Kelso Race 6 - Belhaven Brewery Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
DOG FOX (7) resumes after a 0.5L Uttoxeter hurdle win over 3200m. Holds leading claims. PAY THE PIPER (1) returns from a break. Finished second at Newcastle tackling 3400m first-up last campaign. Key player. GARDE DES CHAMPS (6) placed both recent Perth steeplechases attempting 4000m and is a strong contender again. MALYSTIC (4) improved placing 12L third in a 3400m Stratford-On-Avon steeplechase at Stratford-On-Avon. Might feature.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 2 of 7 starters at Perth April 23 over 3200m, 19 len behind Etalon carrying 76kg at $11. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Newcastle March 15 over 3400m, 7 len behind Givemefive with 76kg at $4. Rates strongly and can return in winning form.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 23/04/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:01.34 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 31/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,610.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:03.19 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 15/03/2025 | 78 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,820.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 76kg | 4:08.31 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
3/4 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,980.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 3:59.40 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 76kg | 4:54.88 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
1/6 | 26/10/2024 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 76kg | 4:21.16 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
2/5 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 74.5kg | 3:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 18/09/2024 | 114 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 75.5kg | 4:06.63 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 27/05/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,380.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 73kg | 4:19.50 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 08/05/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:09.99 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 13/04/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Heavy | Danny McMenamin | 76kg | 5:33.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth in a small field at Newton Abbot on August 21 over 3280m, 17 len behind Centara with 76kg at $7.50. Start before finished sixth of 9 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on July 20 over 3400m, 49 len behind Arclight with 76kg at $10. Winless over this trip and is needing to show improvement.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 76kg | 3:53.97 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 76kg | 4:14.20 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 29/06/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 76kg | 3:50.60 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
2/5 | 17/05/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:10.16 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 70kg | 4:17.16 | 3-10-10 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $21.00 |
11/20 | 12/03/2025 | 157 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | 3:59.51 | 9-3-11 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 06/10/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 69.5kg | 4:06.59 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
1/4 | 22/08/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 73.5kg | 3:52.15 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $3.75 |
16/17 | 20/07/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $19.00 |
2/13 | 30/06/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 76kg | 3:57.60 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 18/05/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,020.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 4:09.08 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 7 of 14 starters at Aintree April 3 over 3180m, 20 len behind Sans Bruit with 66kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Wetherby October 16 over 3000m defeating Pay The Piper carrying 71kg at $1.70. Prepared to watch this time.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/14 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66kg | 3:54.54 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $9.50 |
14/20 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 3:59.51 | 16-17-14 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $7.00 |
1/2 | 14/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:28.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $1.57 |
3/4 | 20/01/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:08.82 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
0/5 | 18/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,590.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 5:07.91 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 16/10/2024 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 3:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.67 |
1/13 | 19/04/2024 | 63 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | 3:57.79 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
4/9 | 16/02/2024 | 83 | WFANOVHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 4:16.85 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $2.63 |
7/9 | 25/11/2023 | 21 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 3:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 04/11/2023 | 202 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $15,430.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | S Mulqueen | 70kg | 3:54.74 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Uttoxeter on June 29 over 3200m, 7 len behind Third Time Lucki carrying 74.5kg at $9. Second-up finished third of 9 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on July 20 over 3400m, 12 len behind Arclight with 73.5kg at $8. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Henry Brooke | 73.5kg | 4:14.20 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
4/7 | 29/06/2025 | 78 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 3:50.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
6/7 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:02.73 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 01/03/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 3:53.60 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
0/4 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,980.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
5/7 | 08/12/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:29.32 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $15.00 |
0/10 | 02/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | 4:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
2/7 | 06/10/2024 | 218 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:06.59 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 02/03/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Doncaster | 3289m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:12.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 27/01/2024 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 3:56.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
99/6 | 27/12/2023 | 32 | G2 STPLE HCP 4U | $188,090.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 69.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished third in a small field at Perth on September 8 over 4000m, 6 len behind Lightkeeper with 67.5kg at $5.50. Before that ran on from midfield; finished second in a small field at Perth on August 16 over 4000m, a neck behind King Roly carrying 63.5kg at $8. Continues to improve. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 08/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 4:59.70 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,360.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 63.5kg | 4:56.16 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 13/07/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Alan Doyle | 75.5kg | 3:57.09 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
4/8 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 75kg | 5:06.45 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
8/9 | 08/06/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 74.5kg | 6:02.81 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 14/05/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Jack Power | 74kg | 4:02.10 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 07/04/2025 | 173 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4023m | Good | Jack Power | 72kg | 5:01.90 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
0/8 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 66.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 18/09/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Derek Fox | 68kg | 4:06.63 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
4/6 | 09/09/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 66kg | 5:03.76 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 17/08/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 66kg | 4:57.63 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Henry Brooke
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after two months. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len Uttoxeter July 16 over 3200m defeating Light Dragoon with 71.5kg at $7. First up last campaign 2 in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee June 21 over 3300m, 5 len behind Bellbird carrying 71kg at $2.90. Makes strong appeal and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 16/07/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 3:48.60 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
2/5 | 21/06/2025 | 238 | HCP HDLE 4U | $24,750.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 4:03.34 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.88 |
5/15 | 26/10/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 74.5kg | 4:00.43 | 10-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 03/10/2024 | 70 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 73.5kg | 3:47.51 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 25/07/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 73kg | 3:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 28/06/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:08.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 11/06/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 73.5kg | 3:52.14 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 26/04/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 66.5kg | 3:58.12 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
5/13 | 01/04/2024 | 41 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 68.5kg | 4:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
4/5 | 20/02/2024 | 234 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 68.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 01/07/2023 | 29 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 2:05.60 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |