Festive Fling Raceday
Sunday 29th December 2024
Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00
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Welcome to Kelso for the Festive Fling Raceday.
We hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and that you have a super afternoon here at the races We are glad to have this opportunity to host so many happy gatherings of families, friends, and work colleagues
This afternoon’s feature race is the £15,000 Children’s Hospices Across Scotland Handicap Steeplechase, sponsored in support of a fantastic charity that has already raised more than £400,000 to help fund services at The Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh. We hope that all those that have come specifically to support today’s charitable brunch at the racecourse have a fabulous day
We are grateful to our race sponsors who, in addition to the supporters of the feature race, include Racing TV and the Amateur Jockeys Association. We’d like to thank each of them for their support and wish all their guests a successful afternoon.
We would also like to extend an especially warm welcome to the connections of all the runners on today’s card - your presence, and that of your horses, is greatly appreciated. It’s a fabulous programme with seven highly competitive races, greatly enhanced by your decision to support Kelso Racecourse.
Advance ticket sales for this meeting have proved extremely popular and we hope that everyone finds a comfortable niche from which to enjoy the day’s events Following the final race, there will be an After Party in the Owners’ Marquee, with a local DJ, to which all racegoers are invited – so, if you’re enjoying that festive feelin’, why not stay for a boogie!
Wishing you the very best for 2025 – from everyone at Kelso Racecourse.
Jonathan Garratt
Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd
Sunday 29th December 2024
Stewards
ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward)
MRS F. CLARK (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
AMANDA HAMMERSLEY (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
ALAN DEMPSEY, KATIE DOWSON, LYNDSAY GYLNN
Starters RUSSELL GARRITTY, JASON CALLAGHAN
Judge NICK HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD
Commentator DARREN OWEN
Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH
Medical Officers
DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE, DR HEATHER KIRKLAND
Veterinary Surgeons MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S., MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S M.R.C.V.S. RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S, M.R.C.V.S., EUAN HAMMERSLEY, BSC B.VM &S CERT, AVP, M.R.C.V.S.
Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, JIM BONAR, LINDA PORTER
Patrons
MR DH DAVIDSON, MR GF ADAM
Directors MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL MR SR LANDALE MR R HUNTER, MRS V MCKIE, MR C DEMPSTER
Clerk of the Course JAMES ARMSTRONG
Safeguarding Officers MR J ARMSTRONG, MR J GARRATT
horse’s saddlecloth number
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam
No of days since last ran
previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite
colour graphic horse’s name form sire dam
9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30
Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)
age weight st-lbs
11 11-1
Derek Fox J O Two Black Labs
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139
colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey
Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number
2. Choose your bet – ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:
• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first
• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.
• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - first place only; between five and seven runners - first and second place; eight runners and over - first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - first four places
• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!
3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet
4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.
5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!
6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.
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THE VISIT KELSO IN 2025 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs SEA GOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 48 runners, 8%) runs ACE OF SPADES
Longest Traveller: FAR FROM OVER trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 314 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
521-421
Br B g Dink (FR) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)
2
3
5 11-7
Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ace Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G.A.E.C Stewart Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner last spring and going the right way over hurdles, opening account in 4-runner novice hurdle (evens) at Cheltenham (16.4f,goodtosoft)42daysago Stepupintripseemssuretosuitandwilllikelytakeplentyofbeatingunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA123
(21) 1/45-10 CD
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Oleohneh (IRE)
6 11-7
Sean Quinlan J
O Claxby & Co, Russell & Partner Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B J. M. Jefferson Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWWonhissoleoutinginbumpersandleftprevioushurdlingperformancesbehindwhenopeninghisaccountinaC&DnoviceinNovember, despiteflashingtailunderpressurerun-in.Notinthesameformswitchedtoahandicapbackherelasttime,though. TFRHHHII BHA113
(29)31-1
5 11-7
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Knocknaree Lady (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O The Getaways James Ewart, Langholm T
B Patrick Crotty Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner maiden at Newcastle (16.2f, good) 29 days ago, getting first run. More needed under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA-
A REASON (IRE)(18)P/P331-0 5 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Gaye Annie (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Miss Maria D Myco & John Johnson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at fifth attempt in April and shaped as if better for the run on recent hurdle debut at Hexham, TFR
(IRE)(28) 02-6
Br Br g Shirocco (GER) - Cheenys Venture
5 11-0
Bruce Lynn J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Bruce Mactaggart Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed modest form in a brace of bumpers late last year but was well beaten on his reappearance at Carlisle 4 weeks ago Makes hurdle bow.
FROM OVER (IRE)(37)1/1/3-6
7 11-0
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Surviving Tango (IRE) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B J. McManus Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who offered something to work on switched to hurdling when sixth of 13 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 37 days ago Step up in trip will suit and entitled to do better
SEA GOD (IRE)(66)1/1-4P 5 11-0
Br Gr g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mr J. Fyffe Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B J. Kennedy Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulonhissoleoutinginpointsandcompletedasimpletaskswitchedtoabumperatCarlislelastDecember Shapedlikeastayerswitched tohurdlingonfirstrunsinceleavingJohnMcConnellwhenfourthof13here(20.9f,good)inMaybutwaspulledupatCarlisle6monthson. TFRHHHII BHA8 WEE ALKI (IRE)(18) 655
5 11-0
Br B g Alkaadhem - Springfield Spirit (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Race4fun & The Nelson Partnership Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B W. G. R. Porter Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for handicaps after this run.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: GREAT PEPPER (FR) 5 11 4 Charlotte Jones EVENS (James Moffatt) 6 ran
Stewards Note:
LUNAR CHIEF: Following its run on 8/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain SEA GOD: Following its run on 24/10/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from 3 out
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Ace of Spades (FR), 9-2 Small Town Kid (IRE), 13-2 Lunar Chief (GB), 15-2 Far From Over (IRE), 14-1 Sea God (IRE), 33-1 Always A Reason (IRE), 66-1 Bogleyburn (IRE), 80-1 Wee Alki (IRE)
ACE OF SPADES did well to come out on top at Cheltenham considering the drop in trip hardly looked ideal, so he’s a straightforward choice to defy a penalty now upped to a more suitable distance. Small Town Kid and Far From Over can battle it out for minor honours.
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SECOND RACE | 12.53
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs IDEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs BALLYTECHNO Longest Traveller: BERTIE B trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 314 miles.
1
(FR)(32) F5-120R CD
6 12-0
Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner here in May and not disgraced when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good) in October Well-backedbutdisappointedatMarketRasenlasttimeout(refused2outwhenbeaten)andneedstobouncebackfromthat TFRHHHII BHA124
(317) 60211- CD
7 11-12
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenark (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Edward J. Ware Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B M. Cosgrave Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedgeldingwon2m6fnovicehurdleoverC&DandfollowedupinequallyimpressivestyleonhishandicapdebuthereinFebruary(overcoming pacebias).Hikedup8lbandideallywantsitsofterbutlookedausefulprospectandwouldbedangeroustodismissifreadytorollonhisreturn, TFRHHHHH BHA122
(21) 2130-51 CD
4
6 11-11
Br B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Mr K. McCoy North Sea Logistics S
TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenpointwinnerwhoscoredonhissecondstartoverhurdlesatNewcastle(21/2m,heavy)inFebruary.BuiltondecentreturnatCarlisle(20f)with career-besteffortoverC&Dthreeweeksago,winningwithabitinhand.Bestformonslowergroundbutisunexposedandhastobeconsidered. TFRHHHHI BHA121
(32) 0524-03
8 11-10
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T B J. Kinsella
TIMEFORM VIEWConsistentandlikeablehurdlerwholookedandshapedasthoughinneedoftheruninfirst-timecheekpiecesatCarlisleoncomeback Latesteffortwas astepintherightdirectionwhenthirdof6inhandicaphurdleatWetherby(19.7f,soft)32daysago Notruledoutwithcheekpiecesretained. TFRHHHII BHA120
(27) 0313-21
6 11-8
Br B g Kayf Tara - Toubeera Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Boultbee Brooks Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEWOpenedhishurdlesaccountatHerefordinFebruaryandgoodsecondatUttoxeter(19.9f,goodtosoft)oncomebackthisseason.Careerbestwhenwinning 11-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(20.5f,soft,5/1)27daysago Looksastraightforwardsortandcangowellagaintacklinglongertrip TFRHHHII BHA118
40211P
Br B g Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)
5 11-7
Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds XI James Owen, Newmarket T
B Noel Doyle
TIMEFORM VIEWLeftbumperformbehindwhensenthurdlingfornewyard,supplementinghismaidensuccessswitchedtoahandicapatAscotinNovember(19.3f)winning withsomethingtospare.ToughtaskinaGrade2lasttime(pulledup)andabettershowingexpecteduppedintripandbackincalmerwaters. TFRHHHII BHA117
2F3F3/-3 8 11-6
Br B g Presenting - Gaillimh A Chroi (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan Dunning Black Elles & McIntosh N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Tony Harrington Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWNovicehurdlewinner(at20.5f)whohasplacedonbothhurdlestartshere(betterhurdlerthanchaser).Shapedasifretainingallofhisabilitywhenthird overC&DbehindYoungJackthreeweeksago Thatwashisfirstrunafter21-monthabsenceandawindoperation,soentitledtobuildonthat TFRHHHII BHA116 8 KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE)(21) 1-01060 C 6 11-2
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Lady Kate Ellen (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Majella Kinsella Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerbackinAprilanddisplayedawillingattitudeforlatestvictoryatHexhamJunebeforeacoupleofquieterruns Shapedpoorlyoncomeback threeweeksagoanddroppedanother2lbinhandicap Wouldbeaplayerifrecapturingbestform,butthatlooksasizeableifbasedonlastrun. TFRHHHII BHA112
I AM MAX (IRE)(74) 11-3F
6 11-2
Br Ch g Vendangeur (IRE) - Betty Scott Ryan Mania J
O Mr M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerondebutinFebruaryandfolloweduponhurdlesbowatAyr(2m)laterthatmonth.Muchimprovedwhenthirdonhandicapdebutinthat sphereatHexhaminMay(20f)priortofallingonchasedebutatWetherby(21.3f)74daysago Retainsuntappedpotentialbackovertimber TFRHHHII BHA112
(IRE)(21) 2/104-25
6 10-13
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Champagne Ruby (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M. Flynn Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhowentclosetomakingawinningreturnatCarlisleinNovember Notdisgracedonchasedebuthere(infirst-timetonguetie)still incontentionwhenerror2outendedhischance(23.4f,heavy).Switchestohurdlestodayandshouldbecompetitivewithtongue-tieretained. TFRHHHII BHA109
8 10-8
Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEWLastof6hereinOctoberbutranbestraceforawhileafter7weeksoffwhenthirdof11inhandicaphurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 18 days ago (didn’t jump fluently). Interesting to see if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA104 12
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Thistletown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWGotoffthemarkaged9atCarlisle(soft)inMarchandfolloweditupwithasolidefforthere.Shapedasifneedingtherun,andastepupintripwhen21 1/4lengthssixthof10toYoungJackinhandicaphurdleatthisC&D(soft,28/1)21daysago Thislooksatoughaskfromoutoftheweights TFRHHIII BHA91
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: IMAGINARY DRAGON (FR) 5 11 2 Ryan Mania 9-2 (Sandy Thomson) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 11. Stewards Note:
GUERNESEY: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Nab Wood (IRE), 13-2 Young Jack (IRE), 8-1 Ballytechno (IRE), 9-1 Bertie B (GB), 10-1 Idem (FR), Gaillimh A Stor (IRE), 12-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), Dunnet Head (IRE), Guernesey (FR), 22-1 I Am Max (IRE), 33-1 Kingston Bridge (IRE), 100-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
NAB WOOD created a favourable impression when scoring twice over C&D earlier in the year, and although he’d ideally benefit from more juice in the ground, he is still the one who appeals most for a yard whose horses are in flying form. There are plenty of others with chances, including fellow C&D winner Young Jack,who could be dangerous if getting his own way in front, and Guernsey who ran his best race in a while when third 18 days ago Ballytechno gets an honourable mention now upped in trip TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NAB
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
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs CHICHESTER & TUPPENCE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs JEHOL DE THAIX
Longest Traveller: BALLYVANGO trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 307 miles.
7 11-4
Br B g Famous Name - Sarika (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Famous Name gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Atlantic Dancer, stays 23f Dam (h72), lightly raced over hurdles, also 9f winner on Flat in Germany Wears tongue strap or debut TFRHHIII BHA2
5/03-6
3
4
5 11-4
Br B g Ocovango - Minoras Return (IRE) Daire McConville (7) J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 14 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEWFairforminbumpers,thirdof5atMarketRasenayearagoandheshowedplentytoworkonwhensixthof14sent hurdlingatChepstowinOctober Thatracewelladvertisedsinceandhe’sopentoplentyofprogress Hoodon. TFRHHHHH BHA-
IT UP (IRE)(50)35
4 11-4
Br B g Milan - Burnt It Up (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan & Dunning Roll the Dice N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Alan Broderick Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWEUR25,0003-y-o,£35,0004-y-o,Milangelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertobumperwinnerGaillimhAChroioutof21/2mhurdlewinner (stayed3m)BurntOut ThirdononlyoutinginIrishpointsandlookedinneedoftheexperienceinabumperatthetracklastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA-
(28)F-125
Br Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Caballo Sin Nombre (IRE)
4 11-4
Brian Hughes J
O David & Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Robinson & L. Byrne Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEWEUR5,5003-y-o,£20,0004-y-o,Idahogelding.Dam,rantwiceoverhurdles,half-sistertofairhurdler/usefulchaserBallyadamApproach.Wonsecond of2outingsinIrishpointsinMayandstucktohistaskwellwhenrunner-uponhurdlesbowlastmonth.Unabletorepeatthatform3weekslater TFRHHHII BHA-
(593)221/1-
Br B g Mount Nelson - Grangeclare Gold (IRE)
6 11-4
Craig Nichol J
O Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton T
B Ethel Flanagan & Sunnyhill Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMountNelsongelding.Half-brothertobumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerLittleNuggetandbumperwinnerLaochLiam.OffmarkinIrishpoints atthirdattemptandlookedaniceprospectwhenovercominggreennesstoland11-runnerbumperatNewcastleinMay2023.Offsince. TFRHHHII BHA-
(GB)(23)
Br B g Dansili - Havant
O Lady I & Ms Catriona Good
7 11-4
Jack Power (7) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to poor hurdler Jamil (2m winner) dam, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Rougham. SmartperformeratbestonFlat(stays11/4m),wellbelowformin2024.Interestingtoseewhathecandooverhurdles TFRHHHHI BHA-
CHIEFTAIN (GB)(30) 5
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony
O Leitch & Stephen
4 11-4
Sean Quinlan J
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Mrs Fitri Hay Carden Livestock Co S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), creditable third last time. Sold for just 6,000 gns from Ralph Beckett in September and hooded, he didn’t show much on hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
ALFIE (IRE)(15) 5/-P6
6 11-4
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr Richard Roberts
Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Martin Ervine Prct Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but missed all of 2023 and no impact both starts in recent weeks. TFRHIIII BHA-
GONNINO (IRE)(15) 36
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Scotch Beg (IRE)
5 11-4
Sam Coltherd J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs Rhona McCooey
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner but just minor promise in a couple of races in recent weeks. Hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
JEHOL DE THAIX (FR)(173) 2
5 11-4
Br B g Masked Marvel - Luperca (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michel Bourgneuf Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW£23,0003-y-o,MaskedMarvelgelding.DammaidenchaserinFrance.Half-sistertodamofsmarthurdler/chaserupto3mVolnaydeThaix Prominentinthebettingandshowedplentytoworkonwhensecondof9atUttoxeterinJuly Inexcellenthandsaheadofhurdlesdebut TFRHHHHI BHA-
(GB)(46) 00
5 11-4
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Highland Burn Jamie Hamilton J
O Rhona & Erin Donnelly N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Richard D. J. Fitton Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat/in points Limited impact both starts TFRHHIII BHA-
(21) 544-5
5 11-4
Br B g Dartmouth - Don’t Point Conor O’Farrell J
O Messrs F. T. Walton James Walton, Morpeth T
B Messrs F. T. Walton
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed definite ability in 3 hurdles earlier in the year, posting his best effort when fourth at Hexham in March. Shade too free on C&D reappearance and could be one for handicaps TFRHHHII BHA102
(246) 03526- 6 11-4
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr Ian J. Herbert Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Robert Honner Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a course bumper for Sandy Thomson in May 2023. Placed on 2 of 4 point starts since. Best watched on hurdle debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA14
(FR)(21) U-4
4 10-11
Br B f Ivanhowe (GER) - Pina (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Raymond-Anderson Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWStillintouchwhenunseatedrider3outinfilliesmaidenjuvenileatSenonnes-PouanceinMarchonhurdlingdebut LeftA.Chaille-ChailleandtravelledwithpurposewhenfourthonhurdlesdebutoverC&D3weeksago TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: DREAM BOY 5 11 4 Sam Coltherd 5-1 (Stuart Coltherd) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1.
Stewards Note: GONNINO: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.SPLIT STONE: Following its run on 13/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ballyvango (IRE), 9-2 Jehol de Thaix (FR), 5-1 Chichester (GB), 8-1 Captain Butler (IRE), 10-1 Tuppence (FR), 14-1 Cahier’s Den (IRE), 28-1 That One (GB), 33-1 Burning It Up (IRE), Gonnino (IRE), 40-1 Atlantic Alfie (IRE), 50-1 Clan Chieftain (GB), The Back Braes (IRE), 80-1 Split Stone (GB), 300-1 Foreva Alfie (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BALLYVANGO shaped well in a pretty warm maiden at Chepstow in the autumn and fancied to build on that, so he looks the way to go Chichester is a potentially classy recruit to this sphere, with Jehol de Thaix also of interest given his previous encouraging run in a bumper
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYVANGO (IRE) 2.CHICHESTER 3.JEHOL DE THAIX (FR)
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Immunology Trust (CIT) for their past and upcoming generous donations to CHAS.
Their donations help us to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys.
Going forward, we are delighted that the CIT trophy will be presented to the winner of the CHAS Chase.
Together, we can ensure that no-one should face the death of their child alone.
THE CHILDREN’S HOSPICES ACROSS SCOTLAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs CAITHNESS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 48 runners, 8%) runs BEAT BOX
Longest Traveller: BEAT BOX trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 285 miles.
Br B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) Brian Hughes J
O The Escapees James Ewart, Langholm T
B Ms Leah Mc Coy Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEWTookhisformupanotchoverfenceswithcheekpiecesenlistedlastterm,bringingupthehat-trickatKelso(17f)inMarch. Disputingtheleadwhenunseatingrider3outatWetherbyonreturnandtrippossiblytoofartheresince. TFR
2 CAITHNESS (IRE)(32) 606-321 C 8 11-12
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Kelso Lowflyers & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Aidan Aherne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Builtonpromisingdebutoverfenceswhentaking5-runnerhandicapchase(11/4)atWetherby(15.2f,goodtosoft) 32daysagoby11/2lengths 6lblooksfairandheremainsopentofurtherimprovement TFRHHHHH BHA127 3 BEAT
(18) 111141 D
8 11-5
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Union Stripes Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEWWonfirst4starts(atupto17.2f)thistermandresumedhisprogresswhenlanding6-runnerhandicapchase (4/1) at Hereford (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago 5lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards TFRHHHHI BHA120
(62) 3P-5135 C
8 11-4
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Don Commins Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best reverted to fences when winning a 6-runner handicap at Hexham in June but hasn’t kicked on 2 starts since. TFRHHHII BHA119 5
(28) 2041-PP CD
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T B Joseph Molloy
TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a reduced mark over fences at Kelso in March but poor efforts next 2 starts 7 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 5 11 1 Patrick Wadge 1-2 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Caithness (IRE), 11-4 Beat Box (FR), 6-1 Escapeandevade (IRE), 7-1 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 40-1 Duty Calls (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
CAITHNESS has taken to fences very well and remains one to keep on the right side of after beating a subsequent winner at Wetherby last month. Beat Box enhanced his impressive strike rate for this yard at Hereford and is the obvious threat
FIFTH RACE | 2.38
THE racingtv.com/sale MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs SHE’S NOTJOEKING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (4 wins from 48 runners, 8%) runs KOMEDY KICKS
Longest Traveller: KOMEDY KICKS trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 285 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(IRE)(25) 1212-P4 5 12-0
Br B m Churchill (IRE) - Komedy (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Racehorse Rascals Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEWFairmaidenonFlatandshowedsimilarformwhenlandingaWorcestermaidenandaStratfordnoviceinthesummerof2023. MadeanencouragingstartforDanSkeltonatLudlow(2m)earlierthismonthandinterestingwiththatbehindher TFRHHHHH BHA102
2
1521-30 4 11-12
Br B f Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) Conner McCann (7) J
O The Jokers Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Lucinda V Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Hexham in April. Third in another novice there 6monthslaterbutmadeanunderwhelmingstarttoherhandicapcareeratCarlisleinNovember Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA100 3
(GB)(14) 402022 BF
4 11-12
Br B or Br f Postponed (IRE) - Be Fabulous (GER) Charlie Maggs (7) J
O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Godolphin Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWStruckatsecondtimeofaskingoverhurdlesforDonaldMcCainatLudlow(2m)inMay Hasbetteredthatformwhenrunner-upinhandicaps on3ofherlast4starts A4lbriseforlatestWindsornearmissdoesn’tlooktooseveregivenshepulled13lengthsclearofthethird. TFRHHHHI BHA100
(IRE)(20) 1U3613
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott
7 11-10
Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Mr A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways over at Musselburgh under Lewis Dobbs in November Respectable third of 5 over 2m at the same venue since. TFRHHHII BHA98
(FR)(30) 02F0-60 6 11-8
Br B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - My Lady Link (FR)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs J. Walker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mme Janie Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France, placed twice in 2023/24. Comfortably held in novice and handicap around 2 1/2m since joining Nick Alexander Needs to leave those 2 efforts well behind. TFRHHIII BHA96
INSPIRE HOPE (IRE)(30) 2124F 3 11-7
Br B f Camelot - Casual
Brian Hughes J
O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Barronstown Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEWWonajuvenilehurdleforJosephO’BrieninJuly Madearespectablestartfornewyardwhenfourthof7inlistedWensleydaleatWetherby(2m,good) inNovemberandyettobeaskedforeffortwhenunseating3outinanotherlistedraceatNewburysince.Respectedhandicapnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA110
NOT IN KANSAS (GB)(30) 0/01-103
Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
Bruce Lynn J
O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 2 1/2m in the spring and all the sharper for her reappearance when a creditable third at Musselburgh (3m) last month. TFRHHHII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) 10 10 12 Bruce Lynn 9-1 (N W Alexander) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Stewards Note: SHE’S NOTJOEKING: Following its run on 11/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bellbird (GB), 11-4 Komedy Kicks (IRE), 11-2 Inspire Hope (IRE), 7-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 12-1 Not In Kansas (GB), 14-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 20-1 My Lady Elektra (FR)
KOMEDY KICKS is given a chance to build on a promising first run for the Dan Skelton yard at Ludlow. The in-form Bellbird and Rebecca Menzies handicap debutante Inspire Hope may provide the main opposition.
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THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £4967)
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (48 wins from 342 runners, 14%) runs CAMP BELAN and HAUTE ESTIME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs SENOR LOMBARDY Longest Traveller: FOXBORO trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 338 miles.
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna
Mr Freddie Keighley (7) J
O Maughan, Redknapp, Ryan, Salters Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips FBCManby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Cross-Country winner at Cheltenham who got back on track when
(29f) last month. Strong claims if he can back that up
9 11-13
Br B g Maxios - Fair Breeze (GER) Miss Brodie Hampson J
O Marco Polo Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWProvedatleastasgoodaseverwhenscoringatExeter(30.7f,heavy)12monthsagobutlabouredeffortssince, leaving Robert Walford/off 9 months prior to latest outing at Plumpton. Others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA119
HAUTE ESTIME (IRE)(21) 563P-66 C 7 11-8
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Terre Haute (IRE) Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J
O Brahms & Liszt Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Denis Duggan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over fences last season and yet to feature this term. Slight drop in trip is a plus and she’s becoming well treated, but there’s a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA114
(32)15//122-2 C 11 11-6
Br B g Milan - Killoughey Babe (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (5) J
O K&B Harding & A&K Thompson Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Grange Stud Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEWMultiplepointwinnerwhoperformedwithcreditfornewyardwhensecondof9ina24.2fWetherbyhandicapchaseonfirstrununderRules sinceMarch2022.Thatformlookssolid(winnerhasscoredtwiceagainsince)andhemakesplentyofappealoffthesamemarkhere. TFRHHHHH BHA112
(IRE)(32) 3125-35 CD 8 11-3
Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Stephen Campion Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer who cashed in on his reduced mark at Ayr (24.1f) in February. Mostly held form since, so likely to put a rare poor effort at Wetherby behind him back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA109
(IRE)(28) 6PP3P-P C 10 10-8
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)
Miss Megan Fox (7) J
O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Michael Martin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who has a very patchy record, pulled up on 4 of last 5 starts, the latest coming at Carlisle on reappearance. Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA100
QUELQU’UN (FR)(14) 6-PP0P6 7 10-5
Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet
Miss Becky Smith J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Recordedback-to-back handicapchase winsfor Gordon Elliott last seasonbutform has gone the wrong way since. TFRHIIII BHA97
(IRE)(248) 154504- C D 11 10-2
Br B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE)
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
B Jay Kavanagh
Miss Heidi Palin (5) J
Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who added to his tally at Catterick on New Year’s Day Has found things tougher since but is becoming well handicapped. Might need this return from 8 months off TFRHHHII BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: RATH AN IUIR (IRE) 10 11 5 Mr Nick Orpwood 5-1 (Rose Dobbin) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Back On The Lash (GB), 3-1 Senor Lombardy (IRE), 13-2 Camp Belan (IRE), 15-2 Haute Estime (IRE), 10-1 Skyhill (IRE), 20-1 Foxboro (GER), Hold The Note (IRE), 40-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR)
SENOR LOMBARDY hasn’t won under Rules for a long time but he made a positive debut for this stable at Wetherby last time and, if in the same form, he could take the beating. Back On The Lash returns to handicap company with a live chance and Camp Belan shouldn’t be ruled out TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SENOR
In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race, all admission fees will be refunded. Please note, no refunds will be issued on the day and all pre-booked tickets will be refunded back to the cards used for purchase. Tickets purchased on the day should be retained, as these will be required for refunds to be processed at a later date. There is no automatic refund in the event of racing being abandoned after the first race has been run.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £278,661 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 16th September to 31st December 2024.
First Race 12.18 - THE VISIT KELSO IN 2025 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb VISIT KELSO 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. 16 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
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Second Race 12.53 - THE SLAINTE MHATH 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 three 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. December 27th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries, at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Third Race 1.28 - THE HALF PRICE RACINGTV AT racingtv.com/sale MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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. 24 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 2.03 - THE CHILDREN’S HOSPICES ACROSS SCOTLAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously sponsored in support of CHAS with a memento to the winning owner and also a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Children’s Immunology Perpetual Quaich, to be held for one year only 14 entries, at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 2.38 - THE racingtv.com/sale MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb RACING TV has 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 Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 21st 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 10 entries, at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 3.13 - THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 21st, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. The Amateur Jockeys Association have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winner will receive the Monteith Perpetual Trophy to be held for one year only Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 11 entries, at £50. - Closed December 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £4967)
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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:
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.
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
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 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
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
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
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