Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse on Buccleuch Cup Day. For many children in the Scottish Borders, today is the first day of the Easter school holiday and we’d like to extend a particularly warm welcome to all the families that are here to attend the Explore Racing Day with staff from the Scottish Racing Academy.
We are indebted to today’s race sponsors for their continued support of racing at Kelso In addition to Weatherbys Hamilton, generous backers of the Buccleuch Cup, please show your appreciation for Racing TV, David Stevenson of Ashleybank Investments and Geoff Adam – all of whom have supported the racecourse for many years. We’d also like to thank all the guests at the professional services networking event, in the Final Furlong Marquee, who are helping to raise funds for QME Care and the Injured Jockeys Fund.
Racing at Kelso wouldn’t be possible without the enthusiastic support of racehorse owners, trainers, staff and jockeys. We’d like to thank the connections of all the runners on today’s programme, particularly the eight amateur ridden contenders for the Buccleuch Cup – a race which defines the sporting spirit of racing at Kelso and which has been staged on the Berrymoss since 1885. It may not be the most valuable race in our calendar, but it is one of the dearest to our hearts Thank you for choosing to bring your horses to Kelso
The Racecourse staff and Directors wish you a fun afternoon at the races and a very happy Easter in two weeks’ time.
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 7th April 2025
Stewards
Starters
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)
PETER FORSTER (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, LYNDSAY GLYNN, ROBERT MCCARTHY
RUSSELL GARRITTY, RYAN COLLEY
Judge NICK HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN
Veterinary Officer DUNCAN MACDONALD
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.
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
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Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
2025 FIXTURES
Tuesday 22 April
Spring Raceday
Wednesday 7 May
May Raceday
Sunday 25 May
Ladies’ Day
Autumn Fixtures
Wednesday 17 September
Sunday 5 October
Saturday 25 October
Saturday 8 November
Tuesday 18 November
Sunday 7 December
Monday 29 December
THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024/25
TOP KELSO TRAINERS
TOP KELSO JOCKEYS
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Race 1 1.57 5f
1 Ali Shuffle (GB) 9-2
2 Bleep Test (GB) 9-2
3 Dolly Golightly (IRE) 9-2
4 Maaleezmagic (IRE) 9-2
5 Piccalina (GB) 9-2
6 Lope Y Linda (GB) 9-0
7 Muddy Nora (GB) 9-0
8 Peggy Boo (GB) 9-0
9 Rotokura Belle (GB) 9-0
10 Sucking Diesel (IRE) 9-0
Race 2 2.27 7f 219y
1 Keats House (IRE) 9-9
2 Ardaddy (GB) 9-9
3 Treble Winners (GB) 9-9
4 Groundhog (GB) 9-7
5 Rosezan (GB) 9-7
6 Ottoman (IRE) 9-6
7 Hill O Rue (GB) 9-5
8 Sanbona (IRE) 9-4
9 Flamborough Head (GB) 9-4
10 Amber Honey (GB) 9-2
11 Hashtagnotions (IRE) 9-2
12 Heartened (IRE) 9-1
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Race 3 2.57
Race 1 2.35 1m 1f 105y
1 Marbush (GB) 9-9
2 San Juanito (GB) 9-8
3 Lazieelunch (GB) 9-5
4 Manara (GB) 9-4
5 Enrolled (IRE) 9-3
6 Bentbasa (IRE) 8-13
Race 2 3.05 5f 21y
1 Phoenix Beach (IRE) 9-9
2 General Assembly (IRE) 9-9
3 Watermelon Sugar (IRE) 9-8
4 Jojo Rabbit (GB) 9-8
5 Rosenpur (GER) 9-7
6 Angle Land (GB) 9-6
7 Aces Wild (IRE) 9-6
8 Cabeza de Llave (GB) 9-4
9 Level Up (IRE) 9-3
10 Walking On Clouds (IRE) 9-1
11 Gustav Graves (GB) 9-0
Race 3 3.35 7f 36y
1 Fighting Queen (GB) 9-11
2 Carron (IRE) 9-2
3 Cosmic Spirit (GB) 9-2
4 Dubai Gold (IRE) 9-2
5 Excellent Believe (GB) 9-2
6 For What Its Worth (IRE) 9-2
7 Hymnbook (IRE) 9-2
8 L’Karama (GB) 9-2
9 Reds And Wolves (IRE) 9-2
10 Road House (IRE) 9-2
11 Brightlikeadiamond (GB)8-11
12 Lambournghini (GB) 8-11
7f
1 Toralou (IRE) 9-9
2 Stratocracy (IRE) 9-8
3 Roaring Ralph (GB) 9-8
4 Swiss Ace (GB) 9-8
5 Pallas Lord (IRE) 9-6
6 Havana Prince (GB) 9-6
7 Highland Olly (GB) 9-5
8 Quintus Arrius (IRE) 9-4
9 Ideal Guest (FR) 9-1
10 Ahamoment (IRE) 9-1
11 Heavenly Heather (GB) 8-13
12 Alfie Boy (GB) 8-11
13 Yorkshire Glory (IRE) 8-4
Race 4 3.27 7f 219y 1 Mr King (IRE) 9-9
2 Barefoot Warrior (IRE) 9-7
3 Theme Park (GB) 9-5
4 Austrian Theory (IRE) 9-4
5 Cruyff Turn (GB) 9-4
6 Good Morning Alex (GB) 9-0
Great Blasket (IRE) 9-0
Barley (IRE) 9-0
Empire of Light (IRE) 8-13
Hale End (IRE) 8-13
Classic Encounter (IRE) 8-11
Reidh (IRE) 8-10
Race 5 3.57 1m 2f 1y
1 Destination Unkown (IRE) 9-12
2 Reignman (GB) 9-12
3 Miss Friday Lions (GB) 9-7
4 Convergent (IRE) 9-0
5 Asmen Warrior (IRE) 8-11
6 Cameron Can (FR) 8-11
7 Colinski (GB) 8-11
8 Without Burlington (GB) 8-11
9 One True Thing (IRE) 8-9 10 Brave Emerald (GB) 8-7 11 Highland George (IRE) 8-7 12 Miss Raincloud (IRE) 8-6
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs SARACEN BEAU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (4 wins from 59 runners, 7%) runs GOOD TO BE ALIVE
Longest Travellers: GOOD TO BE ALIVE trained by G Elliott & CLOONAINRA trained by J Mcconnell, both Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
GO GO CHICAGO (IRE)(173) 130
8 11-12
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Where It All Began Paul Hanagan Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
Br Gr g Mount Nelson - Caroline Fontenail (IRE) Jack Power (7) J
O Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B James Reeves Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in his bumper last March but showed much more speed when making successful hurdles debut at Ayr in November However,heshapedasifamisswhenpulledupinHaydockGrade2(15.6f,soft)3weekslaterandhasn’tbeenseensince. TFRHHHII BHA3
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Scotch Beg (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs Rhona McCooey
TIMEFORM VIEW Just minor promise in a couple of bumpers and offered little on hurdles bow when tailed off here (16.2f, good to soft) in December
KING GOLD BOY (FR)
(31)000P
5 11-5
Br Ch g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Other du Berlais (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Tillyrie Racing Club Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
B Dr V. Michel Guiot
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival home both starts in bumpers during the winter Will need to show improvement here.
THUNDER GAP (GB)(210)
P-P5P
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Regal Hawk
8 11-5
Charlie Price (3) J
O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer on Flat and no impact in novice/maiden hurdles for this yard
recommend on return.
WILD REIVER (IRE)
(52) 60 6 11-5
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Supreme Benny (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Reiver Racing Syndicate Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failedtobeatarivalin2bumpers3monthsapart(hadwindoperationafterdebut).Watching brief advised sent hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA8 GOOD TO BE ALIVE (IRE)(43)14 4 11-4
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Because of You (IRE) Sean Bowen J
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (will be suited by 1 3/4m), ran respectably in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) on final start for Sir Mark Prescott Bt back in August. Betting check advised on hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: ALNILAM (FR) 5 11 12 Sean Bowen 8-11 (Olly Murphy) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Stewards Note: SARACEN BEAU: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Cloonainra (IRE), 5-2 Good To Be Alive (IRE), 10-3 Saracen Beau (IRE), 14-1 Go Go Chicago (IRE), 20-1 Top Flight Century (FR), 100-1 Gonnino (IRE), Wild Reiver (IRE), 200-1 King Gold Boy (FR), Thunder Gap (GB)
Preference is for CLOONAINRA, who has already reached a fairly useful level in this sphere and a reproduction of both her runner-up efforts either side of the turn of the year may well be enough to add to her debut success Another Irish raider Good To Be Alive heads up the dangers having possibly found his second start coming too soon at Naas just over 6 weeks ago, with Saracen Beau seemingly best of the rest
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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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): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs DOLLAR COLLAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs SAM’S CHOICE Longest Traveller: DIAMOND DEALER trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 310 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
SAM’S CHOICE (IRE)(40)0/43F-06
2
3
9 12-1
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Impressive Choice (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Samantha Toomes Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Impressive Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Leopardstown handicap (20f) for Gordon Elliott in December 2022, but yet to fi
starts for current yard Sliding in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward. TFR
HIGH DANCER (GB)(19) 5-134B1
5 11-10
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Up High Brian Hughes J
O Advantage Engineering Ltd T/As Wrr UK James Ewart, Langholm T
Br B m Kingston Hill - Another Dollar (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O The Million Dollar Syndicate Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner quickly reached a fair level over hurdles last year but has struggled to match that form this season, again out of sorts at Ayr last month. Hard to recommend on recent evidence. TFR
SHOESHINE BOY (IRE)(55)
5-13565 C D 9 11-5
Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Murray Dodd (7) J
O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Paramount Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby(24.1f) in January, buthas failed to build on that, finishinglast atAyronhisnextstartpriortobeingpulled-upoverfenceslastmonth.Inconsistentbutcapableifonagoingday TFRHHHII BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: BOTH BARRELS 6 11 8 Craig Nichol 15-8 (Donald Whillans) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8. Stewards Note: KILBRAINY: Following its run on 13/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
HALF TRACK hasn’t been disgraced in better company than this, and he may be able to make the most of a drop in grade following wind surgery. Diamond Dealer is a big danger on the back of a creditable runner-up effort following 11 weeks off, while Shoeshine Boy may be able to hit the frame now racing back off his last winning mark
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Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs CHAPEL GREEN and GARDE DES CHAMPS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs HIGH MOON
Weightwatcher: HIGH MOON won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 7lb to 109.
Longest Traveller: ANDYS FLAME trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
GREEN (IRE)
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O The Kestrel Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE)(173)
32343F 9 11-12
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)Jack Power (7) J
O The Champs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B John P. Cahill Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down in weights when doubling his tally for the season at Musselburgh (15.8f) in November before a good second at Ayr. However, comfortably held next 2 starts so needs to raise his game again. TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run (maiden over fences) and whilst he ran up to his best, he was seemingly outbattled when close-up thirdof6inhandicapchasehere(17f)inSeptember Fellheavilyfollowingmonthandoffsince. TFR
GOLD DES
BOIS
(FR)(16) 6021P5 C 11 11-12
Br Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet
ANDYS
FLAME (GB)(113)04250P 8 11-12
Br Gr g Martaline - Marie Deja La (FR) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland T
B Miss Amanda Lysaght
TIMEFORMVIEWEnduredalonglosingforIainJardinebutmadehissecondstartforSandyThomsonawinningonehere in November However, below par both starts since so something to prove all of a sudden. TFRHHIII BHA113 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 19f over hurdles Decent start over fences but well held last 2 starts Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA113
FETE
(IRE)(31)3/514-4F C D 10 11-10
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Sean Quinlan J
O Bolton Mill Racing & URSA Major Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 17f handicap chase at Cartmel in August. Also a good second at Kelso in September Unable to cash in on a lower hurdle mark in his 4 outings since but player back in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA110
Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy
O Miss Maria D. Myco
Charlie Maggs (5) J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
DU
(IRE)(16)353311 C D 7 11-7
Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Eimear Mulhern Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record for the last 2 seasons though in better form than recent form figures suggest, shaping best for a long way when fifth at Carlisle 2 weeks ago Considered off the same mark with tongue strap applied. TFRHHHHI BHA109
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who took a step forward to open his account at Newcastle and followed up with a career best here (17f). Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA108 Br Breeding O Owner
9
OZZY COSMO (IRE)(53)1FF-6P3
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lily Rock (IRE)
6 11-2
Conor O’Farrell J
O Turcan Dunning Adams Gilmour N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B William Treacy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point recruit who landed a 2m Ayr novice hurdle on Rules debut last December Hasn’t kicked on but step back in the right direction when third in this headgear at Newcastle. Remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE) 6 11 8 Jonathon Bewley 6-1 (George Bewley) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 6-1 Fete Champetre (IRE), 7-1 Restandbethankful (GB), High Moon (GB), 15-2 Chapel Green (IRE), 9-1 Ozzy Cosmo (IRE), 11-1 Andys Flame (GB), 12-1 Garde des Champs (IRE), 20-1 Gold des Bois (FR) PLAY SMARTER
The thriving FLASH DU PISTOLET is fancied to complete the hat-trick given the manner of his win here last month. Fete Champetre looked the most likely winner before falling at Ayr so is next best ahead of Restandbethankful, who remains of interest back over fences
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
TWEEDIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs CADELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (4 wins from 59 runners, 7%) runs MUSIC OF TARA Weightwatcher: HALF SHOT won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 6lb to 116. Longest Traveller: MUSIC OF TARA trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
B Mme Alexandrine Berger Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S TIMEFORMVIEWJusttouchedoffbyAnglersCraginthe2024EideratNewcastleandcreditablefourthinthisyear’srenewalofthatmarathonhandicap chaseonhislateststart.Conversely,hisstrikerate(1-22overall)ismodestandlikelytoagainfindoneortwotoogood TFRHHHII BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: UP HELLY AA KING 13 11 2 Bruce Lynn 13-2 (N W Alexander) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2, 5. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cadell (IRE), 11-2 Breakdance Kid (GB), 7-1 Ganapathi (FR), 8-1 Half Shot (IRE), 17-2 Music of Tara (GB), 10-1 Saint Arvans (FR), 12-1 Prince des Fichaux (FR), 14-1 Anglers Crag (GB), 16-1 Pont Aven (IRE)
The vote goes to BREAKDANCE KID, who bounced back from a couple of below par efforts when third at Carlisle and he’s just 3lb higher than for his clear-cut success here in the autumn. Half Shot is lurking on a potentially handy mark and will be a threat if on-song, while recent course winner Cadell and Ganapathi are likely to be on the premises, too Pont Aven would be a danger to all if anywhere near his best but he’s now at the veteran stage and has a fair bit to prove at present
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Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs SHE’S NOTJOEKING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs IRISH LULLABY Longest Traveller: LEXIE’S MOON trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 298 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mooizo (IRE)
2
Brian Hughes J
O Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T
O The Lexie’s Moon Syndicate Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mrs S. C. Welch Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress with win in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m, heavy) on reappearance in October but has regressed in two stars since,latestwheneighthof10inhandicaphurdle(9/1)atWetherby(19.7f,heavy)followinga3-monthbreak Needstobounceback TFRHHHII BHA105
3 IRISH LULLABY (GB)(128)
3-11640
Br Gr m Nathaniel (IRE) - Victoria Regina (IRE)
4
6 11-10
Henry Brooke J
O Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O J Scott & G Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mrs Breda Ryan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but has now placed on 6 of her 7 starts since joining her current yard latest when creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdleatMusselburgh(19.8f,good,7/1)17daysago,nothelpedbyamistake2out Placeclaimsagainracingoffthesamemark
9
MONTEPLEX (GB)(35) 0P2/-000
Br B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE)
O Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop
8 10-6
Craig Nichol J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
B D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) in March 2023. Offered little on two starts following22-monthsoff,nowtriedinacombinationoftonguetieandcheekpieces(wornbothpreviously)followingwindsurgery.Needsmore. TFRHHIII BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) 11 11 11 Bruce Lynn 9-4 (N W Alexander) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
Stewards Note: IRISH LULLABY: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely HOLLY BIRD: Following its run on 3/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes MONTEPLEX: Following its run on 3/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 4-1 Tread Softly Now (GB), 5-1 Winds of Winter (IRE), 11-2 Max of Stars (FR), 15-2 Irish Lullaby (GB), 11-1 Lexie’s Moon (GB), 14-1 Holly Bird (IRE), 33-1 Monteplex (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Down in grade and into mares ’ company, MAX OF STARS may be able to bounce back to winnings way in first-time cheekpieces The consistent Winds of Winter can hit the frame again, while She’s Notjoeking is respected having run creditably in a higher grade than this last time.
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SIXTH
RACE | 4.15
THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER)
for maiden five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10)
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Wright (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs SLANEY OPERA
Longest Traveller: TORNGAT trained by T Greenwood, Carnforth, 126 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
LORD (IRE)(30)P54-P12 9 12-0
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Emma Jane (IRE) Miss Lucy Brown (7) J
O Mr Kenneth Lynn Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick T
H Jedforest
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor chaser Pulled up in hunter chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) when last seen under Rules 11 months ago In winning form in points recently though and no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA77
(IRE)(16) 44U241 7 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pokerhuntress (IRE) Miss Isobel Mactaggart (7) J
O Jeremy Mactaggart Mrs K. B. Mactaggart, Cavers T
H Jedforest
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who matched that form in just his second chase run when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 8 months ago for Ben Pauling. Landed a point 16 days ago so he’s a player TFRHHHHH BHA106
ROCK (IRE)(16)202411
7 12-0
Br B g Conduit (IRE) - Insanity of Love (IRE) Mr John Dawson J
O Mrs V. Russell M. Cregan, Mosshouses T
H Lauderdale
TIMEFORM VIEW Conduit gelding. Brother to fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner El Poppochapo Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart staying chaserPerfectCandidate.Multiplepointwinner,includingtwicelastmonth.MustentercalculationsonhisRulesdebut TFRHHHHI BHA-
SLANEY OPERA (IRE)(9)P13F11
7 12-0
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Mr Joe Wright (3) J
O Mr Joe Wright Joe Wright T
H Border
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on when pulled up in hunter chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) on NH debut last May Has bagged a couple of points last month however. Possibilities back under RulesTFRHHHII BHA-
THEOLDBOGGROAD
(IRE)(30)666P21
6 12-0
Br B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Vic Dancer (IRE) Mr James Innes (7) J
O Mrs Angus Maclay Nick Orpwood, Mindrum T H Buccleuch
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) Mr Thomas Greenwood (7) J
O Mr T. Greenwood T. Greenwood, Carnforth T H Haydon Greenwoods Fish Merchants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who came in a good second of 4 in hunter chase over C&D 14 months ago A dual winning pointer, who arrives fit from that sphere, and can’t be totally dismissed. TFRHHHIIBHA94
WHATUDOING
(IRE)(30)PU5122 6 12-0
Br B g Milan - Shamrock Miss (IRE) Miss J. Walton (5) J
O Mrs Diana Walton Mrs Diana Walton, Hawick T H Jedforest
TIMEFORM VIEW Milangelding.CloselyrelatedtobumperwinnerGreenDolphin.AwinningpointerinFeburary and twice runner-up since. One to consider on his Rules bow. TFRHHHII BHA8 SHE IS THE ENEMY (IRE)(16)FF2452 BF 8 11-7
Br Ch m Dansant - Queen Michaela (IRE) Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J
O Mr Norman Sanderson Norman Sanderson, Sanquhar T H Lanark & Renfrew
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a couple of maiden hunters last spring but she has made the frame in points, latest effort when runner-up 16 days ago One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: SOLDIER OF ROCK (IRE) 6 11 11 Mr Joe Wright 8-11 (Miss C Tinkler) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Deerstalker (IRE), 11-4 Eagles Rock (IRE), 15-2 Theoldboggroad (IRE), 8-1 Torngat (FR), 10-1 Slaney Opera (IRE), 11-1 Whatudoing (IRE), 25-1 Amma Lord (IRE), She Is The Enemy (IRE)
This is wide open but DEERSTALKER rates the pick on form of those who have raced over fences under Rules and also comes here off the back of a recent victory in the pointing field so gets the vote. Eagles Rock makes his Rules bow but is a multiple points scorer so heads the list of dangers, with Theoldboggroad and Torngat also well worthy of consideration.
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (55 wins from 348 runners, 16%) runs THE HATCHET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Brookhouse (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs GOLDEN WHIRL Longest Traveller: GOLDEN WHIRL trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 310 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Kelloura (IRE) Conner McCann (7) J
O Fishwick, Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Miss Annmarie Burke Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £105,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on his only outing in Irish points.9/2, showed a fair level of ability when fourth of 10 in Ayr bumper last month and looks the one to beat here.TFRHHHHHBHA-
GOLDEN
WHIRL (GB)(12) 5
4 10-9
Br Br g Golden Horn - Terentia Jack Quinlan J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Mrs F. S. Williams Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Decent Flat pedigree but came in last of 5 on his Market Rasen debut 12 days ago May do better with that outing under his belt TFRHHHII BHA5
L’INSURGE (FR)(20) 5
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Tiree d’Affaire (FR)
4 10-9
Craig Nichol J
O Paul Robson Racing Club Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Mr Joel Denis & Haras De Saint Voir SCA
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, well-held fifth of 6 on Wetherby debut 3 weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA-
LESTER MAIL (FR)
(52) 06
4 10-9
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Dr J. Walker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Le Courtois, Mr Pascal NoueKinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yard has had success with this family but he’s looked more one for the longer term in his 2 bumper starts TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024:RACE ABANDONED Hood worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 The Hatchet (IRE), 3-1 Port Station (IRE), 7-1 Golden Whirl (GB), 8-1 Lester Mail (FR), 16-1 Ellistrin Bay (GB), 22-1 L’Insurge (FR)
This looks a good chance for THE HATCHET to build on a promising first run at Ayr unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Iain Jardine newcomer Port Station.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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NEXT MEETING Spring Raceday Tuesday 22nd April
This competitive six-race programme falls in the middle of the week and is therefore one of our less crowded days – making it the ideal time to explore and enjoy an unhurried afternoon at the races.
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: 12:30pm | First Race: 2:30pm
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.45 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 7lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £40. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
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Second Race 2.15 - THE SUPPORT QME CARE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in support of QME CARE and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £45. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
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Third Race 2.45 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in support of the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fourth Race 3.15 - THE ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS REG AND BETTY TWEEDIE HANDICAP 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, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored by DAVID STEVENSON of ASHLEYBANK INVESTMENTS and GEOFF ADAM and they will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Reg & Betty Tweedie Perpetual Rosebowl to be held for one year only 15 entries at £75. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE SCOTTISH RACING ACADEMY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Penalties after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Le Garcon D’Or Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 12 entries at £45. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for maiden five yrs old and upwards, which have a registered Hunter’s certificate issued by a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Point-to-Point Association and which have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing. Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. This race has been generously sponsored by Weatherbys Hamilton. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive the perpetual Buccleuch Challenge Cup, to be held for one year only Only horses certified during the current season by Masters of a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Pointto-Point Association are qualified to start. Hunts within the Northern Point-to-Point Association: Berwickshire, Border, Braes of Derwent, College Valley & North Northumberland, Cumberland, Cumberland Farmers, Duke of Buccleuch’s, Dumfriesshire & Stewartry, Fife, Haydon, Jedforest, Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire, Lauderdale, Liddesdale, Morpeth, North Tyne, Percy, Tynedale and West Percy. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). All horses which Start in this race will be eligible to enter the CORINTHIAN SPIRIT “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over a distance of about Three Miles about Two Furlongs (3m 2f 39y) at Kelso on May 25th, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race , or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 11 entries at £35. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562; Third £781; Fourth £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10) HC
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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (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 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, April 1st and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The Kelso 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. 15 entries at £25. - Closed April 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.
The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits
Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.
Slips, Trips, Falls
We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient
Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day
Fences, Walls & Barriers
The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment
Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight
Horses
Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically
Fires
We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.
Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces
Children
We welcome many children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above
