Kelso Race 5 - Remembering Duncan Davidson Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BLAKEY BOY (6) has returned in excellent order. Looked a much-improved proposition when powering clear by 14L attempting a 4800m chase at Ayr twenty six days ago. Earlier runner up form at this venue also reads strongly and he looks ideally placed to score again. ABOUTDAMNTIME (4) redeemed after a mishap at Uttoxeter gaining a narrow Ludlow success tackling 4800m. Another bold bid is expected. DARE TO SHOUT (3) improved creditably when second at Ayr last time. Can continue the upward trend. FORTUNATE MAN (2) was not disgraced at Sandown two starts back. A subsequent Newcastle fifth is best overlooked. Capable of featuring.

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start pulled up at Musselburgh on February 1 over 6300m. Race before pulled up at this track on December 7 over 6500m. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Musselburgh | 6336m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 72.5kg | 8:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/11 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Jack Power | 74kg | 8:48.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 72.5kg | 6:02.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 0/6 | 25/10/2025 | 201 | HCP CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Alan Doyle | 66kg | 6:38.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Jack Power | 73kg | 5:51.60 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $64,580.00 | Kelso | 5266m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 66kg | 6:54.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 0/14 | 02/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Musselburgh | 6305m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | 8:17.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/12/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $119,930.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 6:25.75 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/11/2024 | 36 | CHSE 4U | $18,690.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Derek Fox | 71kg | 6:12.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/4 | 26/09/2024 | 200 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,390.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 69.5kg | 5:06.75 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $3.75 |
| 0/10 | 10/03/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 6:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 10 starters at Newcastle on February 21 over 6700m, 23 len behind Anglers Crag carrying 64.5kg at $5. The run before came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Sandown Park on January 31 over 4800m, slow track; 19 len behind Pic Roc with 64.5kg at $2.10. Forward showing expected. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6739m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 64.5kg | 8:54.22 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 64.5kg | 6:34.20 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 286 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 6:31.00 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73kg | 6:23.07 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,330.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 6:30.30 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Windsor | 5780m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 7:43.21 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73kg | 6:50.96 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/12 | 01/12/2024 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/15 | 24/10/2024 | 220 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:13.80 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2024 | 53 | WFA APP NOVHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 74kg | 5:46.89 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2024 | 36 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 73.5kg | 4:21.40 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at this track on February 13 over 4700m, on a wet track; 58 len behind King Of Answers with 71kg at $6. Last start finished second in a small field at Ayr on March 7 over 4110m, on slow going 13 len behind Primoz with 73.5kg at $7. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 5:38.59 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:33.07 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run won by 0.5 len Ludlow on February 26 over 4800m defeating Prince Zaltar carrying 70kg at $13 in a steeplechase. The run before pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 5200m. Major player again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 6:09.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 7:19.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 6:38.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:29.57 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | 240 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:03.61 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $56,260.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 72kg | 5:23.30 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2025 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:18.20 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | G2 OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 5:58.57 | - | 0 |
| 69.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2024 | 296 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 5:21.34 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/01/2024 | 282 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 21/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Bangor-On-Dee on February 25 over 5900m. Previously second-up finished second of 11 starters at this track on December 7 over 6500m, slow track; 2 len behind Grozni with 64.5kg at $26. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 25/02/2026 | 80 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,320.00 | Bangor On Dee | 5934m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 74kg | 8:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 8:48.73 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 244 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,300.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 70kg | 6:35.72 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 73.5kg | 9:03.80 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 73kg | 6:44.70 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 03/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 76kg | 6:41.50 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 75kg | 6:54.60 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 186 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 75kg | 6:31.54 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Perth Uk | 6135m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 69.5kg | 8:23.98 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/04/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,830.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 72.5kg | 6:59.12 | 7-2-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,920.00 | Hexham | 6418m | Heavy | Sam Coltherd | 72kg | 10:57.45 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run won by 14 len Ayr on February 23 over 4800m slow track defeating Rob Roy Macgregor with 71.5kg at $6 in a steeplechase. The run before finished second in a small field at this track on December 29 over 5200m, 8 len behind Golden Point with 70kg at $4.50. Gets a chance to win. Well placed here and can measure up again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 7:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | James King | 70kg | 7:16.20 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 6:10.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/9 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 6:26.59 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 164 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:58.88 | 7-9-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 5:04.65 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 5:16.65 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 5:16.10 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Heavy | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:23.35 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/02/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 4:28.70 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2025 | 19 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,410.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72.5kg | 5:23.06 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |