Kelso Race 4 - Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
LOOKING SPLENDID (2) has made a pleasing start to chasing career providing two course and distance outings last month. Scored by 11L on penultimate start then managed a 1.25L second where first pair pulled clear. Might find things tougher off this mark however is an obvious chance. DUNKERQUE (1) made it two successive wins when scoring narrowly on chase debut at Southwell (4100m). More to come. Definite danger. DIAMOND MIX (5) is on a quick turnaround after coming home a distant second at Hexham five days ago. Still has improvement in him. ROYAL DEESIDE (6) registered another placing running third last time. Meets some better performers here. Not without a chance.

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run won by 0.8 len Southwell on May 11 over 4100m defeating Seaview Rock with 76kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Run before won by a nose Newcastle on April 11 over 4100m defeating Port Station with 73kg at $8 in a hurdle. Looks well placed here and can make it three in a row.
Last Starts 12 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 | 11/05/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | William Shanahan | 73kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/16 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/02/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:00.97 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/02/2026 | 157 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:16.76 | 9-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/21 | 30/08/2025 | 1 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Bartosz Barty Walczak | 77.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/08/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good Firm | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,050.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/07/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 10/16 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | E Staples | 72kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 51 | NHDLE 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | Alix Balfe | 73kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming to post a big 11 len win. This track on April 2 over 4300m defeating Nights In Venice carrying 73.5kg at $7.50 in a steeplechase. Second-up finished second of 8 starters at this track on April 20 over 4300m, 1.3 len behind Breizh River carrying 70kg at $3. Ideally placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 18 | CHSE HUNT HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 70kg | 5:19.82 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/04/2026 | 115 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 73.5kg | 5:26.33 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,910.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 75.5kg | 5:04.06 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 69.5kg | 5:11.82 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/15 | 16/10/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,050.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 69.5kg | 4:55.23 | 12-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | 180 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,230.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 73.5kg | 5:06.10 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 74.5kg | 4:52.03 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 0/12 | 03/03/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,250.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 74.5kg | 5:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 75kg | 5:03.70 | 8-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 3:49.60 | 3-8-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 5:09.48 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months finished sixth of 7 runners at this track on May 6 over 3400m, 17 len behind Singapore Trip with 71kg at $29. Previously second-up pulled up at Stratford-On-Avon on May 31 over 4200m. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 17 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 | 06/05/2026 | 173 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/7 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 5:10.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69kg | 5:03.92 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 0/6 | 19/10/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | William Maggs | 62kg | 7:18.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 3:51.80 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | William Maggs | 74kg | 4:42.90 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/07/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | William Maggs | 71kg | 4:57.68 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/5 | 31/05/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4224m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 5:19.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2025 | 118 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:11.25 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/6 | 15/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,320.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | 5:24.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 5:15.29 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third of 7 runners at this track on May 6 over 3400m, 12 len behind Singapore Trip with 72kg at $6. Start before pulled up at Hexham on March 25 over 4000m. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 17 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 | 06/05/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/5 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Jack Power | 72kg | 5:50.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 79 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 70.5kg | 3:54.64 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/7 | 14/11/2025 | 58 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 73kg | 5:10.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 163 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Alan Doyle | 73.5kg | 5:20.44 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4023m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 76kg | 5:01.90 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 75kg | 4:26.15 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3183m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 73kg | 3:58.45 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:20.00 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 74kg | 3:58.67 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start finished second in a small field at Hexham on May 19 over 3100m, 17 len behind Conquer The Breeze carrying 75.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at Newcastle on March 14 over 3300m, 6 len behind Forcetoreckonwith with 76kg at $3. Definite chance. Sure to be prominent again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/05/2026 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Callum Bewley | 75.5kg | 4:12.68 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 127 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 4:18.26 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 207 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:17.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 4:13.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 5:18.95 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 74kg | 4:16.10 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:17.00 | 3-5-7 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | 12 | HDLE HUNT MDN 46 | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:10.55 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/12/2024 | 207 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 5:05.12 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2024 | 202 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 3:48.91 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start finished third of 13 runners at Hexham on May 2 over 4000m, 1.75 len behind Scairp Dubh with 71kg at $3.30. The start before that; finished second of 7 starters at Pontefract on April 21 over 4300m, 5.5 len behind Lady Phoebe carrying 61kg at $6.50. Forward showing expected. Among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 21 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 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 5:23.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 4325m | Good | David Nolan | 61kg | 5:02.72 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 67kg | 4:09.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68kg | 5:10.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 22/03/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 63kg | 5:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/03/2026 | 152 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3721m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 8 |
| 65.3L | $126.00 |
| 0/8 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 73.5kg | 5:43.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | 53 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Harry Reed | 70kg | 5:05.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Soft | Gina Mangan | 65.5kg | 4:12.78 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Harry Reed | 70kg | 5:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Harry Reed | 74kg | 5:16.04 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |