last four years including Myretown, winner of the Ultima Steeplechase, last season. Make a note of all today’s runners wherever they go next
The second race on the card is a qualifier for the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final at the Punchestown Festival and we are delighted to welcome representatives from both Albert Bartlett and Punchestown Racecourse who will, no doubt, be keen to encourage us all to visit later in the Spring.
We are grateful for the support of all today’s race sponsors which, in addition to Timeform and Albert Bartlett, include: Johnston Smillie, Racing TV and friends of the late Toshi McDougall, a much-missed helper of the catering team here at Kelso.
We’dalsoliketothanktheconnectionsofalltherunnersontoday’sprogramme – we’re grateful that you have chosen to come and run your horses at Kelso and we wish you an enjoyable day’s sport.
Finally, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all racegoers. You help to create that loving feeling that Kelso is so well known for, whatever the weather Good luck, 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
Friday 13th February 2026
Stewards
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)
JAMES VESTEY (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY GLYNN, ADRIAN SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY
Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Veterinary Officer TIM DAVIES
Commentator DARREN OWEN
Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH
Medical Officers
Veterinary Surgeons
DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE, DR HEATHER KIRKLAND
MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. 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., EUAN HAMMERSLEY, BSC, B.VM &S, CERT, AVP, M.R.C.V.S.
Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JIM BONAR
Patron
Directors
MR GF ADAM
MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR SR LANDALE, MR R HUNTER, MRS V MCKIE, MR C DEMPSTER
Clerk of the Course JAMES ARMSTRONG
Safeguarding Officers
MR J ARMSTRONG, MR J GARRATT
THE TEAM
James Armstrong Clerk Of The Course
Trish Spours Assistant Manager
Steph Brown Finance Manager
Joanna McNulty Office Administrator
Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer
Gillian Meikle Caretaker
Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman
HOW TO READ
horse’s saddlecloth number
colour graphic
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam
No of days since last ran
previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite
horse’s name form sire dam
9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30
Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)
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
guide
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.
Please gamble responsibly For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk
THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025/26
Race 1 1.40 2m 16y
1 Bossman Jack (GB) 11-9
2 Colby Mayfield (IRE) 11-2
3 Donald Jump (GB) 11-2
4 Doujadou (FR) 11-2
5 Emerald Breeze (GB) 11-2
6 Francky Blue (FR) 11-2
7 Holeheartedly (IRE) 11-2
8 I’m Wide Awake (GB) 11-2
9 Lancier des Obeaux (FR)11-2
10 One For Rian (IRE) 11-2
11 Passage du Maure (FR) 11-2
12 Roi du Roume (FR) 11-2
13 Stone Cold (IRE) 11-2
14 Wings of Arion (IRE) 11-2
15 I Heard A Rumour (IRE) 10-9
16 Roberta Bishop (GB) 10-9
Race 2 2.10 2m 16y
1 Aqua Bleu (IRE) 11-10
2 Merci Mam (FR) 11-7
3 Dream’s Ka (FR) 11-0
4 Maestro du Mesnil (FR) 11-0
5 Mwabani (FR) 11-0
CHEPSTOW
Race 3 2 40 2m 3f 98y
1 The Four Sixes (IRE) 11-10
2 Gamesters Guy (GB) 11-1
3 Juby Ball (FR) 10-9
4 Willmount (GB) 10-6
Race 4 3.10 2m 7f 131y
1 Holly Hartingo (IRE) 12-0
2 Love of Neymore (GB) 11-10
3 Jalisco Star (IRE) 11-7
4 Princess Keri (IRE) 11-1
5 Getaway Theatre (IRE) 10-13
Race 5 3.45 2m 7f 136y
1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR) 12-0
2 Lilting Verse (IRE) 11-13
3 No Tackle (GB) 11-12
4 Latenightrumble (GB) 11-11
5 Eaton Anne (IRE) 11-11
6 Jasmin de Cotte (FR) 11-10
7 Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 11-10
8 Hurricane Highway (IRE) 11-8
9 Astronomic View (GB) 11-7
10 Carrigeen Castle (IRE) 11-6
11 Not Sure (IRE) 11-4
12 The Big Reveal (IRE) 10-3
Race 6 4.20 2m 3f 100y
1 Getaway Master (IRE) 12-0
2 Bolsover Bill (IRE) 11-13
3 Harbour Light (GB) 11-11
4 Mumbles (IRE) 11-10
5 Directly (GB) 11-8
6 Locked Down Lad (GB) 11-7
7 Inion Tiogair (IRE) 11-2
8 Onehundredneighty (IRE) 11-0
9 Richardson (GB) 10-12
10 Churchman (GB) 10-10
11 Mi Sueno (IRE) 10-8
Race 7 4.55 2m 7f 131y
1 The Grey Man (GB) 12-0
2 Face d’Music (IRE) 12-0
3 Hunting Percival (GB) 12-0
4 Delta Blues Belle (IRE) 11-13
5 Klic Boum (FR) 11-9
6 Milan Ac (IRE) 11-9
7 Hairy Potter (IRE) 11-6
8 No Rematch (IRE) 11-3
9 Lightonthewing (IRE) 11-3
10 Walkinthepresent (IRE) 10-11
Race 1 1.20 2m 3y
1 Morning Mayhem (GB) 12-0
2 Risk It All (FR) 11-12
3 Character Testing (GB) 11-10
4 L’Allier (FR) 11-9
5 Alvesta (GB) 11-4
6 Noble Miss (GB) 10-5
Race 2 1.50 3m 5f 24y
1 Animal (IRE) 12-0
2 One Last Glance (GB) 11-10
3 Seasmoke (IRE) 11-10
4 Pulse of Camelot (IRE) 11-9
5 Edgewell (IRE) 11-4
6 Brother Boris (GB) 11-4
7 Miss Fedora (IRE) 10-9
8 Spotty Dog (GB) 10-4
FAKENHAM
Race 3 2.20 2m 4f 1y
1 No Cure (IRE) 11-8
2 Swingin Safari (IRE) 11-8
3 The Boss Bear (IRE) 11-8
4 Ionian (IRE) 11-2
5 Jury’s In (IRE) 11-2
6 Porridge (IRE) 10-9
Race 4 2.50 2m 5f 44y
1 Kalista Love (FR) 11-7
2 Moviddy (IRE) 11-2
3 Jacks Touch (IRE) 11-2
4 Belle Montrose (IRE) 11-2
Race 5 3.25 3m 38y
1 Frere d’Armes (FR) 12-6
2 Fix At All (FR) 12-2
3 Major Dundee (IRE) 11-12 4 Stattler (IRE) 11-12 5 Hollywood Harmon (IRE)11-7
Race 6 4.00 2m 7f 95y
1 Castanea Breeze (IRE) 11-12
2 Apieceovfortune (GB) 11-11
3 De Deli Counter (GB) 11-9
4 Path of Stars (FR) 10-9
5 Junior des Mottes (FR) 10-5
Race 7 4.35 2m 3y
Beau Speed (FR) 11-7
Cooltobecareless (IRE) 11-7
Elusive Pb (GB) 11-7
Inside Tracker (GB) 10-9
Golden Sanjida (GB) 10-2
Potters Honour (GB) 10-2
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (18 wins from 102 runners, 18%) runs ALL ONE WORD and THEY WANT ME
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs KAKA’S COUSIN
Longest Traveller: KOCKTAIL BLEU trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 382 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
2
KAKA’S COUSIN (IRE)(22)F2-12
Br B g Mahler - Dancing Baloo (IRE)
6 11-7
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Stephanie Hanly Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSix-figurebuyafterfinishingsecondinanIrishpointandjustifiedshortoddsstartingoutunderRuleswhenimpressivelylanding6-runnermaidenhurdleat Catterick(19.3f)overChristmas Clearofremainderwhenrunner-upin12-runnernoviceatWetherby(16f,heavy)andcanprogressfurther TFRHHHHI BHA118
KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR)(34)
F23-152
6 11-7
Br Gr g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tunique Bleue (FR) Freddie Gordon J
O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & ScanlonChris Gordon, Winchester T
B A. Peltier, D. Juste & J. Houdin Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over timber at Fontwell in November Not in same form over longer trip at Newbury next time but back on the upwhenverygoodsecondof7innovice(9/2)atKempton(16f,good)34daysago,latemistakes Setsagoodstandard. TFRHHHHH BHA122
3 THEY WANT ME
(IRE)
(46)1/4-21 CD
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Double Dream (IRE)
O Mrs L. Maclennan
6 11-7
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B John Kidd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestartbetweentheflagsandchasedhomesubsequentGrade1winnerIdahoSunonhurdlesdebutatBangor inNovember WentonebetteroverC&Dthefollowingmonthandheremainsopentomoreimprovement TFRHHHHI BHA114
ALL ONE WORD (IRE)(20) 3/-6 7 11-0
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Una Sorpresa (GER) William Maggs (5) J
O David & Carol Shaw
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miss Roisin O’Brien Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a long time to make his Rules debut after being placed in an Irish point in April 2023, looking very much a stayer when a tailed-off sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 12/1). Much more needed. TFRHHIII BHA-
AU
PLAISIR
(FR)(29) 0300
Br Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Triptyka (IRE)
5 11-0
Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Walters Calling Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Montaigu
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in bumpers but looks one for the longer term in this sphere judged on his opening effort at Newcastle last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
BIG
JON (IRE)(29) 600
6 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Point The Toes (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Miss Maria D. Myco
B Thomas Fahey
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a pair of bumpers and fared no better when eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 29 days ago
BAY (GB)(46)3-PPP
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Ellistrin Belle
O Ellistrin Partnership
B Eileen & Ron Smith
7 11-0
Jamie Hamilton J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
Sport of Kings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 5 in a weak course bumper back in the spring but has pulled up on all of his 3 starts over hurdles so far. Tongue tie added to blinkers.
KODIAK (IRE)(47)05U-0P
7 11-0
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Moscow Mistress (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J
O Miss Maria D. Myco
George Bewley, Colby T
B Lorcan Higgins Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks decidedly limited on early evidence, his jumping a particular cause for concern. Cheekpieces now go on.
MELBOURNE GHOST
(IRE)(31)0 5 11-0
Br Gr g Ocovango - Tagalong (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Mr Eamonn O’Connell Embroidery Elite Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer offered little when seventh of 8 in bumper at Ayr (16f, heavy) on NH debut 31 days ago Makes hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
MISTER R (GB)(-)
5 11-0
Br Ch h Masterstroke (USA) - Miss Nellie (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O David & Nicky Robinson Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Masterstroke horse. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Nells Son and fair hurdler Amberose. Yard have done well with this family and he’s worth a betting check on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
NOSY NEIGHBOUR
(IRE)(80)54-3
5 11-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Well Set Up (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mrs Christie Thompson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Miss Emily Kilcoyne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points and showed ability on hurdling debut when third of 11 in maiden at Southwell (16/1)80daysago,noviceyjumpingerrorsandnochancebehindpairofsubsequentimprovers.Capableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA12 RATEMENOW
(IRE)
(23) 4-3545
5 11-0
Br B or Br g Ice Breeze - Oscar Bb (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Susan Corbett Racing Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B JW Bloodstock Ltd Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has showed a bit in bumpers and a pair of 19f novice hurdles at Catterick but will be of more interest once qualified for handicaps after this TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: WE’RE RED AND BLUE 5 11 7 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 4-9 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Stewards Note: NOSY NEIGHBOUR: Following its run on 25/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey early-on.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Kocktail Bleu (FR), 4-1 Kaka’s Cousin (IRE), 9-2 They Want Me (IRE), 9-1 Mister R (GB), 14-1 Nosy Neighbour (IRE), 33-1 Ratemenow (IRE), 40-1 All One Word (IRE), 50-1 Melbourne Ghost (IRE), 150-1 Big Jon (IRE), 300-1 Au Plaisir (FR), Ellistrin Bay (GB), King Kodiak (IRE)
Three winners make this an interesting heat, with KOCKTAIL BLEU preferred on the basis of his good second behind the promising Baron Noir at Kempton last month. Kaka’s Cousin stepped forward from his winning debut when runner-up at Wetherby last time and there should still be better to come from him, with similar comments applying to They Want Me, who bumped into a subsequent Grade 1 winner on debut before going one better over C&D
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final 2 mile 4 furlong H’cap Hurdle (130 =
on Tue 28 April
Top five from each qualifier eligible to enter. Ballot will prioritise qualifying position over rating.
THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Coltherd (18 wins from 126 runners, 14%) runs GRAND VOYAGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs NOONETELLSMENOTHIN Longest Traveller: NOONETELLSMENOTHIN trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 307 miles
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
2
3
4
6
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE) Non Runner J
O Tony Bloom Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Don Commins Galebreaker S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA120
KENT DE THAIX (FR)(20)
1-1051P
6 12-0
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Victoire de Thaix (FR) Rian Corcoran (3) J
O Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr Michel Bourgneuf Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwitheachofhisfirst3startsoverhurdles,recordingawide-marginsuccessinaCarlislemaiden(19.3f,soft)inDecember FoundthingstougherwhenpulledupinGrade2atDoncasterlasttime,butcouldgetbackontracknowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA120
JUDICIAL DEFERENCE
(IRE)(27) F61-211 7 11-13
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Little Choice (IRE) Ben Smith (6) J
O Ledwith Coates Adams Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Godfrey Greene Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW PointwinnerwhoconfirmedpromiseofhurdlingdebutwhenlandingaMusselburghmaideninDecember Makingaquickswitchto handicaps,followedupatHaydock(21.2f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandhe’samajorplayerwithfurtherimprovementtocome. TFRHHHHH BHA119
NOONETELLSMENOTHIN (IRE)
(23) 2313 5 11-2
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Carlingford Way (IRE) Benjamin Macey (6) J
O Ben Hughes Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Donal Kenneally Bruern Game Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging second on first of 2 starts in bumpers and off the mark on hurdling debut in novice at Catterick (19.3f, good) in December Wasn’tinthesameformbackatCattericklasttime,butitremainsearlydaysforhimonhandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA108
WOLFSPEAR (IRE)
(15)243540
10 10-13
Br B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) Edward Austin J
O Mr Scott Townshend Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Exors of the Late John Harrington
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last victory in 2024 but has made the frame twice from 4 starts for current yard However, ran poorly at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) 15 days ago and others are more persuasive for win purposes TFRHHIII BHA105
EL JEFE (IRE)(15) 60-3233
9 10-13
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Conor Rabbitt J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 5 times in 2023/24 season, culminating in a career-best display in an Aintree handicap Struggled for form last season but hasbeenshapingupwellthisterm,travellingbestforalongwaywhenthirdatAyr(20.4f,heavy)15daysago
PARK (IRE)(21) 53-2444
7 10-11
Br B g Milan - Helen Wood William Maggs J
O Mr Garry Kevin Thexton Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Philip Kirby
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed once from 3 starts in bumpers and stepped forward from first 2 runs over hurdles when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Wetherby(19.7f)onBoxingDay FailedtostaylongertripatDoncaster(24.4f)3weeksago,butwillneedtogetbackontheup
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Give Me High Five Alan Doyle J
O The Osprey Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and has gone the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles, doing best work at the finish when third of 10inmaidenatthiscourse(16.2f,soft)inDecember Stepupintrippromisestosuitashemakeshandicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA101
9
TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB)(31)021P24 C 7 10-7
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Charlie Maggs J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedaccountfortheseasonatAyr(19.5f)inNovemberandgoodsecondhere(18.1f)thefollowingmonth.Possiblyunsuitedby furtherstepbackintripwhenfourthof9atAyr(16f,heavy)amonthago,soshecouldbeinthemix(bredtobeastayer). TFRHHHHI BHA99
GRAND VOYAGE
(FR)(15) 45P003 CD 10 10-4
Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR) Joshua Thompson J
O Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet
TIMEFORM VIEW Had been struggling for form this season (including over fences), but back up in trip he stopped the slide when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) 15 days ago Must back that up now. TFRHHHII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: STAY IF U WANT TO (IRE) 6 10 10 Benjamin Macey 7-2 (Jonjo & AJ O’Neill) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 9, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Judicial Deference (IRE), 9-2 Kent de Thaix (FR), 7-1 Tread Softly Now (GB), 8-1 Noonetellsmenothin (IRE), Another High Five (IRE), 9-1 El Jefe (IRE), 10-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 18-1 Milan Park (IRE), 28-1 Wolfspear (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
JUDICIAL DEFERENCE continued the positive start to his career when making a winning handicap debut at Haydock last time, looking very professional for one without much experience, and he can go on to land the hat-trick Next on the list is Tread Softly Now who is expected to benefit from this step back up in trip, whilst Another HIgh Five rates a likely improver now his stamina is tested further on handicap debut
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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THIRD RACE | 2.30
RACING TV CLUB DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs ADMIRALTY HOUSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs GINGER MAIL and LANCE LES DES
Longest Traveller: LIBERTY COACH trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 155 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Albaasil (IRE) - More Ballet Money
Brian Hughes J O Falcon’s Line Ltd Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Falcon’s Line Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner who was successful at Haydock last January. Given a considerate comeback when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock(9/1)27daysagoafter11monthsoff,shapingasifasgoodaseverbutnotknockedabout Makesplentyofappealdowningrade. TFRHHHHH
2
GINGER
(FR)(21) 1PP-643 CD 10 11-13
Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)
3
4
Bruce Lynn J
O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatAyroff4lbhigherlastJanuaryandwasn’tdisgracedwhenthirdof4inhandicaphurdleatDoncaster(12/1) 21daysago,thoughleftbehindbythefrontpairlateon.C&Dwinnerandsolidclaimswithsightslowered. TFRHHHHI BHA118
CHASE A FORTUNE
(GB)(19)5F2122 D 8 11-11
Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic Danny McMenamin J
O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T
B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatWetherbyinDecemberwearingfirst-timecheekpiecesandranwellbothstartssincefromhighermarks,secondof7inhandicap hurdleatSedgefield(9/2)19daysago,stickingatitgamelybehindalightly-racedrival.Cancontinuetogiveagoodaccount TFRHHHII BHA116
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (GB)(457)0/F31F- 7 11-10
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Celestial Harmony
O Mrs Mary Lewis
B Lady Jennifer Green
5
Charlie Maggs (5) J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonanovicehurdleatLudlowby17lengthsinOctober2024butfellatAyr457daysagoonhandicap/stabledebutandnotseen since.LongabsenceremainsaconcernandmarketcanguidewithyardalsosaddlingBertie’sBalletandHeartAbove TFRHHIII BHA115
ADMIRALTY HOUSE (GB)
(43) 302-045 D 7 11-7
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Akrivi (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Chicken Hutch Racers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B SCEA Marmion Vauville & Alain Jathiere Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsorthasyettorecapturebestsinceleavingAlanKingbutranbetterfromaslippingmarkwhenfifthof9inhandicaphurdleatMusselburgh(14/1)43daysago,headwaybefore2outbutonepacedafter Claimsifhecanbuildonthathavingfirstrunafterwindoperation. TFRHHHII BHA112
LIBERTY COACH (GB)
(21) 036 5 11-7
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Elysian Richie McLernon J
O Mrs S. Quinn
7
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and left his hurdling debut form behind when third at Wetherby in late December but proved a let-down at Doncaster (13/2)3weeksago,offthepaceandnoresponsefrom2out Coulddobetteronhandicapdebutwithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA112
TRIPLE CROWN TED (IRE)(31)
22-314 CD 6 11-5
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - This Is Bollyduff (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Teddy Boys Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mrs C. J. Zetter-Wells Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatthisC&DinNovemberonsecondhurdlingstartbutfoundittougherunderpenaltywhenfourthof10innovicehurdleatAyr(9/2)31daysagoagainst above-averageprospects,shapingasif8-weekabsencemighthavebeentellinglateon.Handicapdebutandremainsonetokeepinmind. TFRHHHII BHA110
HEART ABOVE (GB)
(43)412164 C D
8 11-5
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) Peter Kavanagh J
O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Emma Sayer Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won twice at this venue, most recently over 21f last November, and bounced back to form when fourth of 9 in handicaphurdleatMusselburgh(28/1)43daysago ShouldbecompetitivegivenhisimpressiveKelsorecord. TFRHHHII BHA110
LANCE LES DES (FR)(46) P3/30-33 7 11-0
Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER)
Sean Quinlan J
O Roll The Dice N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirdof11inmaidenhurdleatthisC&D(15/2)46daysago,makinghispresencefeltagainstacoupleofpotentially above-average novices Looks ready for this switch to handicaps and likely to be capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA105
TRAVIS WHEATLEY
(IRE)(67)444F-4P BF 6 10-12
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Bigzam d’Or (FR) Ryan Mania J
O D&D Armstrong Ltd Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Mr Alan Mackey
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinner/maidenhurdlerwasprominentinthemarketwhenfourthof6atthisC&DonstabledebutinNovember Pulledupin3mhandicaphurdleatMusselburgh (10/3)67daysago,sloppyjumpingevidentasheweakenedfrom3out Notlongwiththisyardandworthamarketcheckbackdownintrip TFRHHIII BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: BASHFUL 7 10 8 Brian Hughes 9-1 (Iain Jardine) 7 ran
Hood worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Stewards Note:
LIBERTY COACH: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
TRAVIS WHEATLEY: Following its run on 8/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Bertie’s Ballet (GB), 13-2 Ginger Mail (FR), Lance Les Des (FR), 7-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 8-1 Triple Crown Ted (IRE), 9-1 Heart Above (GB), 10-1 Liberty Coach (GB), 12-1 Admiralty House (GB), 14-1 Travis Wheatley (IRE), 40-1 Highly Recommended (GB)
BERTIE’S BALLET is a course winner who shaped as if as good as ever when given a considerate return at Haydock last month. He’s fancied to resume winning ways at the expense of Ginger Mail, who also appeals dropped in class Lance Les Des has shaped well twice here this season and looks ready for handicaps, while fellow handicap debutants Liberty Coach and Triple Crown Ted are also worth noting.
2026 FIXTURES
Saturday 28 February - Morebattle Hurdle Day
Saturday 21 March - Go North & Party in the Paddock Day Thursday 2 April Monday 20 April - Buccleuch Cup Day Wednesday 6 May
Sunday 24 May - Ladies Day
Timeform’s jumps editor Dan Barber is a regular presence on course at Kelso thanks to his work with Racing TV. He shares his thoughts on the sport in our Q&A.
WHEN DID YOU FIRST START WORKING AT TIMEFORM?
I joined Timeform in October 2005, having completed a summer temping role writing Spotlights for the Racing Post following my graduation from University of Sheffield.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY OF WORKING AT KELSO?
One amusing memory that sticks out looking back was a particularly frigid January afternoon that reduced Gordon Brown and I to a pair of Michelin Men wearing about five layers and shivering uncontrollably as we completed our wrap on Racing TV. Sometimes it’s so cold your lips just won’t work properly!
AND WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE SPORT?
Forgive the self-praise, but I was alive to the idea More of That was a budding a top-class stayer after he’d won a Wetherby handicap hurdle and gave him a rare shout or two of encouragement the day he wore down Annie Power in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE AT KELSO AND WHAT SORT OF HORSES THRIVE?
When it’s dry, the emphasis is on finding a handy type with speed but, if conditions are testing, having a sluggard on side is no bad thing – especially if low sun has meant the fences in the straight are omitted and the run for home becomes more like five furlongs
ARE THERE ANY JOCKEYS WHO YOU THINK RIDE THE TRACK PARTICULARLY WELL?
Brian Hughes and Danny McMenamin are the first two names that spring to mind, particularly on those soft-ground days when patience is regularly rewarded.
WHEN IT COMES TO ANALYSING RACES, CAN YOU GIVE US A FACTOR YOU BELIEVE TO BE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE?
I always go back to ‘form’ and the strength of it Which horses arrive having performed well in - or even just contested - competitive races featuring other interesting types?
IS THERE A FACTOR YOU THINK PUNTERS PLACE TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON?
I often think the lines get too blurred between an apparent preference for a certain type of ground and a horse benefiting from such conditions simply because it brings either stamina or speed more into play.
CAN YOU GIVE US A TRAINER OR TWO WHO YOU THINK ARE UNDERRATED?
Rebecca Menzies seems able to train pretty much anything, and it’s very hard to ignore the fine work Adam Nicol has done with recruits from other stables in his young training career so far.
AND HOW ABOUT A COUPLE OF YOUNG JOCKEYS WHO HAVE IMPRESSED YOU?
Dylan Johnston seems totally unflappable in what is a big job riding good horses Joshua Thompson would be another name to note; he’s impressed more than once with his tactical brain and calmness
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, WHICH HORSES DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR RADAR?
I feel there’s an element of not seeing the wood for the trees so far as The New Lion’s solid claims go in an otherwise very confused Champion Hurdle picture. I wouldn’t want to lay him at any bigger than 7/4, anyway
AND WHO'S YOUR STRONGEST FANCY ON TODAY'S CARD?
I was up at Ayr the day Big Zouk made a winning start over fences and he very much struck as sure to win a few more. He won't be a big price in the staying handicap chase (16:10) but nor should he be given his scope for improvement so early in his time with Nicky Richards
FOURTH
THE RACING’S BEST RATINGS WITH TIMEFORM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £9088, 2nd £4543, 3rd £2273, 4th £1136, 5th £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs EMPIRE STEEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs ELVIS MAIL
Weightwatcher: EMPIRE STEEL won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 9lb to 133.
Longest Traveller: BILL BAXTER trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 338 miles
ELVIS MAIL (FR)(72)
1P/1P-53 C
12 12-0
Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplecoursescorer,including31/4mhandicaplastseason.Attheveteranstagenowbuthasshownenough in a hurdle/chase this season to think he could make an impact now back at his favoured Kelso TFRHHHII BHA142 2
BILL BAXTER (IRE)
(28) U4-1265 C
Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)
3
10 11-9
James Bowen J
O Glassex Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mary Fanning McCormack Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof12-runnerlistedhandicapchaseatPunchestownFestival(24.5f)lastspring.Startedthiscampaignwith2creditableeffortsandlookedunsuited byadropbackto21.5fwhenbelowparatMarketRasenlastmonth.Thistripmoresuitableforhimthesedays.Hashadwindsurgery. TFRHHHII BHA137
MAXIMILIAN (GER)
(15)12//P-222 D
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)
4
10 11-7
Brian Hughes J
O Owners Group 099 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Gestut Harzburg Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerin2022/23.Verylightlyracedsincebutshowedusefulformwhenrunner-upinmaidenchasesinDecember Belowthatlevelwhen 22lengthssecondatAyrwithcheekpiecesaddedlasttime.Theheadgearisquicklydiscardednowmovingintohisfirsthandicapoverfences TFRHHIII BHA135
EMPIRE STEEL (IRE)(13)
10/43P-4 CD
12 11-5
Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr Nick Blanchfield Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timecoursescorer,includingthisracetwiceandaListedcontestoverthistrip Almostcertainlynotquitetheforceofoldasa12-y-obuthis handicapmarkreflectsthatandhisMusselburghreappearance13daysagowasquiteencouraging.Playerifhecanbuildonthat TFRHHHHI BHA133
DARE TO SHOUT (GB)
(76)235-14P C 9 11-3
Br Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’tneedto improve much (if at all)tomake a winningreappearance atCarlisle (3m) in October Notin quitethe sameformwhenfourthover C&DnexttimeandgivenabreaksincepullingupintheRehearsalatNewcastleattheendofNovember OnthesamemarkasCarlisle. TFRHHHII BHA131
KING OF ANSWERS (IRE)(28)
4P2-514 CD 7 11-2
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Queen of Questions (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Kings Counsel Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Denis Hoban Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler in the mud who showed the benefit of his chasing debut when bagging a 5-runner C&D handicap (soft) in December Creditablefourthof5inaWindsornovicehandicapsinceandhebringsunexposedpotentialupagainstolderrivals Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces TFRHHHHH BHA130
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: EL ELEFANTE (IRE) 7 11 5 Patrick Wadge 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Stewards Note:
MAXIMILIAN: Following its run on 29/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
DARE TO SHOUT: Following its run on 29/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 King of Answers (IRE), 7-2 Maximilian (GER), 4-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), 7-1 Empire Steel (IRE), 8-1 Dare To Shout (GB), 9-1 Elvis Mail (FR)
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
KING OF ANSWERS has fewer miles on the clock than the rest of these and gets the vote back at the scene of his win in December Empire Steel, twice successful in this race, showed there’s still plenty of life in his legs when fourth on his recent Musselburgh reappearance and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of fellow Kelso specialist Elvis Mail.
FIFTH RACE | 3.35
THE EVERY HORSE, EVERY RACE, AT timeform.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (30 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs I AM MAX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs JOECOOKER Longest Traveller: QUEENSBURY BOY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 378 miles
QUEENSBURY BOY (IRE)
(28) 1-54552 BF 7 11-10
Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE) James Bowen J
O Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B R. Guiry Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dualhurdlewinnerforHarryDerhamwhohasbeensteadilyprogressiveoverfencesfornewconnections,goodsecondof5inhandicap chaseatWindsor(24.3f,soft)28daysago,makingeffortearlierthanideal.Racesoffsamemarkhereandoughttogowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA127
2
MILCREE
(IRE)(42)1/3216/-1
Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE)
8 11-6
Sean Quinlan J
O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Stephen Campion Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1 of his 4 starts over timber and found improvement, on first start in this sphere, when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, soft) 42 days ago Raised 8lb but likely has more to offer yet. Big player TFRHHHHH BHA123
YOUNG
JACK (IRE)(17)P30-202 C
8 11-4
Br B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Mr K. McCoy
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinneroverhurdleslasttermwhopostedacareerbest,onthirdstartinthisdiscipline,whenclosesecondof7inhandicap chaseatNewcastle(23.4f,heavy)17daysago 2lbrisefairandmustentercalculations Cheekpiecesonfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA121
I AM MAX (IRE)
(48)34-1045
8 11-1
Br Ch g Vendangeur (IRE) - Betty Scott Patrick Wadge J
O Mr M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed a positive record over hurdles last season and made a winning return, tried again over fences, in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f) in October Not been in the same form since, though. TFRHHIII BHA118
JOECOOKER (FR)
(29) 3-04325
Br B g Masked Marvel - Beauty of Night (FR)
7 10-13
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mrs A. Dawson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Ms Caroline Marquet Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhohasacquittedhimselfwelloverfencesthisterm,latestwhen93/4lengthsfifthof7toMoonPhasesinhandicap chase(13/2)atNewcastle(20.1f,goodtosoft)29daysago Needsmoretotakeahandherebutthislongertripmayhelp TFRHHHII BHA116 6
MOON PHASES (IRE)(29)
40/2-421
7 10-10
Br Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - El Eighty Twelve (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Fraser McClung Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Neil R. Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseonbothstartsoverhurdlesandtookastepforward,onfirststartoverlargerobstacles,whenjustdeniedinhandicapatthiscourse(17.1f) inNovember Backedthatupwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapchaseatNewcastle(20.1f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: MYRETOWN (IRE) 8 11 0 Derek Fox 5-2 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Milcree (IRE), 3-1 Queensbury Boy (IRE), 9-2 Moon Phases (IRE), 6-1 Young Jack (IRE), 10-1 Joecooker (FR), 14-1 I Am Max (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
MILCREE was returning from a lengthy absence when making a successful chase debut at Ayr last month and is entitled to build on that He can follow up Moon Phases also remains open to improvement and is feared most.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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 (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 108 runners, 17%) runs BIG ZOUK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs BIG ZOUK
Weightwatcher: NIGHTS IN VENICE won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 10lb to 88 Longest Traveller: SLANEY OPERA trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 155 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
WAL BUCK’S (FR)
(42) 135-442 D
2
7 12-0
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr John P. McManus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinHaydockhandicapchaseinDecember2024andarriveshereingoodform,backingupasolidfourthatNewcastle withafinesecondatAyr(24.1f,soft)6weeksago Backupintrip Visoron1sttime.Yardformstillaconcern,though. TFR
BIG ZOUK (IRE)(31)
1/4P-531
3
7 11-6
Br Gr g Milan - Miss Zouk (FR) Brian Hughes J
O WRR UK Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Brian Moran Advantage Engineering Ltd T/A Wrr-UK, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEWSomepromiseoverhurdlesbutiseveryinchachaseronlooks(winningIrishpointerearlierincareer)andmadeasuccessfulchasingdebutatAyr(11/8)a monthago,stayingontoleadafterthelasthavingjumpedsoundly Up6lbbutseemssuretoimproveandthislongertripwillsuit Bigshout TFRHHHHH BHA102
SLANEY OPERA
(IRE)(19)111-301 C D 8 11-4
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera
O Mr Joe Wright
B Joseph Smiddy
Jamie Hamilton J
Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWWonahunterchaseatthiscourselastspringandshowedmuchimprovedformonsecondstartforthisyardwhensuccessfulin11-runnerhandicapchase atSedgefield(7/1)19daysago,pickingupwelltoleadatthelast.Unexposedandwillremainofplentyofinterestnudgedupjust2lb TFR
POETRY
MAN (IRE)(14)U/U1U-45
Br Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE)
O Miss Victoria Bewley
B Vincent Finn
8 11-2
Jonathon Bewley J
George Bewley, Colby T
Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW WonhandicapchaseatCatterickinDecember2024andhasruntwiceoverhurdlesthisseason,shapingasifneedingthe runatCatterick(6/1)afortnightagoafter10weeksoff Backchasingandworthkeepinganeyeoninthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA98
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Al Duncan
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifstillingoodformwhenfourthof11inhandicapchaseatSedgefield(6/1)19daysago, though the trip appeared to stretch him. Others more appealing kept to this distance. TFRHHIII BHA88
Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Paramount Farms Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standingmaidenunderRuleswhoranwellatthiscoursewhenrunner-upinNovemberandreturnedtoformbackhurdlingat Musselburghlasttime(bestworkfinish).Canfigureprovidedjumpingissuesdon’tresurfacebackoverfencesnow. TFRHHHII BHA86
Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze
Bruce Lynn J
O Mr Gary Jon Rutherford Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHasstruggledsincewinningatCarlisleayearago,possiblystillneedingtherunwhenwell-beateneighthof12inhandicapchaseat samecourse(12/1)inNovember Marginallyoutoftheweightsandthisishisfirststartsinceanotherwindoperation. TFR
Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Mrs J. Weston Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinslastspringandseeminglystillpayingforthosesuccesses,latestwhenfifthof14inhandicap chase at Catterick (16/1) 7 weeks ago 8lb out of the weights here and others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: PRIMOZ (IRE) 7 11 5 Derek Fox 4-7 (Lucinda Russell) 2 ran Visor worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Big Zouk (IRE), 7-2 Slaney Opera (IRE), 5-1 Wal Buck’s (FR), 15-2 Poetry Man (IRE), 10-1 Wearelongterm (IRE), 20-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 33-1 Don Brocco (GB), Halfway House Lad (GB)
Preference is for BIG ZOUK, who made a winning chasing debut at Ayr last month and with further progress on the cards, Nicky Richards’ unexposed 7-y-o is fancied to remain unbeaten in this sphere with this extra distance holding no fears. Slaney Opera heads up the opposition having doubled his tally at Sedgefield, whilst Wal Buck’s also arrives in good order and can edge out Poetry Man for third.
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for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Whillans (12 wins from 99 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN COGNAC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs LION ROSE SIVOLA Longest Traveller: SEA TEMPEST trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 314 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
AR AIS ARIS (IRE)(83)
2
2
5 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Palm Sur (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Brahms & Liszt Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Dane’s Well Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,0004-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Half-brothertofairhurdlerBurru.Dam(b93),dualbumperwinner,half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler(2 1/2m-23/4mwinner)SmittyBacall.Runner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(Nov2025)andverymuchonetonotenowswitchingtoRules TFRHHHHI BHA-
CAPTAIN COGNAC (IRE)
(238) 4
5 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Cognac (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Colm Griffin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked and shaped as if better for the run when a well-held fourth of 5 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) on debut in June, running green. Off 7 months TFRHHIII BHA3
COUNTRYMAN JOE (IRE)
(282) 6 6 11-7
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Savage Love Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn T
B Charles Persse Dunns Houses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished a tailed-off last of 6 in C&D bumper on debut in May Subsequently had a breathing operation. TFRHIIII BHA-
LION ROSE SIVOLA (FR)
(100)1-2 5 11-7
Br Gr g Victory Song (IRE) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Gilles Trapenard & Jean Andre Quesny Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW£100,0004-y-o,VictorySonggelding.Half-brotherto4winners,includingFrenchhurdler/chaserAttiladeSivola.WonsolestartinIrishpoints andlookedlikelytofollowupformuchofthestraightonhisRulesdebutatChepstowinNovember Welluptowinningoneofthese. TFRHHHHH BHA-
MASTER JACK (GB)
(29) 6
5 11-7
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Rose Row Callum Bewley J
O Clouds of Orton Andrew Wilson, Orton T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if needing the experience when sixth of 15 in bumper (150/1) at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago TFRHHIII BHA-
(IRE)(91)6 6 11-7
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coole Assembly (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr E. A. Brook Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B R. McCarthy Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when sixth of 11 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on debut in November Will likely be of more interest at longer trips over jumps
(GB)(-) 5 11-7
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Just A Feeling Jonathan England J
O Tor Side Racing Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mr & Mrs I. Ross Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad gelding. Dam (c90/h94) 21f/2 3/4m hurdle/chase winner Wears hood.
Br B or Br g Passing Glance - Tara Croft Danny McMenamin J O The Strap On Partnership L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B B. J. Forrester
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/very smart chaser Notlongtillmay Dam, ran once in bumper,closelyrelatedtousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed21/2m)TigerO’Toole.Yardhashadsuccesswiththisfamily
THE SHANACHIE (IRE)
(-)
Br B g Workforce - Ballyhindon Castle (IRE)
O Mr M. H. Walton
5 11-7
Brian Hughes J
John Dawson, Saltburn T
B Mrs J. O’Callaghan Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to World Hurdle winner Cole Harden and fairly useful hurdler (17f-2 1/2m winner) Wade Harper YarddoneverywellwithALikeableRougeinthissphere,soworthaglanceinthebettingwithBrianHughesbooked. TFRHHHII BHA-
ELLISTRIN JARLA (GB)(-)
5 11-0
Br B m Frontiersman - Ellistrin Belle Jamie Hamilton J
O Ellistrin Partnership Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Eileen & Ron Smith Sport of Kings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman mare. Dam, modest 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stays 3m) Shades of Midnight TFRHHHII BHA-
LADY BAMBURGH (GB)(22) B
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Cantzagua (FR)
5 11-0
Sean Quinlan J
O Sharp Hill Thoroughbreds Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B The Glanvilles Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 40/1 when brought down leaving back straight in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on debut last month, too far out to suggest outcome. TFRHHIII BHA12
SEA TEMPEST (IRE)
(-) 4 10-9
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Cyclone Lorraine (IRE)
Stan Sheppard J
O Raceshare - Sea Tempest Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Ronald O’Neill RaceShare S
NON-RUNNER
RuailleBuaille.Damunracedsistertosmarthurdler/high-classchaser(winner Hidden Br tostaywell.
TIMEFORM VIEW €58,0003-y-o,Affiniseagelding.BrothertofairlyusefulchaserRomeoMagico,stays25f,andhalf-brothertobumperwinner/usefulhurdler RuailleBuaille.Damunracedsistertosmarthurdler/high-classchaser(winnerupto23f)HiddenCyclone.Bredtostaywell. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: KIWI RUSH (IRE) 5 11 7 Paul O’Brien 2-1 (Harry Derham) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 7, 8, 9, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Lion Rose Sivola (FR), 7-2 Ar Ais Aris (IRE), 10-1 Thelastmanfrompenr (GB), The Shanachie (IRE), 12-1 Presentandcorrect (IRE), 20-1 Ellistrin Jarla (GB), 25-1 Prince Phil (GB), 33-1 Lady Bamburgh (GB), 40-1 Captain Cognac (IRE), Master Jack (GB), 150-1 Countryman Joe (IRE)
LION ROSE SIVOLA arguably shaped best when runner-up at Chepstow on his Rules debut back in November and although that form has taken a couple of knocks since, he still ran to a level that would’ve seen him come out on top in most Northern bumpers. Ar Ais Aris is a Rules debutant to keep an eye on in the betting, given he’s out of a dual bumper winner and has already shown ability in an Irish point Newcomers The Shanachie and Thelastmanfrompenr also command a look
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers are welcome to take photographs for personal use, from any public vantage point on the racecourse. However, this does not include the centre of the racecourse. It is a condition of entry that no photographs or video footage may be taken for commercial purposes unless licenced by Kelso Races Ltd or its media partner Racecourse Media Group No flash photography is permitted.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.30 - THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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 JOHNSTON SMILLIE 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. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 24 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
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Second Race 2.00 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 10th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb This race has been sponsored by Punchestown Racecourse, as part of their series of Festival Qualifying races, 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. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 28th, 2026. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) A
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Third Race 2.30 - THE RACING TV CLUB DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb RACING TV 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE RACING’S BEST RATINGS WITH TIMEFORM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the fifth £681. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIMEFORM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries at £110. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543; Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE EVERY HORSE, EVERY RACE, AT timeform.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). TIMEFORM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £60. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE Sixth Race 4.10 - THE DAMIAN TOSHI MCDOUGALL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been kindly sponsored in memory of Toshi McDougall and the sponsor will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 4.45 - THE RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for maiden 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 Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV have generously supported this race and 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 21 entries at £25. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
SAFETY INFORMATION
A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.
The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits
Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.
Slips, Trips, Falls
We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient
Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day
Fences, Walls & Barriers
The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment
Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight
Horses
Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically
Fires
We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.
Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces
Children
We welcome many children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above
Kelso Races Ltd
The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX
Tel: 01573 221221
email: info@kelso-races.co.uk www.kelso-races.co.uk