Kelso Race 1 - Ladies Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
CHEMISTRY (1) must shoulder a weight penalty but looks comfortably the classiest in this line-up. Made a successful start to hurdling career when winning at Sedgefield during April and subsequently not disgraced in the Chester Cup. Certainly the one to beat. LUNA GRACE (9) has filled third spot on each of four outings so far including making jumps debut in latest beaten 10L. Given weight allowance and will know more this time. OSCO FLYER (8) shaped with promise on first start at Killarney (3400m) two weeks ago. Interesting travelling from Ireland. CEOL DRAIOCHTA (2) starts out here for an in-form yard. Must step forward however is capable.

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Useful type. Last outing finished ninth of 15 starters at Chester on May 8 over 3700m, 11 len behind A Piece Of Heaven with 55kg at $17. Before that won by 1.75 len Sedgefield on April 10 over 3400m defeating Rebel Tribesman with 71.5kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Well placed to return to form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $308,540.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good | David Probert | 55kg | 4:01.19 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:07.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 4/11 | 19/02/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Elle-May Croot | 62kg | 3:32.73 | 10-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Elle-May Croot | 61kg | 2:36.67 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | APP HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Elle-May Croot | 59kg | 3:38.08 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 20/22 | 08/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Heavy | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 2:42.33 | 6-22-20 | 23 |
| 43.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2025 | 372 | OPEN 3U | $52,770.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 4:18.09 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 15/20 | 13/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | W M Lordan | 61.5kg | 3:32.89 | - | 20 |
| 31.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/22 | 14/09/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:42.99 | - | 17 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2024 | 124 | LR OPEN 3 | $69,370.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 2:59.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2024 | 189 | MDN 3 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:20.08 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $1.62 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Galway July 30 over 4425m. Previously first up; 10 of 14 starters at Kilbeggan April 24 2025 over 3118m, 28 len behind Malbay Madness carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Top chance if back in good order.
Last Starts 297 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 30/07/2025 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,430.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | 5:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/06/2025 | 56 | MDN 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | Finn Buckley | 70kg | 3:25.50 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/04/2025 | 144 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 72.5kg | 3:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/6 | 01/12/2024 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $47,190.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 68kg | 3:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/17 | 26/10/2024 | 43 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Kieren Buckley | 70kg | 4:05.01 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/09/2024 | 22 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 70kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/14 | 22/08/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 70kg | 4:13.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 12/08/2024 | - | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | YS | Kieren Buckley | 70kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 14 starters at Hamilton Park September 3 over 2600m, 19 len behind Perseus Way with 61.5kg at $26. First up last campaign 6 of 9 starters at Doncaster June 15 over 2400m, 27 len behind Gravitas with 64.5kg at $201. Looks tested this line-up.
Last Starts 262 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 03/09/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 61.5kg | 2:53.83 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:59.34 | 3-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Alex Jary | 60kg | 2:14.21 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 07/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,410.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 63kg | 2:15.61 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2025 | 5 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 64.5kg | 2:03.29 | 8-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $251.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/06/2025 | 177 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 64.5kg | 2:30.89 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 1:29.48 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading finished seventh of 10 starters at this track on April 2 over 3200m, 8 len behind Crokes Cross with 71kg at $4.50. Last start ran last at this track on April 20 over 3600m, 68 len behind Smoke Trail with 72kg at $8. Certainly worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/04/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Harry Reed | 72kg | 4:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 68.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 168 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:12.54 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 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: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, finished sixth of 7 starters at Sedgefield on April 1 over 3400m, 82 len behind Connells Cross with 71kg at $26. Not among the top hopes.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 82.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation when last at Ayr July 21 over 2000m, 30 len behind Zebra Star with 63.5kg at $21. Previously first up; 8 of 9 runners at Ripon May 9 2025 over 2000m, 10 len behind Mariner carrying 60.5kg at $19. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 306 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 63.5kg | 2:12.91 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:09.90 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 0/9 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | 2:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | HCP APP FLAT 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good | Cian Horgan | 60.5kg | 2:34.42 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 56.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Haydock Park | 2049m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 2:13.00 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 143 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 2:03.31 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $26,200.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:40.27 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2024 | 21 | NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | 1:49.60 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 2:04.49 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70.5kgs
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This Doctor Dino bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comments
At debut, finished fifth of 14 starters at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m, 27 len behind North Shore with 69.5kg at $17. Definite winning chance. Sure to improve and can get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3 of 10 runners at Musselburgh March 20 over 3500m, 10 len behind Alsakib with 65kg at $9.50. At debut 3 of 8 runners at Market Rasen October 14 over 3320m, 9 len behind Pureis King carrying 65.5kg at $13. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 65kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 59 | APP HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Conner Mccann | 62.5kg | 3:54.14 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 46 | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,170.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Jack Power | 68.5kg | 4:14.02 | 7-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Jack Power | 65.5kg | 4:16.90 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |