2022 - 2023
Ladies Day Sunday 25th May 2025
Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00
WELCOME
Welcome to Ladies Day, the traditional finale to Kelso’s racing season and the busiest racemeeting of our year.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us to stage a superb programme of jump racing over the past few months – including all the staff, dozens of dedicated contractors (many of them local), the officials, doctors, vets, bookmakers, caterers and of course you – the racegoer Without you, we wouldn’t enjoy such a fabulous atmosphere at Kelso Races
We would like to thank the connections of all the horses that have run at Kelso this season (the racehorse owners, trainers, jockeys and stables staff), especially those that have brought runners today
Kelso Racecourse stages one of the highest quality programmes of jump racing in the north of Britain, something that wouldn’t be possible without the generous sponsorship support of many companies and individuals Today’s race sponsors include J.A. Wilson Contractors, The Borders Growers and Distillers, the Henderson Group, Molson Coors, and Ponsse UK
Not all of the competition today will be on the track - we are indebted to the generous sponsors of the Ladies Day Style Awards too, including The Colourful Edit, A. Hume Menswear, Inis, Thirty Five (Jedburgh), The Perfect Style, Hay Wellbeing, Kitty and Gus, The Vintage Besomes, and the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel.
We wish you an enjoyable afternoon and, if you’re staying on for the After Party, a fun evening too
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
Sunday 25th May 2025
Stewards
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)
JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY GLYNN, MARGARET GROVES, ADRIAN SMITH
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY
Judge NICK HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Veterinary Officer DUNCAN MACDONALD
Commentator DAVID FITZGERALD
Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH
Medical Officers
Veterinary Surgeons
DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE DR HEATHER KIRKLAND
MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S.
MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S M.R.C.V.S.
EUAN HAMMERSLEY, BSC, B.VM &S, CERT, AVP, M.R.C.V.S.
Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR
Patrons
Directors
MR DH DAVIDSON, MR GF ADAM
MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR SR LANDALE, MR R HUNTER, MRS V MCKIE, MR C DEMPSTER
Clerk of the Course JAMES ARMSTRONG
Safeguarding Officers
MR J ARMSTRONG, MR J GARRATT
THE TEAM
James Armstrong Clerk Of The Course
Trish Spours Assistant Manager
Steph Brown Finance Manager
Joanna McNulty Office Administrator
Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer
Gillian Meikle Caretaker
Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman
HOW TO READ
horse’s saddlecloth number
colour graphic
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam
No of days since last ran
previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite
horse’s name form sire dam
9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30
Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)
age weight st-lbs
11 11-1
Derek Fox J O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139
colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey
How to Bet
1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number
2. Choose your bet – ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:
• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first
• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet
• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - first place only; between five and seven runners - first and second place; eight runners and over - first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - first four places
• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!
3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet
4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.
5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!
6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.
Please gamble responsibly For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
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JOCKEYS WITH RIDES
Race 1 1.48 2m 3f 29y
1 Lightning Maqueen (GB) 11-4
2 Locked Down Lad (GB) 11-4
3 Presenting Milan (IRE) 11-4
4 Slade Shore (GB) 11-4
5 West Hill Shadow (IRE) 11-4
6 Dandylyon (IRE) 10-11
7 Gorcombe Blueskye (GB) 10-11
8 Just A Heartbeat (GB) 10-11
9 Yarborough (IRE) 10-10
Race 2 2.23 3m 1f 210y
1 Call Off The Dogs (IRE) 12-0
2 Pride of Paris (IRE) 11-12
3 Anytrixwilldo (IRE) 11-11
4 Socialiser (IRE) 11-4
5 Unblinking (GB) 10-13
6 Ballintara (IRE) 10-11
7 School For Scandal (FR) 10-6
8 Elpologreg (FR) 10-3
9 Janeslittlevoice (GB) 10-2
10 Master Mikey Dee (IRE) 10-2
FONTWELL PARK
Race 3 2.58 2m 5f 164y
1 Getaway Drumlee (IRE) 12-2
2 The Bold Thady (IRE) 12-0
3 Sam’s Amour (GB) 12-0
4 Doc McCoy (IRE) 11-9
5 Up The Straight (IRE) 11-5
6 Lelantos (IRE) 11-4
7 Vorderman (GB) 10-8
Race 4 3.33 3m 1f 166y
1 Presenting Yeats (IRE) 12-0
2 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB) 11-12
3 Ferret Jeeter (GB) 11-4
4 Trevor’s Lad (IRE) 11-2
5 Quite The Getaway (GB) 10-11
6 Endersen (IRE) 10-5
7 Glorious Mist (IRE) 10-3
8 Captain Howse (IRE) 10-2
Race 5 4.08 2m 1f 162y
1 Man of The Sea (IRE) 12-0
2 Junior des Bordes (FR) 11-10
3 Dirty Den (GB) 11-9
4 Jewel of Windsor (FR) 11-3
5 Clinton Lane (GB) 10-13
6 On The Nose (GB) 10-8
7 What’s My Line (GB) 10-2
UTTOXETER
Race 6 4.43 2m 3f 104y
1 Summer In Milan (IRE) 12-0
2 Electric Jet (IRE) 11-13
3 Jack Sparrow Grey (FR) 11-8
4 Mister Upton (GB) 11-3
5 Bredon Hill Dart (GB) 10-10
6 Millies Mite (IRE) 10-5
7 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB) 10-2
8 Pleasure Garden (USA) 10-2
9 Noah’s Light (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 5.18 2m 1f 162y
1 Eastern Shores (GB) 11-2
2 Hyperbole (GB) 11-2
3 Opening Dance (GB) 11-2
4 Queens Ginger (GB) 11-2
5 Sevarana (IRE) 11-2
6 Approaching Storm (IRE) 10-10
7 At Sunrise (GB) 10-10
8 Grizzled Squirrel (GB) 10-10
9 Shutfrontdoor (GB) 10-10
Race 1 2.03 2m 7f 70y
1 School Days Over (IRE) 12-0
2 Let Me Go Boys (IRE) 12-0
3 Little Big Kev (IRE) 11-7
4 Geordie Night (GB) 11-6
5 Getuptheyard (IRE) 11-0
6 East Eagle (IRE) 10-9
7 Pooley’s Promise (IRE) 10-9
Race 2 2.38 2m 3f 207y
1 Fine Casting (IRE) 11-11
2 Gwash (IRE) 11-10
3 Kaituna River (IRE) 11-6
4 Marlacoo (IRE) 11-5
5 Miss Maverick (GB) 11-4
6 Grey Skies (IRE) 11-2
Race 3 3.13
2m 3f 207y
1 Service Minimum (FR) 11-4
2 Brooklyn Callin (IRE) 10-12
3 Fresh As A Daisy (GB) 10-12
4 Just Tell Robyn (GB) 10-12
5 Tennessee Orange (IRE) 10-12
6 Crystal Spring (IRE) 10-4
Race 4 3.48 2m 4f
1 Matterhorn (FR) 12-0
2 Heltenham (FR) 11-13
3 Horantzau d’Airy (FR) 11-13
4 Light N Strike (IRE) 11-11
5 Glengouly (FR) 11-10
6 Bhaloo (IRE) 11-7
7 Real Stone (GB) 10-13
8 Vintage Fizz (GB) 10-13
Race 5 4.23 3m 10y
1 Art of Diplomacy (GB) 12-1
2 Masterdream (FR) 11-4
3 Leading Force (IRE) 11-1
4 Sweet Street (IRE) 11-0
Race 6 4.58 1m 7f 168y
1 Vocito (IRE) 12-0
2 My Friend Sean (IRE) 11-10
3 Model Approach (IRE) 11-1
4 Tara Iti (GB) 10-10
Race 7 5.33 1m 7f 168y
1 Ask A Sainte (GB) 11-2
2 Bushstreet Bowman (GB) 11-2
3 Fine Fellow (GB) 11-2
4 Man Up Front (GB) 11-2
5 Suspected (IRE) 11-2
6 Alba Crus (IRE) 10-10
7 L’Arme de Bonheur (FR) 10-10
8 Whin Cover (GB) 10-10
9 Kaydence (GB) 10-9
10 Strong View (GB) 10-9
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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024/25
(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 (56 wins from 359 runners, 16%) runs GREEN BONNET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs PERGAMON Longest Traveller: PERGAMON trained by J Candlish, Leek, 218 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
PERGAMON (FR)(14)1 D
Br Ch g Frankel - Spain Burg (FR)
O Mr S. Radymski
2
4 11-2
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Haras De Saint Pair & White Birch Farm PRA World Ltd, Evolve Business Finance Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW FairFlatwinnerinFrance whotooktohurdlesstraightawaytowinmaidenat Plumpton2weeks ago, well on top finish. Penalised for that but should have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA-
CHAMP DE GANE (FR)(505)
2/3222P/- 8 11-1
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - La Champmesle (FR)
O Mrs Wilma Duffus
3
4
Alan Doyle (5) J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Mrs G. Thoumas & Mrs A. Bouysse Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairlyusefulmaidenhurdler/chaserwhoisusuallythereabouts,thoughranpoorlyonhisfirstoutingsinceleavingStuartCrawford (sold£33,000)after5monthsoffatNewcastleinJanuary.Playeronbestformbutbittoprovenow. TFRHHHII BHA110
KOW BOY SIVOLA (FR)
(217) 0/32- 5 11-1
Br B or Br g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr J. Fyffe Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Mr Gilles Trapenard JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a Perth bumper for John McConnell and just modest form when placed both starts over hurdles for Lucinda Russell. Off 7 months and has since switched yards again. TFRHHHII BHA107
VEER (GB)(16) 4
Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Spirit of India
4 10-9
Charlie Price (3) J
O Miss Alison P. Lee Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Lady Bamford Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat for Charlie Fellowes and always behind on hurdles bow at Market Rasen 16 days ago TFRHIIII BHA5
GREEN BONNET (GB)
(161)2-
Br B m Dartmouth - Bonnet’s Pieces
O Middleham Park Racing XL
6 10-8
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Shade Oak Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £22,0003-y-o,£20,0006-y-o.Closelyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserXcitationsandhalf-sistertonumerouswinners.Dam,maidenjumper, half-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaserHelpston.Runner-upsolestartinpointbumpers(Dec2024).MakesRulesdebutinthisevent TFRHHHHH BHA-
THE WHITE ELEPHANT (GB)(251)
5 10-8
Br B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Jellwa (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr S. Waugh Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
B Promenade Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in varied events on Flat
ZEEZEE (IRE)(22)00-0
6 10-8
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Sheestown (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Semore Kurdi Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Mr P. J. W. Byrne
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and both starts over hurdles
HIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: GEORDIES DREAM 9 11 1 Craig Nichol 4-1 (Pauline Robson) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Pergamon (FR), 9-4 Green Bonnet (GB), 9-2 Kow Boy Sivola (FR), 5-1 Champ de Gane (FR), 100-1 Veer (GB), 150-1 The White Elephant (GB), Zeezee (IRE)
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Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (34 wins from 182 runners, 19%) runs JET PATROL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs MULLINS CROSS
Longest Traveller: GUILLAUME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.
(17)3356-2 4 12-0
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)
O Mr Robert Aplin
Brian Hughes J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Lynch Bages Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW FairdualFlatwinnerforOllieSangsterandhastranslatedmostofthatabilitytohurdles,goodsecondof5inhandicaphurdleat Stratford(18.7f)17daysago Remainssufficientlylightlyracedtothinkhecouldyethavemoretoofferinthissphere. TFRHHHHI BHA99 2
CHIEFTAIN (GB)(33) 506-
5 11-9
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony Sean Quinlan J
O Leitch & Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Mrs Fitri Hay Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat Sold for just 6,000 gns from Ralph Beckett in September, however, and well held all 3 starts in this sphere. Makes handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA88
JET PATROL (IRE)
(12) 0F050-2
Br Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)
8 11-6
Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Cakemuir Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Doyle Brothers Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortwhotookastepbackintherightdirectionwhensecondatSedgefield12daysago and needs considering on the back of that TFRHHHHH BHA85
GUILLAUME (IRE)
(31) 442044- 8 11-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR)
Theo Gillard J
O The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored since 2023 and has been struggling in recent outings Others make more appeal. TFRHHHII BHA83
GOES (IRE)(18) P0064-1 C 6 11-1
Br B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE)
Edward Austin (5) J
O Paul Robson Racing Club Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Sheila & Alan Morrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Improvedfortheswitchtofront-runningtacticswhenoffthemarkatKelso18daysago Thatwas a weak
but so is this TFRHHHHI BHA80
Br B m Valirann (FR) - Julimark (IRE)
O West Loudoun Racing Club
B Miss R. O’Neill
Ben Smith (7) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for John Joseph Halon, most recent in December 2023 but has struggled to replicate that form, including on 4 starts for current yard Mark continues to slide at least. TFRHHHII BHA76
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a brace of 2m handicap wins in October and has held form well after Should give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA76
LOOK BACK (GB)(10)UP060-0 7 10-7
Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who remains vulnerable at almost any level. Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHHIII BHA72
9 BRAVE BAIRN (FR)(22) 30/03/P/-P
9 10-6
Br B m Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Dr V. M. Guiot & Dr V. B. Stoffel
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Modestmaidenhurdlerwhowasunabletomakeanimpactreturningfrom2yearsoffatHexham 3 weeks ago Headgear applied. TFRHIIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s:9-4AwaySheGoes(IRE),9-2JetPatrol(IRE),5-1Balranald(FR),11-2SpartanWarrior(IRE),14-1ClanChieftain(GB), 16-1 Guillaume (IRE), 18-1 Mullins Cross (IRE), 33-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), 100-1 Brave Bairn (FR)
JET PATROL was a good second at Sedgefield 12 days ago and a reproduction of that should see him go very close. Spartan Warrior and Balranald head the dangers.
UNAUTHORISED
BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course. Any individual contravening these conditions will be evicted.
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RACE (CLASS 4)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Whillans (11 wins from 92 runners, 12%) runs LUMINARIES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Corbett (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs LES’S LEGACY & WEE ALKI
Longest Traveller: ROBYNDEGLORY trained by C Collins, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
LEGACY (GB)(18)45415-2 C 8 12-0
Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)
Henry Brooke J
O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Les Richards J E Douglas & Sons, Simpsons Malt Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW SnappedlonglosingrunwhenreadilywinningaHexhamhandicapinMarch,tankingthroughtheracewithcheekpiecesbackon.Notquiteinthesameform backtherethefollowingmonthbutbouncedbackwhenrunner-upina0-120atthisvenue(22.7f)18daysago Onetoconsiderdroppingingrade. TFRHHHHH BHA105 2
ROBYNDEGLORY (IRE)(16)
04063-0 D 10 11-12
Br B m Fame And Glory - Ute Antique (FR)
Jordan Gainford J
O Ms Bridget Eileen O’Mahony Cian Collins, Ireland T
B J. Mangan
TIMEFORMVIEW Achievedfairformwhenhittingtheframeinacoupleof3mhandicapsthisyearbutdisappointedbackoverfencesatDownpatrick earlierthismonth.Revertstohurdlingandshouldbecompetitiveifbouncingbackwithcheekpiecesrefitted. TFRHHHII BHA103
3 EXPRESS RUN (IRE)(22)
6233P-0
Br B g Milan - Lilly’s Express (IRE)
O Mrs Pauline Southerington
6 11-9
Brian Hughes J
Justin Landy, Leyburn T
B Mr Vincent Byrne Envirotyre UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadilyprogressivefirst3runsoverhurdlespriortopullingupundermoretestingconditionsthanpreviouslyonhandicapdebutatUttoxeterinDecember Well-backedfollowing4monthsoff(hadwindsurgery)butmayhaveneededtherunwhenwellheldatHexhamlasttime.Stepforwardrequired. TFRHHIII BHA100
JACK THE SAVAGE (GB)
(17)24232-4
Br B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds
8 11-8
Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J
O M White J Frampton L Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remainswithjustthesolewinoverhurdles ContinuedingoodheartwhilstextendinghislosingrunwhenfourthinaHuntingdon handicap(25f)17daysago Shouldbeinthemixforplacingsbutoverallstrikeratesomewhattempersenthusiasm. TFRHHHII BHA99
LUMINARIES (IRE)
(31)00111P-
8 11-3
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Liam Gilsenan Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showedimprovedformintolandahat-trickof21/2mNewcastlehandicapsbutfoundrunofgoodformcomingtoahaltwhenpulledupatBangor(soft) 31daysago,albeitinmoretestingconditionsthanhehadbeenfacing.Nosurprisetoseehimbouncebackoverlongertriponbetterground. TFRHHHII BHA94
WEE ALKI (IRE)(18)55243-2 BF
6 11-2
Br B g Alkaadhem - Springfield Spirit (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Naughty But Nice
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B W. G. R. Porter Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maidenhasbeenmostconsistentswitchedtohandicaps,couldn’thavegoneanyclosertogettingoffthemarkwhennarrowlydenied atKelso(25.8f)earlierthismonth.Only1lbhigherandmeritsrespectinfirsttimecheekpieces TFRHHHHI BHA93
BILLABLE GRANT (IRE)(32) 040501- D 8 10-4
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)
O Jackie Stephen Racing Club
Joshua Thompson (7) J
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Dermot Day Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Endedlonglosingrunbackoverhurdleswhenlandingan11-runnerhandicaphurdleatPerth(23.9f,soft)32daysago,benefittingfromtheleaderspressingona fairwayfromhome.Remainstobeseenifhegetsasimilartestherebutheremainsonafairmarkwithausefulconditionaltakingover. TFRHHHHI BHA81 8 WEST LAWN (GB)(41)33133P- D 9 10-2
Br B m Westlake - Garden Feature Harry Reed J
O Messrs F. T. Walton
B Messrs F. T. Walton
James Walton, Morpeth T
TIMEFORM VIEW NotdisgracedonlatesthurdlesstartatPerthinJuly RancreditablyinPointsoverwinter/springbuthadlittlechanceattheweightswhen pulledupinahunterchaseonherreturntoRules Revertstohurdlesandlikelyhasabittofindfrom2lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
LUMINARIES: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Billable Grant (IRE), 4-1 Wee Alki (IRE), 5-1 Jack The Savage (GB), 11-2 Les’s Legacy (GB), 11-1 Luminaries (IRE), 12-1 Robyndeglory (IRE), 14-1 Express Run (IRE), 16-1 West Lawn (GB)
Having snapped a long losing run in March, LES’S LEGACY bounced right back to form in a 0-120 at this track earlier this month and may be able to capitalise on this drop in grade. Billable Grant is still on a fair mark following his Perth win and will be seen to best effect if they go a true gallop, Wee Alki should be up there with the pace and is another to consider having only been narrowly denied off 1lb lower last time.
NO SMOKING
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): S Coltherd (19 wins from 122 runners, 16%) runs FINDTHETIME
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Collins (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs IMPERO
Weightwatcher: REWIRED won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115.
Longest Traveller: IMPERO trained by C Collins, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
(IRE)(26) 11101-0 D
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - On A Pedestal (IRE)
6 12-0
Jordan Gainford J
O Angie O’Sullivan Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
2
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolificwinneroverhurdlesforcurrentconnections,resumingprogressafter4monthsoffwhenlandingaBallinrobehandicapinApril,travelledwell. StruggledinListedclassatPunchestownlaterthatmonthbuthastoberespecteddroppingbackintoasmallfieldhandicap TFR
(GB)(16)06013-1 D
Br Ch g Power - Kekova
7 11-0
Harry Reed J
O Mr K. Everitt Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Mr T. G. Roddick AKV Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW LostwayforDrRichardNewlandbutwasabletotakeadvantageofamuch-reducedmarkforcurrentconnectionsatNewcastle(17f,good)inMarch.Creditable thirdatHexhamlaterinthemonth,priortowinningemphaticallyatHereford(16.2f)16daysago Stillwell-treatedonthebestofhisoldform. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 FINDTHETIME (IRE)(31)PPP660- D
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)
9 10-2
Sean Quinlan J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Kenilworth House Stud
4
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Completelylosthiswayoverfences(reportedlybledwhenwellheldatWetherbyinMarch).Couldn’tcapitaliseonfairhurdlesmark whenwellbeatenina21/2mPerthhandicaplastmonthandhasquestionstoanswernowfrom2lboutoftheweights TFRHHIII BHA101
SIMPLE STAR (IRE)
(10) 000//10-4 D
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)
7 10-2
Henry Brooke J
O Mrs D. Monteith Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Sunderland Holding INC Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wastednotimeingettingbacktoformwhenfourthof7atPerth(16.2f)10daysago,doingwelltofinishascloseashedidhavingpulledhardoffa steadypace.Racesfrom2lboutofthehandicapbutremainsfairlylow-mileageoverhurdlesandcouldhaveabigsayifracingmoreefficiently TFRHHHHI BHA101
HOURLESS (GB)
(22) U4063-6 D
Br B g Time Test - Poly Pomona
O Mrs S. F. Dixon
5 10-2
Mr John Dixon (7) J
John Dixon, Carlisle T
B Mr W. A. Tinkler Messrs J Dixon & Son S
TIMEFORM VIEW FairjuvenilehurdlewinnerforAlanKingofferedsomepromiseforcurrentconnectionswhenthirdatCarlisle(19.3f)butfailedtoback thatupwhentrailingthefieldatHexham(16.2f)earlierthismonth.Likelyfacesuphilltaskfrom4lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: WELL EDUCATED (IRE) 8 10 10 Jonathon Bewley 10-3 (George Bewley) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Stewards Note:
HOURLESS: Following its run on 3/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Rewired (GB), 9-4 Impero (IRE), 7-2 Simple Star (IRE), 9-1 Hourless (GB), 18-1 Findthetime (IRE)
IMPERO has successfully made the running previously and could have a tactical edge in this trappy 5-runner handicap He’s taken to capitalise on this return to calmer waters at the expense of Simple Star, who rates a serious danger if settling better than last time, while the resurgent Rewired could still be well-treated on his best form.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
Please listen to the public address system and watch screens for information. In the event of an emergency, remain calm and follow the instructions given to you by event stewards In the event of a site evacuation, please help the emergency services by leaving the racecourse in an orderly manner and let an event steward know if you require extra assistance.
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.
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!
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for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 359 runners, 16%) runs STARLYTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Corbett (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs BLAME ROSE Longest Traveller: TAKE A HIKE trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(IRE)(33)211515- CD 8 12-0
Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Wee Dude Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged her third win of last season over C&D in March. Only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle over C&D last month but she’s the sort to bounce back
BARRONS LAND (IRE)
(43)110033- 7 11-12
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gwendoliner (IRE) Mr Sean O’Connor (7) J
O The City Rollers Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mr David Lawlor Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained her fourth win last season for Donald McCain at Sedgefield in October Easily best of 4 starts for current yard sincewhenthirdof5in2m4fBangorhandicapchaselasttime.Needstobackituprevertedtohurdles TFRHHHII
(IRE)(12) 0P411-3 BF 5 11-6
Br Ch m Fracas (IRE) - East of Tara (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwith2m4fhandicaphurdlewinsatSedgefieldandPerthinApril.Postedanothergoodeffort when third of 6 in handicap at Sedgefield (19.8f, firm) 12 days ago A likely player TFRHHHHH BHA101
(IRE)(11) 6134F-3
8 11-2
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Mr A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh in November and in good form since, third of 9 in 2m4f Perth handicap 11 days ago Weighted to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA97
ROSE (IRE)(22) 51/U0P-0
8 10-9
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O The Nelson Racing Partnership Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Michael Shannon Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hexham last April but below par since, only seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Hexham (23.3f, good) 22 days ago Others appeal more.
TAKE A HIKE (IRE)(98)5/50326-
7 10-2
TFRHHIII BHA90
Br B m Mahler - Sommer Ode (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Barber, Hunter’s Jeffreys & Landale D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Vincent Finn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler arrives in decent nick, a close sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 98 days ago Not ruled out despite being 3lb “wrong” in the weights TFRHHHII BHA80
7 SO LADYLIKE (IRE)(18)14036-U
11 10-2
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Glenair Dante (IRE) Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J
O Mr J. M. B. Cookson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Con Smyth Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hexham last June andlargely in goodform since,though unseatedrider 2nd in handicap here (25.8f, good) 18 days ago 10lb out of the handicap here though. TFRHHIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Feach Amach (IRE), 7-2 Theirshegoes (IRE), 11-2 Starlyte (IRE), 9-1 Barrons Land (IRE), Take A Hike (IRE), 10-1 Blame Rose (IRE), 25-1 So Ladylike (IRE)
Adam Nicol’s FEACH AMACH comes here at the top of her game so is fancied to edge out the handily-weighted Theirshegoes who rates a big danger Lucinda Russell’s Starlyte is another who can have a say along with low-mileage hurdler Take A Hike.
ABANDONMENT
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
SIXTH RACE | 5.08
THE SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER MARES’ OPEN
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): S Forster (8 wins from 93 runners, 9%) runs AM I BOVVERED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Collins (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs MISS JM REIDY
Longest Travellers: MISS JM REIDY trained by C Collins, CUSHENDALL trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(GB)(33)4-
Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE)
5 11-0
Henry Brooke J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Wood Farm Stud
2
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, well-held fourth of 7 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) on her debut 33 days ago Needs to take a big step forward. TFR
CUSHENDALL (IRE)(-)
Br B m Getaway (GER) - My Pollyanna (IRE)
5 11-0
Brian Hughes J
O S. R. B. Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mrs Rita Kent TIMEFORM VIEW €8,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Half-sister to US 2m1f jumps winner Garrison Forest Interesting Irish newcomer with Brian Hughes also up TFRHHHHH BHA-
LIPSTICK TRACES (IRE)(15)2-3
Br B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE)
5 11-0
Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Mrs Pauline Southerington Justin Landy, Leyburn T
B Keith Douglas
TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort in bumpers when third of 6 at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago This daughter of Califet must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA-
ALLEN (FR)(10)0-5
4 10-8
Br B f Palace Prince (GER) - Violeta Song (FR) Harry Reed J
O Mr J. T. Davidson Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Bruno Vagne AKV Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yettooffermuchinapairofbumpers,coming inlastof5atPerth(16.2f,goodtosoft)10daysago Hood is reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA5
MISS JM REIDY (IRE)(-)
4 10-8
Br Br f Shirocco (GER) - Spendajennie (IRE) Jordan Gainford J
O Cian Collins Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWShiroccofilly Half-sistertobumperwinnerLes’sDestinyStar Dam,pointwinner,isahalf-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser (stays23/4m)AmericanMikeoutofusefulstayingchaserAmericanJennie.Considereddebutante. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: GALE MAHLER (IRE) 5 11 7 Henry Brooke 5-4 (Adrian Keatley) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Cushendall (IRE), 11-4 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 7-2 Miss Jm Reidy (IRE), 16-1 Am I Bovvered (GB), 28-1 Lutte Allen (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
The market should reveal plenty here but the vote goes to Irish newcomer CUSHENDALL who is bred to be above average and also has the services of Brian Hughes Lipstick Traces rates much the pick of the trio with experience and is next on the list, although another Irish debutante Miss JM Reidy also needs considering.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.13 - THE J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb J.A. WILSON CONTRACTORS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £40. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 2.48 - THE MOLSON COORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Molson Coors Beverage Company have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 best turned out prize. 17 entries at £37. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.23 - THE BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS 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 0-110 (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. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Borders Growers & Distillers have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 best turned out prize. 14 entries, 2 at £9 and 12 at £45. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.58 - THE CELEBRATING DICK’S 90TH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196 and the fifth £598. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb The ELLIOT HENDERSON GROUP have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 5 at £20 and 7 at £100. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.33 - THE PONSSE UK MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Penalties, after May 17th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb PONSSE UK have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries, 1 at £8 and 11 at £40. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 5.08 - THE SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER MARES’ 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 and five yrs old fillies and mares 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, May 19th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o 11st 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 racecourse 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 £25. - Closed May 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
SAFETY INFORMATION
A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.
The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits
Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.
Slips, Trips, Falls
We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient
Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day
Fences, Walls & Barriers
The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment
Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight
Horses
Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically
Fires
We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.
Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces
Children
We welcome many children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above
Kelso Races Ltd
The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX
Tel: 01573 221221
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