Kelso Race 1 - Jumps Look Better On Racing Tv Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
GENTLE OCEAN (2) showed a willing attitude when scoring first up for this yard by 1.5L at Uttoxeter (4700m) last month. Consider holding every chance of going back-to-back. FINISK PRIDE (1) comfortably saw off two rivals at Hexham (4000m) four weeks ago scoring by 7.5L. Yard have a fine record at this venue and is sure to threaten. WHISKEY ON ICE (3) stepped forward for the switch to handicaps last campaign landing a 4700m event at Newcastle by a mighty 17L under this ride on final outing. Lacks a recent prep but hard to knock otherwise. THEY'RE CHANCERS (5) should be well suited by the extra journey on return.
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run favourite; won by 7 len Hexham on October 10 over 4000m defeating Presentandcorrect with 71.5kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 9 runners at Ayr on April 18 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Skerry Hill carrying 71kg at $17. Leading contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 10/10/2026 | 175 | MHDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 5:18.75 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | 79 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $29,950.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 102 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jack Power | 68.5kg | 3:59.10 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/10/2025 | 167 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished second of 13 starters at Tinahely P2p on January 10 over 4828m, slow track; 5 len behind Dream On Mick carrying 61kg. Went for a spell before returning favourite; won by 1.5 len Uttoxeter on October 4 over 4700m defeating Captain Connor carrying 71kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Fitter for run. Plenty of scope for further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/10/2026 | 267 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:27.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.62 |
| 2/13 | 10/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Dominic Hislop
Weight: 73kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 17 len Newcastle March 3 over 4700m defeating Princesse Milania with 71.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; 5 of 8 runners at Hexham December 10 over 4030m, on rain affected going; 23 len behind Tashkhan with 71.5kg at $17. Winning prospect.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Dominic Hislop | 71.5kg | 5:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 76kg | 6:01.88 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 146 | MHDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 5:54.15 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 71.5kg | 5:58.70 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 01/06/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/05/2025 | 8 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/17 | 05/05/2025 | 212 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 68.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr John Dixon
Weight: 70kgs
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Resumes off a 36 day letup. Last outing ran last in a small field at Hexham on October 2 over 4000m, 14 len behind Illogical Logic with 64kg at $17. Run before finished tenth of 11 runners at Cartmel on August 29 over 4200m, 51 len behind Illogical Logic carrying 66kg at $23. Happy to risk here.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/10/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | John Dixon | 64kg | 5:11.68 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 66kg | 5:14.23 | 11-11-10 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 63kg | 5:22.15 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,430.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 4:15.27 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,340.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 6:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/12 | 23/05/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,020.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 65.5kg | 5:12.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 04/04/2026 | 109 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | John Dixon | 68kg | 5:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | John Dixon | 67kg | 3:56.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
| 15/15 | 16/10/2025 | 116 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,050.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | John Dixon | 67.5kg | 4:55.23 | 11-15-15 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | John Dixon | 71.5kg | 5:21.05 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 107.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 32 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | John Dixon | 67kg | 4:52.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished second of 11 runners at this track on December 29 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind They Want Me carrying 71.5kg at $2.10. Won first up last previous preparation. Worth thought on latest form.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/12/2025 | 342 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:16.60 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |