Thank you for joining us for Family Fun Day at Kelso Racecourse.
The six race programme has attracted several previous course winners and many long-standing friends, human and equine.
We’re looking forward to welcoming racegoers of all ages this afternoon, including many who will be visiting us for the first time, so we’ve arranged for members of the Scottish Racing Academy to be on hand to answer your questions in the Family Zone, located in the marquee adjacent to the final hurdle. The Family Zone offers additional entertainment for young racegoers including a face painter, balloon artist, free games, and a chance to ride Betty – the SRA’s mechanical horse simulator
There will be entertainment in the Parade Ring too, before the first race, where a number of jockey-led teams will compete against the clock in a Wheelchair Challenge that has been organised by Rhona Elliot to raise funds for the Injured Jockeys Fund and the MS Borders Branch. Please give generously
The £40,000 NSPCC School Service Handicap Steeplechase, the feature race of the day, has attracted its customary high-quality field - including Traprain Law who runs in the colours of race sponsor Ray Green. We are grateful to the connections of all today’s runners for choosing to run at Kelso, the owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff, you help us to provide a fabulous spectacle.
We are very appreciative of the support provided by our race sponsors who, in addition to Ray Green, include: Simpson’s Malt, Justin & Susan Greig, bettingsites.co.uk, and Racing TV
Have a great day at the races, we hope that you enjoy your afternoon.
Jonathan Garratt
Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd
THE DIRECTORS
Mark Hunter
Jonathan Garratt
Jane Millar
Robert Miller-Bakewell
Tocky McKie
Colin Dempster
Robert Hunter
Simon Landale
Sunday 5th October 2025
Stewards
ROBERT McCARTHY (Chief Steward)
JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
ALAN DEMPSEY, LYNDSAY GLYNN, PHILIPPA HARDY
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY
Judge NICK HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Veterinary Officer TIM DAVIES
Commentator GARETH TOPHAM
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
TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JIM BONAR
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
Clerk of the Course JAMES ARMSTRONG
Safeguarding Officers
MR J ARMSTRONG, MR J GARRATT
THE TEAM
James Armstrong Clerk Of The Course
Trish Spours Assistant Manager
Steph Brown Finance Manager
Joanna McNulty Office Administrator
Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer
Gillian Meikle Caretaker
Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman
HOW TO READ
horse’s saddlecloth number
colour graphic
No of days since last ran
horse’s name form sire dam
9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30
Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)
sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide
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
How to Bet
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.
Please gamble responsibly For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk
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Race 1 1.40 1m 7f 168y
1 De Temps En Temps (IRE) 11-4
2 Kelijoe (FR) 11-4
3 Race To Base (IRE) 11-4
4 Tiptoptim (IRE) 11-4
5 Vinnie O’Neil (GB) 11-4
6 Greer Hill (IRE) 11-3
7 Loriko (FR) 11-3
8 Marsiac (FR) 11-3
9 Roland Garros (GB) 11-3
10 Miss Galiway (FR) 10-10
Race 2 2.15 1m 7f 168y
1 Codetalker (GB) 11-4
2 Fortune de Mer (IRE) 11-4
3 Granpa Ger (IRE) 11-4
4 Kefir d’Oudairies (FR) 11-4
5 Rogue Sea (GB) 11-4
6 Top Jimmy (GB) 11-4
7 Wild Goose (IRE) 11-4
8 Donttellyamumjack (GB) 11-3
9 Lunar Morning (IRE) 11-3
Race 3 2.48 1m 7f 214y
1 Mavis Pike (GB) 12-0
2 Onewayortother (FR) 12-0
3 Chuggy (GB) 11-9
4 En Avant (FR) 11-8
5 Dexter (FR) 11-6
6 Auntie Maggie (IRE) 11-3
7 Dante’s Inferno (GB) 10-3
UTTOXETER
Race 4 3.25 2m 7f 70y
1 Court In A Storm (IRE) 11-10
2 Iamcelestialgift (FR) 11-10
3 Jazz de Cotte (FR) 11-10
4 Axel Bleue (GB) 11-3
5 Fairlawn Skipper (GB) 11-3
6 Ignore The Door (IRE) 11-3
7 Kilbakanto (IRE) 11-3
Race 5 4.00 1m 7f 214y
1 Alnilam (FR) 11-5
2 Brentford Hope (GB) 11-5
3 Country Mile (IRE) 11-5
4 Miami Magic (IRE) 11-5
Race 6 4.35 2m 7f 70y
1 Supremely West (IRE) 12-2
2 Surrey Quest (IRE) 11-12
3 Imperial Data (IRE) 11-7
4 Lipa K (IRE) 10-11
5 Roger Pol (IRE) 10-11
6 Wa Wa (IRE) 10-8
7 My Bobby Dazzler (GB) 10-6
Race 7 5.10 3m 10y 1 Rostello (FR) 12-0 2 Leading Force (IRE) 12-0 3 Gaelic Park (IRE) 11-13 4 Sir Rock (IRE) 11-12
5 Ali Star Bert (GB) 11-10
6 Friends Don t Ask (GB) 11-7
7 Scottish King (IRE) 11-5
8 Faitque de L’Isle (FR) 11-2 9 Weir Lane (IRE) 10-12 10 Miami Jim (IRE) 10-2 11 Mini Fortune (IRE) 10-2
Race 8 5.40 1m 7f 168y
1 Surrey Lord (IRE) 12-0
2 Diesel Line (IRE) 11-12
3 Top Guy (IRE) 11-12
4 A Good Yomp (GB) 11-12
5 Dreams Fled Away (IRE) 11-10
6 Bells of Ufford (IRE) 11-10
7 Piecederesistance (IRE) 11-9
8 Mayday Games (IRE) 11-7
9 Little Venice (GB) 10-13
10 Platenium (FR) 10-7
11 Catboy (FR) 10-6
12 Northern Rose (IRE) 10-5
13 Granny B (IRE) 10-4
14 Danny’s Friend (IRE) 10-4
15 Rhiannon Ring (IRE) 10-2
16 Even Break (IRE) 10-2
WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE FROM 12 NOON
After last year’s successful fundraiser, the jockeys are taking part again in wheelchairs to raise money for the MS Society Borders Branch & The Injured Jockeys Fund.
This year it will be in the form of Gymkhana Races and will be held in the paddock.
Jockey Teams 2025
Paul Robson Yard – Paul Robson & Ryan Mania (Purple & Orange Square)
Dianne Sayer – Lizzie Quinlan & Brian Hughes
Gary Rutherford – Georgina Sheilds & Sophie Smith (Black with white stars)
MS Syndicate Nicky Richards – Danny McMenamin & Callum Bewley (Black, White & Orange)
The Golden Oldies – Brian Harding & Tony Dobbin (Green & Yellow Quarters with white sleeves)
Lucinda Russell Yard – Peter & Mike Scudamore (Blue & Yellow Chevrons)
1) The four wheels must be on the ground throughout the race.
2) At the start all wheels must be behind the line of road cones
3) At the start the contestants must pass the first pole on the LEFT hand side.
4) Any interference with opposing teams will result in elimination.
5) Bums on seats at all times
6) The specific rules for each game will be explained before the star and must be observed.
THE WELCOME TO FAMILY DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): S Coltherd (19 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs KNIGHTPHASE & RIGHTBACKATYOU
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs GREAT FLEET
Longest Traveller: DRAMATIC LICENSE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland
1
DRAMATIC LICENSE (IRE)
(56)24-3401 5 11-7
Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Princess Leya (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B John Fallon The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Irish hurdler who posted a career best when winning 6-runner novice at Downpatrick (21.8f,
56 days ago Not taken lightly despite conceding weight all round here. TFR
2
BLUE INDIGO
(GB)(18)5S-6
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE)
5 11-0
Bruce Lynn J
O Mrs H. O. Graham Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs H. O. Graham
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, sixth of 8 in bumper here on his debut under Rules 18 days ago This Blue Bresil gelding makes his hurdles debut with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA3
CONMAN
JOHN
(IRE)(156)312-5
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Shanclough (IRE)
5 11-0
Derek Fox J
O Mrs C. Wymer Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Kathleen Lane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £170,000pointrecruithasshapedwellwhensecondinbumperatNewcastleandfifthof22insimilarcompany at Punchestown (18.8f, good to soft) in May Interesting now starting out in thissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA4
GREAT
FLEET
(IRE)(239)210-
5 11-0
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Rosa Fleet (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B James Hennelly Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 17f bumper winner last November but a well-beaten ninth in Listed bumper at Newbury in February. Since had a wind op and much respected now going over hurdles for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
KELVIN FORLONGE
(FR)(194) 354- 5 11-0
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dieu Nous Garde (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Pierre Noirot et al Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, made an encouraging start hurdling when fourth of 9 in novice at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 6 months ago This longer trip promises to suit so he’s very much one to consider on his return. TFRHHHHI BHA-
KNIGHTPHASE
(IRE)(236)1/PP- 6 11-0
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - New Vega (FR)
O Coltherd Racing Club
Peter Kavanagh J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B D. Hickey Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points but pulled up in a brace of maiden hurdles at Ayr last season. Lots more is required after 7 months off TFRHHIII BHA-
(IRE)(174)F/434/65- 7 11-0
Br B g Kingston Hill - Shandora (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O A Miller S Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B M. Ryan Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has finished only mid-division in 2 novice hurdles 12
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, last of 5 in novice hurdle over C&D (good) on NH
is needed.
WHISPERINGDANCER(IRE)
(295)4441/05- 6 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Newtown Dancer (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O The Dancers Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Tom Lacy Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took 6 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points and well held both runs over hurdles at Carlisle and Newcastle last December Not easy to make a case for after 9 months off TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: JUMPING SUSIE (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Cobden 6-5 (John McConnell) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:
WHISPERING DANCER: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dramatic License (IRE), 10-3 Conman John (IRE), 5-1 Kelvin Forlonge (FR), 11-2 Great Fleet (IRE), 10-1 Timefortom (IRE), 20-1 Rightbackatyou (IRE), 33-1 Blue Indigo (GB), 100-1 Knightphase (IRE), 150-1 Whispering Dancer (IRE), 300-1 Top of The Stars (GB)
The market could reveal plenty but CONMAN JOHN appeals as a promising hurdling recruit so is taken to go in at the chief expense of penalised Irish raider Dramatic License. Other newcomers Great Fleet and Timefortom could also have a say along with the returning Kelvin Forlonge who should be suited by this step up in trip
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Sayer (6 wins from 63 runners, 10%) runs THE NAVIGATOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs STARLYTE Longest Traveller: THE GRAY GHOST trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 354 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
B Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived over the winter, better than ever scoring by 27 lengths when landing a double at Southwell (24.3f) in February but fell when biddingforahat-trickatCatterick8dayslater Absentsincebutcouldstillbewell-treatedifreturninginthesameform. TFRHHHHH BHA106
JAKANA
(IRE)(84)1505-25
6 11-0
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE) Derek Fox J
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B Mrs Margaret Nolan
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran was picked up cheaply by current connections and was backed at long odds when successful in a 13-runner handicap hurdle at Perth(20.2f,good)27daysago,buildingonpromiseofpreviouseffortsthisseason.Shouldholdhisownbackupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA101
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: THE NAVIGATOR 9 10 5 Danny McMenamin 6-1 (Dianne Sayer) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7. Stewards Note:
MAGHLAAK: Following its run on 13/9/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
JAKANA: Following its run on 13/7/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Maghlaak (GB), The Navigator (GB), 9-2 Asa (FR), 5-1 Fostered Phil (IRE), 9-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 12-1 Starlyte (IRE), 25-1 Jakana (IRE), 50-1 Red Force One (GB)
ASA thrived over the winter and having still looked well-treated when falling at Market Rasen in February, she could run a big race if returning in the same form. The Navigator won this race off 7lb lower last year but arrives on the back of a C&D victory in a stronger race, while Maghlaak finished a close second on his sole start over 2 1/2m at Market Rasen and may get back on track in a change of headgear, reunited with Brian Hughes
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THE JUSTIN & SUSAN GREIG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (34 wins from 184 runners, 18%) runs LYNDON RED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs CHIEFMAN
Longest Traveller: SLIEVEHILL trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles
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1 ANIMATO (GB)(20) 4
2
6 11-3
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe Brian Hughes J
O Jean Allen Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Solitaire Fashions Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner on Flat who made a solid start in this sphere when fourth of 13 in novice at Worcester (16f, soft) on NH debut 20 days ago Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist.
HUMBLE JUMBLE
(IRE)(197) 10- CD 5 11-3
Br B g Jet Away - Taylors Storm (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O The Humble Syndicate Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Pauric O’Gorman Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW PerformedmodestlywhenlastseeninMarchbutmadeawinningstartinbumperherelastautumn and has to be of interest on return/hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA3
KOOL
RAOUL (FR)(163) 240-
5 11-3
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Douma Desbois (FR) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O The County Set Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne Rollstud Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t progress from encouraging Musselburgh debut in 2 bumper outings earlier this year and looks down the pecking order amongst yard’s 5 runners on hurdles bow here, judged by jockey bookings
LYNDON RED
(GB)(244) 6P-
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Dante’s Frolic
5 11-3
Craig Nichol J
O Mr J Stenhouse & The Dixon Family Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B W. Amos Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden who lost his action when pulled up in bumper at Carlisle when last seen 8 months ago
watched on hurdles debut
MASTERMINDING
(IRE)(27) 0-P5
6 11-3
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Enjoy Life (IRE) Charlie Price (3) J
O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Mr Frank Fahy Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat and made little impact in a trio of hurdles outings thus far. TFRHIIII BHA81
PASSION FOR GLORY (IRE)
(72)P/F/-5 7 11-3
Br B g Gatewood - Little Demand (IRE) Ross Chapman J
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - This Is Bollyduff (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Teddy Boys Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mrs C. J. Zetter-Wells Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support and made the frame in a couple of Ayr bumpers earlier this year Looks the type to improve over obstacles and is the choice of Derek Fox TFRHHHHH BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner
Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CABALLO DE GUERRA
(IRE)(197) 330- 4 11-2
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou
Jack Power (5) J
O Mr A. H. B. Hodge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B A. H. B. Hodge Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showedabilityinatrioofbumperslasttermandispartofastrongteamofhurdlingdebutants from stable here.
CHIEFMAN (GB)
(13)
4 11-2
Br Ch g Cracksman - Midst Bruce Lynn J
O Bruce ,Gillies and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest performer on level and below form in recent starts Isn’t an obvious candidate to take to this discipline.
DROP KICK (IRE)
(163)36-
4 11-2
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Natasha Rostova Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr Bill Lowe Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B J. McManus Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shapedlikeastayerwhensixthof9innovicehurdleatPerth(16.2f,soft)onNHdebutinApril and looks one for longer term. TFRHHIII BHA-
FRAN THE MAN (GB)
(11)300-60
4 11-2
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Darrfonah (IRE) Benjamin Macey (7) J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
TIMEFORM VIEW Third on bumper debut for Martin Dunne this time last year but ran modestly in 2 similar races thereafter and hasn’t threatened in either start over hurdles for new yard more recently TFRHIIII BHA-
LINALENE (FR)
(163) 330-
4 11-2
Br Gr g Rail Link - Quristine (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J
O Celtic Connections Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A. Ste Ent Etienne Et Gregoire Lee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a trio of winners and shaped with a good deal of promise when third in an Aintree bumper on debut lastNovember Notinsameformeitherstartsincebutisworthmonitoringinmarketonhurdlesdebut TFRHHHII BHA-
LYNDON RED: Following its run on 3/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Triple Crown Ted (IRE), 5-1 Animato (GB), 7-1 Humble Jumble (IRE), 17-2 Slievehill (IRE), 11-1 Caballo de Guerra (IRE), 12-1 Linalene (FR), 14-1 Kool Raoul (FR), 22-1 Drop Kick (IRE), 33-1 Passion For Glory (IRE), 50-1 Lyndon Red (GB), 100-1 Fran The Man (GB), 150-1 Chiefman (GB), 200-1 Masterminding (IRE)
TRIPLE CROWN TED acquitted himself well in bumpers last term and appeals as the type to do better over timber He gets the nod. Animato brings the best hurdling form to the table and is feared most, whilst Humble Jumble may be the pick of the other debutants in this sphere. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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THE bettingsites.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): S Coltherd (19 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs COOPER’S CROSS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs HALF SHOT
Fancy That: S Coltherd won this race in 2020 and 2024. The stable runs COOPER’S CROSS today.
Longest Traveller: ASHTOWN LAD trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 137 miles
KILMORE ROCK (IRE)(120)
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Champayne Hallie (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Payne, Bell, Severs, Moffatt & Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in April and largely in good nick since, fourth of 10 in handicap chase here (21.6f, good) 18 days ago Goes up in trip now and possibilities TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 WAL BUCK’S (FR)(163)
632135- D
6 11-7
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr John P. McManus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Thoroughbred British Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B R. McCarthy Thoroughbred British Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2022 Becher Chase for Dan Skelton but below par since and has offered little in a trio of outings for current yard this summer Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA112
SAINT ARVANS (FR)
(27) 330-255 C
Br B g Motivator - Castellina (USA)
11 11-2
Charlie Price (3) J
O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Deer Daniel John & M. E. Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he comes here below par, only fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good) 27 days ago It’s now 14 runs since his last victory in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA107
CROSS
(IRE)(94)PPPP/-00
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER)
O J Fyffe, S Fyffe & B Robinson
10 11-2
Brian Hughes J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Alan O’Brien JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and he came in last of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 94 days ago Goes back up in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: UNIVERSAL FOLLY 9 11 10 Sam Coltherd 9-1 (Stuart Coltherd) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Wal Buck’s (FR), 7-2 Half Shot (IRE), 4-1 Kilmore Rock (IRE), 5-1 Saint Arvans (FR), 8-1 Ashtown Lad (IRE), 11-1 Cooper’s Cross (IRE)
WAL BUCK’S remains quite low mileage and starts out this term on a lenient-looking mark so is taken to bag a second success over fences and thwart in-form veteran Half Shot Chasing debutant Kilmore Rock is already a four-time hurdles scorer and can also have a say
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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
HELP KEEP KELSO TIDY
Please help us to keep the racecourse tidy and clean by using the bins provided or taking your litter home today Thank you!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers are welcome to take photographs for personal use, from any public vantage point on the racecourse. However, this does not include the centre of the racecourse. It is a condition of entry that no photographs or video footage may be taken for commercial purposes unless licenced by Kelso Races Ltd or its media partner Racecourse Media Group No flash photography is permitted.
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £323,497 in
and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.
THE NSPCC SCHOOL SERVICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Registered as The SIMPLY NED) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Hamilton (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs TOMMY’S OSCAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs SHAKEYATAILFEATHER Fancy That: A Hamilton won this race in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs TOMMY’S OSCAR today. Longest Traveller: FINEST VIEW trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 349 miles
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TOMMY’S OSCAR
(IRE)(164) 334U33- CD 10 12-0
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE)
2
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’tget his head in front last term but was successful in this contest in 2023 and is now
Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI
TRAPRAIN LAW
(FR)(176) 34430P- CD 7 10-12
Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR)
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Ra. Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, NSPCC S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts Couldn’t add to his tally last term but has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and looks a likely player here. TFRHHHHH BHA132 3
FINEST VIEW (GB)(29) 111222 D 8 10-12
Br B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend
Tom Cannon J
O Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T
O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time scorer in mud back in 2023-24 and ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D in March. Reappears just 1lb above last winning mark and can’t be ruled out
SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE)(78)
Br B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA125
4211-35 6 10-2
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr T. C. McKeever Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Knockhouse Stud Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win at Cheltenham and Plumpton in the spring and acquitted herself well (from 7lb out of the weights) whenfifthof15inhandicapchaseatMarketRasen(21.4f,good)inJuly Warrantsrespect TFRHHHII BHA122
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: BREIZH RIVER (FR) 6 10 2 Sean Quinlan 6-1 (Paul Robson) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Stewards Note:
TRAPRAIN LAW: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat
NETYWELL: Following its run on 23/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
C&D winner TRAPRAIN LAW wasn’t seen to best effect on a number of occasions last term and returns on a handy mark He makes fair appeal. Tommy’s Oscar has won this contest before and is feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 2.TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 3.MALYSTIC
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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
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
OUR NEXT MEETING
Edinburgh Gin Chase Day
Saturday 25th October
One of the most popular fixtures in Kelso’s racing calender, the seven-race programme features The Edinburgh Gin Chase – one of the best staying handicap chases staged in Britain prior to Christmas.
There will be an After-Party following the final race for those that want to stay on and socialise (no additional charge for the After Party – although a raceday admission ticket must be shown).
Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track.
Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability
Gates open: 11:30am | First Race: 1:35pm
2025 Fixtures
Saturday 25 October
Saturday 8 November
Tuesday 18 November
Sunday 7 December
Monday 29 December
2026 Fixtures
Sunday 11 January
Friday 13 February
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 21 March
Thursday 2 April
Monday 20 April
Wednesday 6 May
Sunday 24 May
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JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (34 wins from 184 runners, 18%) runs RED NED & WOLFBURG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs TOP TIER GOSSIP Longest Travellers: TAKE A HIKE & FLAWLESS CLARITY trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles
Br Breeding O Owner
B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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2
WOLFBURG (IRE)(164) 341/PP0- 6 12-0
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Presenting Melody (IRE) Tom Midgley J
O Orchard Mania McMillan Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Thp Racing & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidformwhenbeatingBurgundyMan(offonly1lblower)C&DinJuly Hascomebackdown the weights following a couple of lacklustre efforts and has claims if on a going day TFRHHHII BHA93
THE
DIFFERENCE (IRE)
(19) 16520-0 9 11-8
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Joe Williamson J
O Be The Difference Partnership
B F. Mc Mahon
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders’ event off this mark at Catterick in December Likely
his comebackatUttoxeterlastmonthbutinterestingtoseeifthemarketexpectsbetterbackdowningradeoffhislastwinningmark
RED NED (IRE)(258) 25/0060- 6 11-6
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Marien (IRE) Jack Power J
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: RICKETY GATE 9 11 1 Conor Rabbitt 16-5 (Nicky Richards) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 12, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 13, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Aquitaine Boy (FR), 11-2 Top Tier Gossip (GB), 7-1 Take A Hike (IRE), 9-1 Lewa House (GB), 10-1 Looking Splendid (GB), 14-1 Flawless Clarity (IRE), Dalileo (IRE), Coventry (IRE), 16-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 25-1 Red Ned (IRE), 33-1 Wolfburg (IRE), 40-1 State of Honor (IRE), 50-1 Ovidstown Hill (GB), 66-1 Darkest Day (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
AQUITAINE BOY was holding his form well earlier this season, having finished fourth in a strong handicap for the grade at Market Rasen in April and he’s fancied to make another winning reappearance. Take A Hike and Top Tier Gossip are less exposed than most and it would be significant if there were strong market vibes for either, while Dalileo would need to be on a going day but has fallen back down the weights
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.58 - THE WELCOME TO FAMILY DAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, September 29th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 2.33 - THE SIMPSONS MALT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, 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. October 3rd. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb SIMPSONS MALT have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as a £50 cash prize to be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £45. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.13 - THE JUSTIN & SUSAN GREIG NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, September 29th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb JUSTIN & SUSAN GREIG have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. 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 Night Nurse Series qualifier PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 22 entries at £45. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.43 - THE bettingsites.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (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. October 3rd. Penalties after September 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETTINGSITES.CO.UK have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. 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 Red Rum Series qualifier 11 entries at £50. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.18 - THE NSPCC SCHOOL SERVICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Registered as The SIMPLY NED) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 3rd. Penalties, after September 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 5lb RAY GREEN has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out 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 9 entries, 2 at £40 and 7 at £200. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 4.53 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, September 29th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 3rd. Penalties, after September 27th, 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 October 2nd, 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 RACING TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 20 entries at £35. - Closed September 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A 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
