Kelso Race 7 - Church House Investments Buccleuch Cup (Maiden Hunters' Chase)
The highly-regarded BOLEY BOB (3) arrives in outstanding form after reeling off six straight victories. Holds leading claims making hunter chase debut. Represents leading connections in this sphere. PHANTOMS CAVE (5) bounced back to winning form in the pointing field last time scoring by 16L at Lanarkshire. Can make his presence felt again and warrants close consideration. THEOLDBOGGROAD (7) turned the corner with a second followed by a win. Another strong showing would not surprise on this occasion. BENTLEY ROAD (2) left a lesser effort behind when beaten only narrowly most recently. Worth keeping in mind.

Jockey: Miss Lucy Brown
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming didn't finish the race at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m. Last start finished third in a small field at Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 4800m, 14 len behind Wottinger carrying 76kg. Doesn't rate well enough in this field to figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/8 | 08/03/2026 | 99 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 203 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L Brown | 76kg | 7:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 10/05/2025 | 33 | OPEN CHSE MDN 5U | $14,760.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Lucy Brown | 76kg | 6:37.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | 30 | CHSE MDN 5U | $13,920.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Lucy Brown | 73kg | 6:04.50 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2025 | 274 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 7:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 0/8 | 11/05/2024 | 26 | CHSE HUNT MDN 5U | $12,920.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Lucy Brown | 76kg | 6:41.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2024 | 37 | CHSE HUNT MDN 5U | $12,430.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Lucy Brown | 73kg | 6:21.10 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 09/03/2024 | 41 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 78.5kg | 6:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/01/2024 | 274 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Soft | L Brown | 78.5kg | 6:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 31.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr Freddie Robson
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4000m. Second-up finished second of 7 runners at South Lanarkshire P2p on March 21 over 4000m, 0.5 len behind Hurricane Harmony with 76kg. Further improved and could sneak into the finish again here.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | South Lanarkshire P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | A Coltherd | 76kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 99/6 | 08/03/2026 | 692 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | F Robson | 76kg | 5:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/10 | 15/04/2024 | 23 | CHSE HUNT MDN 5U | $12,430.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Tony Hamilton | 75.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 23/03/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 74.5kg | 5:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/03/2024 | 83 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 74.5kg | 6:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2023 | 224 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Lyall Hodgins | 73kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/9 | 07/05/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hannon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr H Crow
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run to post a big 14 len win. Staffordshire P2p on April 4 over 4800m slow track defeating Peaches And Cream carrying 76kg in a jumps. Run before favourite; won by 4 len Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 4800m defeating High On The Hill with 76kg in a jumps. Racing well. Can add to the growing tally.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | Staffordshire P2p | 4828m | Soft | H Crow | 76kg | 7:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | H Crow | 76kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/2 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Guilsborough P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | H Crow | 76kg | 6:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | H Crow | 78.5kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 83 | P2P | $0.00 | Revesby Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | H Crow | 78.5kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 154 | W1 H | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Good | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Good | P W Gleeson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m defeating The Back Braes with 76kg in a jumps. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 4800m, 12 len behind Boley Bob carrying 76kg. Fitness an issue. Has the job ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 351 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 76kg | 6:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/03/2025 | 27 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good | C Tailford | 76kg | 5:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/11 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | C Tailford | 76kg | 5:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/9 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Soft | Joe Wright | 76kg | 6:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mr John Dawson
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last outing to post a big 16 len win. South Lanarkshire P2p on March 21 over 4000m defeating Itwasfate with 76kg in a jumps. Start before didn't finish the race at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m. Fought on last time. Should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | South Lanarkshire P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | H Crow | 76kg | 5:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.00 |
| 99/6 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Walton | 76kg | 6:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/6 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 6:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Huw Edwards | 76kg | 6:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 245 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | John Dawson | 76kg | 7:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Tranwell P2p | 4023m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 5:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 23/02/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 5:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing finished second of 8 starters at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m, 1.0 len behind Flying Skipper with 76kg. At only start last preparation finished ninth of 14 starters at this track on December 29 2024 over 3200m, 27 len behind Captain Butler carrying 71.5kg at $201. Nice chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 43 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 | 08/03/2026 | 434 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Nick Orpwood | 76kg | 6:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 9/14 | 29/12/2024 | 246 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 11-9-9 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/04/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | John Dawson | 76kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/03/2024 | 69 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Lyall Hodgins | 76kg | 5:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4023m | Soft | Joe Wright | 76kg | 6:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2023 | 221 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Orpwood | 76kg | 7:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/05/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 3:51.79 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mr James Innes
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last run won by 2 len South Lanarkshire P2p on March 21 over 4800m defeating For One Night Only carrying 76kg in a jumps. Before that finished second in a small field at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m, 6 len behind Hugo Moss with 76kg. Should measure up again.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | South Lanarkshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 250 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:27.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | 30 | CHSE MDN 5U | $13,920.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | James Innes | 73kg | 6:04.50 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 5:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/9 | 09/02/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 6:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/01/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | J Innes | 76kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.1L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Miss J Walton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second in a small field at Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 4800m, 4 len behind Boley Bob carrying 73kg. Run to post a big 5 len win. Northumberland P2p on February 21 over 4800m defeating Paddy Moans carrying 73kg in a jumps. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Walton | 73kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Walton | 73kg | 6:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Walton | 73kg | 6:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J Walton | 73kg | 6:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 245 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Walton | 73kg | 7:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | 118 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Tranwell P2p | 4023m | Good | C Tailford | 73kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/12/2024 | 389 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Lyall Hodgins | 73kg | 8:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 12/13 | 08/11/2023 | 172 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 61kg | 6:03.00 | 10-12-12 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $201.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/05/2023 | 40 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | C Tailford | 73kg | 6:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2023 | 69 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Corbridge P2p | 4023m | Soft | N Orpwood | 71kg | 4:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 0/10 | 31/01/2023 | 36 | NHDLE APP 4U | $15,990.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69kg | 5:18.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |