Kelso Race 1 - Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
WORD FOR WORD (8) showed plenty of improvement switching to hurdles making the perfect start to his jumping career five weeks ago when successful by 5.5L in a course and distance juvenile hurdle. Leading contender. NOBOTHERATALL (7) placed in a pair of jumpers flat races including last September at this track before scoring by 0.75L a 3400m jumpers flat contest at Carlisle during October. Respect making hurdle debut. SMOKE TRAIL (1) represents a notable local yard. The five-year-old made a winning rules and hurdle debut tackling track and trip last October. Posted a fair fourth in a 3200m novices handicap hurdle at Newbury a month ago. Makes appeal. Progressive runner CHANGEMYLUCK (9) might place.

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
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Last start finished third of 9 runners at Newcastle on March 14 over 3400m, 15 len behind Irandando Has with 72kg at $126. Before that pulled up at Wetherby on January 22 over 3200m. Fought on last time. Should feature in the finish.
Last Starts 19 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 | 14/03/2026 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 4:17.32 | 6-6-6-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/12 | 22/01/2026 | 62 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:16.74 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/11/2025 | 149 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 12-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Fern O'brien | 66kg | 3:41.25 | 12-6-99 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 71kgs
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Last run pulled up at Ayr on March 6 over 3200m. Run before got back early finished eighth of 11 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 20 over 2000m, 13 len behind Selenic carrying 59.5kg at $17. Can redeem himself and is among the chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 06/03/2026 | 45 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 72.5kg | 4:17.53 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/01/2026 | 54 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 2:14.89 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 58 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 2:12.21 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 2:14.01 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 63.5kg | 1:44.60 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 63kg | 2:11.70 | 14-13-8 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | 1:39.67 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 2:34.89 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 44.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/12 | 19/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:26.69 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 2:04.17 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Bath | 2045m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:11.38 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 38 days. Last start finished third in a small field at Ayr on February 23 over 3200m, on slow going 12 len behind Jardin De Tunis carrying 66kg at $3.50. Run before finished third of 8 starters at Ayr on January 13 over 3200m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Diamant Dore carrying 71.5kg at $4.50. Forward showing expected. Suited back to jumping and has the ability to feature.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 23/02/2026 | 41 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 66kg | 4:16.41 | 3-3-3-3-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 62 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 4:09.13 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jesika Rennie | 67.5kg | 4:00.45 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 14 runners at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Starmount carrying 70kg at $41. First up last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Catterick on December 17 2024 over 3160m, 4.5 len behind Moonbow carrying 71kg at $10. Expecting a bright return.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/12/2025 | 354 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 3:57.45 | 3-2-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:42.80 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71kgs
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Last outing finished sixth of 10 starters at Musselburgh on March 20 over 3500m, 19 len behind Alsakib carrying 72.5kg at $151. The run before finished tenth of 12 runners at Newcastle on February 21 over 3400m, 45 len behind Jimbo Sport with 73kg at $67. Can't see him opening winning account here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:13.06 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 59kg | 2:14.55 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2025 | 20 | APP NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 57.5kg | 1:59.14 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:29.62 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 58kg | 1:41.65 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Carlisle October 16 over 3400m defeating Knockeranna Rose carrying 71kg at $3.20. First up last campaign 3 of 8 runners at this track September 17 over 3200m, 1.0 len behind Dotties Promise carrying 71.5kg at $2.80. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 29 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:11.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 75 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Harry Reed | 71.5kg | 3:48.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/14 | 04/07/2025 | 96 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldcastle P2p | 4828m | Y | Ivan Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months won by 5.5 len this track on February 28 over 3200m defeating Belaya River carrying 70kg at $12 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 runners at Killarney on July 14 over 2313m, 4 len behind Defiantly carrying 61kg at $67. Sure to take some beating.
Last Starts 33 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 | 28/02/2026 | 213 | JHDLE 4 | $28,880.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 4:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/18 | 30/07/2025 | 16 | APP MDN 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | YS | Finian Maguire | 70.5kg | 2:51.66 | - | 6 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2025 | 17 | SELL MDN 3 | $34,690.00 | Killarney | 2313m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:34.01 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 15/19 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:06.50 | - | 11 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished second of 8 starters at this track on February 28 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind A Path To Ronda with 70kg at $41. The start before that; came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Musselburgh on February 15 over 4000m, 14 len behind Roses All The Way carrying 72kg at $81. Continues to make headway. Big chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:14.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2026 | 48 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:01.33 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 68.5kg | 4:08.06 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $201.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/12/2025 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:16.04 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:28.63 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 10 months break. Not seen since running last at Kilbeggan June 16 over 3218m, 166 len behind Jisco Du Brem carrying 71kg at $67. At debut 7 of 10 starters at Limerick May 29 over 3319m, 30 len behind Atomic Queen with 71.5kg at $7. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 16/06/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | E P O'brien | 71kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 166.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Good | L Barnett | 71.5kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 68kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished seventh of 11 runners at Wetherby on November 27 2024 over 3200m, 22 len behind Queenofthejukebox with 71kg at $7.50. Returned from break finished seventh of 8 starters at Catterick on March 4 over 3100m, 46 len behind Riviera Walk with 71.5kg at $81. Favouring others again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 462 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Callum Bewley | 71.5kg | 3:44.71 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,760.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 3:56.44 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $7.50 |