Kelso Race 2 - Elliot Henderson Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
IMPERO (1) won by 10L this contest last season. Restricted to three runs since including a respectable 2.25L second at Killarney in latest returning from an absence. Will give a bold sight again. THE KEMBLE BREWERY (2) is improving. Scored by 5L at Chepstow a month ago over 3200m adopting first-time cheekpieces (retained here). Sure to figure. KIHAVAH (3) is highly adaptable. Most recent outing over obstacles was a 1.25L second in the Summer Hurdle last year. Will strip fitter for flat return. WISE EAGLE (4) claimed third in the Morebattle Hurdle here this spring. Could play a role. Hard to split them.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 76kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after 10 months finished second of 10 runners at Killarney on May 9 over 3419m, 2.25 len behind Ragmans Corner with 73kg at $8. Previously second-up finished tenth of 17 starters at Punchestown in the LR on April 29 2025 over 3319m, 14 len behind Ascending Lark with 66kg at $15. Fitter for run. Has the ability to test the top fancies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 280 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 17/18 | 02/08/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | G F Carroll | 62kg | 2:35.99 | - | 15 |
| 49.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,030.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 3:47.80 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 3:50.87 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/17 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 67.5kg | 3:44.10 | 5-9-9 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/11/2024 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:07.79 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 3:55.27 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/15 | 25/09/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 72kg | 4:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished second of 9 starters at Chepstow on April 11 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Connection carrying 77kg at $8. Last start to post a big 5 len win. Chepstow on April 24 over 3200m defeating American Land with 76kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Capable of better showing. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is the testing material.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 3:44.97 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 157 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | David Bass | 77kg | 3:46.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/10 | 05/11/2025 | 242 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.25 |
| 0/16 | 08/03/2025 | 80 | HCP HDLE HUNT 47 | $143,720.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 5:07.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2024 | 38 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 3:53.47 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2024 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 73kg | 3:51.82 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.29 |
| 1/11 | 16/10/2024 | 332 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:18.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2023 | 22 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 4:12.45 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/15 | 28/10/2023 | 195 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,220.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | David Bass | 72kg | 3:58.16 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2023 | - | MFLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good Soft | David Bass | 69.5kg | 3:44.56 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 75kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after two months finished eighth of 12 starters at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 2800m, 8 len behind Goblet Of Fire carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; ran last at Meydan in the G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY on January 23 over 2810m, 47 len behind Sunway carrying 59kg at $13. Reliable jumper with three wins and nine minor placings from 21 starts over the obstacles.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/05/2026 | 64 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 2:57.64 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | G2 OPEN 4U | $536,398.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 2:28.73 | - | 2 |
| 28.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $272,374.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 2:56.38 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $50.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 2:55.48 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 47.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/01/2026 | 75 | COND 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 2:59.12 | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | LR HDLE 4U | $87,040.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:43.53 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 11/14 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | 2:10.31 | 1-5-11 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/22 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:59.16 | 12-10-8 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/14 | 19/07/2025 | 76 | HCP HDLE 3U | $108,900.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:00.86 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 64.5kg | 2:59.81 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 60kg | 3:03.89 | 10-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished third of 13 starters at Musselburgh on April 4 over 2800m, on slow going 3 len behind Team Player with 61kg at $6.50. Before that finished third of 17 runners at this track on February 28 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Captain Hugo with 71kg at $17. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 49 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 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 3:06.02 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/17 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 65kg | 3:38.54 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 62.5kg | 3:30.92 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 4:54.53 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 114 | APP HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 64kg | 3:38.08 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/08/2025 | 123 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 60.5kg | 3:30.31 | 9-9-12 | 13 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/04/2025 | 64 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 3:03.89 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:08.79 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | 3:37.70 | 7-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:37.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.25 |