May 07 / 16.00 Kelso

16.00

Good

K.O.S.B. Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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K.O.S.B. Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 23317-

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his 17 starts over hurdles, the latest off 5lb lower at Musselburgh in February (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces back on); just as effective on good ground; chance.
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4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 86150- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m5f off 3lb lower at Doncaster in March (good); not fared as well in stronger races here and at Cheltenham since; has won off higher marks in the past, this ground ideal and fair record here; contender.
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3

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Ashington

11st 3lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Won this race on good ground under Becky Smith a year ago and defends his crown from a good mark but recent Flat/hurdling form has been underwhelming and conditions are not in his favour today.

33/1

9th

10

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:42 Carlisle

Ashington

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Better known as a jumper and yet recent efforts in that scene haven't been great, and he was only midfield over C&D last month.

20/1

7th

5

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:57 Uttoxeter

Ashington

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Stuck on a losing run and finished last in two hurdle races before finishing only sixth off his low Flat mark 13 days ago; others much preferred.

25/1

Form: 23371- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has a fair strike-rate; last two wins have been over fences here with blinkers on good ground (2m7f/2m5f); 6lb lower over hurdles, but didn't shine on latest hurdles start at Perth last September (2m4f, good; 23l eighth of 15).
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

4th

1

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Half Shot

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Captured this prize a year ago and in good form until ridden aggressively when tenth in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase 23 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him play a major role here.

9/1

Form: 86411- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has improved since cheekpieces went on with wins at Newcastle (2m7f, good) and Carlisle (3m1f, good; won by a nose); up 10lb in total (4lb higher than last time); should be competitive.
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5th

11

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Kilmore Rock

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Back in good form in new headgear this spring, most notably when winning at Kelso (2m6f, good) two starts ago; will be suited by this longer trip and is probably still on a workable mark; could have a say.

9/1

2nd

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Kilmore Rock

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won this race last year and he improved his hurdling record to 5-13 when beating Jericoacoara over C&D (second-time blinkers) two weeks ago; up 6lb but he was as good as ever with that comfortable success and is a major player again.

9/4

1st

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Kilmore Rock

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

4-12 over hurdles (including C&D win); out of sorts when pulled up twice in the winter (wore cheekpieces) but bounced back with creditable third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) last month and has possibilities if in the right mood again.

10/1

Form: P54P1- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m Hexham maiden hurdle in March 2024 (heavy); best run since when 12-1 winner of a C&D handicap last time (good); 4lb higher; chance.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Dollar Collar

11st 0lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Recorded a 5l success in heavy-ground Irish point four months ago on third attempt; subsequently sold for £30,000; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals.

5/1

Form: /0601- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Put a below-par run at Wetherby behind him when a game winner of a 2m5f handicap hurdle here last time; today's slightly longer trip should suit and he's worth considering off this 3lb higher mark.
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1

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Magic Wave

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m5f, good) last April but he's not seen much action since and has been beaten 39l in both runs this year; has some questions to answer and he needs a big turnaround.

14/1

10th

3

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Magic Wave

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Course winner (2m5f, good) a year ago; absent since disappointing run in January but his C&D (good to soft) second just after Christmas was a good effort and he'll be right in the thick of things if back on song today.

8/1

10th

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Magic Wave

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Campaigned at Kelso (2m5f/2m6f) since last April, posting form figures of 132; edging back up the weights and now goes into a much bigger field switched back to elsewhere; not certain to remain competitive.

14/1

Form: 45415- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort; back to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Hexham two runs back (2m4f, good to soft); didn't back that up with same headgear over same C&D last time (good); bit to prove.
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4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Less Legacy

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won four-runner handicap at Hexham last June (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); disappointing since; needs first-time blinkers to bring about significant improvement.

12/1

10th

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Less Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Captured this prize last year (fourth win at the track) and caught the eye when eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 34 days ago, racing wide and set a lot to do; he's a player off a 2lb lower mark now.

8/1

8th

6

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Less Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Four of his five wins have been at Hexham; hasn't been at his best on last three starts; others stronger.

50/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dollar Collar

RP RATINGS:

Kilmore Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashington

The Guardian:

Magic Wave

TOPSPEED:

Les's Legacy

The Times:

Kilmore Rock

D Express:

Kilmore Rock

The Star:

Kilmore Rock

Telegraph:

Dollar Collar

Daily Mail:

Dollar Collar

The Sun:

Dollar Collar

Daily Record:

Dollar Collar

Daily Mirror:

Ashington