Kelso Race 1 - Strawmax Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
DARTMOUTH CASTLE (1) is racing consistently with two wins and two placed efforts past six attempts including winning by an impressive 43L contesting a 4000m novice hurdle at Sedgefield on most recent appearance. Major player worth giving close consideration. KASHCHEI (2) left behind five disappointing efforts running third on latest outing contesting a 4400m maiden hurdle at Downpatrick a month ago. That was the first placing when hurdling and first since September 2024. Expected to challenge. RUPERT THE PRINCE (3) ran eighth delivering initial hurdle outing. Improvement anticipated second-up.
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last start to post a big 43 len win. Sedgefield on April 10 over 4000m defeating Whenthemusicstops carrying 72.5kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Start before finished second of 9 starters at Newcastle on March 14 over 3400m, 1.0 len behind Irandando Has carrying 72kg at $2.50. Key chance here and expected to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 4:55.81 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 4:17.32 | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/02/2026 | 53 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:53.66 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | 88 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 4:05.98 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 140 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,070.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 3:51.20 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2025 | 60 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Firm | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:52.68 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Theo Gillard | 72kg | 4:01.50 | 3-1-6 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Freshened for 38 days. Last start finished third of 13 starters at Downpatrick on March 29 over 4425m, 25 len behind Robertjames carrying 68.5kg at $7.50. Before that finished fifth of 7 runners at Punchestown on February 4 over 3822m, 9 len behind Agameoftwohalves carrying 73kg at $8. Certainly worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 29/03/2026 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Finn Brickley | 68.5kg | 5:40.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Eoin Staples | 73kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 147 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 3:41.08 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 31/07/2025 | 102 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | D Queally | 76kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/04/2025 | 52 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | D Queally | 76kg | 4:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/17 | 27/02/2025 | 124 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/10/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $28,540.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 3:53.73 | 10-11-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2024 | 135 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 4:09.06 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2024 | - | MFLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 68kg | 3:57.84 | 8-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing finished third of 7 starters at Ripon on April 25 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Treasure Islands with 59kg at $2.90. At only start last preparation finished eighth of 11 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 3400m, 65 len behind Is This For Real carrying 67.5kg at $7.50. Won't find this easy regardless of the field size.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 100 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 3:36.92 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 98 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 67.5kg | 4:07.33 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 65.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 3419m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 3:54.13 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 3441m | Soft | Ashley Lewis | 57kg | 3:55.71 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2816m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 3:13.33 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 3247m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 55kg | 3:38.46 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Laura Pearson | 53kg | 3:07.21 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 53.5kg | 2:40.89 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 87 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 55kg | 2:37.91 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | NOV 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Queally | 59kg | 1:24.52 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 56kg | 1:40.63 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $251.00 |