Welcome to Kelso Racecourse for the Easter Raceday, sponsored by Racing TV.
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One of the traditions of Maundy Thursday, until the late 17th Century, involved the monarch washing the feet of several subjects at an annual Easter week service commemorating the Last Supper While there is no religious significance to the washing down of the horses following each race today, it happens to be a very practical reflection of the love and care that we have for our equine participants We are grateful to the connections of all the runners on today’s card (the racehorse owners, trainers, stable staff and jockeys) for choosing to bring your horses to Kelso, and we wish you a very Happy Easter!
We’d like to thank every person that helps to make the races such a fun event. The raceday team consists of hundreds of individuals including catering staff, customer care staff, safety stewards, fence attendants, first aid and medical staff, vets, farriers, BHA officials and more. Each and every person, including every racegoer, contributes to the friendly atmosphere for which Kelso is known.
For many racegoers, today’s fixture will be the start of the Easter weekend and hopefully a feast of fun-packed holiday activities On behalf of the team at Kelso Racecourse, may I extend a warm welcome to you all.
I hope that you enjoy a pleasurable afternoon’s racing.
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
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Stewards
ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward)
PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
ALAN DEMPSEY, LYNDSAY GLYNN, LAUREN THOMSON
Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, RUSSELL GARRITTY
Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE
Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON
Veterinary Officer TIM DAVIES
Commentator IAN BARTLETT
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 TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR
Patron
Directors
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
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
guide
Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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
Winmeafortune (GB) 10-10 8 Chance A Glance (GB) 10-9
(FR)
TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM
Sandy
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (25 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs KINGSMAN MAIL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs MR MOJO RISIN
Longest Travellers: WORD FOR WORD trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles
MR MOJO RISIN trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 SMOKE TRAIL (IRE)(33)6-11334 CD 5 11-10
Br B g Jet Away - Jennycomewest (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Caledonian Racing Society Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B E. Ryan & J. Slattery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW WinningIrishpointerwhojumpedfluentlywhenmakingalltobeatsubsequentwinneronhurdlesbowoverC&D in October Matched that on handicap bow at Newbury last time and he’s a major player TFRHHHII BHA118 2
BAISTE (IRE)(19)D0P3
5 11-3
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Accordingtoeileen (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O A Lee, J Matterson, D Mullen & Partner Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mrs M. Curran Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
TIMEFORM VIEW Green in 2 bumpers and pulled up in a novice hurdle at Wetherby on debut in this sphere in January. Much better when third of 9 at Newcastle since but it’s likely that he’ll be better off in handicaps TFRHHIII BHA-
CAVALRY
CALL (IRE)(27) P
5 11-3
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE) Toby Wynne J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Knockainey Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper at best on the Flat for the Crisfords, but little impact for current stable in that sphere and made an inauspicious start over hurdles at Ayr (saddle slipped after clouting the first and pulled up quickly). TFRHIIII BHA-
KINGSMAN MAIL (FR)(38) 233
6 11-3
Br B g Kingfisher (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O And Away We Go N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Could have a say now switched to hurdles if he gets into a good rhythm jumping-wise.
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Washington Belle (IRE)
Robert Dunne J
O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Rory Mulholland Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSignsofabilityin3maidensontheFlatinIrelandlastyearandbrightstartoverhurdlesinafirst-timehoodwhen landing a C&D juvenile event at the end of February. Improvement should be forthcoming. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
CHANGEMYLUCK (GB)(33)00032
10
6 10-10
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Belle Bella (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O S Coltherd E Gillie
B W. S. Coltherd
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
TIMEFORM VIEW Appears to be on the right track, bettering previous efforts in this sphere when going close in a C&D mares ’ novices’ hurdle last time, pulling well clear of the third. Bold show anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA108
CROKES CROSS (IRE)(290) 00
Br B m Sandmason - Double Diamond (IRE)
O S Coltherd and K Mercer
B Mr B. Mernagh
11
7 10-10
Jamie Hamilton J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a couple of bumpers in Ireland and probably best watched on hurdles/stable debut
JUST A POET (GB)(29) 0-0
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Justapuzzle
O P and F Racing
B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher
6 10-10
Callum Bewley J
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
TIMEFORM VIEW Safely held on her introduction/sole start for Sandy Thomson in a Wetherby bumper in November 2024. Absent prior to another low-key display when switched to hurdles for new yard at Catterick TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: DOUBLE DIGITS 7 11 10 Danny McMenamin 8-11 (Ann Hamilton) 9 ran Hood worn by No 3, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note:
CAVALRY CALL: Following its run on 6/3/2026 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Word For Word (IRE), 7-2 Changemyluck (GB), 4-1 Smoke Trail (IRE), 11-2 Nobotheratall (IRE), 11-1 Mr Mojo Risin (IRE), 12-1 Kingsman Mail (FR), 28-1 Bogha Baiste (IRE), 100-1 Ned Broy (IRE), 200-1 Just A Poet (GB), 300-1 Cavalry Call (IRE), Crokes Cross (IRE)
WORD FOR WORD did the job well when making a winning hurdles debut over this C&D and his best days are surely still ahead of him. He gets the nod ahead of Changemyluck, who appears to be gradually progressing, while Smoke Trail and bumper winner Nobotheratall are also shortlisted.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
SMOKING
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (28 wins from 185 runners, 15%) runs THEIRSHEGOES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs PARISH STAR Longest Traveller: MISS CARBO trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 356 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mr A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
(+9)
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last season but struggling for form this time around, tailed off at this track when last seen 3 months ago Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces sparking a revival. TFRHHIII BHA96
11-13
Br B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Garry Thexton & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T
B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice at the turn of the year before snapping a losing run in 5-runner Catterick mares ’ event in February. Not in the same form at Carlisle subsequently, but this step back up in trip rates as a plus TFRHHHII BHA95
7 11-9
Br B m Champs Elysees - Ebatana (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O The Northern Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles and failed to find any improvement for
a handicap Yet to try beyond 2 1/2m and further progress may arrive when doing so
Br B m Mahler - Sommer Ode (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) J
O Barber, Hunter, Jeffreys & Landale D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Vincent Finn Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when placed twice last season and came good back from a break over C&D in November Disappointing the last twice and the handicapper drops her another couple.
Br B m Parish Hall (IRE) - Star Street (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for current yard, winning at Newcastle before following up at Southwell in good style. Disappointed when bidding for a quick-firehat-trickatCarlislebutworthanotherchancebackfromashortbreakwithhood/tonguestrapbackon. TFRHHHHH BHA80
9
AM I BOVVERED (GB)(33)4-00P55
Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE)
O Dont Mind If We Do
B Wood Farm Stud
6 10-10
Patrick Wadge J
Sandy Forster, Kelso T
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumpers/over hurdles Needs this switch to a handicap to prove transformative. TFRHHIII BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 7. Hood worn by No. 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Stewards Note:
PARISH STAR: Following its run on 16/2/2026 it was reported that the horse ran flat
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Miss Carbo (FR), 7-2 Parish Star (IRE), 7-1 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 16-1 Ebselysees (GB), Take A Hike (IRE), 20-1 Georgie’s Malt (GB), 33-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 40-1 Am I Bovvered (GB)
Miss Carbo is sure to be popular having bolted up at Hereford last week, yet she may have to play second fiddle to PARISH STAR, who found her winning run coming to an end at Carlisle last time but has been freshened up since and returns in reapplied headgear This step back up in trip should suit Vanilla Dancer so she completes the shortlist.
BROKEN GLASSES & BOTTLES
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous In the interests of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.
DANCER
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (28 wins from 185 runners, 15%) runs THE JAD FACTOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs BENEFIT BEN Weightwatcher: NIGHTS IN VENICE won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 8lb to 90 Longest Traveller: BURGUNDY MAN trained by R M Smith, Galston, 114 miles
1
BENEFIT BEN
(IRE)
(14)51560F C
8 12-0
Br Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
O Miss Jean Matterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Jacky Thomas Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in 3 outings over hurdles but a point win earlier in his career provides hope now switching to fences for his handicap debut One to note in the betting back from a break
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Al Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a 2-year losing run when seeing off 5 rivals at Ayr (3m, soft) 27 days ago Should remain very competitive off 4lb higher TFRHHHHI BHA90
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceoverfenceslastseason.BesteffortofthecurrentcampaignwhensecondatMusselburghinNovember but she’s performed below that level when a well-held fourth on both outings since. TFRHHIII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 6, 10.
Stewards Note:
POETRY MAN: Following its run on 13/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2NightsInVenice(GB),9-2BenefitBen(IRE),5-1BurgundyMan(FR),11-1TheJadFactor(IRE),12-1Gorvennec(FR), Looking Splendid (GB), Divas Doyen (IRE), 14-1 Park Rules (IRE), 20-1 Poetry Man (IRE), 50-1 Don Occhetti (IRE)
BENEFIT BEN looked all set to win again when crashing out two from home at Sedgefield a fortnight ago and might be able to gain compensation assuming that hasn’t dented his confidence. Last-time-out winners Nights In Venice and Burgundy Man rate possible threats, while point scorer Gorvennec is one to keep an eye on in the betting switched to fences for his handicap debut
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THE LET’S GET LADIES DAY READY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (28 wins from 185 runners, 15%) runs DEDICATED HERO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs FEACH AMACH
Longest Travellers: GUET APENS trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles
ATLANTIC LAD trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles
S Sponsor
DEDICATED
HERO (IRE)(33) 6002UP C 7 12-1
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Recommended Freight & S McMillan Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper/maiden hurdle winner arrives on the back of breathing operation having found little when pulled up in the Morebattle here, yet he cannot be discounted dropping markedly in grade. TFRHHHII BHA121
2
ATLANTIC LAD (GB)
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Tavira
(97)322-313
6 11-8
Theo Gillard J
O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Jill Dennis Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o was taken on for the lead when disappointing under a penalty at Sedgefield in December, though high hopes he can bounce back returning from a break on a handy opening mark TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 BUY SOME TIME (IRE)(263) 02-1605
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Send To War
8 11-5
Sean Quinlan J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t improved with experience over fences but goes well here (including in better company last season) and should at least be competitive on hurdles return. TFRHHHII BHA110
DOLLAR COLLAR (IRE)
(30)P1-636F C 8 11-2
Br B m Kingston Hill - Another Dollar (IRE)
Patrick Wadge J
O The Million Dollar Syndicate Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returning from another breathing operation/4 months off when falling heavily in Newcastle chase latest and she’ll need to bouncebacktoformfromoutoftheblue,asshedidwhensuccessfulhere(off1lbhigher)lastseason. TFRHHIII BHA108
B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off since disappointing at Musselburgh in November but merits a market check given his C&D record (placed all 3 starts here) TFRHHIII BHA95
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1, 3. Stewards Note:
DEDICATED HERO: Following its run on 28/2/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from 3 out
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Guet Apens (GB), 5-1 Atlantic Lad (GB), 11-2 Dedicated Hero (IRE), Feach Amach (IRE), 10-1 Sunset Hill (IRE), 16-1 Dollar Collar (IRE), 20-1 Buy Some Time (IRE), Maillot Blanc (GB)
Handicap debutants GUET APENS and Atlantic Lad could be the pair to focus on, the former readily preferred given the ability he showed on the Flat Dedicated Hero cannot be ruled out dropped in class, though.
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THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five 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)
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (25 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs MY LADY ELEKTRA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs KAHAVARI
Weightwatcher: SIMILAR STORY won off a handicap mark of 99, her rating is now down 8lb to 91
Longest Traveller: KAHAVARI trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles
1
KAHAVARI (FR)(25) U64252
Br Gr g Tunis (POL) - Porte d’Auteuil (FR)
6 12-2
Toby Wynne J
O Malcolm Jones and Partners Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
Br B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - My Lady Link (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs J. Walker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mme Janie Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but has made a decent start over fences, runner-up to a subsequent winner over C&D when last seen in November Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA96
Br B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)
O Mr Alan Udale
Jonathon Bewley J
George Bewley, Colby T
B J. F. Mernagh Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouragement when fourth of 19 in a handicap hurdle at Ayr in January but failed to build on that when only mid-
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched third victory over fences at Ayr (3m) in January but not in same form either start since. TFRHHHII BHA92
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chasing debut over C&D last season but has struggled for form this campaign. TFRHHIII BHA91 Br
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) 8 11 6 Henry Brooke 7-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Always A Reason (IRE), 5-1 Kahavari (FR), My Lady Elektra (FR), 6-1 Visual Impact (IRE), 15-2 Lady In The Park (IRE), 12-1 Raceview Road (IRE), 14-1 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 18-1 Similar Story (IRE)
ALWAYS A REASON has his stamina to prove up in trip but he was a good second in a better race than this here 12 days ago so must still rate a big player if over that effort Visual Impact could be on the way back given how she shaped at Ayr, while My Lady Elektra has made a bright start in this sphere.
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
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
Monday 20 April - Buccleuch Cup Raceday Wednesday 6 May Sunday 24 May - Ladies Day
LADY ELEKTRA (FR)
THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for 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): N Richards (20 wins from 110 runners, 18%) runs POETS WHISPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs BERKIE Longest Traveller: BERKIE trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BERKIE
(IRE)(326)2
Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Golded (IRE)
5 11-3
Toby Wynne J
O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Matthew Fogarty Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Berkshire gelding who was purchased for €60,000 after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points (May 2025). Interesting on Rules debut
BHA2 DOUBLY
BLESSED (IRE)(327)
1
5 11-3
Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Mrs Jay Dee (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Thunder Holdings Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Noel Dooly Allson Wholesale, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Doyen’s Glory (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Brian Griffin Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEW€40,0003-y-o,Poet’sWordgelding Damunracedsistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed21f)Hatcher Highly respected on debut for yard that has a fine record in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-
ELLISTRIN JARLA (GB)
(30)6
5 10-10
Br B m Frontiersman - Ellistrin Belle Theo Gillard J
O Ellistrin Partnership Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Eileen & Ron Smith Sport Of Kings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 50/1 and went with no promise on last month’s debut at Newcastle. Easy to look elsewhere now taking on the geldings TFRHHIII BHA-
BUDWORTH BOY (GB)
(-)
Br Ch g Falco (USA) - Mind Story (FR)
4 10-9
Peter Kavanagh J
O Mr H. Taylor Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Great Budworth Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Falco gelding. Dam, 11.2f winner in France, half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Master Dino and useful21/4mhurdlewinnerMasterd’Oc Appealsonpaperandthemarketshouldofferupsomeclues TFRHHHII BHA-
DON’T TELL DOUGIE (GB)
(20)
4
4 10-9
Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Persian Forest Callum Bewley J
O Mrs John Dawson John Dawson, Saltburn T
B Clarendon Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A cheap purchase (given pedigree) who was held back by inexperience when fourth of 6 at Doncaster on his debut last month. Entitled to step up on that but is up against some well-bred newcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-
JIMMY THE JET (IRE)(-)
4 10-9
Br Br g Jet Away - Adderstonlee (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Hambleton Racing Ltd & Mr T Evans Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
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OUR NEXT MEETING
Buccleuch Cup Raceday
Monday 20th April
This fixture features the oldest race staged at Kelso Racecourse – the Buccleuch Cup Maiden Hunters’ Chase
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: 12:00pm | First Race: 2:00pm
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.40 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb This race has been generously supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries at £50. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 3.10 - THE RACING TV CLUB DAY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb This race has been generously supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £31. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.40 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £36 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher or £7 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 3 at £7 and 13 at £36. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.15 - THE LET’S GET LADIES DAY READY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £56. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.46 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 21st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb This race has been generously supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £46. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 5.20 - THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, 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, March 27th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £25. - Closed March 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) SEE PAGE 24 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
