LADIES’ DAY 2026
LADIES’ DAY COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES
All competitions will be judged on The Colourful Edit Catwalk located in the Colourful Edit Marquee. If you have been nominated, please arrive at the times shown below for your category.
Judged at 3:20pm - BEST DRESSED COUPLE
For those nominated, please arrive at the catwalk by 3:10pm
Sponsored by The Borders Distillery & Scott’s of Kelso Prize:
An exclusive behind the scenes tour of The Borders Distillery, special Borders Distillery gifts and a delicious bistro lunch in the historic Scott’s of Kelso
Two Runners up will receive a special gift
All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2027 Ladies’ Day Tickets
Judged at 3:55pm -BEST DRESSED GENTLEMAN
For those nominated, please arrive at the catwalk by 3:45pm Sponsored by Humes Outfitters Prize:
A wonderful bespoke suit, made to measure worth £1,200.
Two Runners up will receive a special gift
All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2027 Ladies’ Day Tickets
Judged at 4:25pm – QUEEN OF STYLE
For those nominated, please arrive at the catwalk by 4:15pm
Sponsored by The Colourful Edit , Vintage Beesoms, Hay Wellbeing, Face Lab Aesthetics, Kitty and Gus, Schloss Roxburghe Hotel Prize:
Colour Analysis Session, A wellbeing voucher and shopping vouchers, along with an overnight hotel stay, inc. Breakfast, worth over £1,000
Two Runners up will receive a special gift
All nominees and prize winners will receive Complimentary 2027 Ladies’ Day Tickets
PHOTO WALL & THE COLOURFUL EDIT CATWALK
The Flower Wall located near the racecourse entrance is where you can capture a memory of your day with your friends and family. If you are entering our Fashion Competitions this is a great location to ‘get spotted’ in your wonderful outfits.
The Colourful Edit Catwalk is located in the Colourful Edit Catwalk Marquee, where DJ Kayleigh Rose will be playing your favourite tunes, alongside our Fashion Sponsor Hosts who will be judging the Best Dressed Competitions.
We also have the Click Clop Photo Booth with us providing you with a keepsake of the day. Don’t forget to tag us in your Instagram photos
#kelsoraces2026
LADIES’ DAY AFTER PARTY
The AfterParty takes place after racing in the centre of the course to end of season in style. We will be joined by our local DJ, along with the brilliant band DIEGO, who will get the party started ahead of our fantastic headline act -
BBC RADIO ONE DJ DEAN MCCULLOUGH.
Music will start approx 6:00 pm and will finish at 10.30pm. If you have not already purchased our ‘After Party’ ticket and would like to attend, you can buy these from the ticket kiosk located at the Final Furlong Marquee. Afterparty tickets on the day cost £20, (These can only be purchased with a valid raceday ticket) PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FOR OVER 18’S ONLY. ID CHECKS WILL BE IN PLACE.
‘PACE YOURSELF’ CAMPAIGN
We encourage all racegoers to drink responsibly and allow one soft drink between each alcoholic drink. There will be FREE bottled water available for all racegoers at specified locations and please ask a member of staff who will point you in the right direction.
THANK YOU TO OUR BEST DRESSED COMPETITION SPONSORS FOR THEIR VERY GENEROUS PRIZES TODAY
THE
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell & M Scudamore (16 wins from 98 runners, 16%) runs LUNA GRACE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs CHEMISTRY
Longest Traveller: OSCO FLYER trained by C Collins, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
CHEMISTRY (IRE)(16)
1-
Br Gr g Kingman - Highest Ever (IRE)
2
5 11-8
Sean Quinlan J
O James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW StillusefulontheFlatandhemadeawinninghurdles/stabledebutinamaidenatSedgefield(16.8f)lastmonth.Finishedmidfieldin theChesterCupbackontheFlatlasttimebuthisSedgefieldformhasalreadybeenboostedandhesetsaclearstandard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
CEOL DRAIOCHTA (IRE)(298)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cre Na Coille (IRE)
U50F0/P- 5 11-1
Ryan Mania J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger Opal Collection S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’tprogressedfromhisdebutsecondatBallinrobenowalmost2yearsagoandlatesteffortsinIrelandhaveleftplenty tobedesired.Needsastableswitch(leftEdwardBuckley)tohaveahugelypositiveeffectreturningfroma9-monthbreak TFRHHHII BHA109 3 MR WITHINGTON (FR)(263) 5 11-1
Br B g Recorder - Eclectic (USA)
Callum Bewley J
O The Potassium Partnership Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B S.A.S. Haras Le Gue
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden up to 1 1/4m on the Flat but was seemingly found wanting for stamina upped to 13f when last seen, so not an obvious sort to make a hurdler after 8 months off TFRHHIII BHA-
NOBOTHERATALL
(IRE)(34)U/33100- 6 11-1
Br B g Jet Away - My Lady Dane (IRE)
Harry Reed J
O Steven Wilson Ltd Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B James Codd
TIMEFORM VIEW Carlislebumperwinnerintheautumn.Hasshapedabitbetterthanthebareresultdespitefinishingwellbeatenin2novicehurdlesherein April,unabletolastoutafterpullingwayintoprominentpositionover21/4mlasttime.Probablyoneforhandicapsbutframeclaimshere. TFRHHHII BHA-
SCOPIC (GB)(53)6- 5 11-1
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Chesabel
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr M. M. Allen Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B M. M. Allen
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m Tedtwo Could hardly have shown any less in a Sedgefield bumper on debut and now switches to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
IN TIME (IRE)(307) 5 11-1
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Flash Dance (IRE) Joe Williamson J
O Elwick Stud Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly lost the plot on the Flat after finishing second in a Haydock handicap last season and he’s opposable making hurdles debut for new yard (left David O’Meara) after 10 months off TFRHHIII BHA-
(56)4- 5 11-1
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Terre Saonoise (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Colin Thomas & Paul Robson Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Mr Hugues Rousseau
TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding. Brother to French 1 1/2m/13f winner Docteur Tournesol. Dam lightly raced on Flat in France. Wearstonguestrap.Fourthonhissolepointbumperouting,sowillneedtoleavethatformwellbehind. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Osco Mosco (IRE) Danny Gilligan J
O Cian Collins Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Mr Nelius O’Keeffe
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a longer-term prospect when a plugging-on fifth in a 14-runner Killarney juvenile hurdle (17f) on debut 15 days ago, but might be able to make the frame in a thin race here. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
LUNA GRACE (GB)(65)3333- 4 10-2
Br B f Kameko (USA) - Lysanda (GER)
O The Apaches
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Stuart Jagger Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Kameko filly who finished third in all 3 bumpers and filled the same position sent hurdling in a 10-runner novice at Musselburgh (17f) in March. Place claims again. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: PERGAMON (FR) 4 11 2 Sean Quinlan 1-2 (Jennie Candlish) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Chemistry (IRE), 6-1 Luna Grace (GB), 7-1 Nobotheratall (IRE), Osco Flyer (IRE), 14-1 Ceol Draiochta (IRE), 28-1 Mr Withington (FR), Steps In Time (IRE), Terino (FR), 66-1 Scopic (GB)
It’s hard to oppose CHEMISTRY, who is still above average on the Flat and made a successful start to his hurdles career at Sedgefield last month. Nobotheratall and Luna Grace perhaps hold the strongest place claims
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994. (Penalty Value £10406)
2m 51y
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Nicol (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs WISE EAGLE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A P Keatley (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs KIHAVAH
Longest Traveller: IMPERO trained by C Collins, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
IMPERO (IRE)(15) 01/013-2 CD
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - On A Pedestal (IRE)
7 12-0
Danny Gilligan J
O Angie O’Sullivan Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
2
TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of this race 12 months ago and while on a much higher mark this time around, he proved himself better than ever when runner-up behind a progressive one on his return at Killarney. TFRHHHII BHA140
THEKEMBLEBREWERY
(GB)(30)12P/F21- D 7 11-12
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Legendara Tom Bellamy J
O Breakfast at 10 Syndicate Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Martin Rowe Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort enhanced his fine strike rate in some style when making all in first-time cheekpieces at Chepstow last month, and though this is a deeper race, he’s still lightly raced for his age. TFRHHHII BHA138 3
KIHAVAH (GB)(21) 2230/23- D 9 11-11
Br Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O JAB Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B The Roheryn Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Verylikeabledual-purposeperformerwhowasrunner-upinlastyear’sSummerHurdleatMarketRasenandranuptohisbestwhenthird inalistedraceonhislateststartinthissphere.ShouldbespotonforthisfollowingacreditablereturnontheFlatandlookstheonetobeat TFRHHHHH BHA137
4 WISE EAGLE (IRE)
(50)112/633- D
9 11-1
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O The Seahouses Syndicate Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B John Costello & Irish National Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulFlatperformerpostedhisbesteffortoverhurdleswhenthirdintheMorebattlehereinlate-February,andwhilethepace-setupisunlikelytobeas favourablethistime,hehasanexcellentchanceattheweightsandarrivesonthebackofasolidthirdonthelevelatMusselburgh. TFRHHHHI BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: IMPERO (IRE) 6 12 0 Jordan Gainford 5-2 (Cian Collins) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kihavah (GB), 11-4 Wise Eagle (IRE), 3-1 Impero (IRE), 7-2 The Kemble Brewery (GB)
A small but quality field, and useful dual-purpose performer KIHAVAH is fancied to come out on top following a very solid 2025 over hurdles Hopefully there’s enough of a gallop on for Wise Eagle, who finished third in a typically competitive Morebattle here in February and may be the one to chase home the selection.
UPCOMING PRINCIPLE 2026
FIXTURES...
FIXTURES:
Musselburgh: Sat 6th June - The Edinburgh Cup Raceday (Flat)
Perth: Sun 7th June - Perth Gold Cup Day
Ayr: Fri 19th & Sat 20th June (Flat)
Ayr: Sat 8th August - Sounds of Summer Racenight (Flat)
Perth: Sat 15th August - Stone of Destiny Raceday
RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (31 wins from 188 runners, 16%) runs STYLISH RECRUIT & THEIRSHEGOES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs TRAVIS WHEATLEY Weightwatcher: LES’S LEGACY won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 7lb to 98. Longest Traveller: KNACKER TRAPPER trained by A Crook, Leyburn, 120 miles
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
HEART ABOVE (GB)(34)
164P00- CD 8 12-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) Oakley Brown (5) J
O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Emma Sayer Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course scorer in the autumn but has found things harder since. Failed to see his race out upped to 2 3/4m last time.Thisdropbackintripshouldsuitasshouldthereturnto0-105companysothatcouldsparkarevival. TFR
2
TRAVIS WHEATLEY (IRE)(37)
4P6013- 6 11-13
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Bigzam d’Or (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Atlantic Friends Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Mr Alan Mackey
3
TIMEFORM VIEW Improvedincheekpieceslast2starts,winningahandicaphurdleatNewcastleinMarchbeforecreditablethirdof9atAyr (21/2m,heavy)37daysago Travelledasifstillonagoodmarklasttimeandhemeritsplentyofrespectoncemore. TFRHHHHI BHA103
WILLIAM
OF YORK
(GB)
(22) PP6UP-0 D 10 11-11
Br B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne Conor O’Farrell J
O Mike and Eileen Newbould Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Threewinsoverfencesinspring2024buthasshownlittleinrecenttimes,includingbackover hurdles last time out and he’s easily opposed back down in trip TFRHIIII BHA101
LES’S LEGACY
(GB)(60) 1P6000- CD 9 11-8
Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Les Richards J E Douglas & Sons, Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but only tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (2 1/2m, heavy) when last seen 60 days ago His stable is going well but first-time blinkers need to spark a revival.
VANILLA DANCER
(GB)(18) 32142-4 7 11-7
Br B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Garry Thexton & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T
B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Broke duck over hurdles when winning at Catterick in February and performed well when in the frame over C&D the last twice. Likely to be in the mix once more.
NEWPORT
(GB)(21) 13P322- 6 11-4
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Chamber Maid Tom Midgley (3) J
O URSA Major Racing & I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Barton Stud Partnership Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Fleece Kitchen & Bar S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good efforts when runner-up last 2 starts over hurdles and not disgraced over inadequate trip when fifth of 8 in handicap at HamiltonontheFlatwhenlastseen21daysago Onetotakeseriouslybackupintripandreturnedtoobstacles
THEIRSHEGOES (IRE)
(41) 20F045-
9 11-4
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Cakemuir Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since 2024 but ran creditably despite inadequate trip when fifth at Hexham 41 days ago
Return to this trip will suit and she can give a good account with claimer back aboard.
STYLISH
RECRUIT (IRE)(22) 5PP01-6 8 11-2
Br B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE)
O Mrs Fiona Telfer
B J. F. Mernagh
Patrick Wadge J
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW SeemstosavehisbestforHexham,winningahandicaphurdlethereinAprilbeforeshapingbetterthantheresulttherelasttime (sufferedtackissue).Evidentlyingoodenoughhearttofigurefromthissortofmarkifprovingaseffectiveatthistrack
12
HELSGETAWAY (IRE)(18)P6/F40-3
7 11-2
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O The Red Shoes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ranbestracesincehandicappingwhencreditablethirdof10inhandicaphurdleoverC&D(good)18daysago,appreciatingtheswitch tofront-runningtacticsandheshouldbeinthemixoncemore,thoughultimatelymayideallyneed3mtobreakhisduck TFRHHHII BHA92
GORVENNEC
(FR)(30) 530/0PP-
7 11-0
Br B g Martaline - Rolandale (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Miss Jean Matterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Jacky Thomas Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has looked one with problems and has shown nothing on last 3 outings Now tries a visor
KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE)
(22) 5/5032-0
8 10-8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) William Maggs (3) J
O Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B G. T. Morrow Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW OnalosingsequencebutwastwiceplacedatthistripatNewcastleandSedgefieldinrecentmonths Failed to stay over further last time but looks weighted to go well returned to 2 1/2m.
GEORGIE’S MALT (GB)
(18) F0450-6
6 10-7
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and ran best race when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 18 days ago Cheekpieceson 1sttimeandenterscalculation,thoughlongerdistancesmayultimatelyprovemoreherthing. TFR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: FEACH AMACH (IRE) 5 10 13 Joshua Thompson 5-2 (Adam Nicol) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Visor worn first time by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
STYLISH RECRUIT: Following its run on 2/5/2026 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 7-1 Newport (GB), Helsgetaway (IRE), 8-1 Stylish Recruit (IRE), 17-2 Travis Wheatley (IRE), 9-1 Heart Above (GB), 12-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), Theirshegoes (IRE), 14-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE), Georgie’s Malt (GB), 28-1 William of York (GB), 40-1 Gorvennec (FR)
NEWPORT was in good form when last seen over hurdles and can see out this extra distance to resume winning ways at the expense of Travis Wheatley, who travelled as if still on a good mark last time, and Stylish Recruit who will be a big threat if as effective away from Hexham.
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell & M Scudamore (16 wins from 98 runners, 16%) runs CHAPEL GREEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs DUNKERQUE Weightwatcher: CHAPEL GREEN won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 6lb to 108. Longest Traveller: DUNKERQUE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 218 miles
DUNKERQUE (DEN)(13) 55201-1 6 12-0
Br Gr g Appel Au Maitre (FR) - Silver Seas (DEN) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Shaun Henley Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Stutteri Hjortebo Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Backonscoreboardoverhurdleslastmonthandmadeawinningstartoverthelargerobstacleswhenlanding5-runner handicapchaseatSouthwell(21/2m,good,5/2)13daysago Shouldhavemoretoofferinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA118
LOOKING SPLENDID (GB)
(34)113612- CD 8 11-6
Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Dylan Johnston J
O Mrs A. J. Boswell Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs Joanna Boswell
TIMEFORM VIEW Hitthegroundrunninglastseason,bagginghandicaphurdleshereandatCarlisleinOctober Alreadyprovedhimselfbetterinthissphere,scoring ondebutherelastmonthbeforegoodsecondof8inhandicapchase(2/1)overC&D(good)34daysago Likelycontender TFRHHHHH BHA110 3
MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE)(18)34P1P-6 9 11-5
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER) Ellis Collier (5) J
O Mr A. Sadik David Thompson, Darlington T
B Andrew Pierce
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if better for the run, back from 6 months off, when sixth over a shorter trip here 18 days ago Isn’t the most reliable, however, and others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA109
CHAPEL
GREEN
(IRE)(18)1P50P-3 CD 9 11-4
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J
O The Kestrel Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who offered more than of late when third of 7 in handicap chase over a shorter trip at this course 18 days ago This stiffer test will suit but others look better treated. TFRHHHII BHA108
DIAMOND MIX
(IRE)(5) 251/13-2 7 11-3
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alma Mix Callum Bewley J
O Mr Colin Thomas Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Thomas O’Keeffe
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Hexham winner (both 2m) last year who arrives on back of creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at same course 5 days ago Tries longer trip now and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA107
ROYAL DEESIDE (GB)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb
(22) 1P333-3 BF 6 10-3
William Maggs (3) J
O K Jardine R Griffiths Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather hit-and-miss overall but scored twice at Hexham last summer and hard to knock recent form, placed all 4 starts in this sphere since returning from a break in March. Ought to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025:RACE ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Looking Splendid (GB), 10-3 Dunkerque (DEN), 9-2 Royal Deeside (GB), 13-2 Diamond Mix (IRE), 7-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 20-1 Moodofthemoment (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
LOOKING SPLENDID has made a positive start over fences and was clear of the rest when runner-up in a stronger race over C&D last month. He makes plenty of appeal. Southwell chase debut winner Dunkerque is feared most.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell & M Scudamore (16 wins from 98 runners, 16%) runs KILLYBEGS JET LADY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs MAGGIES BOY Longest Traveller: LADIES WELL trained by A Slattery, Ireland
1
MAGGIES BOY (IRE)
(22) 35001-P 7 12-0
Br B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
O Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe
2
William Shanahan (5) J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B John Joe Gleeson Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairmaidenhurdlerwhoimmediatelyimprovedfortheswitchtofenceswhenmakingawinningdebutinthissphere atSedgefieldlastmonth.NeedstobouncebackfromapoorrunatHexhamsince,though.
ROSA DIAZ
(IRE)(53)1/54504-
6 11-11
Br B m Pillar Coral - Quine de Sivola (FR) Joe Williamson J
O Mr P. Kirby
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW No signs of progress in 5 hurdles for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero and is likely best watched on chase debut for new yard here.
LADIES WELL
(IRE)(205) 041600-
Br B m Mahler - Miss Crick
6 11-5
C. M. Quirke J
O Mrs Crogh’s Syndicate A. Slattery, Ireland T
B Thomas Meagher
TIMEFORM VIEW OffthemarkoverhurdlesatBallinrobeinAugustbutbelowthatformin3startssubsequently,includingwheneighth atDownRoyalinOctober Goeschasingonreturntoactionandisworthmonitoringinthemarket
KILLYBEGS JET LADY (IRE)
Br B m Jet Away - Little Twinkle (IRE)
(22) 352PB-2 9 11-5
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Old Gold Racing 18 Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Richard Langrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
HHHII BHA90
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner Yet to strike under Rules but produced her best effort when second of 13 at Hexham (3m, good) 22 days ago Can race off same mark here and must enter calculations
DEFYING GRAVITY (GB)(11)
00053-2 6 10-9
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Newt William Maggs (3) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Richard Mathias
HHHHI BHA90
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced in a pair of handicap hurdles this spring and posted improved form when close second of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (3m, good to soft) on debut over fences 11 days ago Likely player TFRHHHHH BHA80
PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE)
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE)
(22) 5554/5-B
7 10-4
Ryan Mania J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger Opal Collection S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdles winner but shaped much better than the bare result back from 17 months off when fifth in Newcastle handicap chase (21/2m)inMarch.EnduredalucklessearlyexitatHexhamsinceandmustbetakenseriouslyforyardwhodowellwithnewrecruits TFRHHHHI BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025:RACE ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6. Stewards Note: MAGGIES BOY: Following its run on 2/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE), 5-2 Defying Gravity (GB), 4-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 10-1 Maggies Boy (IRE), 12-1 Ladies Well (IRE), 18-1 Rosa Diaz (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Preference is for DEFYING GRAVITY, who was only narrowly denied on his chasing bow at Perth earlier this month and is entitled to build on that Killybegs Jet Lady and Play By The Rules are also much respected.
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Coltherd (18 wins from 128 runners, 14%) runs MY MY MY DELILAH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J O’Keeffe (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs IP UP Weightwatcher: SCOTS POET won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 20lb to 89 Longest Traveller: IP UP trained by J O’Keeffe, Leyburn, 120 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
DOUBLE DIGITS (GB)
(22)04124-2 CD
8 12-2
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Singing Bird (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Elwick Stud Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW LandedahurdlesdoubleonhisonlypreviousstartoverthisC&DandbaggedathirdcareerwinoverfencesatSedgefieldinFebruary.Putacouple oftamefinishesbehindhimwhenrunner-upatHexhamlasttime,andwiththatformworkingoutwell,hemeritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2
IP
UP (FR)(59)433225- D
3
8 12-0
Br Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mme Marinette Avril Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since January 2024 but she did chase home an unexposed one at Ludlow/finish runner-up in a conditions hurdle at Fontainebleau, prior to overdoing things on the front end at Warwick in late-March. TFRHHHII BHA110
SIMPLE STAR
(IRE)(28) 0//10/421- D
8 11-11
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA) Ryan Mania J
O Mrs D. Monteith
4
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Sunderland Holding INC Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travellingsortwhofinishedrunner-upbehindImperoatthismeeting12monthsagobeforemakingalltodoublehiscareertallyat Perth.ProbablystillregaininghisfitnessinacoupleofstartsontheFlatlastmonthbutwillneedtopulloutmorebackoverhurdles TFRHHHII BHA107
WALK ON SON (IRE)(15)
34P00-4
6 10-11
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Walkyrie (FR) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Peter Kavanagh Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losthiswayafterhittingtheframeinanovice/maidenattheendoflastyearandhasn’tfaredanybetterinhandicapsfollowinga breathingoperation,forallwasunprovenonthesoftgroundhefacedwhenawell-heldfourthof9atHexhamlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA93
SCOTS POET (GB)
(15)03331-2 D BF
10 10-7
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph Conor O’Farrell J
O Ewan Whillans Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW OvercamealatescaretoendalonglosingrunatSedgefieldbeforeshapingasifstillingoodform(tradedatshortoddsinrunning)whensecondat Hexham,makingupplentyofgroundonthefront-runningwinnerandpullingclearoftherest He’sstillwelltreatedandcanresumewinningways TFR
HOURLESS (GB)(63) 460450- D
Br B g Time Test - Poly Pomona
6 10-6
Mr John Dixon (7) J
O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T
B Mr W. A. Tinkler
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since his sole hurdle success at Hexham in 2023 but that’s reflected in his mark, and he was well-backed when ridden inefficiently (found to have bled) at Carlisle in mid-March. TFRHHHII BHA88
LIONS (GB)(34)P0350P- 5 10-4
Br Ch m Postponed (IRE) - Fen Ali Nathan Moscrop J
O The Friday Lions & RMRP Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Dan Tunmore Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden has gone backwards from a creditable handicap debut, running poorly under a change of tactics here (18f) last time. TFRHHIII BHA86
MY
MY MY DELILAH (GB)(15) 34U04-P 6 10-3
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer showed more than previously in handicaps when fourth in a race run to suit at Hexham (2m), but that form is hardly robust, and she’s since been pulled up over the same C&D TFRHHHII BHA85
9
GOZO (IRE)(21) 1//PP-
Br B g Cotai Glory - Malta (USA)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
6 10-2
William Maggs (3) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T B Tom Twomey
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing in 2 starts over hurdles for Andrew Hamilton earlier this year and has rejoined the yard, following an uninspiring spin on the Flat for R. Mike Smith. TFRHIIII BHA84
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Stewards Note:
SIMPLE STAR: Following its run on 26/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away HOURLESS: Following its run on 22/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Scots Poet (GB), 9-2 Double Digits (GB), 11-2 Simple Star (IRE), 6-1 Ip Up (FR), 8-1 Hourless (GB), 10-1 My My My Delilah (GB), 16-1 Walk On Son (IRE), Miss Friday Lions (GB), 40-1 Gozo (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SCOTS POET still looks on a handy mark and can resume winning ways Double Digits finished ahead of a couple of subsequent winners at Hexham last time and rates the main danger
BROKEN GLASSES & BOTTLES
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous In the interests of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.
THE SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Whillans (13 wins from 108 runners, 12%) runs KOA BEAU
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Slattery (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs BOY AARON Longest Traveller: BOY AARON trained by A Slattery, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
5 11-2
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clear Symbol (IRE) Mr Adam Ryan (5) J
O Mr David Armstrong A. Slattery, Ireland T
B Mrs M. Slattery
2
TIMEFORM VIEW Affiniseagelding.Dam,ranonceoverhurdles,half-sistertobumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdler(2mwinner)OnTheWild Sideoutof2mhurdlewinner(stayed3m)ClearRiposte.Stablehasexcellentrecordinbumpers.
5 11-2
Br Ch g Ocovango - Ruby Mac (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Ownaracehorse & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Liam Forster Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles/once in bumper In-form yard not renowned for winning with newcomers. TFRHHHII BHA3 KOA
BEAU (IRE)(-)
5 11-2
Br B g Lauro (GER) - Ambre des Marais (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Racing On Together Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Ronnie Kelly Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lauro gelding. Dam (h114) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Wears hood. Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-2
Br B g Maxios - Kaituna (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Mr Colin Thomas Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B I. Geraghty
TIMEFORM VIEW €35,000 3-y-o, Maxios gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Kaituna River, stays 25f, and Westernerka. Easy winner of sole start in point bumpers (Mar 2025). Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA-
MAYHEM (GB)(13) 0-0
5 10-9
Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Baileys Honour Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mr P. Newham David Thompson, Darlington T
B M. L. and Mrs V. P. Enticott Retraining of Racehorses S TIMEFORM VIEW Sans Frontieres mare. Dam 9.5f winner Achieved nothing in 2 bumpers.
4 10-3
Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Flash Dance (IRE) Joe Williamson J
O Elwick Stud Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Magna Greciafilly Closely related to 2winners on Flatand half-sister to 2 winners,including Anecdotic Dam 1m winner Hinted at ability in bumper at Huntingdon for Paul Robson in November TFRHHHII BHA-
BE LUCKY JEAN (GB)(-)
4 10-3
Br B f Maxios - Libby Mae (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Lucy McGrath Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios filly Dam bumper/2 1/2m hurdle winner Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CUSHENDALL (IRE) 5 11 0 Brian Hughes 11-8 (S R B Crawford) 4 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Boy Aaron (IRE), 4-1 Maximus Oxo (IRE), 13-2 Koa Beau (IRE), You Be Lucky Jean (GB), 15-2 Susie Q (GB), 8-1 Ebchester (IRE), 66-1 Little Mayhem (GB)
Irish-raider BOY AARON looks the obvious one given his yard’s excellent record in bumpers. Maximus Oxo was an easy winner of a point bumper last spring so is second choice.
OUR NEXT MEETING
Charity Raceday & Evening
Wednesday 16th September
Book your Early Birds now – additional packages will be available to purchase later in the year Contact us if you require further information.
The first fixture of the Autumn season at Kelso has a charitable theme Join in the fun and help to raise money for the Borders Carers Center
Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see 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
Getting here couldn’t be easier – there is plenty of free parking. Bus transfer tickets are available, from both Tweedbank and Berwick-upon-Tweed train stations, and can be booked in advance if you’d prefer to leave your car at home
Children aged 17 and under are admitted free of charge to the races and must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).
