Kelso Race 7 - Aidan & Margaret McDonnell's Golden Anniversary Open Hunters' Chase
WHATDEAWANT (5) is racing impressively with four wins and two placed efforts past six attempts including finishing runner-up in a Hexham hunters chase on most recent appearance. May go one better. NORTHERN BOUND (2) secured a good 5.5L victory in a match race at Warwick then failed to replicate pulling up contesting a hunters chase at Ludlow last month. Holds winning form at this venue. Expected to challenge. BRANDY MCQUEEN (1) won by 15L a Catterick hunters chase providing latest outing. Previously won tackling track and trip and warrants thought. SETTLE DOWN JILL (7) cannot be discounted after a last-start third.

Jockey: Miss Lucy Brown
Weight: 79kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Last start pulled up at Hexham on April 13 over 4800m. Race before won by 15 len Catterick on March 4 over 5000m defeating Lunar Contact carrying 72kg at $5 in a steeplechase. All set to bounce back to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 13/04/2026 | 40 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Lucy Brown | 74kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $10,650.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Lucy Brown | 72kg | 6:34.69 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 389 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | L Brown | 73kg | 5:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 6:23.25 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Musselburgh | 4752m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 71kg | 6:05.45 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/9 | 03/11/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 64.5kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2024 | 100 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:45.68 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:24.60 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 47.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mr Samuel Scott
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 37 days. Fresh up after six months pulled up at Ludlow on March 30 over 4000m. Previously second-up finished second of 9 runners at Uttoxeter on July 16 over 4000m, 2.25 len behind Jet Smart with 76kg at $11. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 30/03/2026 | 180 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | Samuel Scott | 75.5kg | 5:03.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/2 | 01/10/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 5:04.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 05/09/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 4:51.07 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,320.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 76kg | 4:59.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2025 | 161 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 5:05.85 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 5:08.17 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/10 | 22/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 75kg | 5:59.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2024 | 75 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | 5:09.00 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2024 | 62 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,140.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 5:03.80 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/06/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Ben Jones | 68.5kg | 5:29.81 | 10-4-12 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Ben Jones | 69kg | 5:02.28 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Mr Nick Orpwood
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after two years pulled up at Hexham on April 13 over 4800m. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len Hexham on May 11 2024 over 4840m defeating Toucan Sam carrying 76kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Happy to risk this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 13/04/2026 | 702 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Nick Orpwood | 74kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | CHSE HUNT MDN 5U | $12,920.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 6:41.72 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/04/2024 | 517 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Paddy Barlow | 76kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/7 | 27/11/2022 | 273 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Soft | John Dawson | 76kg | 7:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/02/2022 | 28 | HCP 56 | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2022 | - | HCP 56 | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr John Dawson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 46 days. Last to post a big 5 len win. South Lanarkshire P2p on March 21 over 4800m defeating Whats The Solution carrying 73kg in a jumps. Race before finished third of 9 starters at Borders P2p on March 8 over 4000m, 4 len behind Whats The Solution carrying 73kg. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 46 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 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | South Lanarkshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | H Crow | 73kg | 6:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 73kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 73kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/12/2025 | 250 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 73kg | 6:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2025 | 16 | CHSE MDN 5U | $13,920.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | John Dawson | 76kg | 6:04.50 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4828m | Good | John Dawson | 74.5kg | 6:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 73kg | 4:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2025 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 73kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2025 | 49 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 77.5kg | 6:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Lisa Oconnor
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second of 7 starters at Hexham on April 13 over 4800m, 9 len behind Nassalam with 72kg at $8. Start before won by 1.0 len Borders P2p on March 8 over 4800m defeating Harjo with 80.5kg in a jumps. Key contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 36 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Lisa O'connor | 72kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Borders P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 80.5kg | 6:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 75.5kg | 7:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 57 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 72kg | 6:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 73kg | 6:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 252 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L O'connor | 78.5kg | 7:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Overton P2p | 4828m | Good | L O'connor | 77.5kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.33 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 71 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L O'connor | 76kg | 6:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 6:38.60 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished second in a small field at Fife At Pusk P2p on April 25 over 4800m, 6 len behind Carrhill with 73kg. Before that finished third in a small field at Fakenham on April 13 over 4800m, 11 len behind On Lovers Walk carrying 70kg at $9. Right in the mix if she is at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | P2P | $0.00 | Fife At Pusk P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Natasha Cookson | 73kg | 6:32.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | 16 | MCHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good | Natasha Cookson | 70kg | 6:24.23 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 66.5kg | 6:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Yorkshire P2p | 4828m | Soft | Natasha Cookson | 73kg | 7:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Yorkshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 73kg | 6:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 87 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Revesby Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Natasha Cookson | 73kg | 6:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
| 18/23 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Soft | Robbie Colgan | 61.5kg | 3:17.54 | - | 26 |
| 17.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Thurles | 3319m | GY | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | 3:41.01 | - | 1 |
| 27.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Milo Malone | 60kg | 3:07.96 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | S A Carter | 64.5kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | 8 | MDN F 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Milo Malone | 58.5kg | 2:44.40 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished third of 7 starters at Hexham on April 13 over 4800m, 27 len behind Nassalam carrying 71kg at $7. Race before finished second in a small field at Carlisle on March 8 over 4200m, 5.5 len behind Bellaney Lord carrying 69kg at $15. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | 36 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Henry Crow | 71kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Burton | 69kg | 5:40.24 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | CHSE 5U | $28,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4425m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 71kg | 6:01.06 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 5:52.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | APP CHSE HCP M 4U | $14,820.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:09.36 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 67.5kg | 5:12.98 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 4:54.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $14,000.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:14.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:56.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 147 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:08.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:57.29 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |