Kelso Race 4 - Luckytiger.co.uk Bet 20 Pound Get 20 Pound Hcp Hurdle
HEART ABOVE (4) managed to take a step back in the right direction last time at Kelso. Eased in weights further by the assessor and looks the type who may return to form in a winnable contest. ASHDOWN FOREST (5) performed favourably since joining this yard winning twice in four starts. Impressive at Stratford latest and Heidi Palin retains the ride. Rates an obvious choice. TWO AULD PALS (2) enjoyed revisiting jumps racing at Hexham three weeks ago and the yard is in great form. SCOTS POET (7) drops back in journey which should suit better than the task at Kelso however more will still be needed.

Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 10 runners at Ayr on September 18 over 2600m, slow track; 24 len behind Arch Enemy with 60kg at $34. Last start sat on the pace then finished third of 7 runners at Hexham on October 2 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Mr Mcloughlan carrying 66.5kg at $11. Racing well. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.
Last Starts 22 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 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 66.5kg | 4:05.46 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 104 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Lexie Clarkson | 60kg | 3:04.15 | 5-9-7 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 69.5kg | 4:20.29 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 82 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 71.5kg | 4:34.71 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/02/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 67kg | 4:27.18 | 4-6-8 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Gregor Walkingshaw | 69.5kg | 4:16.44 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/11/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Conner Mccann | 73.5kg | 5:11.20 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Alan Doyle | 73kg | 3:56.34 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 11/13 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,290.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 64kg | 3:01.55 | 10-13-11 | 13 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/09/2025 | 34 | HCP APP 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 61.5kg | 3:07.96 | 3-7-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 2:47.16 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 12 runners at this track May 24 over 4200m, 22 len behind Heart Above carrying 75.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign 6 of 9 starters at this track February 13 over 3200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Triple Crown Ted with 69kg at $11. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 153 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 | 24/05/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:08.65 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 68.5kg | 5:39.87 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 73.5kg | 4:09.44 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/14 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Ryan Mania | 69kg | 4:22.90 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $11.00 |
| 0/7 | 08/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:04.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | 260 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 4:24.47 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 0/7 | 03/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 3:45.27 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2024 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good | Craig Nichol | 69.5kg | 5:17.89 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 7 starters at this track on October 4 over 4200m, 5.5 len behind Interchangeable carrying 70.5kg at $5. Start before came from midfield; ran last in a small field at this track on September 16 over 4200m, 13 len behind Dream's Ka with 67kg at $11. Sure to improve again. Set to continue the resurgent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/10/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Firm | Peter Kavanagh | 70.5kg | 5:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 60 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,810.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Firm | Peter Kavanagh | 67kg | 5:03.28 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $44,740.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Fern O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:02.59 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |
| 0/11 | 28/06/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/05/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Oakley Brown | 74kg | 5:08.65 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Ryan Mania | 72.5kg | 5:35.79 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/14 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/17 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 4:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 69kg | 4:54.53 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 4:10.68 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 68.5kg | 5:17.45 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last to post a big 4 len win. Stratford-On-Avon on October 17 over 3200m defeating Lucky Sevens carrying 71kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Race before finished third of 11 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on September 4 over 3900m, 6 len behind Ballynoe Boy carrying 73kg at $4. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/10/2026 | 43 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3218m | Good | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 4:03.46 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 04/09/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:43.20 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:31.89 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:55.55 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 9/9 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Soft | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 3:17.63 | - | 7 |
| 70.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 3:11.37 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 2:43.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/03/2026 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 3:50.26 | - | 0 |
| 11.2L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:20.53 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 3:46.27 | 3-4-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | 50 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $14,210.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:12.97 | 3-3-6 | 0 |
| 29.2L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after two months finished seventh of 12 runners at Perth on September 23 over 4000m, 13 len behind Frontier Prince carrying 68kg at $151. Previously second-up pulled up at Wexford on July 22 over 3822m. Further improved but others rate better.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 63 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 68kg | 4:59.37 | 9-6-7 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 0/9 | 22/07/2026 | 54 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Wexford | 3822m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 231 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $4.33 |
| 9/13 | 25/07/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/15 | 05/07/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Bellewstown | 4928m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 5:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 27/05/2025 | 249 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/6 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/13 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 4:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 5:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 38 days. Last run finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on September 16 over 3600m, 3.5 len behind Cawthorne Cracker with 76kg at $4.50. Race before finished fifth in a small field at Sedgefield on August 28 over 3400m, 12 len behind Saint Polo carrying 71.5kg at $5. Has the ability to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good Firm | Conor O'farrell | 76kg | 4:17.66 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/08/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Firm | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 3:48.00 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,890.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 76kg | 4:10.67 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/7 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 75.5kg | 4:00.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 69kg | 3:59.46 | 10-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 66.5kg | 3:51.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72kg | 4:33.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 4:02.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 70kg | 4:15.02 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 3:46.30 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 21/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 3:55.73 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished fourth of 10 starters at Sedgefield on October 7 over 3400m, 13 len behind Clean Getaway with 71kg at $4. Run before finished fourth of 10 starters at Sedgefield on September 14 over 3400m, 10 len behind Littletown Lad carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/10/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Rebecca Hitchen | 71kg | 4:00.97 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/09/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 3:52.46 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Firm | Jamie Hamilton | 74.5kg | 3:48.65 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 62.5kg | 3:09.13 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | SELL HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Firm | Kyle Mchugh | 59.5kg | 2:43.02 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 3:50.47 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 2:42.64 | 1-10-9 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:12.13 | 3-8-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | HDLE SELL HCP 4U | $10,980.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | 4:10.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75kg | 4:09.11 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 56.5kg | 2:05.67 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |