Kelso Race 5 - Fifty Shades Of Earl Grey Novices' Hcp Chase
RULE ME IN (1) finally broke through for a first fences success attempting a 4000m chase at Newcastle eleven days ago as favourite. Maintains a nice handicap and is sure to play a significant role. WEARELONGTERM (3) gained a first career triumph in clear-cut fashion by 17L over course and distance a fortnight ago. Unlikely to get such a soft lead again but warrants serious respect. KILLYBEGS JET LADY (2) likewise doesn't win out of turn. Scored here during May however has not threatened in three outings this term so far. Enters the equation. JIRKO (5) holds ability. Lost the rider past three appearances and hard to have confidence for now.

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished second in a small field at Newton Abbot on September 18 over 4200m, 8 len behind Mr Mcwhinny carrying 71kg at $7.50. Second-up to post a big 5 len win. Newcastle on October 27 over 4000m defeating Empty Nest carrying 66kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start. In form and will take some stopping.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/10/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Kielan Woods | 66kg | 5:07.42 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | 130 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 5:12.61 | 2-2-2-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Jack Tudor | 65kg | 5:06.30 | 2-2-2-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $4.33 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Jack Tudor | 64.5kg | 5:09.95 | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 66kg | 5:04.65 | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 67kg | 5:28.16 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/01/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 68kg | 6:05.20 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 5:08.91 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 65.5kg | 5:21.45 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | 227 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 6:03.90 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2025 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 74kg | 5:15.90 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 8 runners at Hexham on October 20 over 4800m, 19 len behind C'mon So carrying 74.5kg at $15. Before that made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Hexham on October 2 over 4700m, 24 len behind Frisky Whiskey with 70.5kg at $8.50. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Derek Fox | 74.5kg | 6:43.90 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | 6:02.16 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/08/2026 | 77 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,340.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Derek Fox | 72kg | 6:10.08 | 3-11-11 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Alan Doyle | 73kg | 6:33.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Alan Doyle | 71kg | 6:05.16 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 02/05/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 6:44.45 | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 99/10 | 25/03/2026 | 173 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Soft | Derek Fox | 74kg | 7:20.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,560.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 71kg | 7:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Alan Doyle | 69.5kg | 6:26.70 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/07/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Alan Doyle | 70kg | 5:50.80 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,900.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 5:49.69 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last to post a big 17 len win. This track on October 24 over 4700m defeating Realisation carrying 64.5kg at $8.50 in a steeplechase. Run before sat on the pace then finished third of 9 starters at Perth on September 23 over 4000m, 3 len behind Delgany Second Now carrying 66kg at $23. Rates well. Major player again.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/10/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,470.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 64.5kg | 6:01.88 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66kg | 5:06.77 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/6 | 31/08/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,970.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 4:16.84 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | 5:22.15 | 2-8-7 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/07/2026 | 153 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,430.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 6:32.18 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 6:23.50 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 65.5kg | 6:07.86 | 7-7-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,900.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 6:05.26 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 70kg | 6:11.35 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 62.5kg | 5:59.14 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/7 | 25/09/2025 | 66 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4815m | Good | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 6:06.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Perth on September 23 over 4000m. Last start finished sixth of 8 runners at Hexham on October 20 over 4800m, 21 len behind C'mon So carrying 72.5kg at $21. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 72.5kg | 6:43.90 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 0/9 | 23/09/2026 | 225 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 73kg | 5:06.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 71kg | 5:33.43 | 2-6-7 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Dominic Hislop | 69kg | 5:41.35 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 8/19 | 02/01/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73kg | 5:10.52 | 9-6-8 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4928m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 69.5kg | 6:34.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 5:37.20 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2025 | 153 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 75.5kg | 4:00.67 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/04/2025 | 70 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 72.5kg | 5:07.80 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 4:13.27 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $13,880.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 4:01.38 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months didn't finish the race at Ayr on October 31 over 4800m. Previously second-up finished second of 11 starters at Ayr on December 1 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Wholly Boley with 73kg at $6. Nicely-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 31/10/2026 | 171 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:20.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 6:22.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/04/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Dominic Hislop | 61kg | 6:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/3 | 06/03/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,820.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 66kg | 5:43.02 | 1-1-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/11 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 6:54.96 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | 7:04.94 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 73kg | 6:44.04 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 245 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 75kg | 6:11.35 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/16 | 08/03/2025 | 65 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73kg | 6:53.62 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/01/2025 | 25 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,410.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 73.5kg | 4:12.62 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/12/2024 | 36 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 4:13.01 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $81.00 |