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Festive Fling Racecday Monday 29th December 2025 Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

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WELCOME Welcome to Kelso for the Festive Fling Raceday. We hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and that you have a super afternoon here at the races. We are glad to have this opportunity to host so many happy gatherings of families, friends, and work colleagues. This final race on this afternoon’s card, the £18,000 CHAS Handicap Hurdle Race, will be broadcast live as part of ITV Racing’s festive coverage. The race is one of two on today’s programme which has been sponsored in support of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland. We hope that all those that have come specifically to support today’s charitable brunch at the racecourse have a fabulous day. We are grateful to our race sponsors who, in addition to the supporters of CHAS, include Racing TV and the Amateur Jockeys Association. We’d like to thank each of them for their support and wish all their guests a successful afternoon. We would also like to extend an especially warm welcome to the connections of all the runners on today’s card – thank you for choosing to run at Kelso, we couldn’t put on such a fun spectacle without your support. Advance ticket sales for this meeting have proved extremely popular and we hope that everyone finds a comfortable niche from which to enjoy the day’s events. Following the final race, there will be an After Party in the Belhaven Village Marquee, with a local DJ, to which all racegoers are invited – so, if you’re enjoying that festive feelin’, why not stay for a boogie! Wishing you the very best for 2026 – from everyone at Kelso Racecourse. Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

THE DIRECTORS

Mark Hunter

Jonathan Garratt

Jane Millar

Robert Miller-Bakewell

Tocky McKie

Colin Dempster

Robert Hunter

Simon Landale

OFFICIALS Monday 29th December 2025 Stewards

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) JAMES VESTEY (Stewards’ Panel Chair) ADRIAN SMITH, BEN FORD, LYNDSAY GLYNN

Starters

RUSSELL GARRITTY, JASON CALLAGHAN

Judge

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales

MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officer

ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Raceday Announcer

ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

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

Veterinary Surgeons

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

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

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

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

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=ﬁlly, m=maredam horse’s name

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BIG RIVER (IRE) (49) PB15-30 Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE) O Two Black Labs B J.R. Curran

Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T 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 handicaps and wasn’t disgraced when eighth in the Welsh National at Chepstow last time. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA139 colour of horse: b=bay, br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025/26 Mr G H Bell Mr T C McKeever Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer The Magnolia Partnership The 119 Partnership The Kestral Partnership URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Clova Syndicate and Mr P D Niven Castle View Racing & W F Corbett Mrs C Wymer Mr A H B Hodge Thoroughbred British Racing Mrs A J Boswell The Caledonian Racing Society Mr K McKenna Matterson, Maclay and Warre The Salmon Family Raceshare100 - Lucky Manifest Keep Er Lit Syndicate Mr John P McManus D&D Armstrong Ltd Barber, Hunter’s Jeffreys & Landale Kelso Lowflyers & Russell Mr Mickey Bowen Be The Difference Partnership Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell Ali Kinge & Nicky Hodge The Teddy Boys Mrs Marion Pepperdine Craig & Laura Buckingham Mrs S Smith Fine Claret Racing The Kings Counsel J Fyffe & S Townshend Culverhill Racing Club V Geoffrey Bruce Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Dianne Sayer Dan Skelton Mickey Bowen Micky Hammond Nicky Richards John McConnell Mark Walford Peter Niven Susan Corbett David O’Meara Gary Rutherford N. W. Alexander Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Tom Lacey Donald McCain D J Jeffreys Philip Kriby L J Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith Sandy Thomson Mrs Jane Williams Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Tristan Durrell Derek Fox Charlie Maggs Jack Power Brian Hughes Danny McMenamin Peter Kavanagh Alex Harvey Alan Doyle Henry Brooke Jamie Hamilton Nathan Moscrop Dylan Johnston Patrick Wadge Bruce Lynn Craig Nichol Toby McCain-Mitchell J J Selvin Theo Gillard Jamie Brace Shane Fenelon Joe Williamson Joshua Thompson Sean Quinlan Ciaran Gethings Jamie Bruce

TOP KELSO OWNERS

TOP KELSO TRAINERS

TOP KELSO JOCKEYS

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

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

Trainer

Wins

Runs

Lucinda Hughes Fiona Needham N G Richards A Nicol

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2 4 35 17

Strike % Nicky Richards has three runners today, he saddles: 50 THEY’RE 25 CHANCERS, 22.9 LOWLANDS & 17.6 BARATABLET

~ TOP JUMP JOCKEYS WITH RIDES TODAY ~ (Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.)

Jockey

Wins

Rides

Mr W Easterby

Danny McMenamin Patrick Wadge Joshua Thompson

13 5 3

67 28 20

Strike % Danny McMenamin 25 has five rides today: 19.4 COUNTRY CODE, 17.9 THEY’RE 15 CHANCERS,

TIGGERELLI, LOWLANDS & BARATABLET

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~ Time

Trainer

Horse

Prize Money

12:54 11:45 12:19 2:39 12:19 11:45 12:19 2:04 3:15 1:29

B Ellison O Murphy Mrs A C Hamilton Micky Hammond Lucinda Hughes A M Thomson T D Easterby A Nicol N W Alexander I Jardine

Tashkhan The Four Sixes Skyhill Magnolia Super Citizen Aeros Luck Court At Slip Quercus Robur Eloi Du Puy Elemental Eye

£401,205.49 £71,361.15 £54,359.28 £49,944.98 £47,045.05 £45,140.96 £40,952.88 £37,937.79 £25,674.65 £25,580.36

NEWBURY Race 1 12.05 2m 69y 1 Arclight (GB) 12-0 2 Rula Bula (IRE) 12-0 3 Miss Altea Blue (FR) 11-10 4 White Noise (IRE) 11-9 5 Tour Ovalie (FR) 11-8 6 Lagertha (FR) 11-3 7 Golden Falls (IRE) 10-8 8 Graecia (IRE) 10-2 Race 2 12.40 2m 69y 1 Act of Innocence (IRE) 11-12 2 Blues Singer (GB) 11-7 3 Gulf Coast Highway (IRE) 11-7 4 Lheur de Gloire (FR) 11-7 5 Major Major (IRE) 11-7 6 Morradi (FR) 11-7 7 Razors Edge (GB) 11-7 8 Minella Yoga (IRE) 10-6

Race 3 1.15 2m 92y 1 Pleasington (IRE) 12-0 2 Joker de Mai (FR) 11-11 3 Jorebel (FR) 11-7 4 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE) 11-7 5 Old Cowboy (GB) 11-7 6 Mon Champion (FR) 11-1

9 I’m A Lumberjack (GB) 11-4 10 Castelfort (FR) 11-4 11 Doctors Hill (GB) 11-1 12 Thankyourluckystar (GB) 11-1 13 Torrent (GB) 11-1 14 Meatloaf (FR) 11-0 15 Get The Value (IRE) 10-7

Race 4 1.50 3m 1f 214y 1 Annual Invictus (IRE) 12-0 2 King’s Threshold (IRE) 11-5 3 Only The Bold (IRE) 11-4 4 Brave Kingdom (FR) 11-2 5 Gericault Roque (FR) 11-2 6 Hold That Taught (GB) 10-8 7 Minella Blueway (IRE) 10-8 8 Rivers Corner (GB) 10-6 9 Ideal des Bordes (FR) 10-5

Race 6 3.00 2m 4f 118y 1 Destination Dubai (IRE) 11-7 2 Etna Bianco (IRE) 11-7 3 Giantsgrave (IRE) 11-7 4 Kalkbrenner (IRE) 11-7 5 Klimt Madrik (FR) 11-7 6 Montemares (GB) 11-7 7 No Drama This End (IRE) 11-7 8 Starzand (IRE) 11-7 9 Tiptoptim (IRE) 11-7

Race 5 2.22 2m 4f 118y 1 Jurancon (FR) 12-2 2 Diamond Ri (IRE) 11-12 3 Champagne Twist (IRE)11-12 4 Peacenik (IRE) 11-12 5 Andashan (IRE) 11-11 6 Don Virginia (FR) 11-11 7 Kalium (FR) 11-9 8 Scorpio Rising (IRE) 11-5

Race 7 3.35 2m 6f 93y 1 Guard The Moon (GB) 11-10 2 Harsh (GB) 11-8 3 Newton Tornado (FR) 11-5 4 Rightsotom (GER) 11-5 5 Pounding Poet (IRE) 11-2 6 Holloway Queen (IRE) 11-2 7 Calimystic (IRE) 10-9 8 Captain Bellamy (GB) 10-9

DONCASTER Race 1 11.50 2m 7f 214y 1 Maximilian (GER) 11-5 2 Blue Las (GB) 10-12 3 Lunar Discovery (GB) 10-12 Race 2 12.25 2m 128y 1 Fitzroy Gardens (IRE) 11-0 2 Flame Dancer (GB) 11-0 3 Laysoft (IRE) 11-0 4 Made U Blush (GB) 11-0 5 Melosa (GB) 11-0 6 Penn Avenue (GB) 11-0 7 Ritaan (IRE) 11-0 8 Rosso Levanto (IRE) 11-0 Race 3 1.00 2m 3f 88y 1 Doctor Blue (FR) 11-10 2 Draco Malfoy (IRE) 11-6 3 Get On George (IRE) 11-6 4 Tiddesley Wood (GB) 11-6 5 Hidden Target (IRE) 11-0 6 It’s Party Time (IRE) 11-0 7 Jackpot Cauveliere (FR) 11-0 8 Stagge Hyll (GB) 11-0

Race 4 1.35 2m 7f 214y 1 Magical King (IRE) 11-9 2 Moroder (IRE) 11-8 3 Fierce Warrior (IRE) 11-7 4 Some Scope (GB) 11-6 5 Ki Woo (FR) 11-6 6 Fortescue (GB) 11-4 7 Ladronne (FR) 11-2 Race 5 2.10 2m 4f 115y 1 Fun Fun Fun (IRE) 11-6 2 Paggane (GB) 11-6 3 Spindleberry (IRE) 11-6 4 Telepathique (GB) 11-6 5 Mini Mildred (GB) 11-2 Race 6 2.45 3m 84y 1 Bugise Seagull (IRE) 12-0 2 J J Moon (GB) 11-9 3 Rockola Vogue (IRE) 11-7 4 Hillview (IRE) 11-2 5 Spike Jones (GB) 10-12 6 Stone’s Throw (GB) 10-9

Race 7 3.20 2m 128y 1 Paddys Policy (IRE) 12-2 2 Park Talk (IRE) 12-1 3 Light Fandango (IRE) 11-13 4 Aeroplane Blonde (GB) 11-11 5 Golden Move (GB) 11-11 6 Aim Straight (GB) 11-6 7 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 11-5 8 Tech That (IRE) 11-5 9 Belcamo (GB) 11-2 10 Queen Roslyn (GB) 10-5 11 Platenium (FR) 10-3

The Children’s Immunology Trust Trophy

We are delighted that the CIT Trophy will be presented to the winner of the CHAS Novices Chase. Across Scotland, CHAS helps children with life-shortening conditions and their families make precious memories — ﬁlled with love, laughter and togetherness. Your support this festive season will help CHAS bring comfort and joy to families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. To make a donation to CHAS Visit www.chas.org.uk/donate or scan the QR code, and make a difference today. Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (known as CHAS) is a Scottish charity, SC019724, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

FIRST RACE | 11.45 THE CHAS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 2m 1f 14y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (31 wins from 193 runners, 16%) runs AEROS LUCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs THE FOUR SIXES Longest Traveller: THE FOUR SIXES trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

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AEROS LUCK (IRE) (22) 5F6056

6 11-10

THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) (37) UP11-16

7 11-10

CHUMLEE (IRE) (41) 12/P5-44 D

10 11-4

st- lb

William Maggs (5) J Br B g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Sapere Aude (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green B M.G. Ronayne TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Punchestown handicap chase for Gavin Cromwell in June but has struggled to ﬁnd the same form since, including in 2 C&D handicaps since joining Sandy Thomson. May ﬁnd The Four Sixes too strong even if back to best. TFRHHHII BHA125

Mr James King (3) J Br B g Westerner - Lemon Cello (IRE) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T O McNeill Family & Stone Family Betano S B Cathal Ennis TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who won a pair of handicap hurdles in the spring and completed a hat-trick in 19f Wetherby maiden chase on reappearance in October. Only sixth in a handicap hurdle since but this looks an excellent chance for him to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA144

Patrick Wadge J Br B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE) Sandy Forster, Kelso T O The Border Racers B B. & O. Clooney TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning handicap hurdler. Not disgraced when fourth in a pair of C&D handicaps last month but faces a stiff task with his 2 rivals on these terms. TFRHHIII BHA86 DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 3-10 The Four Sixes (IRE), 7-2 Aeros Luck (IRE), 50-1 Chumlee (IRE) This should be fairly straightforward for Wetherby winner THE FOUR SIXES, with

PLAY SMARTER Aeros Luck’s very best form still leaving him a bit to ﬁnd with Olly Murphy’s charge.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) 2.AEROS LUCK (IRE) 3.CHUMLEE (IRE)

RACE RESULT TIME

DISTANCE

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SECOND RACE | 12.19 THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 3m 2f 39y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £4967) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): E Whillans (12 wins from 97 runners, 12%) runs BLAKEY BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs COURT AT SLIP Weightwatcher: COURT AT SLIP won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102. Longest Traveller: COURT AT SLIP trained by T Easterby, Malton, 155 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

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S Sponsor

horse

age

GREAT NOTIONS (FR) (29) 32-1323

6 12-0

GOLDEN POINT (FR) (41) 3125-51 C

6 11-10

SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (29) 12-0541 C D

11 11-3

COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (29) 3/P54-52 BF

8 11-2

BLAKEY BOY (IRE) (18) 01-20F2

5 11-0

SKYHILL (IRE) (308) 504/14U- CD

12 10-11

st- lb

Mr John Dawson J Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Madoudal (FR) Fiona Needham, Thirsk T O Mr R. Tate B Mr Hugues Rousseau TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner and battled well to make a successful debut under Rules in maiden hunter at Hexham (3m) in May. Better form in defeat since, including placing in a pair of 3m handicaps last month. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA114

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Diteou (FR) O Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B E. Clayeux, L. Montaron, C. Doudeau & D. Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner who has taken well to fences, impressing with her jumping when landing a course handicap over just short of 3m last month. A 5lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop her with further improvement likely. TFRHHHHH BHA110

Mr Paddy Barlow (3) J Br B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE) Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T O Mrs L Hughes B Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form in reﬁtted cheekpieces to win Carlisle handicap over this trip (soft) last month, beating Court At Slip by 2 lengths. Has a win and 2 seconds to show from 3 Kelso visits so likely to give another good account of himself. TFRHHHHI BHA103

Mr William Easterby J Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Tim Easterby, Malton T O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Easthorpe Hall Stud S B Leo Matheson TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance when 2 lengths second of 12 to reopposing Super Citizen at Carlisle last time and has handicapping scope if able to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA102

Mr James King J Br Br g Ocovango - Rathleek Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O On the buses Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S B Damien Healion TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler who was a good second of 4 in 23.5f Newcastle 18 days ago on his completed start over fences. TFRHHHII BHA100

Miss Heidi Palin (3) J Br B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE) Alison Hamilton, Denholm T O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton B Jay Kavanagh TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who won this race on his reappearance last year so his absence since an unseat at Ayr in February perhaps isn’t too big a concern. Is 3lb higher than last year, though. TFRHHIII BHA97 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: SKYHILL (IRE) 11 9 11 Miss Heidi Palin 10-1 (Alison Hamilton) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Golden Point (FR), 10-3 Super Citizen (GB), 4-1 Great Notions (FR), 6-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 7-1 Blakey Boy (IRE), 33-1 Skyhill (IRE) GOLDEN POINT should have more to come on the back of last month’s course

PLAY SMARTER success and is preferred to fellow low-mileage sort Great Notions.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN POINT (FR) 2.GREAT NOTIONS (FR) 3.SUPER CITIZEN

RACE RESULT TIME

DISTANCE

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3rd 4th

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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

NO SMOKING You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies. Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

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SECOND RACE

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.

THIRD RACE | 12.54 THE SLAINTE MHATH NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 2m 6f 151y

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 (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 247 runners, 11%) runs OLD COMRADES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs BURNCOURT BOY Longest Traveller: BURNCOURT BOY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 293 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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age

COUNTRY CODE (IRE) (45) 23-1

5 11-7

st- lb

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Workforce - Another Chance (IRE) Ruth Jefferson, Malton T O Mr Eric A. Elliott Tote S B Gary O’Connell TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points prior to making a successful hurdle debut for new connections at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good to soft) 45 days ago. Did that readily and a penalty shouldn’t prevent another bold bid over this longer trip. TFRHHHHI BHA-

IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) (45) 0231-10 5 11-7

Derek Fox J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ballyknock Hill (IRE) Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T O The Imperfects Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B B. Higgins TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 Irish point recruit won a bumper and followed up when landing the odds on return/hurdles debut there (16.2f, good) in October (carries penalty here). Flying too high in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (21f) last time but better expected over this longer trip with sights lowered. TFRHHHHI BHA-

TASHKHAN (IRE) (19) 1

7 11-7

BURNCOURT BOY (IRE) (30) F/P1-56

5 11-0

OLD COMRADES (IRE) (232) 3PP-1

5 11-0

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) Brian Ellison, Malton T O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison Racing Limited S B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulstayeronFlatatbest(didn’tlookforceofoldlastseason)butmadeasuccessfulhurdlesdebutinan8-runnernoviceatHexham(20.1f,heavy) earlier this month, showing a good attitude after bungling the last. Carries penalty but should progress, especially now upped in distance. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Lewis Stones (3) J Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Present Gesture (IRE) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T O Gary Allsopp & Mark James Betano S B M. Fahy TIMEFORM VIEW £48,000purchasefromtheIrishpointingﬁeldaftergettingoffthemarkatthethirdattemptinApril.Showedplentytoworkonwhenﬁfthonhurdledebut TFRHHHII BHAbutunabletobackthatupwhenwellheldina21/2mnoviceatNewbury(16/1)latest.Suretoprogressatsomestageandworthamarketcheck.

Bruce Lynn J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Glorious Twelfth (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Miss Jean Matterson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mary M. Brennan TIMEFORM VIEW Shantougelding.BrothertousefuldualbumperwinnerBrechinCastleandusefulhurdlerMinellaSixo(2m/23fwinner).£58,000purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the fourth attempt in May. One to note for support on hurdle/stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

YORKSHIRE MAN SAM (GB) (1138) 33//- 7 11-0

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T O The Magic Circle Mark Walford Racing S B Mr & Mrs P Nelson TIMEFORM VIEW Related to above-average jumpers and shaped well when third in a pair of points back in 2022. Upped markedly in trip for hurdle debut (bred to suit) and betting should guide returning from over 3 years off. TFRHHIII BHA-

IVAN’S LEGACY (GB) (22) 4-440

4 10-13

AM I BOVVERED (GB) (28) 4-00

5 10-7

Conor Rabbitt (3) J Br B g Flag of Honour (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T SIMPSONS MALT LTD, J e Douglas & Sons S B L P Richards & Susan Corbett TIMEFORM VIEW Yard had success with this family but showed modest form at best when fourth on all 3 bumper starts and well held on hurdle debut over 2m here last time. Needs to improve for the markedly longer trip. TFRHHIII BHA-

Patrick Wadge J Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE) Sandy Forster, Kelso T O Dont Mind If We Do B Wood Farm Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Little form to date and plenty to prove now signiﬁcantly up in trip for hurdles debut. TFRHIIII BHA16

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: ACE OF SPADES (FR) 5 11 7 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tashkhan (IRE), 3-1 Country Code (IRE), Imperfectlyperfect (IRE), 15-2 Burncourt Boy (IRE), 12-1 Old Comrades (IRE), 33-1 Yorkshire Man Sam (GB), 50-1 Ivan’s Legacy (GB), 250-1 Am I Bovvered (GB) A useful stayer on the Flat, TASHKHAN will appreciate this longer trip and may be able to defy a penalty to follow up his hurdle debut success. Imperfectlyperfect is feared back down in class, while PLAY SMARTER there should be more to come from Country Code following his win on hurdles bow. Olly Murphy’s Burncourt Boy looks the type to win races at some stage and is worth noting for support. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TASHKHAN (IRE) 2.IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) 3.COUNTRY CODE (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE | 1.29 THE SAVE 50% ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) 2m 51y

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 247 runners, 11%) runs LANCE LES DES and LESTER MAIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs THEY’RE CHANCERS Longest Traveller: THEY WANT ME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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BELVEDERE BHOY (IRE) (22) 60

4 11-4

ELEMENTAL EYE (GB) (31) 0

4 11-4

ELLISTRIN BAY (GB) (31) 3-PP

6 11-4

st- lb

Derek Fox J Br B g Doyen (IRE) - The Way It Works (IRE) Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T O Mr Liam Kelly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Mr L. Kelly TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off the 2/1 favourite when sixth on bumper debut at Hexham but shaped as if in need of more time when well held over C&D on hurdles bow earlier this month. Worth a market check with yard also saddling Linalene. TFRHHIII BHA-

Nathan Moscrop J Br B g Expert Eye - Time On Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T O The Cricketers Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S B W. & R. Barnett Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2 1/4m) but ran below that level when midﬁeld in a Musselburgh novice on hurdle debut. Could be one for handicaps down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Ellistrin Belle Donald Whillans, Hawick T O Ellistrin Partnership Sport of Kings S B Eileen & Ron Smith TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a weak course bumper back in the spring and has offered little in two starts this season. Hard to fancy with blinkers now applied. TFRHIIII BHA-

KNOCKERANNA ROSE (IRE) (19) 5-426 5 11-4

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Toarmandowithlove (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J Susan Corbett, Otterburn T O Ladies That Race Finnies Heavy Haulage S B Miss R. Enright TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in bumpers and failed to land a blow on hurdles debut at Hexham 19 days ago. Will make more appeal in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

LANCE LES DES (FR) (41) 5P3/30-3

6 11-4

LESTER MAIL (FR) (65) 061-0 CD

4 11-4

LINALENE (FR) (41) 330-U4

4 11-4

PARTY IN THE PARK (IRE) (30) 236

4 11-4

Sean Quinlan J Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Roll The Dice Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau TIMEFORM VIEW Had some solid form in bumpers and has shaped well in two of his 3 starts over hurdles, ﬁnishing with running left when third in a C&D novice (heavy) last month. Likely to be capable of better at some stage. TFRHHHHI BHA102

Bruce Lynn J Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Dr J. Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mr Bernard Le Courtois, Mr Pascal Noue TIMEFORM VIEW Won a weak 5-runner bumper here in April but went with little encouragement on hurdle debut over C&D in October. TFRHHIII BHA-

Patrick Wadge J Br Gr g Rail Link - Quristine (FR) Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T O Celtic Connections Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B S.C.E.A. Ste Ent Etienne Et Gregoire Lee TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a trio of winners and showed a fair level of ability in bumpers last season. Got no further than ﬁrst on hurdles debut and should come on for his recent fourth over C&D. One to consider. TFRHHHII BHA-

Ryan Mania J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Liss Aris (IRE) Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T O Mr Ian Hamilton Hamilton S B Legends Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and showed promise when third of 6 in Newcastle bumper on Rules debut last month. Unable to build on that sent hurdling last time and may be a longer-term project. TFRHHIII BHA20

THEY’RE CHANCERS (IRE) (342) 1- D

5 11-4

THEY WANT ME (IRE) (30) 1/4-2

5 11-4

CHANGEMYLUCK (GB) (18) 00

5 10-11

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Milan - Valentines Lady (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Paul & Clare Rooney Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Mr I. Valentine TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a good pedigree and made winning debut in a 12-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, soft) in January by 3 lengths from Triple Crown Ted. Switches to hurdles now and must be of interest for in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-

Theo Gillard J Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Double Dream (IRE) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O Mrs L. Maclennan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B John Kidd TIMEFORM VIEW Wonsolestartsinpoints.Likelyneededbumper/Rulesdebutandshapedwell(followingwindsurgery)onhurdlingbowwhennomatch for subsequent Grade 1 winner Idaho Sun at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) last month. Could be one to beat if he can back that up. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Ross Chapman J Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Belle Bella (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O S Coltherd E Gillie B W. S. Coltherd TIMEFORM VIEW Makes little appeal on paper and no impact on two bumper starts. Difﬁcult to make a case for on hurdling bow. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: CAPTAIN BUTLER (IRE) 6 11 4 Craig Nichol 7-2 (Pauline Robson) 14 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3.

No match for subsequent Grade 1 winner Idaho Sun on hurdle debut last month, this could be a good opportunity for THEY WANT ME to open his hurdles account. Lance Les Des ﬁnished with running left when third over C&D on PLAY SMARTER reappearance and could improve, along with Linalene who ﬁnished fourth on what was effectively his hurdles bow last time. Once-raced bumper winner They’re Chancers is one to note for support for the in-form Nicky Richards yard. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THEY WANT ME (IRE) 2.LANCE LES DES (FR) 3.LINALENE (FR)

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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 They Want Me (IRE), 4-1 Lance Les Des (FR), They’re Chancers (IRE), 11-2 Linalene (FR), 16-1 Party In The Park (IRE), 28-1 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE), Elemental Eye (GB), 33-1 Knockeranna Rose (IRE), Lester Mail (FR), 150-1 Changemyluck (GB), 250-1 Ellistrin Bay (GB)

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FIFTH RACE | 2.04 THE SAVE 50% ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) 2m 51y

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 247 runners, 11%) runs CAVALIER DU LUY and SUSPECTED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs ANOTHER HIGH FIVE and MALAYALAM Longest Traveller: COUNT ADHEMAR trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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age

ANOTHER HIGH FIVE (IRE) (15) 25-2

5 11-4

CAVALIER DU LUY (IRE) (47) 43-12

4 11-4

COUNT ADHEMAR (IRE) (30) 63-3

5 11-4

MALAYALAM (FR) (310) 531-

5 11-4

MR LINCOLN (GB) (18) 20/3-5

5 11-4

QUERCUS ROBUR (GB) (31) 4 BF

6 11-4

SUSPECTED (IRE) (22) 1P5 D

5 11-4

THE LOW BALL (IRE) (18) 30-P

5 11-4

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Alan Doyle (3) J Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Give Me High Five Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T O The Osprey Partnership Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points, but well held on Rules debut here last October and beaten a mile by the winner when second on recent return in a Carlisle novice. Malayalam appears to be the stable No 1 judged on jockey bookings. TFRHIIII BHA-

Bruce Lynn J Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) O Borwicks, Maclay, Trotter & Weaver N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners and opened his account at the third attempt in maiden points. Shaped with abundant promise when going close on Rules debut in 2m Ayr novice hurdle last month and he’s clearly the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Theo Gillard J Br B g Westerner - Bobset Leader (IRE) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O Mr T. G. Leslie Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Miss Mary R. Barry TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in a bumper and showed a bit more than on his hurdles debut when third of 12 back from 9 months off at Bangor (16.7f, heavy), albeit he was beaten over 30 lengths. Will probably be better off in handicaps later on. TFRHHIII BHA-

Derek Fox J Br B g Masked Marvel - Frivolite (FR) O Two Black Labs and A Fox Red Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B S.C.E.A de L’Aubay & Guillaume Cousin TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 3-y-o, £75,000 5-y-o. Half-brother to modest hurdler Martalite. Maiden point winner when last seen in February and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting ahead of this Rules debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

Sean Quinlan J Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Miniver Rose (IRE) Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T O Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Joseph Murphy on a bit of a downer, but was placed on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles for that yard and is entitled to come on for his reappearance/yard debut spin at Newcastle 18 days ago, discouraging an effort though it was. One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA107

Ryan Mania J Br Br g Camelot - Wood Fairy Adam Nicol, Seahouses T O Molly and Paul Willis B Worksop Manor Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat, winning 3 times over 2m+ this year. Showed aptitude for hurdling when fourth of 14 on debut in this sphere at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft), but it’s likely that he will come into his own when faced with a stiffer test. TFRHHHII BHA-

Patrick Wadge J Br B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Identity Parade (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Bowen & Morris Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Parkville Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Uttoxeter bumper for Tom Symonds in May, but efforts in this sphere for new yard have lacked spark and Cavalier du Luy is the stable ﬁrst-string. TFRHHIII BHA-

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Oscar Gem (IRE) Alison Hamilton, Denholm T O Hamilton Racing B Gaynestown Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 starts under Rules so far and he’s hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA24

WILLIAM YEATS (GB) (13) 2-215

4 11-4

TIGGERELLI (GB) (22) 066-66

5 10-11

Nathan Moscrop J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dusky Legend O Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Trull House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Easily landed a 5-runner bumper at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft) last month, building on the promise of his Rules debut second over the same C&D. However, he failed to land a blow starting out over hurdles at Catterick recently and will need to leave that well behind if he’s to make an impact here. TFRHHIII BHA-

Danny McMenamin J Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Red Con One (IRE) Paul Robson, Alnwick T O L & L Racing PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S B Flint Hall Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a trio of bumpers for Sandy Thomson last term and hasn’t fared any better in 2 starts over hurdles for new yard the last twice. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 5.

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Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Cavalier du Luy (IRE), 13-2 Quercus Robur (GB), 7-1 Malayalam (FR), 10-1 Count Adhemar (IRE), 12-1 Mr Lincoln (GB), 16-1 William Yeats (GB), 40-1 Another High Five (IRE), 66-1 Suspected (IRE), 250-1 The Low Ball (IRE), 300-1 Tiggerelli (GB) The clear pick of these is CAVALIER DU LUY, who was successful between the ﬂags during the spring and was just touched off starting out in this sphere at Ayr last month. He is open to improvement and PLAY SMARTER looks sure to win races over hurdles. Fellow point winner Malayalam will be of interest if the market speaks in his favour ahead of this Rules debut, while Mr Lincoln also needs a second look in the betting. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAVALIER DU LUY (IRE) 2.MALAYALAM (FR) 3.MR LINCOLN

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SIXTH RACE | 2.39 THE racingtv.com/sale MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 2m 2f 25y

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares 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): A M Thomson (31 wins from 193 runners, 16%) runs THEIRSHEGOES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs LOWLANDS Longest Traveller: TREAD SOFTLY NOW trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 132 miles.

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MAGNOLIA (FR) (31) 532-115 C D BF

6 12-0

SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (31) 4634-02

5 10-11

INSPIRE HOPE (IRE) (31) 24F33-0

4 10-11

LOWLANDS (IRE) (31) 450-422

6 10-9

NELLIE BLUESKY (GB) (366) 0/06/155-

7 10-8

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (31) 4F-320F

8 10-6

st- lb

Br B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR) Joshua Thompson (7) J Micky Hammond, Middleham T O The Magnolia Partnership Micky Hammond Racing S B Ecurie Sagara TIMEFORM VIEW Frenchimportwhohasprogressedthisseason,winningback-to-back2mhandicapsherewitheaseonﬁrst2startsofthecampaign.Possiblyfoundthe racecomingtoosoonwhenfallingshortinhat-trickbidatMusselburghbut,evenso,shelooksvulnerablenowthathernewmarkhaskickedin. TFRHHHII BHA120

Ryan Mania J Br B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful Adam Nicol, Seahouses T O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t able to justify market confidence when mid-field at Carlisle on reappearance/stable debut in October, but subsequently finished second with cheekpieces enlisted at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft). Major chance if able to build on that here with the headgear retained. TFRHHHHI BHA103

William Maggs (5) J Br B f Camelot - Casual Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Barronstown Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Juvenile hurdle winner for Joseph O’Brien in July 2024, but more miss than hit for present yard and while she is edging down the weights, others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA103

Danny McMenamin J Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Greystoke Owners Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Patrick F. Callinan TIMEFORM VIEW Underwentawindopfollowingafewrunsinbumperslastyearandhasimprovedwitheachofher3startsswitchedtohurdlesfornewconnections, most recently ﬁnishing a solid second at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) where Magnolia was back in ﬁfth. Solid claims. TFRHHHII BHA101

Sean Quinlan J Br Br m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lady Bluesky Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O Ewan Whillans Racing Club Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S B Alistair Whillans TIMEFORM VIEW Left modest bumper form behind when springing a surprise on hurdles at Perth (2 1/2m, good to soft) in May 2024. Failed to build on that in a couple of appearances last season, but there’s a good chance that she’ll be seen in a better light now going down the handicap route. TFRHHIII BHA100

Jamie Hamilton J Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr A. M. Thomson B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S TIMEFORM VIEW ResumedwinningwaysinMusselburghhandicaplastNovemberandtwiceplacedduringthespring,includingover21fhere.However, she was never in the hunt on her seasonal reappearance and subsequently departed at the halfway point back at Musselburgh. TFRHHIII BHA98

TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (24) 0-6021P CD 6 10-4

Alan Doyle (3) J Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Ian Duncan, Coylton T O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair TIMEFORM VIEW Two-timewinnerlastseasonandopenedheraccountforthiscampaignwithareadyvictoryina14-runnerAyrhandicaphurdle(19.5f,soft)last month. Ran no sort of a race (reportedly lost her action and a shoe) at Sedgeﬁeld since, but she’ll be a threat if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA96

SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (47) 34P-443

5 10-3

Patrick Wadge J Br B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T O The Jokers Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Lucinda V Russell TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a bit of a downer, but has made the frame all 3 starts in handicaps this season, including when third to Tread Softly Now at Ayr last month. Enjoys a 7lb pull at the weights with that rival here and she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA95 26

THEATRE LIGHT (IRE) (87) 21/20-5P

7 10-2

Nathan Moscrop J Br Ch m Leading Light (IRE) - Tango Lady (IRE) Susan Corbett, Otterburn T O The Race4fun Syndicate Finnies Heavy Haulage S B M. C. McDaniel-Stone TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a promising start over hurdles after 17 months off when second in a Carlisle maiden (19f, good) in April. Rather disappointing since, though,includingwhendownthefieldonreturnatHexham,andhopespinnedonsubsequentwindop/firsttimetonguestrapworkingtheoracle. TFRHIIII BHA91 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: KOMEDY KICKS (IRE) 5 12 0 Harry Skelton 11-4 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: TREAD SOFTLY NOW: Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lowlands (IRE), 10-3 Speiriuil (IRE), 5-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 7-1 Tread Softly Now (GB), 8-1 Magnolia (FR), 18-1 Nellie Bluesky (GB), 25-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 33-1 Inspire Hope (IRE), 40-1 Theatre Light (IRE) A first success in handicap company could be in the offing for SHE’S NOTJOEKING, who should benefit from this slight drop back in trip judged on her effort at Ayr where she was bang there at the second-last before weakening in the closing stages, PLAY SMARTER eventually finishing 7 3/4 lengths third to Tread Softly Now. She now enjoys a healthy pull at the weights with that rival and while Tread Softly Now still warrants respect, Speiriuil and Lowlands rate the main dangers in that order of preference. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHE’S NOTJOEKING 2.SPEIRIUIL (IRE) 3.LOWLANDS (IRE)

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2026 Saturday 3rd January - Morpeth West Percy at Alnwick Sunday 18th January - Jedforest at Friars Haugh, Kelso Sunday 25th January - Percy at Alnwick Sunday 8th February - Berwickshire Races at Friars Haugh, Kelso Saturday 21st February - College Valley & North Northumberland at Alnwick Sunday 8th March - Buccleuch at Friars Haugh, Kelso Saturday 21st March - Lanark & Renfrewshire and Eglinton at Overton Saturday 28th March - Morpeth Races at Tranwell Sunday 12th April - Overton Races at Overton Saturday 25th April - Leuchars Races at Pusk Saturday 16th May - Haydon at Hexham Racecourse

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SEVENTH RACE | 3.15 THE CHAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 2m 6f 151y

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 247 runners, 11%) runs ELOI DU PUY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs BARATABLET Longest Traveller: MAGIC WAVE trained by Mr M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 141 miles.

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ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (37) 1P10/-4P

6 12-0

BARATABLET (IRE) (18) 22131-1

5 11-10

BOTH BARRELS (GB) (47) 21/061-0 CD

7 11-9

ELOI DU PUY (FR) (29) 10/F3-U5 C

7 11-2

MAGIC WAVE (GB) (236) P/0601-3 C

9 11-1

PARISIAN FASHION (IRE) (31) 3413-46

6 10-9

PURE SIRLOIN (IRE) (19) 46P3-P3

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Derek Fox J Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded O The Four Lushes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Mr Sebastien Courquin TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/hurdle winner who showed he retains his ability after a long absence when fourth in a 7-runner Ayr handicap last month. No show at Haydocknext time,butperhapsthat racecametoo soonandhe’s worthasecond lookfortheyard that saddledthewinnerofthis12months ago. TFRHHHII BHA124

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Perfect Woman (IRE) Danny McMenamin J Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Mr J. Fyffe JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Leonard H. MacMahon TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to ﬁnish out of the ﬁrst 3 and raised his game another notch when accounting for 12 rivals on return in a 20.3f Newcastle handicap. 7lb rise fair enough and this trip shouldn’t be an issue, so it’s pretty much all positive where this 5-y-o is concerned. TFRHHHHH BHA120

Sean Quinlan J Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend O Mrs A Marshall & Mr D Swindlehurst Donald Whillans, Hawick T Primasonics International Ltd S B Mrs Philippa Stocker TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over C&D on final run of 2023/24 campaign and also ended last season on a winning note in a 20.4f Ayr handicap. However, he finished neared last than first on his reappearance and may need another run or two before reaching concert pitch. TFRHHHII BHA119

Bruce Lynn J Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner of handicap hurdles at up to 21f during 2023/24 campaign, but only seen out twice last season and opposable back in this sphere following a couple of unsuccessful attempts over fences last month. TFRHHIII BHA112

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T O The Magic Circle Mark Walford Racing S B Mr & Mrs P Nelson TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly-raced 9-y-o who cashed in on a falling mark in a 20.8f handicap here in April. No disgrace in ﬁnishing third of 7 over this C&D the following month and his record when fresh is a good one, so there’s cause for optimism. TFRHHHHI BHA111

Ross Chapman J Br B m Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T O Mr Michael Scholey Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Mr David Bobbett TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer who opened her account under Rules in a Newcastle maiden hurdle in March. Made the frame switched to handicaps next 2 starts and, though well below par last time, she wouldn’t be without hope if able to put her best foot forward here. TFRHHHII BHA105

Patrick Wadge J Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE) Sandy Forster, Kelso T O The Border Racers B Mr Patrick Delaney TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name, namely a Navan handicap hurdle back in 2023 for Gavin Cromwell. More miss than hit for present yard and looks up against it from 9lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA89 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: IDEM (FR) 6 12 0 Patrick Wadge 12-1 (Lucinda Russell) 11 ran Visor worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: PARISIAN FASHION: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Baratablet (IRE), 5-1 Esprit du Potier (FR), 13-2 Parisian Fashion (IRE), 7-1 Magic Wave (GB), 17-2 Both Barrels (GB), 14-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), 33-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE) 28

It’s unlikely that a 7lb rise will be enough to stop BARATABLET in his tracks, given the manner of his recent reappearance display at Newcastle. He gets the nod ahead of Magic Wave, who lacks a recent PLAY SMARTER run but he has won twice before on the back of absences of six months or more and will be a threat if again ready to roll following a break. Esprit du Potier and Parisian Fashion are others to consider. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BARATABLET (IRE) 2.MAGIC WAVE 3.ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR)

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Chairman’s Cup Raceday

Sunday 11th January

The Chairman’s Cup Handicap Steeplechase is the feature race of Kelso’s ﬁrst ﬁxture of 2026. It’s difficult to imagine a more pleasurable way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the Scottish Borders. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability.

Gates open: 10:30am | First Race: 12:40pm

SEVENTH RACE

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.45 - THE CHAS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. This race has been generously sponsored in support of CHAS with mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and also a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Children’s Immunology Trust Perpetual Quaich, to be held for one year only. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 6 entries at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.19 - THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310. for four 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. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. The Amateur Jockeys Association have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winner will receive the Monteith Perpetual Trophy to be held for one year only. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 26th March, 2026. 12 entries at £46. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £4967) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.54 - THE SLAINTE MHATH 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, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.29 - THE SAVE 50% ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Night Nurse Series qualifier. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 15 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.04 - THE SAVE 50% ON RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Night Nurse Series qualifier. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 15 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.39 - THE racingtv.com/sale MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, 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. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. RACING TV has 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. 11 entries at £41. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.15 - THE CHAS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race has been generously sponsored in support of CHAS who 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, 2 at £18 and 15 at £90. - Closed December 23rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

SAFETY INFORMATION A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving. The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider: Alcohol & Substance Abuse Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink. Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many. So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits. Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland. Slips, Trips, Falls We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient. Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk. Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day. Fences, Walls & Barriers The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas. This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment. Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight. Horses Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses. The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track – but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically. Fires We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring. Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork. Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces. Children We welcome many children to Kelso races. Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above.

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