Love is in the air at Kelso Races today – love for the racehorses, love for the sport and love for all our racegoers. Happy Valentines Day!
Today’s seven race programme is one of our favourite days and, though shorter on runners than we might have liked, has attracted some really nice horses including several crowd-pleasing favourites which have course-winning form at Kelso It’s a programme that has previously provided a stepping stone to success at the Cheltenham Festival too – so take a good note of all today’s runners wherever they go next
The first race on the card is a qualifier for the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final at the Punchestown Festival and we are delighted to welcome representatives from both Albert Bartlett and Punchestown Racecourse who will, no doubt, be keen to encourage us all to visit later in the Spring. It’s appropriate, also, that today’s £22,500 feature race is sponsored by Timeform whose winner-finding ratings and form comments have assisted racegoers for more than seventy-five years.
We’re grateful for the support of all today’s sponsors which, in addition to Timeform and Albert Bartlett, include: Johnston Smillie and Racing TV.
We’d also like to thank the connections of all the runners on today’s programme – we’re grateful that you have chosen to come and run your horses at Kelso and we wish you an enjoyable day’s sport.
Finally, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all racegoers. You help to create that loving feeling that Kelso is so well known for, whatever the weather Good luck, may you find plenty of winners.
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
Friday 14th February 2025
Stewards
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)
PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY ALLAN, LOUISE NEALE, ADRIAN SMITH
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY
Judge NICK HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN
Veterinary Officer TIM DAVIES
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. 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
Patrons
Directors
LINDA PORTER, JIM BONAR, TRACEY HAMILTON
MR DH DAVIDSON, MR GF ADAM
MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR SR LANDALE, MR R HUNTER MRS V MCKIE MR C DEMPSTER
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 EDINBURGH GIN
Race 1 1.38 2m 4f 1y
1 Elysian Knight (GB) 11-9
2 Escapologist (FR) 11-9
3 Aviation (IRE) 11-2
4 Jack’s Jury (IRE) 11-2
5 Walk The Plank (IRE) 11-2
Race 2 2.08 2m 5f 44y
1 Sainte Doctor (FR) 12-0
2 Moviddy (IRE) 11-10
3 Inspiratrice (IRE) 11-8
4 Aunty Christine (IRE) 10-7
FAKENHAM
Race 3 2.38 2m 3y
1 Jack’s A Legend (GB) 12-0
2 Addosh (GB) 12-0
3 Caldwell (GB) 11-13
4 Diamond Egg (FR) 11-9
5 Magnetic North (IRE) 11-5
6 Tara Iti (GB) 11-3
7 Order of Progress (GB) 10-10
8 Admiral Fitz (IRE) 10-2
9 The Wire Flyer (GB) 10-2
10 Bubblecraft (IRE) 10-2
Race 4 3.08 2m 7f 95y
1 Mayday Games (IRE) 12-0
2 Fame And Fun (IRE) 12-0
3 Limerick Leader (FR) 11-9
4 Edgewell (IRE) 11-8
5 Mersey Street (IRE) 11-2
6 One Man Party (FR) 10-2
SOUTHWELL
Race 1 1.00 1m 13y
1 Overnight Oats (GB) 10-0
2 Onslow Gardens (IRE) 10-0
3 Masterofgreygoose (IRE)10-0
4 Star Pupil (GB) 10-0
5 Hartswood (GB) 9-13
6 Law Supreme (FR) 9-13
7 Love Your Work (IRE) 9-12
8 River Wharfe (GB) 9-3
9 Al Suil Eile (FR) 9-3
Race 2 1.30 7f 14y
1 Northbound (IRE) 9-10
2 Lumenbourg (GB) 9-9
3 Spartan Fighter (GB) 9-9
4 Clyde Bay (GB) 9-6
5 Hawajes (IRE) 9-4
6 Prince Elliot (GB) 9-4
7 Alyara (GB) 9-2
8 Moreginplease (GB) 9-1
9 Copper Mountain (GB) 9-0
10 Margot Robbie (GB) 9-0
11 Sea The Buckthorn (GB) 9-0
Race 3 2.00 7f 14y
1 Royal Justice (IRE) 9-9
2 Vixey (GB) 9-9
3 Ignac Lamar (IRE) 9-8
4 Monsieur Fantaisie (IRE) 9-6
5 Lion’s Dream (FR) 9-4
6 Kodebreaker (IRE) 9-2
7 Yaahobby (IRE) 9-2
8 Crocus Time (IRE) 9-1
9 Barney’s Bay (GB) 9-0
10 Cammy (IRE) 9-0
Race 4 2.30 7f 14y
1 Bang To Rights (GB) 9-2
2 Bintjan (IRE) 9-2
3 Blazing Spirit (FR) 9-2
4 College Witch (GB) 9-2
5 Left Over Love (IRE) 9-2
6 Miss Guinness (IRE) 9-2
7 Princess Amber (IRE) 9-2
8 Sharp Call (IRE) 9-2
9 Shimaleyah (IRE) 9-2
10 The New Bay Pearl (GB) 9-2
11 Warm Glow (GB) 9-2
Race 5 3.00 7f 15y
1 Noble Truth (FR) 9-9
2 Doctor Khan Junior (GB) 9-4
3 Royal Zabeel (IRE) 9-3
4 Yorkshire (IRE) 9-2
5 Gweedore (GB) 9-1
6 Apiarist (IRE) 9-0
7 Nikovo (GB) 8-12
8 Blue Prince (IRE) 8-11
9 Havanagreattime (IRE) 8-10
10 Liamarty Dreams (GB) 8-9
11 Farasi Lane (IRE) 8-9
12 Our Havana (GB) 8-4
Race 6 3.30 6f 16y
1 Kapparis Kid (GB) 10-0
2 Neptune Legend (IRE) 10-0
3 Asadjumeirah (GB) 9-13
4 Combustion (GB) 9-9
5 Doon The Glen (GB) 9-9
6 Fast Flo (GB) 9-9
7 Laura’s Breeze (IRE) 9-9
8 Lezardrieux (GB) 9-9
9 Miami Hills (IRE) 9-9
10 Miss Billie (GB) 9-9
11 Mumcat (GB) 9-9
12 Ustath (GB) 9-9
Race 5 3.40 3m 5f 24y
1 Basford (IRE) 12-0
2 River Tyne (GB) 11-12
3 Lyrical Genius (IRE) 11-9
4 Spotty Dog (GB) 10-6
5 Kadex (FR) 10-5
Race 6 4.10 2m 3y
1 Graeme The Grey (GB) 11-7
2 Kefir d’Oudairies (FR) 11-7
3 Rock On Teddy (GB) 11-7
4 Potters Marmite (GB) 11-0
5 Naval Tribute (GB) 10-9
Race 7 4.40 3m 38y
1 Bardenstown Lad (GB) 12-6
2 Frere d’Armes (FR) 12-6
3 Go On Chez (GB) 12-6
4 Presentandcounting (IRE) 12-6
5 Sopran Thor (FR) 12-2
Race 7 4.00 2m 102y
1 Sophar Sogood (IRE) 9-9
2 Mirabello Bay (IRE) 9-7
3 Sophosc (IRE) 9-7
4 Rubellite (IRE) 9-5
5 Scylla (GB) 9-5
6 Mamdoh (GB) 9-3
7 Easy Equation (FR) 9-3
8 Lumberjack (GB) 9-0
9 Crystal Guard (IRE) 9-0
10 Desejada (GB) 9-0
11 Angus de Bull (IRE) 9-0
12 Leon Trotsky (GB) 8-11
Race 8 4.30 4f 214y
1 Grace Angel (GB) 9-11
2 Master of My Fate (IRE) 9-9
3 Jumbeau (GB) 9-9
4 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE) 9-8
5 Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 9-8
6 Counsel (GB) 9-4
7 Sanat (IRE) 8-11
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
FIRST RACE | 1.50
THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 OwnersPrizeMoney.1st£3231,2nd£1615,3rd£808,4th£404,5th£202.(PenaltyValue£4224.80)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs ROCHEVAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Harry Derham (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs NORDIC TIGER and SONIFICATION Weightwatcher: FOSTER’SISLAND won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 5lb to 119.
Longest Travellers: SONIFICATION & NORDIC TIGER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
YOUNG JACK (IRE)(27) 30-510P CD 7 12-0
Br B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE) William Maggs J
O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Chris Grant, Billingham T
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - County Fun (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Jacky Rauch Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 3 outings last season, namely an Aintree bumper and juvenile hurdles at Ayr and at Carlisle. Connections opted to pitch him straightintogradedcompanyonhisreappearance(well-beaten)andhe’llneedtopulloutmoretodefythissortofmarknowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA118
NORDIC TIGER
(FR)(13)121-400
6 11-13
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Tigresse Rose (FR) Alice Stevens J
O OLBG Racing Club Harry Derham, Newbury T
B L. de Premont, G. de Premont & T. Van De OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times last season and ran right up to form when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good) on return, but followed up that run with two uncharacteristically below-par efforts TFRHHHII BHA118
CHAMP ROYAL (FR)
(14) 22-4P53 D
9 11-8
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR) Conor Rabbitt J
O The Northern Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Finnies Heavy Haulage S
Br Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend Murray Dodd (5) J
O Mrs A Marshall & Mr D Swindlehurst Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Mrs Philippa Stocker Primasonics International Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made steady improvement over hurdles last season, landing a C&D handicap on his final run of the campaign. April. LikelyneededhisreappearancerunatAyrlastmonthandeverychancehecanresumeprogressbackatthesceneofhiswin. TFRHHHHI BHA112
SONIFICATION (GB)
(21) 1/5/-520
7 11-7
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Moonlight Music (IRE) Tom Buckley (3) J
O Quicksilver Racing Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury T
O The Sheroot Partnership James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Elms Stud Co Ltd & P. Atkinson The Vilprano Partnership S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairlyconsistent mare when last seen, placing ina coupleofhandicap hurdles around Cartmel last summer Veteran performer might just need the outing on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA104
PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE)(22)
P66051
7 10-8
Br B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: NAB WOOD (IRE) 7 11 8 Sean Quinlan 7-4 (Nicky Richards) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Both Barrels (GB), 11-2 Stay If U Want To (IRE), 15-2 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 17-2 Rocheval (FR), 9-1 Champ Royal (FR), 10-1 Eloi du Puy (FR), 16-1 Nordic Tiger (FR), Shantou Sunset (GB), 18-1 Lunar Chief (GB), 20-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 33-1 Young Jack (IRE), Sonification (GB), 40-1 Theme Tune (IRE)
With the yard in better form than they have been for most of the winter, it could pay to side with course winner FOSTER’SISLAND, who has shown glimpses of his old ability this campaign and should benefit from this drop in grade. Both Barrels would be a big danger if in the same form as when winning over C&D last season, while Stay If U Want To would appreciate it if this becomes a test of stamina.
ABANDONMENT REFUND
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 JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
SECOND RACE | 2.20 2m 51y
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)
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs BLAZER TWO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs MAITRE EN SCIENCE Longest Traveller: MAITRE EN SCIENCE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
1 WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB)(56)14-U21PD 5 11-7
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who ran to a similar level on hurdling debut before failing to see out his race when too keen at Newcastle last month. Could be one for handicaps down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-
BRAY
DALE (GB)(25) 05/00/-P0 D
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE)
8 11-0
Ross Chapman J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Wood Farm Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to meet expectations in bumpers for Nicky Richards and no promise in four starts for current yard Opposable. TFRHHIII BHA-
BURNING IT UP (IRE)(25) 3554
5 11-0
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 VIEW Third on only outing in Irish points and showed a bit in bumper/maiden hurdles in recent months However, he appeals as a likely longer-term project, including when tackling 2 1/2m. TFRHHHII BHA-
JERSEY STREAM
(FR)(22) 0-56
6 11-0
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Camiflora (FR) Nathan Moscrop J
O Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B J. P. Lemelletier & Poulinieres.com Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability when fifth of 12 in a Carlisle novice hurdle on debut in this sphere but subsequent display at Wetherby couldn’t be described as a step forward. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
MAITRE
EN
SCIENCE
(FR)(13) 2114 BF 4 11-0
Br Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Vassileva (FR) Paul O’Brien J
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Loxhill Lady Brian Hughes J
O Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Distillery Stud Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar but didn’t show enough in bumpers to make him of strong interest on hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: ALNILAM (FR) 5 10 11 Bradley Harris 3-1 (Anthony Charlton) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
WE’RE RED AND BLUE: Following its run on 20/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Maitre En Science (FR), 7-4 We’re Red And Blue (GB), 14-1 Burning It Up (IRE), 28-1 Seeyainthesuninn (GB), 50-1 Blazer Two (GB), 66-1 Jersey Stream (FR), 100-1 Bray Dale (GB)
Both market principals arrive with something to prove, but WE’RE RED AND BLUE can bounce back under the same positive tactics that were employed when he was successful at Carlisle on his penultimate run. Maitre En Science is the standout danger and could be much better than he showed on stable debut Burning It Up can collect some minor prize money on his way to contesting handicaps
2025 FIXTURES
Saturday 1 March
bet365 Morebattle Hurdle
Saturday 22 March
Party In The Paddock
Monday 7 April
Buccleuch Cup Day
Tuesday 22 April
Spring Raceday
Wednesday 7 May
May Raceday
Sunday 25 May
Ladies’ Day
College Valley North Northumberland Hunt Point to Point
Sunday 25th February
First Race: 13:00 £15 per person (Card machine available)
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 218 runners, 12%) runs GINGER MAIL and MACK THE MAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs GIVEMEFIVE Longest Traveller: GIVEMEFIVE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Girl of The Hour Paul O’Brien J
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) 5 10 11 Henry Brooke 11-4 (Ewan Whillans) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Wise Eagle (IRE), 13-2 Ginger Mail (FR), 7-1 Bashful (GB), 15-2 Maghlaak (GB), 11-1 Coniston George (IRE), 20-1 Givemefive (IRE), 33-1 Mack The Man (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
A smart stayer on the Flat, it would be disappointing if WISE EAGLE did not prove to be better than his current mark over hurdles He’s taken to make a successful handicap debut in this sphere, ahead of C&D winner Coniston George who will be hoping for a sound gallop at this trip Consistent first season hurdler Maghlaak can run creditably once again.
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £337,507 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs EL ELEFANTE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs IMAGINE Longest Traveller: IMAGINE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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3
4
IMAGINE (FR)(27) 3/114-P5
7 12-0
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Ofurie (FR) Paul O’Brien J
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Applause For Amy (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B P. Condon Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a fine start over fences last season, winning 3 times Struggled for form at start of current campaign but back withabangwhenscoringatHaydockunderthisriderlastmonth.Shouldremaincompetitiveup6lb TFRHHHHH BHA137
EL ELEFANTE (IRE)
(24) F4-1361
7 11-5
Br Ch m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Tuskars Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning start to her chasing career in 2 1/2m Worcester novice on return in October BuiltonthatatthethirdattemptwhenmakingallatAyrlastmonthandremainsunexposedasachaser TFRHHHHI BHA133
NED TANNER
(IRE)(27) 32-4512 C
9 10-4
Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Hands and Heels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chasewinner hereas a novice.Progress stalled last seasonbut backontrack fittedwith headgear/tongue tiewhen scoringatHaydockandbackedthatupwithgoodsecondthere4weeksago,clearofrest Respectedupinclass TFRHHHII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) 10 11 10 Ryan Mania 2-1 (Sandy Thomson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Prairie Wolf (IRE), 9-4 El Elefante (IRE), 4-1 Ned Tanner (IRE), 9-2 Imagine (FR)
PRAIRIE WOLF was back to his best when successful at Haydock under this rider last month and appeals as the most solid option. El Elefante may get an uncontested lead here and rates the main threat having resumed progress/winning ways at Ayr last month.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs MYRETOWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs GRAND ALBERT Longest Traveller: GRAND ALBERT trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler who built on a promising chase debut when landing a 4-runner contest at Carlisle. Excellent secondbehindasubsequentwinneroverC&DnexttimebutwasaremotesecondbehindGrandAlbertatWetherbysince.
Br Ch g Jet Away - Ruthy Lukey (IRE)
3
4
7 11-7
Brian Hughes J
O Owners Group 123 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B James Codd Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who improved with each start over hurdles last term and built on an encouraging chase debut when scoring easily at Wetherby last time. Makes obvious appeal. TFRHHHHI BHA130
MYRETOWN
(IRE)(28) 2F1-51F C 8 11-0
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) Derek Fox J
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: SPECIAL RATE (IRE) 7 10 11 Ross Chapman 8-13 (Philip Kirby) 2 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Grand Albert (IRE), 9-4 Myretown (IRE), 9-2 Dare To Shout (GB), 6-1 Gaillimh A Stor (IRE)
MYRETOWN was still going well when falling at a tricky fence at Windsor 4 weeks ago so remains a chaser to keep on the right side of Grand Albert is another who has taken very well to this sphere and is the obvious threat after his wide-margin success at Wetherby.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs PRIMOZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs PRIMOZ Longest Traveller: PRIMOZ trained by L Russell, Kinross, 73 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B B. Walsh Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lastseasonwasabitofawashoutbuthe’smorethanmadeupforitthiscampaign,winningtwiceoverthisC&D alongwithplentyof goodeffortsindefeat Should gowellagainbackatthisvenue.Headgearre-
Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE)
3
Derek Fox J
O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024: ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) 8 11 6 Brian Hughes 11-8 (James Ewart) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Things haven’t gone to plan for PRIMOZ since his promising chase debut win at Wetherby but his latest third at Ayr was at least a step back in the right direction and he has more potential than his 2 seasoned rivals The reliable Pay The Piper is the solid alternative with last year ’ winner Escapeandevade arriving with a bit to prove
THE RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (47 wins from 331 runners, 14%) runs IMPERFECTLYPERFECT and KOOL RAOUL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs KIWI RUSH Longest Traveller: KIWI RUSH trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
IMPERFECTLYPERFECT
(IRE)
(89)02 5 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ballyknock Hill (IRE) Derek Fox J
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second outing in Irish points, but in tongue strap for Rules debut he didn’t find as much as he promised when sixth of 10 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good) in November Could fare better this time around. TFRHHHII BHA3
KOOL RAOUL (FR)(77) 2
4
5 11-7
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Douma Desbois (FR) Conner McCann (7) J
O The County Set Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne Rollstud Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty to work on when second of 7 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) on debut in November, keepingonhavingbeenoutpacedearlyinstraight Canmakehispresencefeltwiththatexperiencebehindhim. TFRHHHHI BHA-
WILD REIVER (IRE)
(93) 6
6 11-7
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Supreme Benny (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Reiver Racing Syndicate Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Starting out in a hood, ran as if in need of the outing for fitness and experience when last of 6 in bumper at Ayr (16f,goodtosoft)inNovember,edgingleftbeforeweakeningover1fout Hashadabreathingoperationsince. TFRHHIII BHA-
JAPETUS (GB)
(-)
4 10-9
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Zaminast Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs Pat Sloan Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Dr J. Walker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Le Courtois, Mr Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yard has had success with this family, but he made little impact first time up when eighth of 14 in bumper at Ayr (16f, heavy) last month. Likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-
MISS FRIDAY LIONS (GB)(17)4
4 10-2
Br Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Fen Ali Nathan Moscrop J
O The Friday Lions & Mr D. Tunmore Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Dan Tunmore Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support (10/1) and offered something to work on when fourth of 9 in mares ’ maiden bumper at Newcastle (16.2f,slow)ondebut17daysago,unabletosustainefforthavingracedfreelyearly Couldtakeastepforward. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: DEDICATED HERO (IRE) 5 11 7 Ryan Mania 6-4 (Sandy Thomson) 12 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Japetus (GB), 7-2 Imperfectlyperfect (IRE), 9-2 Kool Raoul (FR), Miss Friday Lions (GB), 11-2 Kiwi Rush (IRE), 18-1 Wild Reiver (IRE), 22-1 Lester Mail (FR)
This could go to a debutant, with preference for JAPETUS whose yard has been going well in bumpers, including with a couple of winners first time up Irish point runner-up Imperfectlyperfect also represents a trainer who enjoys success in this sphere, with Kool Raoul the pick of those with previous bumper experience.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 11th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb This race has been sponsored by Punchestown Racecourse, as part of their series of Festival Qualifying races, and they 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. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races 25 entries at £33. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 2.20 - THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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, February 8th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb JOHNSTON SMILLIE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 15 entries at £40. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 2.50 - THE RACING TV CLUB DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £64 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £51 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 19th April, 2025. 12 entries, 1 at £13 and 11 at £64. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.20 - THE RACING’S BEST RATINGS WITH TIMEFORM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11706 to the winning horse The second to receive £5382, the third £2691 and the fourth £1345. for five yrs old and upwards. £110 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIMEFORM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 5 at £22 and 6 at £110. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8944; Second £4471; Third £2237; Fourth £1118. (Penalty Value £11706.75) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 3.50 - THE EVERY HORSE, EVERY RACE, AT timeform.com NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518 and the fourth £760. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £52 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). TIMEFORM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries, 1 at £11 and 6 at £52. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 4.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase 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 responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £67. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 4.50 - THE RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (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 maiden four, five and six 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, February 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £25. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
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
