Kelso Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th October 2023
There were 38 Races on Saturday 28th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th October 2023
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(3) Coniston George 9/4, Ran to a high figure when second on debut at Haydock in December and didn't need to match that form to go one better at Ayr. Below expectations over C&D on final outing but possibly found the race coming too soon and remains a good hurdle prospect. Bumper winner who is out of a sister to a smart jumper; interesting on hurdling debut.
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2nd (5) (2/1 +69%) Flash Du Pistolet
2
2/1(+69%)
(5) Flash Du Pistolet 2/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chase winner Molly The Dolly. Dam (h116) bumper winner, also 1¾m winner on Flat. Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (Jan 22). Market for clues. Runner-up in his final Irish point and needs watching in market on rules debut.
10
3rd (10) (9/1 +44%) Valleyview Tommy
9
9/1(+44%)
(10) Valleyview Tommy 9/1, €5,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Ratfacemcdougall. Runner-up completed start in Irish points (May 7). Respected Rules debutant. Runner-up in his second Irish point in May and market should guide on this switch to rules.
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4th (7) (5/1 -82%) Lunar Chief
5
5/1(-82%)
(7) Lunar Chief 5/1, Made a successful debut in 8-runner bumper at Newcastle (16.2f, heavy) in March, despite showing a tendency to flash his tail under the whip. Interesting hurdling debutant. Won in the mud in his sole bumper in March and he could have a good future over hurdles.
2
5th (2) (80/1 -142%) Blue Bear
80
80/1(-142%)
(2) Blue Bear 80/1, Looks a work in progress. Has struggled so far and will be more interesting when handicapping over further.
6
6th (6) (11/1 -57%) Indian Louis
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Indian Louis 11/1, Successful both completed starts in Irish points but did too much too soon in a C&D bumper on Rules debut back in May. Tongue tied for hurdle debut (also had breathing op) and ought to do better somewhere down the line. Disappointing in sole bumper but he was 2-4 in points and is respected on hurdling debut.
4
7th (4) (50/1 -127%) Edgewell
50
50/1(-127%)
(4) Edgewell 50/1, Modest in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience when well held on recent Hexham hurdle debut. Some promise in bumpers but he struggled on his hurdling debut at Hexham two weeks ago.
1
8th (1) (100/1 -100%) Better Be Definite
100
100/1(-100%)
(1) Better Be Definite 100/1, Showed ability on the first of 2 starts in bumpers this winter but was well held on C&D hurdling debut in March. Has left Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford and looks one for low-grade handicaps over longer trips. Tailed off in the last two of his three runs and can only be watched on his stable debut.
9
9th (9) (11/2 -10%) Tara Cove
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(9) Tara Cove 11/2, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam unraced half -sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) On Raglan Road and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Overthetop. Multiple Irish point winner, including last 2 starts (latest Mar 26). Much respected Rules newcomer. 3-7 in Irish points and he needs a close look on his hurdling/stable debut.
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10th (8) (250/1 -150%) Mrindependant
250
250/1(-150%)
(8) Mrindependant 250/1, Little sign of ability. Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than 27l to a winner; can only be watched.
LTO Selection:
12:54 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LUNAR CHIEF might have flashed his tail en route to winning a Newcastle bumper in March but still created the impression that he has a bright future ahead. The five-year-old won that race a shade cosily and is likely to improve further now that obstacles are in the way. Similar comments apply to Coniston George, who landed an Ayr bumper on his penultimate start despite running green on the day. Tara Cove, a noteworthy recruit form the point-to-point scene, completes the shortlist.
CONSISTON GEORGE was a shade disappointing on his final run in bumpers, but it possibly came too soon and he remains a good hurdle prospect who should be up to winning a race of this nature. Lunar Chief is another interesting newcomer to this sphere having made a successful bumper debut at Newcastle back in March, with multiple point winner Tara Cove also feared.
Ruth Jefferson's LUNAR CHIEF beat a clear second when winning his sole bumper in March and gets the vote on this hurdling debut
(3) Elvis Mail 2.75/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who got back on track when landing a C&D handicap (soft) on final run of last season. Good record when fresh, but resumes on a 5 lb higher mark in a tougher race and his jumping isn't always on-point. Comfortable winner over C&D in March; this 5lb higher mark might not be beyond him.
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2nd (2) (5/1 +23%) Highland Hunter
5
5/1(+23%)
(2) Highland Hunter 5/1, Thorough stayer who landed the London National at Sandown prior to finishing second in the Welsh National at Chepstow for Paul Nicholls during a light 2021/22 campaign. Resumes on a handy mark for new yard, but 21-month absence is naturally a concern. Tongue strap applied. New trainer can get them fit but this 10yo is a thorough stayer who ideally wants further.
4
3rd (4) (2.25/1 +10%) Empire Steel
2.25
2.25/1(+10%)
(4) Empire Steel 2.25/1, Back to form when landing a 4-runner listed chase here (23.4f, good to soft) in March, enhancing his fine record at Kelso in the process (form figures at this course read 1121). Didn't have the stamina for the Scottish National on final start of last season, but this is a more suitable scenario. Has an appealing record here and he's capable of showing his true form after an absence.
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4th (6) (18/1 +45%) Burrows Diamond
18
18/1(+45%)
(6) Burrows Diamond 18/1, Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 24.2f at Wetherby (soft) last December. Found just one too good on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts, but faces an uphill task from 5 lb out of the weights here. Has never raced beyond 3m and being 5lb out of the weights is no help.
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5th (1) (10/3 -48%) Corach Rambler
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(1) Corach Rambler 10/3, Notched second successive win in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March before a fine performance to land the Grand National at Aintree (34.3f, good) the following month. Clearly still improving and very much the one to beat, albeit he looked in need of his reappearance run last season. 13lb higher than for his Grand National heroics but he was mightily impressive.
5
|PU| (5) (10/1 +0%) Rapper
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Rapper 10/1, Raised his game in first-time cheekpieces when landing a 3¼m Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day. Hard to knock his fifth-place finish at Sandown next time and there were excuses when pulled up back at Cheltenham in March (later found to have bled). Visored that day but cheekpieces now refitted. Not on a bad mark and cheekpieces return but his record fresh isn't overly encouraging..
LTO Selection:
13:29 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Last season's Grand National hero Corach Rambler has a good record when fresh and, having won half of his previous races over fences, he can again be relied upon to give his all. However, he runs off 13lb higher today and, given EMPIRE STEEL goes well here, this could be a good time to side with the Sandy Thomson-trained gelding, who runs off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark. A winner over C&D last time out, Elvis Mail is also respected off just 5lb higher.
EMPIRE STEEL evidently has something of a penchant for Kelso, making it 3-4 here when taking notable scalps in a listed race in March. Everything looks in place for a big run from Sandy Thompson's charge and he is taken to get the better of another high-profile rival in Corach Rambler. The latter was a brilliant winner of the Grand National and may well have more to offer this season, but this could be the day to take him on (needed his reappearance run last term). Rapper is best of the rest.
All eyes are on the returning Grand National hero CORACH RAMBLER who could be set for another memorable campaign.
(6) Busty Boy 4/1, Successful on 3 of his 4 starts in Irish points and achieved more than previously under Rules when second in 5-runner Carlisle novice (19.3f, soft) on debut for new yard in March. Not disgraced over the same C&D last time and worth a second look now upped in trip for this chase debut. Triple Irish point winner; promise in novice hurdles in spring; chase/handicap debut today.
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2nd (4) (9/4 +44%) Domandlouis
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(4) Domandlouis 9/4, Hurdles winner here in May 2022 and runner-up twice over fences last season, including off a 1 lb higher mark over C&D in April. Disappointing back here the following month and absent since, but will be a threat if responding well to the first-time cheekpieces. 0-6 over fences but runs this track well and returns from break on a workable mark.
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3rd (8) (13/2 +35%) Pats Dream
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(8) Pats Dream 13/2, Failed to pull up any trees in 4 starts over hurdles last season and needs to take a big step forward now switched to fences. Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in April but improvement is possible over fences.
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4th (3) (8/1 +50%) No Tackle
8
8/1(+50%)
(3) No Tackle 8/1, Showed much improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in a heavy-ground Lingfield maiden (19.5f) last December. However, struggled in handicaps thereafter and opposable starting out over fences here. Finished well to win maiden hurdle last year but lost his way soon afterwards; chase debut.
1
5th (1) (7/4 +42%) Horacio Apple's
1.75
7/4(+42%)
(1) Horacio Apple's 7/4, Fair form in bumpers and winner of first 2 starts in handicap company over hurdles last season. Came up short when bidding for the hat-trick off this mark at Haydock when last seen in March, but makes his chase debut in a winnable race and he's one to consider. 2-5 over hurdles last season and a good candidate for chasing this term.
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6th (7) (28/1 +0%) So Be It
28
28/1(+0%)
(7) So Be It 28/1, Runner-up twice around 3m at Perth this summer, but he has performed poorly on his last 2 starts and record stands at 0-15 under Rules. Second in three chases this season but suffered worrying slump in form last month.
LTO Selection:
14:04 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HORACIO APPLE'S was progressive over hurdles last season and, as he is bred to be a chaser, looks to have been found a suitable opening to make a strong impact now he switches to the larger obstacles. No Regrets is rated higher over timber but has enough respectable form over fences to suggest he can go well again, having topped up his fitness at Southwell 25 days ago. Domandlouis is a potential improver now tried with cheekpieces applied.
If his jumping passes the test now tackling fences, HORACIO APPLE'S could be the answer to this rather tricky-looking contest. He never looked like completing the hat-trick on his final start of last season, but he appeared to be going the right way prior to that. No Regrets and Domandlouis have already exhibited a fair level of ability in this sphere, with the former feared most. Busty Boy was 3-4 between the flags and may well step up on his hurdles form now sent chasing.
Triple Irish point winner BUSTY BOY showed more than enough in two novice hurdles in the spring to make him of strong interest here.
(5) Bollingerandkrug 6/4, Clearly likes it here, registering all 4 wins at this course, including when proving ½-length too strong for Cedar Hill in May. 5 lb rise fair and this bold-jumping 8-y-o will be a threat if allowed his own way in front. Good Kelso record, beating Cedar Hill when last seen in May; yard continues in form.
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2nd (3) (3/1 +33%) Gold Des Bois
3
3/1(+33%)
(3) Gold Des Bois 3/1, Started last season with back-to-back wins in 4-runner races over C&D, and by no means disgraced when third back here on this season's reappearance 20 days ago, finishing a length adrift of the re-opposing runner-up Cedar Hill. Should make his presence felt. Third over C&D on recent reappearance, with Cedar Hill 1l ahead in second; thereabouts.
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3rd (1) (11/8 +31%) Pay The Piper
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(1) Pay The Piper 11/8, Regained the winning thread at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft) in February and only just edged out in follow-up bid at Doncaster the following month. Unseated early on when returning to action at Wetherby, but will surely be in the mix granted a clear round here. Smart chaser; unseated early on recent return but prominent in betting and yard going well.
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4th (4) (33/1 -50%) Sil Ver Klass
33
33/1(-50%)
(4) Sil Ver Klass 33/1, Three-time winner over fences for previous connections in Ireland, but he was a long way adrift of Cedar Hill and Gold des Bois over C&D on his recent British debut. Well behind Cedar Hill and Gold Des Bois on recent C&D yard debut; can only watch.
LTO Selection:
14:39 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BOLLINGERANDKRUG got the better of Cedar Hill (second) by half-a-length when they last met over C&D in May and Lucinda Russell's charge is taken to uphold that form, despite being 2lb worse off at the weights. The selection has run well fresh in the past and he can notch up a fifth career victory on his return. Pay The Piper is more than capable on his day and must enter calculations.
The vote goes to PAY THE PIPER, who looked in fine shape ahead of his recent reappearance at Wetherby only to unseat his rider before the halfway point. He is generally a sound jumper and this mark is clearly within reach (went close off 1 lb higher at Doncaster in March). Gold des Bois was behind Cedar Hill on his recent reappearance over C&D, but he should come on for that and rates the main danger. Bollingerandkrug should also have a part to play if fully tuned-up.
Perhaps PAY THE PIPER can make his class tell. Kelso specialist Bollingerandkrug might give him most to do.
(2) Caithness 3/1, Made all and forged clear in good style in the closing stages when opening his account in a C&D maiden hurdle (good to firm) last month. Mark for this handicap debut is no gift, but he still has low mileage and is certainly one to consider. Yard also represented by Our Marty. Fourth time lucky when making all in C&D maiden on reappearance; could be more to come.
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2nd (15) (12/1 +52%) El Jefe
12
12/1(+52%)
(15) El Jefe 12/1, Posted one of last season's better efforts when third of 10 to Duyfken at Perth in April. However, he was nearer last than first when returning to action at Uttoxeter earlier this month. Third to Duyken at Perth but well held on return; 7lb out of handicap.
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3rd (7) (14/1 -87%) Duyfken
14
14/1(-87%)
(7) Duyfken 14/1, Fair form on the Flat in France and gradually progressed over hurdles last season, opening his account at the second attempt in handicap company at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) when last seen in April. More needed up 4 lb here, but he's only a 4-y-o and there could be more to come. Ended last season with 2m Perth handicap win; lightly raced and could be more to come.
8
4th (8) (8/1 +43%) Ring Of Beara
8
8/1(+43%)
(8) Ring Of Beara 8/1, Fair winner at 7f on the Flat and made the frame on all but one of his 5 starts in this sphere last season. Won't be found wanting fitness-wise (creditable fifth on the level at Catterick earlier this month) and he needs considering. Fair over hurdles last season and arrives fit from Flat; only a 4yo so may be more to come.
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5th (6) (11/1 -38%) Cuzco Du Mathan
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Cuzco Du Mathan 11/1, French recruit who produced much his best effort so far on these shores when bolting up in the first-time visor at (17.2f, soft) in August. Predictably hit hard by the handicapper (up 12 lb), but he will be a threat nonetheless if able to build on that. Much improved to win Cartmel under Leah Noreci latest; needs to show he can back that up.
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6th (9) (16/1 +36%) The Navigator
16
16/1(+36%)
(9) The Navigator 16/1, Has dipped in the weights, now 17 lb lower than for his success in a 5-runner handicap hurdle (21f, good) here last September, but he needs to bounce back in a significant way following low-key efforts on the Flat and over fences (refused last time) in recent months. Not convincing on Flat/over fences lately but well treated on best hurdle form.
3
7th (3) (40/1 -264%) Ravenscar
40
40/1(-264%)
(3) Ravenscar 40/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who gained victory number 3 over hurdles at Doncaster in March. Good third in handicap hurdle here (18.1f, good) the following month and each-way shout if ready to roll back from a 6-month break. Won twice last term and third here when last seen in April; claims if primed for return.
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8th (5) (80/1 -567%) Valence D'aumont
80
80/1(-567%)
(5) Valence D'aumont 80/1, Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021, but subsequent absence is an obvious concern, for all that he resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark. Absent since winning a chase in December 2021; watching brief the percentage call.
10
9th (10) (22/1 -10%) Boundsy Boy
22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Boundsy Boy 22/1, Off the mark in a 15.8f Huntingdon handicap in February and runner-up 3 times since. By no means disgraced starting out for this yard when fifth of 12 at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) recently and should make his presence felt. Only fair start for new yard at Sedgefield recently but has dropped back to his win mark.
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|PU| (4) (11/2 +50%) Parvos
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(4) Parvos 11/2, Fair hurdler in Ireland, placed 3 times in maiden/handicap company earlier this year. Shade below par at Killarney (22.2f, good) when tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) on latest start in May, though, and improvement needed on debut for new yard. Placed in handicaps in Ireland and may have more to offer for Sandy Thomson; check betting.
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|PU| (13) (11/1 +45%) Our Marty
11
11/1(+45%)
(13) Our Marty 11/1, Made a winning start over hurdles at Perth last autumn, but it would be something of an understatement to say that he's hasn't built on that since and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Patchy record; return to 2m may help after stopping quickly over 2m5f here but very risky.
12
|PU| (12) (13/2 +19%) Bella Bluesky
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(12) Bella Bluesky 13/2, Opened hurdles account here in February 2022 and looked set double her tally following a wind op back at this course (21f, soft) last time, only for a lack of peak fitness to tell late on. Won't be lacking in that regard now and she's one to be interested in. C&D winner; travelled well when third over 2m5f here latest; gets the nod back at 2m.
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|PU| (1) (16/1 -100%) Telhimlisten
16
16/1(-100%)
(1) Telhimlisten 16/1, Progressed well from a low base over hurdles during the spring, winning 4 times, and easy winner of a 3-runner affair on first completed chase start at Plumpton in April. Excuses on debut for new yard at Kempton the following month, but resumes in this sphere on a tough-looking mark. Thrived for Jennie Candlish in spring but off since fourth in chase on yard debut in May.
11
|PU| (11) (16/1 +0%) Noble Annys
16
16/1(+0%)
(11) Noble Annys 16/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland, but she hasn't threated in 3 starts since switched to hurdles and needs to raise her game now pitched into a handicap. Brian Hughes up when third in novice latest and he retains ride for this handicap debut.
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|PU| (14) (50/1 -100%) Propagation
50
50/1(-100%)
(14) Propagation 50/1, Long-standing maiden miler on the level and hard to make case for here judged on what he's shown in maiden/novice company. 24-race maiden but recent Flat efforts creditable ahead of this handicap hurdle debut.
LTO Selection:
15:14 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Now that the penny has dropped for CAITHNESS after a taking success over C&D last time out, there should be plenty more to come from the seven-year-old on his handicap debut. Placed here over further in April and relatively consistent last season, Ravenscar is a key threat, along with Telhimlisten, who returns to hurdles having won his last four in this sphere. Others to note include Cuzco Du Mathan, Duyfken and Valence D'Aumont.
BELLA BLUESKY shaped well following a wind op here last time, only giving way in the closing stages having looked the most likely winner between the final two flights. She is taken to strike, perhaps at the chief expense of Caithness, who has more on his plate than when landing a C&D maiden last month but he remains unexposed. Ring of Beara is third choice ahead of Cuzco du Mathan and Duyfken.
Caithness and bDuyfken\p are respected but the suggestion is BELLA BLUESKY who shaped well over a longer trip here recently.
(2) Iorangi De L'isle 11/4, €46,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Desque de L'Isle, stays 2¼m. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 2022). One for the shortlist on Rules debut given connections. Won completed start in Irish points; should play leading role on hurdle debut for new yard.
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1st (9) (3.33/1 +17%) Old Gregorian
3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(9) Old Gregorian 3.33/1, Showed improved form when second of 11 at Perth (16.2f, soft) on his final run in bumpers in April. Should have a future over jumps. Bumper form short of some these but stable been farming novice hurdles in North lately.
1
2nd (1) (6/1 -50%) Doyen Du Bar
6
6/1(-50%)
(1) Doyen Du Bar 6/1, Well prepared to make a winning bumper debut at Carlisle in March 2021 and ran at least as well in defeat over C&D just over a year later. Off a further 19 months but still needs a close look on hurdle debut. First and second in bumpers a year apart; off another 19 months ahead of hurdle debut.
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3rd (10) (4.5/1 +36%) Lacila Blue
4.5
4.5/1(+36%)
(10) Lacila Blue 4.5/1, Low-key start but was steadily finding her feet towards the end of last season, shaping well in a warmish race on her handicap debut over C&D prior to not being seen to best effect at Perth. Should have more to offer this season. Twice third over hurdles but the form is modest; probably vulnerable.
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4th (3) (1.25/1 +79%) Rob Roy Macgregor
1.25
1.25/1(+79%)
(3) Rob Roy Macgregor 1.25/1, Related to a couple of winners and made the perfect start to career when scoring in a Carlisle bumper in March. Found it tougher under a penalty at Hexham but is very much bred for the NH game. Bumper winner in the spring; rates a decent hurdle prospect.
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5th (5) (25/1 +0%) Skiddaw
25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Skiddaw 25/1, Cost plenty but offered little in a Worcester bumper on debut 12 months ago. Well held on bumper debut for Philip Hobbs a year ago.
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6th (7) (15/2 +6%) Wainwright
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(7) Wainwright 15/2, €14,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam, well held in bumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2¾m winner) Cruchain. Newcomer from top northern stable. From a respected stable but possibly more one for the longer term.
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7th (8) (150/1 -20%) Halfway House Lad
150
150/1(-20%)
(8) Halfway House Lad 150/1, Showed nothing in 5 hurdle starts last season. Significantly back down in trip. No worthwhile form last season; big outsider.
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8th (4) (125/1 -150%) Ruleout
125
125/1(-150%)
(4) Ruleout 125/1, Modest in bumpers and ran to a similar level when third on Sligo hurdling debut back in July 2021. Pulled up after a clumsy display at Cork 3 weeks later and probably needed the run returning for a new yard after 27 months off when well held at Sedgefield recently. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Off over two years prior to well held on recent yard debut; tongue-tie on; lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
15:54 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
DOYEN DU BAR may have a 572-day absence to overcome, but he shaped with plenty of encouragement when last seen over C&D in a bumper and the fact he won well on his debut at Carlisle is another plus. The son of Doyen may be able to strike on his first go over hurdles, with point-to-point recruit Iorangi De L'isle looking best placed to chase him home. Old Gregorian and Rob Roy Macgregor have the form to get involved as well.
Winning-pointer IORANGI DE L'ISLE has a good pedigree and shouldn't lack for fitness, so he's taken to make a successful start under Rules for a yard that seems to be finding form again. Rob Roy Macgregor is a bumper scorer who's bred for the NH game, while Lacila Blue should have further improvement in her this season.
Irish point recruit IORANGI DE L'ISLE gets the nod for Donald McCain, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong.
(6) Fearless Action 10/1, Yet to improve from a promising second at Sedgefield on his chasing debut, though was given a considerate return from a summer break when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (14/1) at Cartmel (17.3f, soft) 61 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Has gone the wrong way in his five runs over fences and he needs to turn things around.
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2nd (7) (5/1 +29%) Hector Master
5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Hector Master 5/1, Rergressive over hurdles and came home second of 4 finishers in most testing conditions at Perth on chase debut 31 days ago. Remains to be seen how much he achieved there and others are preferred. Chased home an impressive stablemate on his chase debut at Perth; in the mix back in trip.
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3rd (8) (10/3 +52%) Baron Briggs
3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(8) Baron Briggs 10/3, Placed in a point and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when third over 23.4f here on chase debut back in April, just unable to see the trip out after making good progress before 2 out. Drop in trip could suit here and has since has a wind-op, so isn't discounted. Showed promise in a hunter chase here in April and needs a close look on his return.
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4th (4) (7/2 +53%) Take Centre Stage
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(4) Take Centre Stage 7/2, Scopey sort was placed twice in handicap hurdles last winter and appeals as the type to make a better chaser, so merits consideration on chase bow after a 6-month break. Mixed record over hurdles but he needs watching in the market on his seasonal/chase debut.
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5th (3) (12/1 -50%) Jackhammer
12
12/1(-50%)
(3) Jackhammer 12/1, Winner on the Flat in June and has matched hurdles form in 3 chase starts so far. Not disgraced back on the Flat on his most recent outing but doesn't really strike as one to progress much further in this sphere. Unexposed over fences but he needs improvement back in this sphere.
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6th (5) (18/1 -200%) Fathers Advice
18
18/1(-200%)
(5) Fathers Advice 18/1, Long-standing maiden hurdler but down to a career-low mark and found only one too good for the fifth time in his career at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Unseated early here since but isn't discounted on chase debut. 0-18 over hurdles and he unseated here last time; comes with risks on chase debut.
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7th (10) (16/1 +36%) King Of The Hill
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) King Of The Hill 16/1, Maiden Irish pointer achieved nothing in 3 novice hurdles last season and looks very tricky to fancy making the quick switch to chasing. Didn't show much over hurdles last season and needs major improvement on his chase debut.
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|PU| (1) (10/3 -11%) Augharue
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(1) Augharue 10/3, Ex-pointer shaped best on his second chase start when runner-up in 6-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) 14 days ago, looking in control until year-long absence told near finish. Leading plater with that now under his belt. Unexposed chaser who went close at Hexham on recent comeback; up 3lb but he's a big player.
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|PU| (9) (18/1 +45%) Goodoldbill
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(9) Goodoldbill 18/1, Successful in Irish points but has looked decidedly limited over hurdles, faring no better after a wind-op at Hexham when last seen. Needs switch to larger obstacles to bring about plenty of improvement. Irish point winner but no joy over hurdles and needs a transformation on his chase debut.
LTO Selection:
16:29 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AUGHARUE was recently collared in the dying strides at Hexham and Stuart Coltherd's gelding may find some compensation by landing this contest off only 3lb higher. That was the six-year-old's first run of the season and any natural improvement may see him get the better of chief rival Hector Master. The gelded son of Masterstroke ran his best race under Rules when runner-up on his chasing bow at Perth last month and there might be more to come. Fathers Advice could also have a say on his debut over fences.
AUGHARUE showed plenty to be positive about at Hexham earlier in the month, and provided there's no 'bounce' on his second start after a year off, he looks to set a reasonably strong standard. Take Centre Stage ended last season poorly but had shown ability in the winter and appeals as one who should do better over fences, with Baron Briggs another to consider on his second chase start.
Preference is for AUGHARUE, who has had only two starts over fences and went close at Hexham on his recent comeback.
(5) Jem In Em 13/8, Bumper winner shaped well despite a barely adequate test when third of 8 in novice hurdle at this course (20.9f, good to firm, 5/2) 46 days ago, a patient ride not really bringing his stamina into play. Type to improve back handicapping over longer trips. Shaped like a stayer here last month and looks interesting back in a handicap at new trip.
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2nd (6) (7/4 +50%) Haveyougotmymoney
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(6) Haveyougotmymoney 7/4, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 7/2) 25 days ago, staying on well. Very much at home over long distances and can go well again from 5 lb higher mark. Has done well since wind surgery and he won by 4l at Southwell last time; respected up 5lb.
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3rd (9) (12/1 -100%) Dequall
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(9) Dequall 12/1, Largely consistent in defeat over hurdles in early-2022, running respectably when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, soft) when last seen. Best watched after 18-month absence. C&D winner but he returns after a long absence and has work to do in this competitive race.
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4th (8) (8/1 +20%) Onestepatatime
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(8) Onestepatatime 8/1, Won twice over fences at Sedgefield in January and only narrowly failed to complete the hat-trick there in March. Unsuited by right-handed track at Carlisle on next start and is interesting from lower hurdles mark. Well handicapped on best chase form and she's not ruled back over hurdles on her return.
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5th (7) (20/1 -67%) Theirshegoes
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(7) Theirshegoes 20/1, Took a step forward despite still doing plenty wrong under pressure when on handicap debut third at Perth and made the frame again at Newcastle next time. Respected after summer break. Still lightly raced but has a bit to prove upped to this trip after 165 days off.
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6th (3) (20/1 -43%) Niceandeasy
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(3) Niceandeasy 20/1, Dual-winning chaser in the first half of 2022 but jumping errors consistently proved an issue last year. Back over smaller obstacles for the first time in almost 2 years and is worth a market check. Generally struggled last season and has something to prove back over hurdles on his return.
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7th (4) (8/1 +0%) Nights In Venice
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(4) Nights In Venice 8/1, Placed 3 times around 3m late last season, looking as good as ever when second of 6 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft). Off 6 months and has been raised another 3 lb but merits respect nonetheless. 0-12 but he had a near-miss at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in final run last term; key player.
LTO Selection:
17:04 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY has travelled with more ease since being campaigned over a longer distance at Hexham last month and Paul Robson's charge is taken to shrug off a 5lb rise for his victory at Southwell earlier in October. Nights In Venice was far from disgraced on his runner-up efforts at Carlisle and Newcastle at the end of the last season and he shouldn't be far away if returning in the same heart, while Theirshegoes makes some appeal now upped in trip.
JEM IN EM looks every inch the type to improve now tackling longer distances and Lucinda Russell's gelding is fancied to make a winning return to handicap company. Haveyougotmymoney has improved since switching to staying trips and rates as a threat in his bid to follow up from his Southwell success, with the consistent Nights In Venice another with sound claims.
Top of the list is HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (nap), who was as good as ever with his comfortable win at Southwell.
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