Welcome to Kelso Races for our Morebattle Hurdle Raceday.
Ninety years ago, on Saturday 2nd March 1835, Lady Muriel Liddel-Granger’s Donna Mia won the Morebattle Hurdle by a neck from Deslys. A hurdle race for gentleman riders, Donna Mia was partnered by Mr Reg Tweedie who later became the Chairman of Kelso Racecourse and the trainer of the legendary Freddie, twice runner-up in the Grand National.
In 1837 Donna Mia recaptured the prize, becoming the first ever dual winner of the Morebattle Hurdle - a feat which has only been achieved by three other horses: Bahadur, Cyrus Darius and Jinxy Jack, who actually won the race four times in a row.
Last year’s winner Cracking Rhapsody, and Cormier (the victor in 2022) both attempt to emulate those multiple winners today in a race which has seen multiple changes to its conditions over the decades, but which continues to encapsulate the equine athleticism, the bold horsemanship and the captivating spirit that is Jump racing at Kelso
We’re delighted to welcome Cracking Rhapsody and Cormier back to Kelso and we wish their connections the very best. However, the competition will be stiff, featuring opposition of an appropriately high quality. In fact quality runs through the entire sevenrace programme and we are immensely grateful to the connections of all today’s runners. Thank you for sharing your horses with us at Kelso
Having sponsored the day since 2021, bet365 have helped to transform the profile of this raceday which now attracts ITV coverage on a regular basis. We are hugely appreciative of the support of bet365, and for the dedicated professionalism of all those that help us to stage racing here at Kelso
Finally, we’d like to thank all the racegoers who are here today You bring the friendly atmosphere for which Kelso is so well known and, together with the horses, you light up our day Have a fabulous afternoon and, when you return next year, please bring two friends!
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 1st March 2025
Stewards
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)
PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
AMANDA HAMMERSLEY (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, CHRIS HILL, ADRIAN SMITH
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RYAN COLLEY
Judge FRASER PERRATT
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Handicapper CHRIS NASH
Veterinary Officers ARTHUR KIDD, DUNCAN MACDONALD
Commentator MALCOLM TOMLINSON
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 MALCOLM HART
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers LINDA PORTER, JIM BONAR, TRACEY HAMILTON, MICHELLE MAUGHAN, JOHN KIDD
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
Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer
Gillian Meikle Caretaker
Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman
PARADE OF RETIRED RACEHORSES
We are delighted to be welcoming some great stars to our parade today at 12pm in the paddock, ahead of racing.
RUNSWICK ROYAL - Trained by Ann Hamilton. Winner of the bet365 Morebattle Hurdle in 2014 & Premier Steeple Chase in 2015. Now enjoying retirement with Colin & Hope.
CORACH RAMBLER - Trained by Lucinda Russell 2023 GRAND NATIONAL WINNER, dual winner of the Ultima Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, and 3rd in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Now enjoying retirement with Lucinda, teaching the younger horses and is adored by Peter Scudamore.
BIG RIVER - Trained by Lucinda Russell. He shares the record for the most wins at Kelso with 8 out of his 9 victories being here, including the 2021 Scottish Borders National. A firm favourite and adored by owners Debs and Colin.
DUKE OF NAVAN - trained by Nicky Richards
A winner twice here at Kelso, including the 2013 Morebattle Hurdle. Adored by Kelly who will be with him on Saturday
TAKINGRISKS - Trained by Nicky Richards. Twice a winner here at Kelso, including the Miller Celebration Chase on Morebattle Hurdle Day in 2017. Also won the Scottish Grand National in 2019. Led up by Catherine and Alice Walton.
Please do go along and support these superstars and see them thriving in retirement
FROM 12PM BY THE PARADE RING
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
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HOW TO READ
horse’s saddlecloth number
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam
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
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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Race 1 1.30 2m 3f 88y
1 Batsman (GB) 11-7
2 Bold Reaction (FR) 11-7
3 Doctor Kildare (FR) 11-7
4 Garrantemple (IRE) 11-7
5 Icare Colombe (FR) 11-7
6 Little Big Kev (IRE) 11-7
7 Luwdvig (FR) 11-7
8 Noble Recall (GB) 11-7
9 Queensbury Boy (IRE) 11-7
10 Smart Bucks (GB) 11-7
11 Special John (IRE) 11-7
12 Takes Time (GB) 10-2
Race 2 2.05 3m 84y
1 World of Fortunes (IRE) 11-5
2 Ballela Sunrise (IRE) 11-0
3 Bobbi With An I (FR) 11-0
4 Carrig Kate (IRE) 11-0
5 Dameofthecotswolds (GB) 11-0
6 Golden Point (FR) 11-0
7 Miss Cynthia (GB) 11-0
8 Star Walking (IRE) 11-0
Race 3 2.40 2m 78y
1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 12-0
2 Malystic (GB) 11-1
3 Calico (GER) 11-0
4 Editeur du Gite (FR) 10-13
5 Homme Public (FR) 10-12
6 Rare Edition (IRE) 10-9
7 Brookie (IRE) 10-3
8 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 10-3
9 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE) 10-2
Race 1 1.20 3m 1f 214y
1 Sam Brown (GB) 12-2
2 Quick Wave (FR) 11-10
3 Cloudy Glen (IRE) 11-4
4 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 11-0
5 Credo (IRE) 10-8
6 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 10-8
7 Gustavian (IRE) 10-5
8 Amateur (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 1.55 2m 69y
1 U Cant Be Serious (IRE) 12-2
2 Epinephrine (FR) 11-12
3 Nap Hand (IRE) 11-12
4 Authentic Legacy (GB) 11-6
5 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE) 11-1
6 Tarbuck (GB) 10-12
Race 3 2.30 2m 7f 86y
1 Jasmin de Grugy (FR) 11-10
2 Law of Supply (IRE) 11-3
3 Superbolt (IRE) 10-13
4 Zertakt (FR) 10-11
5 Rivers Corner (GB) 10-9
Race 4 3.05 2m 69y
1 Jurancon (FR) 11-9
2 Lario (GER) 11-7
3 Out of Office (IRE) 11-7
4 Sorceleur (FR) 11-4
5 Kel Raffles (FR) 11-3
6 Kap Ouest (FR) 11-2
7 Celtic Art (FR) 11-2
DONCASTER
Race 4 3.15 3m 2f 1y
1 Twig (GB) 12-0
2 White Rhino (IRE) 11-9
3 King Turgeon (FR) 11-7
4 Surrey Quest (IRE) 11-7
5 Fidelio Vallis (FR) 11-5
6 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 11-4
7 Hymac (IRE) 10-12
8 Monte Igueldo (FR) 10-12
9 Erne River (IRE) 10-12
10 Undersupervision (IRE) 10-9
11 Some Scope (GB) 10-9
12 Moroder (IRE) 10-7
13 Lord Baddesley (IRE) 10-7
14 The Kniphand (FR) 10-7
Race 5 3.55 3m 84y
1 Idas Boy (IRE) 12-0
2 Kamsinas (FR) 11-5
3 Ike Sport (FR) 11-0
4 Patriotik (FR) 10-4
5 Cloud Dancer (IRE) 10-3
6 Good Look Charm (FR) 10-2
7 Pretending (IRE) 10-2
Race 6 4.31 2m 128y
1 Unleash The Beast (IRE) 12-0
2 Walden (FR) 12-0
3 Busy Being Busy (IRE) 12-0
4 St Just In Time (GB) 11-13
5 Muzaffar (GB) 11-11
6 Seek Him There (IRE) 11-10
7 Red Trail (IRE) 11-8
8 Iolaos du Mou (FR) 11-7
9 By The Grace (GB) 11-5
10 Cuban Court (IRE) 11-3
11 Aotano (GER) 11-1
12 Good Company (GB) 10-12
13 Fine Point (IRE) 10-9
14 Granny B (IRE) 10-6
Race 7 5.07 2m 128y
1 All In You (FR) 12-0
2 Bluegrass (IRE) 11-11
3 Give Me A Boom (IRE) 11-9
4 Land of Moon (FR) 11-9
5 Cavern Club (IRE) 11-8
6 Norn Iron (IRE) 11-8
7 Kingston James (IRE) 11-6
8 Mr Mackay (IRE) 11-4
9 Saligo Bay (IRE) 10-12
10 My Noble Lord (USA) 10-11
11 Denzil (GB) 10-8
NEWBURY
Race 5 3.45 2m 3f 187y
1 Kandoo Kid (FR) 12-0
2 Iroko (FR) 12-0
3 Midnight River (GB) 11-7
4 Le Milos (GB) 11-5
5 Saint Segal (FR) 11-1
6 Light N Strike (IRE) 11-1
7 Paint The Dream (GB) 10-11
8 Vincenzo (FR) 10-10
9 Kotmask (FR) 10-8
10 Billytherealbigred (GB) 10-8
11 Beau Balko (FR) 10-5
12 Scarface (IRE) 10-5
13 Spyglass Hill (IRE) 10-5
14 Tedley (GB) 10-4
15 Prince Quali (FR) 10-3
16 Booster Bob (IRE) 10-2
Race 6 4.15 2m 4f 118y
1 Guard Duty (GB) 11-12
2 Go To War (IRE) 11-12
3 Aboutdamntime (IRE) 11-8
4 Ninth Loch (IRE) 11-8
5 Taita Hills (IRE) 11-6
6 Solar System (FR) 11-6
7 Fine Casting (IRE) 11-6
8 Lemoncello (FR) 11-5
9 Raffles Nobu (FR) 11-5
10 Balboa (GB) 11-5
11 Eaton Anne (IRE) 11-4
12 Loverdose (FR) 11-2
Race 7 4.50 2m 69y
1 There Runs Mary (IRE) 11-6
2 Heron In The Park (IRE) 11-2
3 Hill In Brazil (GB) 11-2
4 Queens Abbey (IRE) 11-2
5 Ace Artist (GB) 10-6
6 Tyger Lily (GB) 10-6
THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five 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 (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG & NETYWELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG & NETYWELL
Weightwatcher: BOLLINGERANDKRUG won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 9lb to 112.
Longest Traveller: HELNWEIN trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 349 miles.
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Stoney Path
Harry Skelton J
O Mrs S. C. Welch Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs S. C. Welch The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverhurdleslastterm,includingonhandicapbowatSandownonfinalstart.Failedtobuild on promising chase debut second when fourth next 2 starts but shaped as if still in form. TFRHHHHI BHA128 3
NETYWELL (FR)(42) 114-3P0 8 11-8
Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won3onthebouncelastseasonbutfailedtofirelast2startsafteradecentreturnatHaydock Eased 3lb at least. TFRHHHII BHA125
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) Benjamin Macey (7) J
O Mr Mark Glastonbury Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Solstice S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has been lightly raced since scoring at Wetherby last winter but ran well after 11 months off when third at Lingfield in December UnseatedtoofarouttosuggesthowhewouldhavefaredatWetherbynexttimeandunsuitedbyemphasisonspeedatDoncastersince. TFRHHIII BHA110
KIDMAN (IRE)
(32) 3/2/4-2P4
9 10-2
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kilganey Maid (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
REAL STONE could have been called the winner from a long way out when making all at Wetherby 4 weeks ago so can defy a 6lb rise. Helnwein is feared most back on better ground.
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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THE bet365 PREMIER STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs EL ELEFANTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs EL ELEFANTE Longest Traveller: BARRONS LAND trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 298 miles.
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GREY DAWNING (IRE)(65)
2113-2P
8 11-5
Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Grange Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gwendoliner (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O The City Rollers Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mr David Lawlor Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained her fourth win this season for Donald McCain in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle in October Below-par both runssinceforhercurrentyardthoughatSouthwellandNewbury.Facesaverytoughaskonherchasingdebut TFRHHIII BHA108
EL ELEFANTE (IRE)
(15) 4-13611 C
7 10-9
Br Ch m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O The Tuskars Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed her progress when landing 4-runner handicap here (2m5f) 15 days ago, gamely making all. This likeable front-runner may do better still up in trip Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA136
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 8 11 6 Sean Bowen 9-4 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note: GREY DAWNING: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Grey Dawning (IRE), 11-8 Iroko (FR), 9-1 El Elefante (IRE), 250-1 Barrons Land (IRE)
Only four runners but still an intriguing contest in which Dan Skelton’s Betfair runner-up GREY DAWNING is fancied to bounce back in style from his King George no-show and confirm himself a staying chaser well worth a place at the top table. The progresive Iroko rates much the biggest threat on the back of an eye-catching Cheltenham fourth with the likeable El Elefante no forlorn hope.
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THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs BOLD LIGHT & INOX ALLEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs ACE OF SPADES
Weightwatcher: FINGAL’S HILL won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 6lb to 117.
Longest Traveller: FONTANA ELLISSI trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 294 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 MR BRAMLEY (GB)(28) 113-131
7 12-0
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Apple Days Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr H. Posner Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mrs F. Marriott Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, making it 4 wins from 6 starts in this sphere when landing 17-runnerhandicapatWetherby(19.7f)lasttime.Likeabletypeandhecanmakehispresencefeltoncemore. TFRHHHHH BHA130
2 NAB
WOOD
(IRE)(14) 211-62U C
3
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8 11-8
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 VIEW Confirmed previous promise when winning maiden here (16.2f) in October and also successful on handicap debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) on NewYear’sDay,Beaten15lengthswhenthirdof5innoviceatMusselburgh(23.8f)lasttime,sowillneedtofindmorebackinahandicap TFRHHHII BHA123
ACE OF SPADES (FR)
(62) 21-4211 C
Br B g Dink (FR) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)
6 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 Bumper winner last spring and going the right way over hurdles, showing willing attitude when winning a Cheltenham maiden (16.4f) in November beforedefyingapenaltyinnoviceatthiscourse(22.7f)6weekslater Respectedashegoeshandicappingwithfurtherimprovementtocome. TFRHHHHI BHA123
GAILLIMH A STOR (IRE)
(15) F3/-322P BF 9 11-6
Br B g Presenting - Gaillimh A Chroi (IRE)
Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan Dunning Black Elles & McIntosh N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) 7 10 4 Patrick Wadge 7-2 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 10.
Stewards Note:
GAILLIMH A STOR: Following its run on 14/2/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled. INOX ALLEN: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ace of Spades (FR), 4-1 Mr Bramley (GB), 13-2 Nab Wood (IRE), 9-1 Bold Light (IRE), 14-1 Inox Allen (FR), Joecooker (FR), 16-1 Gaillimh A Stor (IRE), Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 22-1 Young Jack (IRE), 28-1 Fontana Ellissi (FR)
MR BRAMLEY has made a very bright start to his hurdling career, resuming winning ways when justifying favouritism in a big-field handicap at Wetherby last time, and he can continue his progress to add to his tally Ace of Spades isn’t taken lightly as his bids for a hat-trick on his handicap debut, while Nab Wood is also considered back at this venue.
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THE bet365 PREMIER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs JET TO VEGAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 42 runners, 31%) runs CHART TOPPER
Longest Travellers: PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR trained by A J Martin, CHART TOPPER trained by W P Mullins, both Ireland.
DEDICATED HERO (IRE)(42) 31-1311 C 6
11-10
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 Recommended Freight Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Beat a dual subsequent winner when making a successful start in a 6-runner Haydock novice at the end of December FurtherprogresswhenfollowingupatBangor(16.7f,heavy)andthebestissurelyyettocomefromthis7-y-o. TFR
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blue Eyed Lucy (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
Br Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Yellowford Bloodstock Stanley’s S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who looked good in her first 3 starts over hurdles, landing the odds at Market Rasen in September before scoring twice at Newbury, latterlyinaListedMares’event(16.3f,goodtosoft) However,herwinningruncametoahaltatTauntonlasttimeandshelooksvulnerablehere. TFRHHHII BHA128
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) 5 11 5 Kielan Woods 3-1 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
An intriguing renewal of this Grade 2, with several highly promising novices on show. CASTLE CARROCK claimed a notable scalp on his debut in this sphere at Sandown and, with the promise of much better to come from this 6-y-o, he could be the answer. Willie Mullins saddles Chart Topper, who is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles and he is feared most ahead of Dedicated Hero and Vanderpoel, while Laganhill is an unknown quantity and he merits respect, too
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POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES
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
17th - at Hexham Racecourse
MOREBATTLE HURDLE WINNERS 1950 - 2024
1950 Cabra Girl Calverley Bewicke
1951 Common Sense Jack Fawcus
1952 Jolly Gaul Alex Tully
1953 Knaresdale J.Marshall
1954 Jeroboam Stewart Wight
1955 Abandoned
1956 Calydon III Bill Dutton
1957 Hands Off Stewart Wight
1958 Bala Sea G.Dickinson
1959 Gay Robin George Fenningworth
1960 Brief Sparkle J.Dixon
1961 Lively Spirit Harry Bell
1962 & 1963 Abandoned
1964 Backbencher Harry Bell
1965 Padge B Ken Oliver
1966 Wild Sunset Barney Cross
1967 Vittorio Tom Robson
1968 Abandoned
1969 Bahadur Thomas Adams
1970 Bahadur Thomas Adams
1971 Low Pastures John Alder
1972 Nuits St.Georges Miss Helen Hamilton
1973 Baylord Gordon Richards
1974 Tom Morgan Ken Oliver
1975 Indian Emperor Frank Walton
1976 Any Second W.Murray
1977 Bishops Pawn James Nelson
1978 Top-N-Tale Gordon Richards
1979 Abandoned
1980 Direct Line Arthur Stephenson
1981 Nodana Tommy Craig
1982 Kibcoy Harry Bell
1983 Brunton Park Michael Dickinson
1984 Hills Guard Andy Scott
1985 Browne’s Gazette Monica Dickinson
1986 Abandoned
1987 Ballydurrow Roger Fisher
1988 Nohalmdun Peter Easterby
Bahadur, 1969
Baylord, 1973
Backbencher (right), 1964
Nohalmdun (middle), 1988 VINT
1989 Blazing Walker Arthur Stephenson
1990 Jinxy Jack Gordon Richards
1991 Jinxy Jack Gordon Richards
1992 Jinxy Jack Gordon Richards
1993 Jinxy Jack Gordon Richards
1994 Grey Power Mary Reveley
1995 Large Action Oliver Sherwood
1996 Abandoned
1997 Direct Route Howard Johnson
1998 Marello Mary Reveley
1999 Caulker Maurice Barnes
2000 Kathryn’s Pet Mary Reveley
2001, 2002 & 2003 Abandoned
Quwetwo Howard Johnson 2011 Peddlers Cross Donald McCain
Simonsig Nicky Henderson
2013 Duke Of Navan Nicky Richards 2014 Runswick Royal Ann Hamilton
2015 Gingerburn Nicky Richards
2016 Top Notch Nicky Henderson
2017 Cyrus Darius Malcolm Jefferson
2018 Cyrius Darius Ruth Jefferson
2019 We Have A Dream Nicky Henderson
2020 Abandoned
2021 The Shunter Emmet Mullins
2022 Cormier Brian Ellison
2023 Benson Sandy Thomson Simonsig, winner 2012
2004 Chivalry Howard Johnson
2005 Kimbambo James Ewart
2006 Culcabock Lucinda Russell
2007 Brave Vision Alistair Whillans
2008 Bywell Beau George Charlton
2009 Abandoned
Duke Of Navan, winner 2013 2024
Trainer - Ewan Whillans | Jockey - Craig Nichol Owner - J D Wright & Mrs S Wright
Benson (bay), 2023
FIFTH RACE | 3.30
THE bet365 MOREBATTLE HURDLE (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £120000
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs OLD GREGORIAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs ALNILAM
Weightwatcher: AUCUNRISQUE won off a handicap mark of 138, his rating is now down 6lb to 132.
Longest Traveller: VISCHIO trained by E Mullins, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE)(21)2261-64D 7 12-0
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Tom Cannon J
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Whos To Know (IRE) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Redmond Barry Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler for Ben Pauling last season. Pitched in at the deep end in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on reappearance for new yard and ran well in fourth. Very interesting contender in his first handicap TFR
ALNILAM (FR)(59) 01-0221 CD 6 11-7
Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Mr Jay Leahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last year and took his C&D record to 3-4 when seeing off 8 rivals on soft ground in December Well held in a warm race at Windsor last month but his C&D record affords him respect TFRHHHII BHA132
MILLDAM (FR)(70) 1411-41 D
7 11-6
Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) Ben Jones J
O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by his jumping when below-par fourth on reappearance but back on the up with a bang when landing a 2m Haydock handicap(heavy)justbeforeChristmas,makingit4winsinhislast6starts A7lbrisedemandsanothercareerbest,though.
AUCUNRISQUE
(FR)(21) 0-33160 D 9 11-6
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saintheze (FR) Freddie Gordon (3) J
O Goodwin Racing Ltd Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B L. Lafitte, H. Barus & P. Lafitte Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW First win since his 2023 success in this when landing a decent 2m Ascot handicap in November but needs to shrug 2 below-par runs since. TFR
PETROL HEAD (IRE)(238) 00/12/-11 9 11-4
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Lizzy Langtry (IRE)
O LF Infrastructure Ltd
B Frank Motherway
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Back from an absence with a bang last summer, winning handicaps at Downpatrick and Bellewstown for Katy Brown. OffagainsincebutevidentlycapablewhenfreshandcouldhavebeenmoretoofferfornewtrainerNeilMulholland.TFRHHHHI BHA130
TRIFECTA ROLLOVER
SLUGGER
(GB)(59) 44-5111 CD
Br B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru
6 11-4
Paul O’Brien J
O Fight club Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Paul S Davies
TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedbutquirkyintimewithIainJardinebuthaslookedmuchmorestraightforwardfornewyard,completing a hat-trick at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day Thriving but another 6lb higher in a deeper race now. TFRHHHII BHA130
GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE)
(38)11-3112
Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE)
7 11-1
Charlie Todd J
O Bill’s a Gent Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Derailed by a bad mistake 3 out when pulled up over C&D last time but consistent in the main and was second in this race last year off only 2lb higher TFRHHHII BHA126
FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE)(28) 30-1550 D 7 10-13
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mrs Rita Moran JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2bumperwinnerwhodoubledhishurdlestallyonreturnatHexham(2m)inOctober Respectableefforts in defeat since without suggesting he has enough in hand to win a strong handicap such as this TFR
CORMIER (IRE)(28) U63U0/-0 CD 9 10-12
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisracein2022butofffor18monthspriortofinishingwellheldatWetherby4weeksago Willneed to leave that well behind to play a prominent role in this race again. Wears first-time cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA124
COMES
GEORGIE
(GB)
(28)110116D 7 10-11
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance Lee Edwards J
O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Dame Again Syndicate Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2022 Swinton here and he posted his best run since on the back of a wind op when a fair third of 6 in handicaphurdleatWetherby(2m,good)inNovember PulledupatHaydockaweeklaterandnotseensince. TFRHHIII BHA121
ROCK HOUSE (IRE)(59) 3642-33 D
Br B g Westerner - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)
O Mr Michael Ariss
7 10-8
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Peter Tyrrell The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third in handicaps at Huntingdon and Southwell this winter Won’t need to raise his game too much in refitted cheekpieces for a yard always feared in top handicap hurdles TFRHHHII BHA120
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13, 14. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 14, 16. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11, 12, 18. Stewards Note:
GINGER MAIL: Following its run on 14/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Tellherthename (IRE), 7-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), Vischio (IRE), 11-1 Petrol Head (IRE), 12-1 Alnilam (FR), 14-1 Slugger (GB), 15-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 16-1 Milldam (FR), Gentleman Bill (IRE), 20-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 22-1 Wilful (IRE), Rock House (IRE), 33-1 Ginger Mail (FR), 40-1 Aucunrisque (FR), Old Gregorian (GB), 66-1 Cormier (IRE), Here Comes Georgie (GB), 80-1 N’Golo (IRE)
FAVOUR AND FORTUNE plundered a big prize in Scotland last spring and might be able to do so again on the back of a good run in a similarly hot race at Newbury last month. Alan King’s strong traveller should prove suited by the return to likely less testing conditions and is preferred to Irish-raider Vischio, whose trainer won this with The Shunter in 2021, and Alnilam. Petrol Head and Tellherthename are other interesting contenders.
THE bet365 JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
(Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £16500
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (26 wins from 226 runners, 12%) runs PLATIN MOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs FILIBUSTERING
Longest Traveller: FILIBUSTERING trained by H Derham, Newbury, 353 miles.
1
ELFORLEATHER (GB)(26) 2
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mistaken Love (USA)
2
11-0
Tom Cannon J
O Million in Mind Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Brookside Stud Ltd Goffs UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerforJackChannonandmadeasoundstarttohishurdlescareerforAlanKingwhensecond at Southwell 4 weeks ago No surprise were he to build on that and he should be bang there again. TFRHHHHI BHA-
FILIBUSTERING (GB)(141) 11-0
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique
O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson
3
Paul O’Brien J
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo Boodle Hatfield LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays16.5f),againranwellwhenrunner-uplasttime.SoldfromTimEasterby 68,000 gns later in October and he’s a very interesting hurdling debutant for up-and-coming yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
MAPLE
(GB)(29) 24U22 11-0
Br B g Camelot - Spice Trail
Jamie Hamilton J
O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has reached the frame on all 4 completed starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, advancing his form for latest second at Catterick a month ago, just failing. Likely to give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA105
MINERS GAMBLE (IRE)(11) 3
Br B g Tamayuz - Adeste
11-0
Craig Nichol J
O Chris Lowther and Friends Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mrs P. O’Rourke Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and fitted with a hood, he confirmed his stamina for hurdling when third of 8 at Market Rasen 11 days ago Open to improvement
PLATIN MOON (FR)(28)
65
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR)
11-0
Bruce Lynn J
O Turcan & Dunning N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr R. Shaykhutdinov Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedtoshowfairformwhenthirdinanewcomersraceatClairefontaineonhisonlyFlatstartbuttoofree to show a great deal both hurdles outings at Musselburgh, albeit he was pitched in deep last time. TFRHHIII BHA-
THE THREE J’S (IRE)(17) 00 11-0
Br Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Imperceptible (IRE)
Sam Coltherd J
O J Fyffe & S Townshend Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: MOJO EGO (IRE) 4 11 6 Daryl Jacob 5-2 (Harry Derham) 5 ran Hood worn by No 3, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Filibustering (GB), 10-3 Maple (GB), 7-2 Elforleather (GB), Miners Gamble (IRE), 18-1 Platin Moon (FR), 100-1 The Three J’S (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
FILIBUSTERING certainly won’t lack for stamina now hurdling and sure to be well prepared for this, he’s selected to make a winning start for new connections Elforleather, Miners Gamble and Maple have already displayed ability over obstacles and they can remain competitive.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
Please
British
for novice five 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)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 338 runners, 15%) runs WALK ON QUEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (11 wins from 22 runners, 50%) runs LEADER IN THE PARK Longest Traveller: STEP OUT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: GENERAL OFFICER (IRE) 7 11 4 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Donald McCain) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
MENAGGIO: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Leader In The Park (IRE), 2-1 Walk On Quest (IRE), 6-1 Hashtag Boum (FR), 7-1 Menaggio (IRE), 15-2 Step Out (IRE)
LEADER IN THE PARK was value for more than the bare margin implies when taking his chase record to 2-3 at Warwick 6 weeks ago and, with further progress in the offing, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick with his trainer/jockey combination continuing in scintillating form. Walk On Quest is similarly most progressive and comfortably rates the chief threat in search of the 4-timer Menaggio may do best of the other trio
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
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.
OUR NEXT MEETING
Party In The Paddock
Saturday 22nd March
This lively Saturday fixture is always a fun event with musical entertainment, following the final race, in the Belhaven Village (no additional charge for the After Party – although a raceday admission ticket must be shown).
The 7-race programme, which will be broadcast live by ITV, includes several Series Finals including the £100,000 Herring Queen Mares Novice Hurdle which is one of the most valuable races of its type in Britain.
Gates open: 12:00pm | First Race: 1:50pm
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.10 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will also receive the Hamilton Memorial Trophy, to be held for one year only All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 8 entries at £100. - Closed February 24th, 2025. 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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SecondRace1.45-THEbet365PREMIERSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(ListedRace)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420 and the fourth £3198. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winnerofaListedorPremierHandicapsteeplechase4lbOfaGrade1orGrade2steeplechase6lb(HalfpenaltiesforwinsachievedinNovices’andBeginners’Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 has 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 6 entries at £300. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 2.20 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 5 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fourth Race 2.55 - THE bet365 PREMIER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present 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 this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £375. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 3.30 - THE bet365 MOREBATTLE HURDLE (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £61728 to the winning horse The second to receive £28380, the third £14196, the fourth £7092, the fifth £3552, the sixth £1764, the seventh £888 and the eighth £444. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 11th and pay £75 stake, Confirm by noon, February 24th and pay £275, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 16th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. bet365 has 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code FESTIVAL BONUS The winner of this race will qualify for a bonus of £100,000 if subsequently winning a race at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Terms relating to the bonus are available from Kelso Races Ltd. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after closing may be taken into account 31 entries, 11 at £75, 20 at £350. - Closed February 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47136; Second £23568; Third £11784; Fourth £5892; Fifth £2940; Sixth £1476; Seventh £732; Eighth £372. (Penalty Value £61728) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Sixth Race 4.04 - THE bet365 JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £80 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb bet365 has 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier 11 entries at £80. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 4.39 - THE bet365 CYRIL ALEXANDER MEMORIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 novice five yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). bet365 has 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. 10 entries, 4 at £20 and 6 at £100. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)
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2025 FIXTURES
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
Autumn Fixtures
Wednesday 17 September
Sunday 5 October
Saturday 25 October
Saturday 8 November
Tuesday 18 November
Sunday 7 December
Monday 29 December
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
