Kelso Races & Results Tomform Saturday 26th October 2024
There were 44 Races on Saturday 26th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 26th October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Bold Light 3/1, Runner-up completed start in points back in 2021 and ran to a fair level when placed on both hurdle outings in the spring. Has to enter calculations. Lightly raced 7yo; shaped nicely when third at Hexham; remains unexposed.
8
2nd (8) (11/8 +45%) Tommys Law
1.375
11/8(+45%)
(8) Tommys Law 11/8, Placed in points and has shown fair form when runner-up on last 3 outings over hurdles, including at Perth (16.2f) 31 days ago. Obvious contender. Seven-race maiden but has been knocking at the door and sets the standard on form.
9
3rd (9) (5/1 -11%) High Dancer
5
5/1(-11%)
(9) High Dancer 5/1, £7,500 3-y-o, £95,000 4-y-o, Norse Dancer gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Midnight Tour. Off the mark in Irish points at third attempt in May and is an interesting Rules debutant. Changed hands for £95,000 after winning soft-ground point in May; interesting contender.
2
4th (2) (20/1 +50%) Bridge Court
20
20/1(+50%)
(2) Bridge Court 20/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 2023) but finished well held in a C&D bumper on sole outing for R. Mike Smith. Tongue strap on for hurdle/stable bow. £62,000 purchase after point second; no show in bumper but has since changed stables.
7
5th (7) (11/1 -57%) Red Cadillac
11
11/1(-57%)
(7) Red Cadillac 11/1, Made the frame on both bumper outings last season but is probably more one for longer trips in due course. Made frame in two bumpers; leading northern yard has won this race twice in recent seasons.
11
5th (11) (40/1 -150%) Society Soldier
40
40/1(-150%)
(11) Society Soldier 40/1, £30,000 buy from the family of Paisley Park. Third sole start in Irish points in April. Might be one for the longer term. Not beaten far when third in Irish point; worth a market check but may be suited by 2m4f+.
4
7th (4) (7/1 -17%) Lance Les Des
7
7/1(-17%)
(4) Lance Les Des 7/1, Held back by inexperience on bumper debut here in February but more like it when third of 8 at Hexham 10 weeks later and shaped well on his hurdling debut when third in 7-runner maiden at Perth (16.2f) in May. That form hasn't worked out, but he's open to improvement nonetheless. Promising start to career, third in Hexham bumper and Perth maiden hurdle; considered.
10
8th (10) (66/1 -32%) Blow A Fortune
66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Blow A Fortune 66/1, Made a low-key start to her career when fourth in a small-field novice at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Didn't show enough on her debut here to suggest she'll be of much interest.
6
9th (6) (125/1 -25%) Powerofjet
125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Powerofjet 125/1, Third completed start in Irish points but went with no encouragement on his recent Rules debut at Hexham. Beaten around 40l when tenth of 14 in novice at Hexham on rules debut; plenty to find.
5
|PU| (5) (150/1 0%) Nae Bother At A'
150
150/1(0%)
(5) Nae Bother At A' 150/1, No sign of ability in bumpers/maiden hurdle. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford. Well held in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle (150-1); looks more of a long-term prospect.
13:35 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LANCE LES DES made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when finishing a close-up third in a similar event at Perth in May and, with that experience under his belt, it would be no surprise if he were able to go two places better this time around. Lucinda Russell appears to hold a strong hand, and Bold Light may prove the pick of her duo returning after two admirable placed efforts over hurdles in the spring. Stable companion Tommys Law is also respected.
Those with experience don't set the bar all that high, so a chance is taken on HIGH DANCER, a £95,000 purchase after winning his third start in Irish points in May. There's little to seperate the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Tommys Law and Bold Light on form and they are obvious threats.
Point winner HIGH DANCER may be up to making a successful rules debut, with Bold Light perhaps the main threat.
(4) Similar Story 2/1, Easy winner of an Irish point who showed ability in novices/handicaps sent hurdlng last season. After 5 months off, took a step forward when runner-up in mares' handicap at Hexham (20.1f) 22 days ago and she goes chasing with yard in good form. Major player. Good second over hurdles on seasonal debut and looks interesting on this chasing debut.
1
2nd (1) (11/2 +39%) Meetmeinthemorning
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(1) Meetmeinthemorning 11/2, Winning Irish pointer who made the frame on first of 3 starts over hurdles last season. Left chasing debut form behind when runner-in handicap at Hexham (20.1f) in June, before racing keenly in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (23.8f) next time. Not ruled out. Didn't really fire when upped to 3m last time but remains lightly raced; considered.
2
3rd (2) (15/2 -67%) Raceview Road
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(2) Raceview Road 15/2, Multiple Irish point winner who was placed in a bumper and couple of Newcastle novice hurdles prior to making a winning chase debut in handicap here (21.6f) in April. Beaten only a length when fourth over C&D in May, so he enters calculations on return. Won over 2m5f here on chase/handicap debut in April and ran well over C&D in May.
3
4th (3) (17/2 -42%) Cardamon Hill
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(3) Cardamon Hill 17/2, Opened chase account at Perth (23.8f) in June and good second at same C&D the following month. Not in same form next 2 starts, but bounced back when third at this course (26.2f) 20 days ago. Capable of getting involved if he's on a going day. Placed over 3m2f here this month but is not one to rely upon and is not the force of old.
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5th (6) (22/1 +0%) Blow The Budget
22
22/1(+0%)
(6) Blow The Budget 22/1, Remains a maiden but produced best effort over hurdles (following wind op) when third at Market Rasen (20.6f) in May. Unsuited by way race developed next time, though after 4 months off she offered little sent chasing at Perth (20.1f) on her latest outing. Struggled on recent chase debut and moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.
7
6th (7) (11/4 -38%) Edgewell
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(7) Edgewell 11/4, After a spin over hurdles, off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences with a cosy success in handicap at Downpatrick (23.7f) 15 days ago. Remains unexposed as a chaser, so he's respected with further improvement to come. Came good with 14l win at Downpatrick last month; further progress is possible.
5
|PU| (5) (10/1 -54%) Domandlouis
10
10/1(-54%)
(5) Domandlouis 10/1, Hurdles winner here in 2022 and runner-up 3 times over fences last year, including twice over this C&D. Form went the wrong way on last 3 starts, pulled up back here in May, but he's been given a chance by the handicapper. Headgear left off on return. Placed in last two editions of this race and has slipped to a dangerous mark.
8
|PU| (8) (80/1 -60%) Bannside
80
80/1(-60%)
(8) Bannside 80/1, Little form over hurdles and hasn't fared any better in handicap chases, again finishing tailed off at Carlisle (20.9f) when last seen 18 months ago. Looks to be up against it from out of the weights. Absent since struggling to get competitive during 2022-23 season; makes no appeal.
14:10 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SIMILAR STORY caught the eye when finishing second over 2m4f in a Hexham handicap hurdle on her return to the track earlier this month, conceding first run to the winner before staying on well. Stepping back up in trip on her chasing debut, this point-to-point winner gets the vote to land the spoils. The largely consistent Raceview Road had excuses for his recent low-key effort over C&D, and he commands respect off the same mark, while recent Downpatrick winner Edgewell must enter calculations too.
A winning Irish pointer, SIMILAR STORY showed improved form over hurdles when second at Hexham on her return, so she could be ready to open her Rules account with her yard going well ahead of her chasing debut. Edgewell isn't taken lightly after winning in good style at Downpatrick 15 days ago, with Raceview Road also considered.
A chance is taken on the fitness of RACEVIEW ROAD, who made a good start to his chasing career here in the spring.
(1) Walk On Quest 3/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and shaped well when filling the same spot in a Kelso maiden hurdle on Rules debut last December. No match for handicap blot Size Five (winner again since) on return/handicap bow at Perth (3m, soft) and he's interesting back down in trip for this chase debut. No match for winner when second on handicap hurdle debut but that was still a good effort.
10
2nd (10) (17/2 +39%) Augharue
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(10) Augharue 17/2, Went agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) in May. However, that effort has been followed by a series of uninspiring performances and he needs to get back on track. Went close at Sedgefield in May but soundly beaten three times since and now 0-18 overall.
9
3rd (9) (7/2 +30%) Kingofthegame
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(9) Kingofthegame 7/2, Finished third on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points and showed something to work on over hurdles. Likewise on recent chase debut at Hexham (2½m, good) where he was fourth in a 10-runner handicap off a 1 lb higher mark, and improvement could be on the way. Made quite promising chase/handicap debut this month and remains unexposed under rules.
2
4th (2) (3/1 +45%) Flash Du Pistolet
3
3/1(+45%)
(2) Flash Du Pistolet 3/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and very nearly landed a gamble on Rules debut in a maiden hurdles here last October. Safely held both subsequent starts, though, and step forward needed switched to fences following 10 months off. Began rules career with three promising hurdle runs towards end of last year; chase debut.
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5th (6) (20/1 -135%) Asa
20
20/1(-135%)
(6) Asa 20/1, Had cheekpieces on and got off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (2¾m, good) in June. Good second at Market Rasen next time but drop to 17f counted against her at Stratford recently and she may again finds things happening roo quickly. Just 1-17 over hurdles; other chase debutants in this field have much more potential.
4
6th (4) (8/1 -60%) Okavango Delta
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Okavango Delta 8/1, Not far off his hurdling best when runner-up on second chase start at Catterick last November. Ended 2023/24 campaign on a downer but back on track when fourth in a 10-runner handicap on return/debut for new yard at Hexham (15.6f, soft) and, down another 1 lb, he needs considering. 0-6 over fences but ran big race when fourth on recent stable debut at Hexham; shortlisted.
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7th (8) (25/1 -25%) Jackhammer
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Jackhammer 25/1, Veteran Flat/hurdles winner who has yet to trouble the judge following 8 attempts in this sphere. That said, he was a fair third on his latest start over fences at Perth (2½m, soft) last month and this drop back in trip will at least help. Latest chase run just respectable; well beaten on the Flat since; others appeal more.
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8th (7) (40/1 -264%) Divas Doyen
40
40/1(-264%)
(7) Divas Doyen 40/1, Has found just one too good over fences on several occasions and latest fourth of 10 at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) was by no means a bad effort. Still, it's hard to ignore the fact that she's 0-18 overall. Made the frame in two Hexham chases in the spring but her career strike-rate is 0-18.
3
9th (3) (17/2 -70%) Just Gino
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(3) Just Gino 17/2, Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in points and, following a wind op and fitted with a first-time hood (retained), he posted arguably his best effort from 3 starts over hurdles when fourth of 11 on return at Warwick (2m, good). Could be a factor on this chase debut granted a clear round. Irish point winner; shaped with promise in novice hurdles; makes chase/handicap debut.
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10th (5) (100/1 -300%) Gieves
100
100/1(-300%)
(5) Gieves 100/1, Worcester hurdles winner last September and bettered his low-key chase debut third in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July. However, ran poorly back over timber returned to Worcester last time and this 6-y-o is opposable on debut for new connections. Placed over fences for Ben Pauling this summer; left that stable after poor run in August.
11
11th (11) (125/1 -89%) Beechmount
125
125/1(-89%)
(11) Beechmount 125/1, Pulled up sole start in points and no promise over hurdles. A long way out of the weights for this chase debut and he's very hard to recommend. Showed no promise when a big-priced outsider for four novice hurdles; 29lb wrong today.
14:45 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
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Point-to-point winner JUST GINO shaped better than the bare result suggests when finishing fourth over 2m at Warwick on his seasonal reappearance earlier this month and, making his handicap/chase debut on his second start after wind surgery, this might be the time to catch him. A distant second over 3m on his handicap hurdle debut last month, Walk On Quest warrants respect dropping in trip and tackling a fence, while Flash Du Pistolet is also noteworthy.
There were positives to take from WALK ON QUEST's reappearance second in a handicap hurdle at Perth and he appeals as the type to make up into a better chaser. That remark also applies to Just Gino, who is second choice ahead of Okavango Delta and Kingofthegame.
The suggestion is OKAVANGO DELTA, who ran well when fourth on slower-than-ideal ground on his recent stable debut.
(2) Old Gregorian 20/1, Made a successful debut over hurdles after 6 months off in a course and distance maiden a year ago, beating one who won his next 2 starts. Mixed fortunes since but could go well with rust shaken off at Perth last month with the tongue strap refitted today. Made winning hurdling debut at this meeting last year; poor efforts last two starts.
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2nd (16) (5/2 +55%) Heart Above
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(16) Heart Above 5/2, Came good over hurdles when readily scoring in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Raised 6 lb for that but still plenty of scope to improve with good conditional jockey booked. Last month's cosy Perth win was first success and career best; 6lb rise looks manageable.
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3rd (10) (9/1 0%) Foster's Fortune
9
9/1(0%)
(10) Foster's Fortune 9/1, Improved greatly for the switch into handicaps when winning in May and then a reappearance second of 11 over the same course and distance at Sedgefield (16.8f, good, 13/2) 25 days ago. Likely to feature off only a 1lb higher mark. Has improved since tackling handicaps, winner and second at Sedgefield; top of the list.
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4th (15) (40/1 -82%) Lahire
40
40/1(-82%)
(15) Lahire 40/1, Landed juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield (soft) last October but below that form since, with jumping issues at the core of his struggles. Might fair better now after a break. Made all at Sedgefield last October and wasn't beaten far last time; not without hope.
5
5th (5) (15/2 +17%) Dog Fox
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(5) Dog Fox 15/2, Strong traveller who was better than the result on latest start at Southwell 23 days ago, making a mistake at a crucial time. Form of that race is working out well and a major player if able to minimise the jumping errors. Tongue strap on for the first time today. Arrives in form following Bangor win and Southwell fourth; in the mix again.
13
6th (13) (15/2 +25%) Theirshegoes
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(13) Theirshegoes 15/2, Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago having proven consistent at this level last season. Claims back down in trip. Better than ever of late and looks a more reliable proposition than most of these.
14
7th (14) (18/1 +10%) Fairmac
18
18/1(+10%)
(14) Fairmac 18/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and made a quick switch to handicaps here 38 days ago off what looked a appealing mark. Needs to bounce back from being well beaten in that contest (eighth of 14, 9/1) now back down in trip. Six-time Flat winner; disappointing on handicap hurdle debut; another wind op since.
4
8th (4) (18/1 -100%) Bashful
18
18/1(-100%)
(4) Bashful 18/1, Progressive in hurdles last season, improving to double his tally in this sphere at Musselburgh (15.5f) in February. Operating below best on the Flat in recent months though a return to this discipline may well have a positive effect now. On a hat-trick in this sphere following February's two wins at Musselburgh; contender.
3
9th (3) (33/1 -83%) Moonlight Glory
33
33/1(-83%)
(3) Moonlight Glory 33/1, Failed to build on an encouraging Sedgefield fifth when filling the same place at Hexham 22 days ago. Yard is still a little quiet but lurks on a dangerous mark if able to find her best here. 7lb below last winning mark but not threatening to take advantage; needs a revival.
11
10th (11) (18/1 +10%) Evenwood Sonofagun
18
18/1(+10%)
(11) Evenwood Sonofagun 18/1, Long standing maiden now with fourth trainer having left Fergal O’Brien following respectable fifth of 15 in selling handicap hurdle (8/1) at Stratford (18.7f, good) 49 days ago. Likely to be competitive but tough ask to break his duck here today. 0-23 under rules; runner-up four times over hurdles; could be perked up by change of yard.
1
11th (1) (18/1 -80%) Ballyfort
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Ballyfort 18/1, Shaped with plenty of promise in novice hurdles last season, including over course and distance in February. This big field handicap will suit his strong travelling style and is a likely player if ready to go after 7 month break. Too free to get home in novice hurdles; this big-field handicap could unlock improvement.
6
12th (6) (12/1 +14%) Jumping Jupiter
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Jumping Jupiter 12/1, Opened his account at Hexham in May but a below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) 50 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. Hexham winner in May and possibly failed to stay longer trip next time; tongue-strap on.
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13th (8) (25/1 -56%) Trailblazer
25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Trailblazer 25/1, Made a bright start to hurdling career, including a second over course and distance in January this year. Bounced back from a couple of disappointing runs over the summer when 4th of 11 at Sedgefield 25 days ago and give a fair account here. Back to his winning (Perth, July) mark but needs to rediscover his spark.
12
14th (12) (25/1 -127%) Jet Patrol
25
25/1(-127%)
(12) Jet Patrol 25/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and has shown ability in a handful of runs over hurdles. Appealed as the type to do better over fences but fell at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) on chase debut in June and needs to learn to settle to feature on return to hurdles here. Hard-puller; needs to settle to fulfil potential but Jonathan Burke looks a good booking.
7
|PU| (7) (11/1 +0%) Ninetofive
11
11/1(+0%)
(7) Ninetofive 11/1, Came third in a Hexham novice back in May 2023 (which has worked out well) despite finishing lame. Has been off since so plenty to prove but can feature if retaining ability. Lightly raced; lame after third in Hexham novice when last seen in May 2023; not ruled out.
15:20 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THEIRSHEGOES was an encouraging third over 2m5f at this venue earlier in the month and the drop back in trip could spark a return to winning ways. Heart Above has to be of interest following his Perth success a month ago, although a 6lb rise will make his life tougher. Others to note are Foster's Fortune, Jumping Jupiter and Dog Fox.
Plenty have claims in this wide-open handicap and a chance is taken on HEART ABOVE to follow up on his recent Perth win. Opposition isn’t in short supply and if Dog Fox can eliminate the mistakes he’ll go close, with Ballyfort likely to improve for the switch to a big field handicap.
The safest choice is FOSTER'S FORTUNE who is progressive and looks straightforward, with Theirshegoes the main danger.
(1) Elvis Mail 10/1, Useful handicapper who won this contest (off 3 lb lower) 12 months ago and notched a second chase win of the season when leading close home in a 3m Carlisle veterans' event in April. Warrants respect in repeat bid although slower ground would be preferable. Last year's winner not on a bad mark but would prefer easier ground ideally.
4
2nd (4) (6/1 +0%) Famous Bridge
6
6/1(+0%)
(4) Famous Bridge 6/1, Dual staying chase winner last term who ended campaign with respectable fourth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham (25f, heavy) in March. Dropped 2 lb since and could be a player if tuned up for return. Classy chaser but in the mud so ground and fitness could be issues on comeback.
6
3rd (6) (14/1 -17%) Peaches And Cream
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) Peaches And Cream 14/1, Yard's raiders to UK always worthy of respect but failed to come for his return when pulled up over hurdles at Listowel last month and his last victory came in April 2022. Out of form but he's a strong stayer and one in this field who doesn't mind good ground.
2
4th (2) (5/2 +0%) Apple Away
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(2) Apple Away 5/2, Four-time winning hurdler who matched best form in this sphere when taking 5-runner listed chase at Perth (23.8f, soft, 9/4) in April. Looks fairly treated on handicap debut and must enter calculations. Classy mare but this might just be a stepping stone to Newbury next month.
5
5th (5) (2/1 +60%) Young Buster
2
2/1(+60%)
(5) Young Buster 2/1, Much improved sent chasing last term, completing hat-trick in a handicap at this course (22.3f) over Christmas. Back to that sort of form when creditable second at Aintree (25f, good to soft, 6/1) in May and returns on a workable mark. Had a good first season over fences (3-6) and is a major player here.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 -9%) Watergrange Jack
12
12/1(-9%)
(7) Watergrange Jack 12/1, Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer and jumped better than usual when off the mark over fences at Worcester (20f) last month. However, got no further than the first at Perth last time and is yet to fully convince over this sort of trip. Worcester winner before unseating early next time; should have a fitness edge.
3
|PU| (3) (13/2 -63%) La Renommee
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(3) La Renommee 13/2, Built on return effort over hurdles when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good) 17 days ago, travelling strongly. Raised 10 lb since but not taken lightly. Whacked up 10lb for winning at Ludlow but this mare is on top of her game.
15:55 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A 10lb rise for La Renommee's impressive success at Ludlow recently has to be a slight concern. As a result, preference is for APPLE AWAY, who ended last season with a Listed success at Perth in April and a mark of 142 should be workable for this former Grade 1-winning hurdler. Young Buster hit the crossbar on his most recent outing at Aintree in May and is another to consider on his return.
Preference is for YOUNG BUSTER, who is lightly raced for his age and has yet to taste defeat at this course. Apple Away and La Renommee rate the principal dangers in what looks a cracking contest.
The big names may either need this or want softer ground. The one who should give his running is dual course winner YOUNG BUSTER (nap).
(1) Pay The Piper 15/8, Useful winning chaser lacked nothing in fitness as he ended a losing run following 4 months off in 6-runner handicap chase over C&D last month. Ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Wetherby (15.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago and no surprise should he regain the winning thread. Won over C&D last month and clear 2nd to unexposed winner at Wetherby since; solid claims.
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2nd (6) (10/1 +44%) Gold Des Bois
10
10/1(+44%)
(6) Gold Des Bois 10/1, Hasn't got his head in front since back-to-back wins over C&D in 2022 but the handicapper has relented and he returned to form when second in a 5-runner contest there in March. Makes return/yard debut after 5 months off and percentage call is to look elsewhere despite a tumbling mark. Out of form when last seen but handicapped for leading role if back on track on yard debut.
5
3rd (5) (7/1 -250%) Jack Holiday
7
7/1(-250%)
(5) Jack Holiday 7/1, Gambled-on and got off the mark for this yard at Wexford in August and has continued to thrive, resuming winning ways with a trademark display at Killarney (17f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago, the race rather falling apart behind him. Sure to be popular but a 10 lb rise makes his task much harder. 2-5 for this yard including dominant display last time; entitled to considerable respect.
3
4th (3) (13/8 +46%) Cannock Park
1.625
13/8(+46%)
(3) Cannock Park 13/8, Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle last autumn. Placed twice in Graded novice hurdles subsequently but failed to meet expectations sent chasing after 6 months off at Hexham a fortnight ago. Sure to be all the sharper for that here, though. 3rd in Grade 2 nov hurdle here in March; well beaten on chase debut but may have needed it.
4
5th (4) (8/1 +20%) Bollingerandkrug
8
8/1(+20%)
(4) Bollingerandkrug 8/1, Showed improved form switched to front-running tactics last season, landing hat-trick between May and November 2023 (middle leg came in this race also following break). Below form since though and down to a tempting mark as a result. Needs to show more on return, however. Won this last year (middle leg of C&D hat-trick); return to form needed but break may help.
2
6th (2) (14/1 -65%) El Borracho
14
14/1(-65%)
(2) El Borracho 14/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at best and a likeable type who jumps nimbly. Shaped like a non-stayer back in this sphere at Stratford (19.4f) in August but fared better returned to shorter when third of 6 there (17f, good) 7 weeks ago. Potentially very well handicapped. Dropping down the weights but needs something extra if he's to come out on top today.
16:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
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CANNOCK PARK appeared to need his return effort on his first attempt over fences at Hexham a fortnight ago. The five-year-old had jumped well in the main before getting tired and the drop back in trip is also likely to benefit him. Pay The Piper is a model of consistency who scored over C&D on his penultimate start and is capable of being in the mix along with recent Killarney winner Jack Holiday.
PAY THE PIPER made a winning return over C&D last month and having matched that form in defeat at Wetherby subsequently, Ann Hamilton's 9-y-o is fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Irish-raider Jack Holiday, who bolted up at Killarney earlier this month and has been hit with a hefty 10 lb rise. Front-runner El Borracho has become potentially very well handicapped, so he rounds off the shortlist.
Topweight PAY THE PIPER has been in good form this autumn and is taken to add to last month's C&D win. Jack Holiday is a danger.
(8) Maura Jeanne 9/2, Still yet to win after 19 races, but was unlucky not to finish closer when a creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Tongue strap introduced for that run is retained and can run with credit again back up in trip. 0-17 over hurdles and tends to get going too late, whatever the trip.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +39%) You Some Girl
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(6) You Some Girl 11/4, Should have broken her duck over hurdles when going like the winner at Downpatrick 15 days ago only to hang badly in the final stages. This trip isn’t sure to suit based on previous efforts and she’s opposable. 0-11 over hurdles but ran well when third ay Downpatrick (2m6f) recently; new trip today.
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3rd (1) (10/3 -21%) Artic Mann
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(1) Artic Mann 10/3, Very consistent during last season and got a deserved first win since 2020 when stepped up in trip at Perth back in May. Likely to be competitive again after a break. Not seen since game Parth win in May but stable conditional claims a helpful 8lb here.
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4th (4) (4/1 +27%) Return Fire
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(4) Return Fire 4/1, Returns to hurdling for the first time since 2022 following a fair spell over fences. Form petered out last season, though could come back to form for the return to the smaller obstacles and has won fresh. Out of form over fences in the spring but reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark.
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5th (5) (15/2 -15%) Lights Are Green
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(5) Lights Are Green 15/2, Has had a slightly disappointing 2024, though came back to best when winning at Cartmel over fences in July. Pulled up at Perth on latest start in August and returns over hurdles for the first time since March 2023. Not discounted. Game winner over fences in July but pulled up since; first hurdle run since March 2023.
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6th (2) (11/1 -22%) Guernesey
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(2) Guernesey 11/1, Failed to back up encouraging Perth effort when below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 175 days ago. Ran well fresh last season so not without a chance. Not the force of old but went close over C&D after a layoff last autumn.
17:05 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ARTIC MANN was consistently running well last season before winning at Perth in May and a 3lb rise is unlikely to inconvenience the 10-year-old in what appears to be a winnable contest on paper. You Some Girl placed at Downpatrick earlier in the month and she is of interest stepping up in trip. Others for the shortlist include Lights Are Green and Wearelongterm.
ARCTIC MANN was the picture of consistency last season and finally got a deserved win in May. Other than the break, he’s got far less questions to answer than most of his opponents, though Return Fire is interesting returned to hurdles and Maura Jeanne isn’t without a chance of making it 20th time lucky today.
The two against the field are GUERNESEY and Return Fire, who both ran well when fresh at around this time last year.
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