Kelso Racecard - Wednesday 6th May

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

Welcome to Kelso Racecourse!

While last year’s Spring Meeting was staged as an all-hurdle card during a mini drought, this year’s weather has been much more typical for the time of year with a mix of chilly mornings, glorious sunshine and showers. The groundstaff have been out with the irrigating equipment and we’ve been rewarded with an additional race due to the division of The 2,000 Sacks Of Carrots Handicap Hurdle – a race which celebrates Colin McGrath’s generous sponsorship of the carrots presented to every horse that wins a race at Kelso

The Kelso team won the RCA Jump Track Groundstaff Award in 2025 and we are delighted to welcome the sponsors of that competition today (Agrovista, DLF and Duralock) who will be presenting the team with a plaque before the first race.

Today’s feature race is the £15,000 Bedmax Handicap Steeplechase Hurdle. We’d like to thank Bedmax, as well as Racing TV and the family of Aidan & Margaret McDonnell, for their generous sponsorship contributions in support of racing at Kelso Sponsorship revenue greatly enhances the total prize funds that we offer during the course of a year, programmed to top £1.6 million in 2026.

We are also grateful to the connections of all the runners on today’s card, the racehorse owners, trainers, stable staff and jockeys, for choosing to run at Kelso. We couldn’t stage such a compelling spectacle without your support which is greatly appreciated.

Above all, we’d like to thank all of the racegoers that make Kelso such a friendly venue at which to enjoy the sport. Thank you for coming, we hope that you enjoy a wonderful afternoon and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Stewards

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward)

MRS F.A CLARK (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

LYNDSAY GLYNN, ANNABELLE JOHNSON, ROBERT McCARTHY

Starters RYAN COLLEY, JASON CALLAGHAN

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

Veterinary Officers TIM DAVIES, ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator IAN BARTLETT

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE, DR HEATHER KIRKLAND

Veterinary Surgeons MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S.

MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S, M.R.C.V.S., EUAN HAMMERSLEY, BSC, B.VM &S, CERT, AVP, M.R.C.V.S.

Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patron

Directors

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR

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

No of days since last ran

horse’s name form sire dam

9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide

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

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

Official BHA rating

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

THE EDINBURGH GIN

Race 1 1.45 2m 4f 216y

1 Etalon (IRE) 12-0

2 Hercule du Seuil (FR) 11-12

3 Light N Strike (IRE) 11-5

4 Centara (IRE) 11-5

5 Western General (IRE) 11-3

6 Ventura Highway (FR) 10-13

7 Somespring Special (IRE) 10-7

Race 2 2.15 2m 5f 122y

1 Alberts Bay (IRE) 11-4

2 Bold Step (GB) 11-4

3 Double Tiger (GB) 11-4

4 Jubertilee (IRE) 11-4

5 Lirone du Seuil (FR) 11-4

6 Name Me Nicely (IRE) 11-4

7 Outmaster (GB) 11-4

8 River Don (IRE) 11-4

9 Style de Folie (FR) 11-4

10 At Sunrise (GB) 10-11

NEWTON ABBOT

Race 3 2.45 3m 1f 170y

1 Elysian Knight (GB) 12-0

2 Storminhome (IRE) 11-12

3 Rickety Bridge (FR) 11-5

4 Astronomic View (GB) 11-2

5 Dyno Dave (IRE) 11-0

Race 4 3.15 2m 75y

1 Lightning Flash (IRE) 11-11

2 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE) 11-7 3 First Angel (FR) 11-6 4 Gower Prince (GB) 11-4 5 Northern Air (IRE) 11-2

Race 5 3.50 2m 167y

1 Riviera Walk (IRE) 12-0

2 Belle Le Grand (GB) 12-0

3 Future Bucks (FR) 12-0

4 Best Night (FR) 11-11

5 Reel Orange (IRE) 11-0

6 Ghost Dancing (GB) 10-12

7 Miss Denver (GB) 10-12

8 Babychino (IRE) 10-2

Race 6 4.20 3m 2f 105y

1 Striking A Pose (IRE) 11-12

2 Baltray (IRE) 11-11

3 Despereaux (FR) 11-9

4 Supreme Yeats (IRE) 11-8

5 Alan Bresil (GB) 11-7

6 Sam’s Amour (GB) 11-5

7 Juggernaut (FR) 11-5

8 Mister Barclay (GB) 11-4

9 I Am Spider Man (IRE) 11-2

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Tim

in the 4.00, TANKING

in the 4.32 & DATSTHEHOLYALLOFIT in the 5.32.

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

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

NOVICES’ HURDLE

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. (Penalty Value £5446)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (17 wins from 101 runners, 17%) runs DARTMOUTH CASTLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs RUPERT THE PRINCE Longest Traveller: KASHCHEI trained by C Collins, Ireland

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

DARTMOUTH CASTLE (GB)(26) 145221- 6 11-8

Br B g Dartmouth - Toboggan’s Fire

O Mr D. McMahon

2

Theo Gillard J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr T. P. McMahon & Mr D. McMahon Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made the most of a good opportunity when opening his hurdle account in 5-runner maiden at Sedgefield (2 1/2m, good) last month. Has excellent claims of following up

KASHCHEI (GB)(38)

666053- 6 11-1

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Leblon (IRE)

3

Finn Brickley (7) J

O Six Degenerates Syndicate Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerinIrelandwhomatchedpreviousforminfirst-timecheekpieces(retainedhere)whenthirdof13in23/4mevent atDownpatrickonlateststart,clearofrest Obviouscontenderinthissmall-fieldaffair TFRHHHHI BHA110

RUPERT THE PRINCE (IRE)

Br B g Golden Horn - Dragon Beat (IRE)

(11)0- 4

10-7

Charlie Maggs (3) J

O Riverdee & West Paces & Partners Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Craig & Laura Buckingham

TIMEFORM VIEW FairstayeronFlat,successful3timesin2025.SoldfromPaddyButler’syardfor36,000gnsbutwasbeatenalongwayoutonhis hurdlingdebutatNewcastleinJanuary.MuchmorelikeitwithacreditableeffortbackonthelevelatRiponrecently TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2025: LUCKY MANIFEST (IRE) 5 11 1 Ryan Mania 2-1 (James Ewart) 6 ran Visor worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Dartmouth Castle (GB), 2-1 Kashchei (GB), 10-1 Rupert The Prince (IRE)

DARTMOUTH CASTLE confirmed previous promise when opening his hurdle account at Sedgefield last month and this looks an excellent opportunity for a follow-up success Kashchei is the obvious threat on 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

NO SMOKING

You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (17 wins from 101 runners, 17%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs WALK ON QUEST Longest Traveller: PRESENTANDCOUNTING trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

WALK ON QUEST (IRE)(16)

6/526P2- C

7 12-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR) Jack Power (5) J

O The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Herine Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedswitchedtofencesin2024/25,completinga4-timer,whichincludedapairofvictorieshere.Backtothatlevel whenonlynarrowlydeniedinclass3overC&D16daysago Canmakeaboldbidwith5-lbclaimeronboard. TFRHHHHH BHA121

2

PRESENTANDCOUNTING(IRE)

(18)313354- 12 12-0

Br B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE) Theo Gillard J

O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Brucetown Farms Ltd Prisma Colour Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaseratbestwhotookadvantageofaslippingmarkatUttoxeter(21/2m)lastsummer After6monthsoff,showedthathe retainsabilitywhenfourthof7atBangor18daysago,thoughmayjustbevulnerabletohisyoungerrivals TFRHHHII BHA120

3 THE CLONMEL KID (IRE)

(25) P30041-

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE)

7 10-12

Joe Williamson J

O Mr Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhoshowedpromiseonchasedebutatWetherby(3m)inMarchandbuiltonthateffortwhenwinning5-runnerhandicapatNewcastle (21/2m)25daysago Needstofullyprovehestaysthisfar,buttheemphasisshouldn’tbetoomuchonstaminahere. TFRHHHHI BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

2025: RACE ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: EVENS The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 6-4 Walk On Quest (IRE), 11-2 Presentandcounting (IRE)

WALK ON QUEST returned to form when edged out on the line over C&D last month so is taken to resume winning ways as he drops back down in grade. The Clonmel Kid is feared most having shown improved form sent chasing on his last 2 starts

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

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.

Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry

THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

Leading course trainer (20-25): S Thomson (31 wins from 189 runners, 16%) runs REMEMBERTHENAME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Corbett (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs KILMORE ROCK

Longest Traveller: REXEM trained by J McConnell, Ireland

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

REXEM (IRE)(38)31422P- D

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Jim’s Article (IRE)

9 12-2

Alex Harvey (3) J

O Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland T

B Pat Kinsella

2

3

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonagoodopportunitytolandaClonmelclaimerinOctober Solideffortsindefeatnext3outings(includingoverfences)but provedtobeadisappointmentatDownpatrickonmostrecentouting.Needstogetbackontrackrevertingtohurdling. TFRHHHII BHA122

JERICOACOARA

(FR)(16) 0/05322- 7 11-8

Br B g Free Port Lux - Autre Mer (FR) Joshua Thompson (5) J

O Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mme Michele Juhien-Cypres, Thibaut Juhen Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yettowinontheseshoresbutknockingfirmlyonthedoorunderthisriderlately,findingonlytherejuvenated Kilmore Rock too strong over C&D on most recent outing. Must be taken seriously TFRHHHHI BHA114

KILMORE ROCK (IRE)

(16) P6PP31- CD 7 11-7

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Champayne Hallie (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Payne, Bell, Severs, Moffatt & Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Brian Kiely Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been rejuvenated since the blinkers went on, resume winning ways despite not being able to have his own way up front overC&Donlateststart.Remainsonaworkablemarkbiddingtowinthisraceforasecondyearrunning. TFRHHHHI BHA113 4

HIGH DANCER (GB)

(54) 12/4203- 6 11-7

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Up High Danny McMenamin J

O WRR UK Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B James and Jean Potter Ltd AdvantageEngineeringLtdT/AWRR-UK,EquineProductsLtd(EquineNutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEW OpenedhisaccountatHaydockinMarch2025.ImprovedwhensecondatDoncasterinNovember but not at his best the last twice. TFRHHHII BHA113

REMEMBERTHENAME (IRE)

(16)350321- C 6 11-0

Br Br g Axxos (GER) - Daybreaker (IRE) William Maggs (3) J

O Mr William George Carrington Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B John Long Border Embroidery S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive 6-y-o who coped fine withthe drop intrip when opening his account in 9-runner handicaphere (21/4m,good)16daysago Stepsbackupingradebutthereturn tofurthershouldn’t inconveniencehim. TFRHHHII BHA106

STARLYTE (IRE)

(16)460044- C

9 10-10

Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR) Patrick Wadge J

O Wee Dude Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Over a year since she last tasted success but is lurking on an attractive mark on the pick of her form and interesting with fully-fledged rider back in the saddle. TFRHHHHH BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: KILMORE ROCK (IRE) 6 11 5 Nathan Moscrop 3-1 (Susan Corbett) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kilmore Rock (IRE), 10-3 Rememberthename (IRE), 4-1 Jericoacoara (FR), 13-2 Starlyte (IRE), 8-1 High Dancer (GB), 12-1 Rexem (IRE)

It’s been a while since STARLYTE tasted success but some of her recent efforts have been encouraging and she’s well worth another chance with a fully-fledged rider back in the saddle. Kilmore Rock has found his form again since the blinkers went on and must be respected in his bid to land this race for a second year running, while Jericoacoara is knocking firmly on the door and remains unexposed at this sort of trip

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STARLYTE (IRE) 2.KILMORE ROCK (IRE) 3.JERICOACOARA (FR)

OF

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 243 runners, 11%) runs LESTER MAIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs DISCO ANNIE Longest Traveller: LARKFIELD LUSIVE trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 244 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

ABBEY SCOPE (GB)(47)

1/3502P- C

6 12-0

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Brockwell Abbey Danny McMenamin J

O The Roper Family Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B The Roper Family Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatthiscourseonlystartinbumpersandgotbacktosomethinglikehishurdlingdebutformwhenrunner-uponhandicapbowatCatterick inJanuary,despiteagainmakingmistakes PulledupatMusselburghlasttime,thoughdropsbackingradehere. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 NITTY GRITTY (IRE)

(22) 0P0P5P-

3

6 11-13

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Scarlet Sky (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J

O R J Baines Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Miss Sarah O’Brien Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerforJosephO’Brienwhoofferedmorethanpreviouslyforcurrentyardwhenfifthin10-runnerhandicapatWetherby onBoxingDay However,after4monthsoffheranmodestlyatMarketRasen22daysago Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHIII BHA99

DISCO ANNIE (IRE)

(47)536530- 8 11-12

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Michael Halpin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredforchasingbutfailedtoprogressoverfencesin2025/26.Fittedwithcheekpieces,ranwellbackoverhurdleswhenthirdatCarlisle(17f)inMarch, thoughwasreportedtobeinseasonwhenwellheldlasttime.Hashadbreathingoperationaheadofreturntochasing. TFRHHIII BHA98 4

LIVANO BELLO (FR)

(30) 223532- 5 11-11

Br Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Emelina Bella (FR) Joshua Thompson (5) J

O Mike and Eileen Newbould Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Mr Remi Boucret Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but soon left behind a lesser effort when third of 5 at Market Rasen in March. Again ran well when secondtoanunexposedrivalatFakenhamamonthagoandhecangiveanothergoodaccount TFRHHHII BHA97

LESTER MAIL

(FR)(16)61/0454- C

5 11-10

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 Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who was prominent in the betting on handicap hurdle debut but shaped as if needing emphasis more on stamina whenfourthof9atthiscourse(21/4m)16daysago Yardknowsthisfamilywell,sohe’sinterestinguppedfurtherintrip TFRHHHHH BHA96

WILLIAM YEATS (GB)

(26) 215633- 5 11-7

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dusky Legend Jonathan England J

O Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock Sam England, Guiseley T

B Trull House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW SedgefieldbumperwinneratthesecondattemptwhentrainedbyRebeccaMenzies Yettomatchthatformoverhurdles,fittedwithtonguestrapwhen thirdof5backatSedgefield(17f)onhandicap/stabledebutlastmonth.Couldyetdobetter,especiallyifmarketvibesarestrong. TFRHHHHI BHA93 7

CHER TARA (IRE)(25)

503360-

7 11-5

Br B m Kayf Tara - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Macleod, Pollard & Carter Brae Racing Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer

TIMEFORMVIEWFormerlywithDanSkelton/GordonElliottbutsignsofpromiseinpairofthird-placefinishesforcurrentyardinJanuary/February. Excusesnexttime,butbelow-pareffortatNewcastleonlatestouting25daysago TFRHHIII BHA91 8 LARKFIELD LUSIVE (IRE)(263) 42/1106- 7 11-2

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Larkfield Lass (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J

O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mr James Brennan Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyoffthemarkatPerth(21/2m)inMaylastyearandfollowedupatMarketRasen(23f)thefollowingmonth.However,not quiteinthesameformbothsubsequentoutings,sixthof11backatPerth(3m)whenlastseeninAugust. TFRHHHII BHA88

9

FAIRLY FULLING (IRE)

(53)402441- 8 10-12

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE)

O Mr Gary Satchwell

Patrick Wadge J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B W. Devereux Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW BackontrackatSedgefieldonBoxingDayandbuiltonthateffortwhenfinallyopeningaccountin15-runnerhandicap atNewcastleinMarch.Backup7lbintheweightsbutcouldbeinthemixagaininhiscurrentform. TFRHHHII BHA84

SHE

WON’T MIND

(GB)(351)00P0/4U- 8 10-7

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Makadamia

O Mr Paul Davies & Tim Reed Racing

B Upton Viva Stud

Jamie Hamilton J

Tim Reed, Hexham T

Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but only modest form in varied events over hurdles Let down by her jumping in handicap at Hexham (2m) on chasing debut in May last year (found to have bled) and absent since. TFRHHIII BHA79

JOTO (GB)

(36) 3/0333U- 6 10-3

Br B m Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Alice Stevens (3) J

O Mrs D. W. Davenport John Dawson, Saltburn T

B Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenbutproducedbesteffortinhandicaphurdleswhenthirdof6atCatterickinFebruary,thewinnerandsecondbothscoring nexttime.UnseatedearlyatNewcastlelasttime,soshe’sworthanotherchancetobuildonherCatterickperformance. TFRHHHHI BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: BENEFIT BEN (IRE) 7 11 5 Joshua Thompson 10-3 (Adam Nicol) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Stewards Note:

ABBEY SCOPE: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

NITTY GRITTY: Following its run on 14/4/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

DISCO ANNIE: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was in season.

SHE WON’T MIND: Following its run on 20/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2FairlyFulling(IRE),13-2AbbeyScope(GB),LivanoBello(FR),8-1LesterMail(FR),Joto(GB),9-1WilliamYeats(GB), 11-1 Larkfield Lusive (IRE), 14-1 Disco Annie (IRE), 22-1 Cher Tara (IRE), 28-1 Nitty Gritty (IRE), She Won’t Mind (GB)

LESTER MAIL wasn’t able to justify support when a never-nearer fourth on handicap debut here last time, but with this longer trip promising to suit he could still have more to offer given his bumper form. He is preferred ahead of Joto, whose third at Catterick on penultimate start has been boosted since, with William Yeats also one to note.

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 243 runners, 11%) runs MAILLOT BLANC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 75 runners, 11%) runs LONG TIME LISTENER

Longest Traveller: LONG TIME LISTENER trained by T Easterby, Malton, 155 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Libertarian - Here Comes Sally (IRE)

O Coltherd Racing Club

B John Gahan

Sean Quinlan J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

TIMEFORM VIEW ShapedlikeastayerinbumperonRulesdebutand,inspiteofthedropbackindistance,showedmorethanonfirst2startsover hurdleswhenfourthof9in17fnoviceNewcastleinMarch.Thistripshouldbemoresuitableonhandicapbow.

THORNEYLANDS (IRE)

(16)26P6- 6 11-13

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ayleoola (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Pat Coffey JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

3

TIMEFORMVIEWPulledclearwithaprogressivetypeatNewcastleonlystartinbumpers.Hasshownpromise2of3startsinnovicehurdles,finishingwith runningleftwhensixthof9atthiscourse(21/4m)16daysago Couldyetdobetterashemakeshandicapdebut TFRHHHHH BHA98

VANILLA DANCER (GB)

(34)632142- 7 11-12

Br B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) William Maggs (3) J

O Garry Thexton & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T

B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of previous couple of runs when finally opening her hurdles account at Catterick (2m) in February. Lessereffortnexttimebutsoonbouncedbackwhenrunner-upoverthisC&Dlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA97

MAILLOT BLANC (GB)

(14)402032- 9 11-12

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)

Dominic Hislop (7) J

O Kinneston Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Perth last summer and has returned from a 4-month break in good heart, third of 6 in a Class 4 over this C&D before runner-up at Perth 2 weeks ago Respected in his current form. TFRHHHHI BHA97

LONE STAR

(GB)(25) 2P6230- D 9 11-11

Br B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)

Joe Williamson J

O John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B R. Johnson Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMarketRasenwinnerlastsummerandgoodeffortonreturnfrom7monthsoffwhenthirdatNewcastleinMarch,shapingsecondbest foralongway.Possiblyfoundtheracecomingtoosoonthere11dayslater,sonosurprisetoseeherbounceback TFRHHHHI BHA96

ROYAL MAGGS

(GB)(25) 10P024-

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Royal Present (IRE)

O Ursa Major Racing, S Knowles & Partners

6 11-7

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B S. W. Knowles Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winnerwho leftprevious form overhurdles behind when runner-up in 2 1/2mmaiden at Newcastle in March.Too keenupped to3m whenlastof4onhandicapdebutatthesamecourse25daysago,sothisdropbackintripcouldhelp

HELSGETAWAY (IRE)(53)

5P6/F40- 7 11-6

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

TIMEFORMVIEWSomepromiseinnovice/maidenhurdlesaround21/2m.Besteffortinhandicapswhenfourthof9atAyrinNovember,thoughfailingto gethomeover3m,beforeshapingasifneedingtherunafter4monthsoffatNewcastleinMarch.

GEORGIE’S MALT (GB)(34)5F0450- 6 10-13

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 Not beaten far when making the frame both starts in bumpers but hasn’t offered much over hurdles so far, faring no better back up in trip when last of 8 in handicap over this C&D last month. TFRHHIII BHA84

9

VENTUREVANGO

(IRE)(35)0000PP- 7 10-11

Br B m Ocovango - Venture Lagertha (IRE)

O Mr Thomas Kieran O’Toole

B Kieran O’Toole

10

Ryan Mania J

Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadelittleimpactoverhurdlesforIanDonoghueinIrelandandpulledupinapairofhandicaps for current yard Hood now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA82

LONG TIME LISTENER (IRE)(25)

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Act

O Mr C Thwaites & Partner

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

3/00040-

6 10-5

Charlie Maggs (3) J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Infirst-timecheekpieces,producedbesteffortinhandicapswhenfourthin11-runnercontestatSedgefield(21/2m)inMarch. Shapedlikeastayerthatdayanditwasasimilarstorywhenseventhof12atNewcastle25daysago TFRHHIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 10.

2025: (See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 9-2 Maillot Blanc (GB), 6-1 Thorneylands (IRE), 8-1 Royal Maggs (GB), Helsgetaway (IRE), 11-1 Return To Florida (IRE), Lone Star (GB), 16-1 Long Time Listener (IRE), 18-1 Georgie’s Malt (GB), 40-1 Venturevango (IRE)

Preference is for THORNEYLANDS, who caught the eye on his qualifying run at this course last month and remains with potential as he heads into handicaps Maillot Blanc isn’t taken lightly, though, arriving on the back of 2 good efforts, while Lone Star had excuses on her latest outing and could be in the mix

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BEDMAX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

Leading course trainer (20-25): S Coltherd (18 wins from 128 runners, 14%) runs FLASH DU PISTOLET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs CHAPEL GREEN

Longest Traveller: GLORY AND HONOUR trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles

1

GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE)

(25)145532-D 10 12-0

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England J

O Ursa Ellerby & Partner Sam England, Guiseley T

B Mr Michael D. Hickey

2

3

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a fourth success over fences in 2m Hexham handicap last June. Below par after until back from 6 months off withsecondof5inhandicapchaseatNewcastle(21/2m)25daysago Needstoreproduceitnow. TFRHHHII BHA116

CHAPEL GREEN (IRE)

(42) 5/1P50P- C 9 11-8

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 Resumed last season with course win in September but he failed to build on it in 4 subsequent runs, pulled up at Hexham in March. TFRHHIII BHA110

MOODOFTHEMOMENT (IRE)

(173)034P1P- 9 11-8

Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Mood I’m In (GER)

O Mr A. Sadik

B Andrew Pierce

Ellis Collier (5) J

David Thompson, Darlington T

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent type. Scored at Newcastle in October but pulled up in handicap chase there (2 1/2m) following month. Back from a break TFRHHIII BHA110

SINGAPORE TRIP

(FR)(22) 403411- D 8 11-4

Br B g Goken (FR) - Singapore Treat (FR) Alice Stevens (3) J

O Mr Andrew Phillips Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in fine form with back-to-back wins in small-field handicap chases at Wetherby and Market Rasen in the spring. Up another 4lb but not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA106

TANKING ALONG (IRE)

(19)214163- D 7 11-3

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myska (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J

O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Kenneth Parkhill Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkoverfencesatSedgefieldinMarch.Advancedthatformwhenthirdof9inhandicapchaseatAyr(2m)19daysago, faringbestofthoseriddenprominently Hastobetakenseriouslyoffa1lblowermarkhere. TFRHHHHH BHA105

FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE)

Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE)

O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford

B Eimear Mulhern

7

(23)P/52502-CD 8 11-0

Sean Quinlan J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was tongue tied when a very good second of 11 in handicap chase at Hexham (2m) 23 days ago Needs considering nudged up 1lb TFRHHHHI BHA102

INTENZO (FR)(35) 034425-

Br B g French Fifteen (FR) - Isabilia (IRE)

O R J Baines

5 10-12

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Michel Lotout Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who proved a let-down when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (2 1/2m) 35 days ago, jumping awkwardly Needs to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA100

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: RACE ABANDONED Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

MOODOFTHEMOMENT: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. INTENZO: Following its run on 1/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Singapore Trip (FR), 4-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), 9-2 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 11-2 Tanking Along (IRE), 15-2 Intenzo (FR), 14-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 20-1 Moodofthemoment (IRE)

TANKING ALONG took his form up a notch with an excellent recent third at Ayr and can bag a second chasing success here off a 1lb lower mark C&D scorer Flash du Pistolet and hat-trick seeking Singapore Trip look the two to give Patrick Neville’s 7-y-o most to do in that order

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

THE AIDAN & MARGARET MCDONNELL’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6600 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78)

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (53 wins from 307 runners, 17%) runs WHATDEAWANT Longest Traveller: NORTHERN BOUND trained by M Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water, 315 miles.

BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)

(23) 63/211P- CD 9 12-6

Miss Lucy Brown (7) J

O Mrs H. O. Graham Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick T H Jedforest

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a point win before returning to Rules to make a successful hunter debut at Catterick (25f, good) in March. Needs to shrug off a lesser run at Hexham since, though. TFRHHHII BHA115 2

NORTHERN BOUND (IRE)

(37) 2/1231P- C 12 12-6

Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Noble Choice

Mr Samuel Scott (7) J

O Mrs Emma Kendall Myles Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T

H Heythrop

TIMEFORMVIEWPairof21/2mhandicapchasewinsforBenPaulinginthefirsthalfoflastseason.PulleduponLudlowhunterdebutfornewstable attheendofMarchbuthecanhaveabigsayhereifbouncingbacktoanywherenearhisbest. TFRHHHHI BHA119

DRESSEDTOIMPRESS (IRE)

(23)2/P/4/1/P- 10 12-0

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Anna’s Slipper (IRE)

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J

O Mr James Latham Miss Joanne Murphy, Grange-Over-Sands T

H Tynedale

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2024 Heart Of All England at Hexham (3m) but not seen again until pulled up back at Hexham 23 days ago Entitled to strip fitter but can still only watch. TFRHHIII BHA94

EAGLES ROCK (IRE)

(46)12/3231- 8 11-12

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 SecondonC&DhunterdebutunderJohn Dawsonlast April.Thatformneedsimprovingupon but he arrives on the back of another point win at the end of March and could go well. TFRHHHII BHA-

(IRE)(23)111312- 10 11-12

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Hidden Reserve (IRE) Miss Lisa O’Connor (7) J

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T H Fife Bloodhounds Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful over hurdles and fences earlier in his career Prolificin points in more recent times and showed enough to suggest he canwinahunterwhenchasinghomeNassalamatHexham(3m,goodtosoft)23daysago Leadingclaims TFRHHHHH BHA122

ROYAL CAVE

(IRE)(11)561432- 7 11-5

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - St Maxime (IRE) Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J

O Mrs Amy Fife Tom Fife, Northallerton T

H Hurworth

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat and over hurdles in Ireland. Has won in points for this yard but ran to only a modest level when third on 3m hunter debut last month. Second in a point since. TFRHHHII BHA95 7 SETTLE

DOWN JILL (IRE)

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila

(23) 32P523- 6 11-5

Mr Paddy Barlow (3) J O Mr Norman Sanderson Norman Sanderson, Sanquhar T H Lanark & Renfrew

TIMEFORMVIEWNovicehurdlewinnerforDanSkeltonlastautumn.PlacedinhuntersatCarlisle(21f)andHexham(3m)fornewconnections inrecentmonthsbutthoseeffortswillalmostcertainlyneedimprovinguponifshe’stotakethis TFRHHHII BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: RACE ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Whatdeawant (IRE), 9-2 Northern Bound (IRE), 8-1 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 10-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), Eagles Rock (IRE), 14-1 Royal Cave (IRE), 20-1 Dressedtoimpress (IRE)

Br Breeding O Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

WHATDEAWANT bumped into former Welsh National winner Nassalam at Hexham last month and a repeat of the form he showed there will make him hard to beat Northern Bound needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort on his hunter debut but won a handicap chase as recently as October and may provide the chief threat ahead of John Dawson’s mount Eagles Rock

Sunday 24th May

The social event of the season, Ladies Day at Kelso Races has it all! Competitive jump racing, awards for the most stylishly dressed racegoers and a fabulous After Party in the centre of the racecourse

Racegoers aged 17 or under are not permitted to enter the After Party enclosure in the centre of the racecourse

Tickets are available for the main Grandstand Enclosure (no access to the After Party), or for the Grandstand & Centre Course Party Enclosure (includes the evening After Party).

Gates open: 12:00pm | First Race: 2:27pm

EIGHTH RACE | 5.32

THE RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for maiden 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 105 runners, 12%) runs MORTGAGE MAN & OFFICE BANTER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 75 runners, 11%) runs WESTERN GAMES

Longest Travellers: ALLROADSLEADTOROME trained by J McConnell, SILK BUDS trained by P Flood, both Ireland

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

ALLROADSLEADTOROME (GB)

Br B g Golden Horn - New Desire (IRE)

(73) 5- 5 11-5

Alex Harvey (3) J

O Mr Dave Carter John McConnell, Ireland T

B Byerley Thoroughbreds Ltd

2

TIMEFORMVIEWGoldenHorngelding.Half-brotherto1m-13fwinnerRoaringGallagher Didn’tshowahugeamount of promise on his debut at Naas in February but in good hands and could step up on that

PONY EXPRESS (GB)(-)

3

5 11-5

Br B g Frontiersman - Flying Fashion (IRE) William Maggs (3) J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2 3/4m-33f winner, becameungenuine)AnotherRum.Temperamentinpedigreeandisconcerninghe’sfittedwithblinkersforhisdebut TFRHHIII BHA-

FURDY

(GB)(-)

Br B g Havana Grey - Rosy Ryan (IRE)

4 10-13

Alan Doyle (3) J

O Howard Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T

B Howard Thompson S. M. Thompson Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Grey gelding. Dam 7f-8.4f winner Flat-bred newcomer for a yard which isn’t associated with first-time-out bumper winners. TFRHHIII BHA4

MORTGAGE MAN (IRE)

(-)

4 10-13

Br B g Mahler - Poor Auld Jess (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Darragh O’Dowd Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW €2,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam, ran once over hurdles, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) The Red Menace. Startsoutinanordinary-lookingraceandneedsacloselookinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-13

Br B c Schiaparelli (GER) - Pumped Up Kicks (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Mr Alan J. Brown Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Stuart Parkin

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Schiaparelli colt

Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Parkin Fine. Dam (c131/h121) 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner 1 f 2 newcomers for the yard Market for clues TFRHHHHH BHA-

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Lady Westerner Joe Williamson J

O The First Steps Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Philip & Philippa Kirby Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Lady Buttons Looked clueless when well beaten on last month’s debut at

Br B m Snow Sky - Have You Time (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J

O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Martin McElligott Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Steppeduponlyalittleondebuteffortwhenfourthof7inbumperatSedgefield(17f,goodtosoft,66/1) last month. TFR

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila Miss Georgie Benson (7) J

O Mrs Teresa Flood Peter John Flood, Ireland T

B Ballyreddin Stud & Kellsgrange Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 3-y-o, Affinisea mare. Sister to modest 19f hurdle winner Settle Down Jill, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fair chaser SolomanLane.PulledupsolestartinIrishpointslastmonthbutstillrequiresamarketcheckaheadofRulesdebut TFR

9

TEESCOMPONENTS GAL

Br B m Jack Hobbs - La Calinda

O Tees Components Ltd

B Tees Components Ltd

10

(GB)(16)6- 5 10-12

Danny McMenamin J

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and needs more time judged on her recent C&D debut TFRHIIII

WESTERN GAMES (IRE)

(23) 6- 5 10-12

Br Br m Westerner - Oscar’s Prospect (IRE)

O Habton Racing

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Jamie Hamilton J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner mare who looked one for the longer term when well held on last month’s debut at Hexham. TFR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2025: JENTOBELLO 5 11 5 Brian Hughes 11-2 (Iain Jardine) 6 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Stewards Note:

SMART ORDER: Following its run on 1/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Allroadsleadtorome (GB), 9-2 Datstheholyallofit (IRE), 11-2 Office Banter (GB), 8-1 Silk Buds (IRE), 9-1 Mortgage Man (IRE), 12-1 Pony Express (GB), 20-1 Furdy (GB), 33-1 Western Games (IRE), 40-1 Smart Order (GB), 150-1 Teescomponents Gal (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This doesn’t look the strongest of bumpers on paper and OFFICE BANTER, who boasts an appealing enough pedigree, could be up to doing the business on debut Datstheholyallofit has the best form on offer as things stands, while Allroadsleadtorome is in good hands so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him step up on his opening effort at Naas

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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

and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE STRAWMAX NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, and the third £1254. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 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 No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb TIM SMALLEY of BEDMAX has 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. 11 entries at £50. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 2.25 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, and the third £1215. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV 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. 8 entries at £50. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE

Third Race 2.55 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV 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. 10 entries at £60. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

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Fourth Race 3.25 - THE 2000 SACKS OF CARROTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, 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. 12 entries at £40. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE 2000 SACKS OF CARROTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, 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. 11 entries at £40. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 4.32 - THE BEDMAX HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIM SMALLEY of BEDMAX LTD has 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. In addition, the winning owner will receive the Haddington Jubilee Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only 10 entries at £75. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Seventh Race 5.02 - THE AIDAN & MARGARET MCDONNELL’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2024, have not won more than three steeple chases Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. MARK DE BURGH WHYTE of JUST ADD TONIC EVENTS has generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £33. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC

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Eighth Race 5.32 - THE RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 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 maiden four and five 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 30th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Racing TV has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the member of stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £25. - Closed April 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

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