Kelso Race 4 - Racing's Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
KING OF ANSWERS (6) delivered a fascinating race at Windsor in latest having trailed behind for much of the journey before staying on strongly. Cheekpieces enlisted which looks a good call revisiting the scene of his previous victory. Worth keeping onside and looks to have the most progressive profile. BILL BAXTER (2) is the class angle in the race though can be inconsistent. Arrives following wind surgery and is entitled to play a role. Multiple course winner EMPIRE STEEL (4) comes alive around here and must be watched. MAXIMILIAN (3) had a legitimate excuse for his latest defeat. Moving into handicaps and can be monitored.

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Haydock Park December 3 over 5100m, 20 len behind Does He Know with 76kg at $17. Previously first up; 5 of 7 runners at Ayr November 1 over 4900m, slow track; 8 len behind Nab Wood carrying 71.5kg at $13. Others preferred this time.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/12/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 10U | $40,220.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 76kg | 6:49.17 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 322 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 71.5kg | 6:32.03 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/14 | 14/12/2024 | 49 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 76kg | 6:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2024 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 6:54.37 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/26 | 20/04/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $359,300.00 | Ayr | 6437m | Soft | B Lynn | 70kg | 8:25.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Heavy | B Lynn | 71.5kg | 6:53.87 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/17 | 16/03/2024 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | Heavy | B Lynn | 75.5kg | 6:19.48 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2024 | 77 | LR WFA CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Good Soft | B Lynn | 71kg | 6:06.54 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/12/2023 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $188,090.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Soft | B Lynn | 66kg | 6:49.09 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2023 | 217 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Soft | B Lynn | 66.5kg | 7:16.43 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2023 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $62,610.00 | Kelso | 5266m | Soft | B Lynn | 71kg | 6:50.48 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start came from midfield; finished fifth of 8 runners at Market Rasen on January 16 over 4300m, slow track; 30 len behind Filanderer with 73kg at $6.50. The start before that; finished sixth of 13 starters at Aintree on December 6 over 5200m, slow track; 6 len behind Twig with 70.5kg at $10. Unbeaten here so can run a forward race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 10U | $89,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 73kg | 5:42.23 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 6U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 5230m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 6:53.90 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 187 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,270.00 | Newbury | 4880m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 67.5kg | 6:26.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2025 | 93 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Harry Bannister | 64.5kg | 6:23.09 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/01/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE HUNT 5U | $46,130.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Heavy | James Bowen | 76kg | 7:01.09 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/8 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 5143m | Soft | Daire Davis | 64.5kg | 6:43.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2024 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Daire Davis | 69.5kg | 6:00.38 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2024 | 207 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | Soft | Daire Davis | 72kg | 6:19.10 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/17 | 01/05/2024 | 19 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/24 | 12/04/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,530.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Soft | James Bowen | 66.5kg | 5:42.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Heavy | James Bowen | 70kg | 5:10.80 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second in a small field at Ayr on January 29 over 4800m, slow track; 22 len behind Wendigo with 71.5kg at $5. Before that ran last in a small field at Doncaster on December 29 over 4800m, 1.0 len behind Blue Las with 72kg at $1.70. Impressed last start. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $24,700.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 6:49.65 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/12/2025 | 26 | CHSE 4U | $19,290.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:57.68 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/3 | 03/12/2025 | 284 | CHSE 4U | $30,300.00 | Haydock Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:41.02 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/02/2025 | 680 | HCP HDLE 5U | $36,300.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 6:16.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/15 | 14/04/2023 | 76 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 6:22.92 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2023 | 57 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $71,050.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 5:44.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2022 | 23 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $107,140.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2022 | 20 | NHDLE 4U | $27,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4633m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 6:05.78 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/10/2022 | 224 | NHDLE 4U | $14,410.00 | Carlisle | 4031m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 5:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2022 | 31 | FLAT 46 | $9,280.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2022 | - | FLAT 46 | $8,570.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:15.66 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after 13 months ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Musselburgh on January 31 over 4700m, 10 len behind Kelce carrying 74kg at $34. Previously second-up pulled up at Market Rasen on January 17 2025 over 4790m. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 379 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | 5:58.71 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 0/8 | 17/01/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 10U | $138,380.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 6:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2024 | 201 | HCP CHSE 10U | $40,840.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 7:03.63 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 6:26.49 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/24 | 12/04/2024 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $268,530.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 5:42.92 | 6-13-9 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/02/2024 | 52 | HCPCHSE HCP 5U | $41,510.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 6:03.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2023 | 59 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 6:48.10 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2023 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 69kg | 7:16.43 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 8/18 | 22/04/2023 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $359,300.00 | Ayr | 6437m | Good | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 8:10.29 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2023 | 28 | LR CHSE 5U | $107,330.00 | Kelso | 4715m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 6:04.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2023 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $87,570.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 6:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Newcastle November 29 over 4700m. Previous preparation first-up won by a neck Carlisle October 16 over 4900m defeating Inis Oirr with 76kg at $4.30. Expect him to be prominent.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 6:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 6:02.21 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2025 | 176 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:17.87 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 5:05.76 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $64,580.00 | Kelso | 5266m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 6:54.00 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 5:49.40 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,060.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:21.59 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:38.60 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:45.88 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 5:16.23 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2024 | 176 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,770.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 5:22.08 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run got back early finished fourth in a small field at Windsor on January 16 over 4900m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Guard The Moon carrying 72kg at $4. Race before ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len this track on December 7 over 4700m on rain affected going defeating Young Jack carrying 74.5kg at $6 in a steeplechase. Rates highly and is expected to do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/01/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,590.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 6:20.33 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | STPLE HCP 4U | $59,620.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Derek Fox | 74.5kg | 6:13.87 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/10/2025 | 169 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,440.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Jack Power | 68kg | 5:13.88 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 5346m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 73.5kg | 6:55.85 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 0/13 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | G1 HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | Craig Nichol | 73.5kg | 6:11.86 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 5:13.42 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/13 | 13/02/2025 | 28 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 74kg | 5:13.40 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2025 | 470 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 74.5kg | 5:07.40 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2023 | 157 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Conner Mccann | 67kg | 4:14.40 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |