Welcome to Kelso Racecourse for today’s fixture which has an unusually early start time.
As part of the British Horseracing Authority’s Premier racing trial, the final race at Kelso has been scheduled to conclude just before 2.00pm. The bars and Tote will remain open until after 4.00pm and we hope that you will stay on to enjoy the action from the Premier Fixtures at Doncaster and Wincanton, as well as Aintree.
Today’s feature race is the £20,000 Paxtons for Kverneland Machinery & Genuine Spares Wishing Well Handicap Steeplechase, which celebrates the discovery of an old well behind the listed grandstand whilst we were developing the new parade ring in 2018. Having reinstated the top of the well, we inserted a large circular wire basket on a lengthy chain – so any coins tossed into the well can be collected for the benefit of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund.
We’d like to thank 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 compelling races without your support which is greatly appreciated. We are also grateful for the generous financial contributions made towards the prize money for today’s races by our sponsors who, in addition to Paxtons, include: Racing TV, William Hill Bookmakers, friends and family of the late Ian Anderson and also friends of the late Graeme Todd. We wish each of today’s race sponsors, and all of their guests, a fabulous afternoon.
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
Saturday 9th November 2024
Stewards
TOM EVETTS (Chief Steward), CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), DANIEL ANDREWS, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, GREG PEARSON
Starters SEAMUS O’NEILL, CIARAN MCKEE
Judge NICK BOSTOCK
Clerk of the Scales CLAUDIA MARELLI
Veterinary Officer ALICE BROWN
Commentator MALCOLM TOMLINSON
Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH
Medical Officers
Veterinary Surgeons
DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE DR HEATHER KIRKLAND
MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED CERT.E.P. M.R.C.V.S. MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S., MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S.
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
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide Official BHA rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 339 runners, 14%) runs TOMMYS LAW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs TOMMYS LAW
Fancy That: A M Thomson won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs DEDICATED HERO today
Longest Traveller: SLIEVEHILL trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner
1
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BEL AMIGO (FR)(229)
620PU1- 5
Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belmiesque (FR)
11-0
Bruce Lynn J
O The Dregs Of Humanity N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Jean - Charles Escale Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Thomson Bethune Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden hurdler in France and similar form over fences, winning claimer at Compiegne when last seen in March. Changed hands for €24,600 after and sets a clear standard on UK/stable debut TFRHHHHH BHA117
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Recommended Freight McKeown & McMillan Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW PlacedinIrishpointsandprogressedwitheachruninbumpers,makingit2winsfrom3starts in that sphere at this course (16.2f) in May Interesting hurdling debutant
LUNAR CHIEF (GB)
(357)1/45- 6 11-0
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Oleohneh (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Claxby & Co, Russell & Partner Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B J. M. Jefferson Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won his sole outing in bumpers but ran below that level both starts over
and will probably be of more interest in handicaps after this run.
CITIZEN (IRE)(244) 0030PP- 6 11-0
Br B g Champs Elysees - Theatre Mole (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick T
B Ms M. Kavanagh
TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in points this year and finished well held in a pair of maiden hurdles (for Eugene M. O’Sullivan) in 2023.
SLIEVEHILL
(IRE)(252)F5/2411-
Br Br g Kayf Tara - Nurse Ratched (IRE)
7 11-0
Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Cathal Ennis Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Showedabitwhenfourthof8inaFairyhousebumperforMrsCarolineMcCaldin11monthsagoandhas been successful both starts in Irish points in 2024. Needs a market check ahead of hurdling debut TFRHHHII BHA-
TOMMYS
LAW (IRE)
(14)5022-22 BF
5 11-0
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Falcon Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Dr Brid Corkery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and has shown fair form over hurdles, extending his sequence of runner-up finishes at this course (16.2f) 2 weeks ago Step back up in trip will suit and should give his running once again.TFRHHHII BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: KERRYHILL (IRE) 5 11 0 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Ruth Jefferson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
BEL AMIGO sets a clear standard setting out for a new yard based on his French form, so has to be considered the one to beat on his UK debut Dedicated Hero is an interesting rival given he’s a dual bumper winner at this track and rates the main threat ahead of Tommys Law
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THE IAN ANDERSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 339 runners, 14%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG
Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2023. The stable runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG today
Longest Traveller: TRAC trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 112 miles.
1
TRAC (FR)
(216) 214411- 7 12-0
Br B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR) Craig Nichol J
O Randall Orchard, Gary King & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time winner under Rules who ended last term in fine heart, landing handicaps at Newcastle (16.3f) and Carlisle (15.9f). Returns on a career-high mark but is entitled to plenty of respect
2
BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE)
(14)1566-05CD 9 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form switched to front-running tactics last season, landing a hat-trick over C&D between May and November Belowformsincebuthasdroppedtoatemptingmarkandcouldbedangerousifabletodominatehere. TFRHHHII
GOLD DES BOIS (FR)
(14) 402-602 CD 10 11-12
Br Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Western Garden (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O The Surf and Turf Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B R. McCarthy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who made a bright start over fences during the winter and posted an encouraging return to the track when secondof7inCarlislehandicapchase(15.9f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Canraceoffsamemarkandisnottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA100
TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE)(182)
36125-6
7 10-10
Br B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr Michael Scholey Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mrs E. Kelly Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Far from straighforward but showed improved form, with the aid of a visor, to win at Newcastle (16.3f) in February. However, ran modestly when last seen at Hexham in May and others are more convincing.TFRHHIII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) 8 12 1 Derek Fox 2-1 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gold des Bois (FR), 10-3 Fia Fuinidh (IRE), 4-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 11-2 Trac (FR), 15-2 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 14-1 Take Centre Stage (IRE)
GOLD DES BOIS did enough on his first start for Sandy Thomson here a fortnight ago to suggest a race of this nature is well within his compass Fia Fuinidh ran well on his reappearance at Carlisle last month and is feared most.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
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TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner over hurdles who ended last season with a respectable third at Ayr (2m) in March and saw out the longer trip after 7 months off when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft)45 days ago TFRHHHII BHA117
VELASCO (IRE)(9)
11P1-4S
8 11-6
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR) Nathan Moscrop J
O Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uimhir A Seacht (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michael Long Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressivebumperwinnerwhobelieda15-monthlay-offtomakeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesatPerth(20.2f)inJuly Followed updespitestillshowingsignsofinexperiencebackthere(16.2f)inSeptemberandhasscopeforplentymoreimprovement TFRHHHHH BHA115 5 ROMEO BROWN
(GB)
(16)F/55PP-0 CD
10 11-4
Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Tom Midgley (3) J
O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. Stewards Note:
VELASCO: Following its run on 31/10/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped and unseated the rider
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Luckie Seven (IRE), 11-2 The Navigator (GB), 6-1 I Am Max (IRE), 7-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), 15-2 Forged Well (IRE), 8-1 Harper Valley (IRE), 12-1 Romeo Brown (GB), 16-1 Velasco (IRE), 18-1 Clear White Light (GB)
Progressive in bumpers, LUCKIE SEVEN made it 2-2 over hurdles despite still showing signs of inexperience in a Perth novice in September Very much the type to progress further now handicapping, he looks up to playing a lead role from his opening mark The Navigator has thrived of late and should be in the mix again. Forged Well, back at 2 1/2m, and low-mileage I Am Max complete the shortlist.
2024/25 NORTHERN AREA POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES
2024
Sunday 1st December - Border at Hexham Racecourse
Sunday 15th December - Ratcheugh Racing Club at Alnwick
2025
Sunday 5th January - West Percy at Alnwick
Sunday 19th January - Jedforest at Kelso
Sunday 26th January - Percy at Alnwick
Sunday 9th February - Berwickshire at Kelso
Sunday 23rd February - College Valley &
North Northumberland at Alnwick
Saturday 8th March - Buccleuch at Kelso
Saturday 22nd March - Lanark & Renfrew and Eglinton at Overton Farm
Saturday 29th March - Morpeth at Tranwell
Sunday 13th April - Overton Races at Crossford
Monday 21st April - Tynedale at Corbridge
Saturday 26th April - Leuchars Races at Pusk, Cupar
Saturday 17th May - Haydon at Hexham Racecourse
THE PAXTONS FOR KVERNELAND MACHINERY & GENUINE SPARES
WISHING WELL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 339 runners, 14%) runs CHAPEL GREEN & CHOOSE A COPPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs CHAPEL GREEN and CHOOSE A COPPER
Longest Traveller: RED HAPPY trained by G Bewley, Colby, 98 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE)
(28) 13262-1 6 12-0
Br B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was as good as ever when scoring at Cartmel in June. It’s been a struggle in 3 subsequent starts, though, and he needs to get back on track now tried in cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA120
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his last 4 starts, including on his seasonal reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) Moving back up in trip is unlikely to be an issue and 6lb rise fair enough, so he’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA118
O Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Wood Farm Stud Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd, Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times last season but ended that campaign on a downer at Perth and got no further than the first fence on return at Hexham. Others preferred.
8 11-7
Br B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B E.A.R.L. Detouillon Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins but losing run stretches back to June 2022 and he hasn’t set the world alight in 4 starts for present yard
9
BREAKDANCE KID
(GB)(20) P-01552 6 11-5
Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar Sam Coltherd J
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B B. D. Darrer
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since latest success at Musselburgh last November but, on the upside, he’s now 8lb below that winning mark Coudn’t rule out TFRHHHII BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: RED HAPPY (FR) 6 10 11 Jonathon Bewley 11-2 (George Bewley) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Choose A Copper (IRE), 7-1 Five Dollar Fine (IRE), Breakdance Kid (GB), 15-2 Half Shot (IRE), 12-1 Red Happy (FR), Cracking Destiny (IRE), 14-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), Ned Tanner (IRE), 16-1 Artic Row (GB), 18-1 Ganapathi (FR), 22-1 Chapel Green (IRE)
The vote goes to unexposed 6-y-o CHOOSE A COPPER, who made the perfect start to his chase career at Hexham where, save for a scare at the first fence, he put in a good round of jumping. There should be more to come from Lucinda Russell’s charge in this sphere. Breakdance Kid is just about second choice ahead of Five Dollar Fine and Half Shot
THE GRAEME TODD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7000
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 339 runners, 14%) runs STARLYTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs STARLYTE
Weightwatcher: STARLYTE won off a handicap mark of 104, her rating is now down 11lb to 93.
Longest Traveller: MAILLOT BLANC & LUCKY SOLDIER trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 95 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
WATCH LAW (IRE)(167)4/4633-4
9 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Eyesabeatin (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J
O Mrs Ian McKie Jess McKie, Wooler T
B Paul Giles
2
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice between the flags in the early part of last year and showed more than previously under Rules despiteafewmistakeswhenfourthinahunteratKelso(26.2f)inMay Downintripreturnedtotimber TFRHHHII BHA100
MAILLOT BLANC
(GB)(16)2632/5-0 7 12-0
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR) Dominic Hislop (10) J
O Kinneston Racing
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Peter Greaney Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmedpositivestartfornewyardwhenlanding10-runnerhandicapatPerth(16.2f)inJune.6lbrisefair and isn’t yet exposed so major player of seeing this new trip out on the back of a breathing operation. TFRHHHHH BHA97 4
LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE)
(197) 0/55530- 6 11-8
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Dudgeon, Loudon, Monroe & Morris N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Sean Tanner Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging second in a bumper at Ayr on debut and showed more than previously over hurdles when third in a C&D maiden, finishingwithrunningleft.Failedtorepeatthatonhandicapdebutamonthlaterandcoulddowithbrushinguphisjumping. TFRHHIII BHA94
(GB)(34)00/50-5P 6 11-8
Br B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mrs A. J. Boswell Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs Joanna Boswell
TIMEFORM VIEW Little in the way of solid form so far, brushed aside on handicap debut over C&D a month ago TFRHHHII BHA94
GONFALONIER
(FR)(853) 050/013/- 8 11-7
Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Tuffe (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B S.A.R.L. Chanteloup Sarl Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made second start for this yard a winning one at Perth in June 2022. Third at that venue a month later but off the track since so well-being taken on trust, for all he’s in very capable hands TFR
Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mr Allan A. Grant Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up 3 times in a row but stopped the slide when finding only one too good over C&D last month, running on. Same mark so a repeat of that will see her bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA93
SANTA CLARITA (FR)(12) 2-P1365
6 11-4
Br Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for Dan Skelton at Worcester in September Up in the weights and left that yard after 2 more runs but made a reasonable fist of things for new connections when fifth at Ayr. TFRHHHII BHA90
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THE ROC HOPPER (IRE)(166) 00B-0P 5 11-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Borboleta (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Firth Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B George Lane Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little in the way of worthwhile form.
LE FOU’S KEEP (IRE)
(139)0/63P-00
9 10-2
Br B m Le Fou (IRE) - Slaney Conflict (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick T
B P. Carter
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who continues to make limited appeal.
LUMINARIES
(IRE)(34)0PP-600
7 10-2
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Liam Gilsenan Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
HHIII BHA70
TIMEFORM VIEW Littleimpactinvariouseventsoverhurdles,thoughlastmonth’sstabledebutoverC&Dwasn’t totally devoid of promise. Tongue strap on.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: ELOI DU PUY (FR) 5 11 11 Bruce Lynn 7-2 (N W Alexander) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2, 11. Hood worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3, 4.
MARTY MCLFY has to prove his stamina for this far but made a sound start for his new yard during the middle of 2024 and is taken to pick up where he left off. Starlyte must enter the reckoning on her runner-up effort over C&D recently with her mark unchanged, while the market will help assess Gonfalonier on his return from a long time off the track
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SIXTH RACE | 1.52
THE racingtv.com/freetrial OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 339 runners, 14%) runs HUMBLE JUMBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs HUMBLE JUMBLE
Longest Traveller: JOTO trained by P Collins, Saltburn & SMART BUCKS trained by P Kirby, East Appleton, both 108 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner
BEYOND
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
THE VERGE (GB)(52) 1 CD 5 11-9
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Forty One Shots (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O The Goodfellow Partnership Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Jon Glews Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an ordinary pedigree but belied odds of 18/1 and looked potentially above average when scoring over C&D first time out More to come and should go well again.
2
BURNING
IT UP (IRE)(195)3
Br B g Milan - Burnt It Up (IRE)
4 11-2
Bruce Lynn J
O Mr HW Turcan & Sir Simon Dunning N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Alan Broderick Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,0003-y-o,£35,0004-y-o,Milangelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertobumperwinnerGaillimhAChroi out of 2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m) Burnt Out Third on only outing in Irish points (Apr 28). TFRHHHII BHA-
(IRE)(-)
5 11-2
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Scotch Beg (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
Br Ch g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Other du Berlais (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J
O Tillyrie Racing Club Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
B Dr V. Michel Guiot
TIMEFORM VIEW Brave Mansonnien gelding. Dam maiden hurdler Doesn’t make much appeal on paper
SMART BUCKS (GB)
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4 11-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner Joe Williamson (3) J
O The From Day One Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Philip & Philippa Kirby Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Buck’sBoumgelding Damunracedhalf-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed21f)LadyButtons Worth monitoring in the betting for all that he’ll probably come into his own further down the line. TFRHHHII BHA8
JOTO (GB)(31) 6 BF
4 10-9
Br B f Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J
O Mrs D. W. Davenport Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea T
B Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner but only sixth at Sedgefield on debut May have learned from that, so step up isn’t out of the question. TFRHHHII BHA-
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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: UNION AVENUE (IRE) 4 11 2 Charlotte Jones 2-1 (James Moffatt) 13 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4, 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Beyond The Verge (GB), 6-1 Humble Jumble (IRE), 15-2 Joto (GB), 17-2 Burning It Up (IRE), 16-1 Smart Bucks (GB), 22-1 Gonnino (IRE), 28-1 King Gold Boy (FR)
BEYOND THE VERGE, who caused an upset when successful first time out over C&D, could be above avaerage and can follow up under a penalty. Humble Jumble is another one to be interested in first-time out
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 11.10 - THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £45. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
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Second Race 11.38 - THE IAN ANDERSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Friends and family of the late Ian Anderson have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier 13 entries at £50. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Third Race 12.07 - THE WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £75. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fourth Race 12.42 - THE PAXTONS FOR KVERNELAND MACHINERY & GENUINE SPARES WISHING WELL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb J.G. PAXTON & SONS LTD have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £100. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 1.15 - THE GRAEME TODD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in memory of Graeme Todd and a memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 16 entries at £35. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
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Sixth Race 1.52 - THE racingtv.com/freetrial OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four and five yrs old 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, November 4th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV have generously supported 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 13 entries at £25. - Closed November 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
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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
