April 20 / 16.30 Kelso

16.30

Good

Scottish Racing Academy Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 2f 25y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Scottish Racing Academy Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 235732

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of his eight runs over hurdles without looking particularly progressive; in good heart though and looks sure to win a race such as this; place claims at least.
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4th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Rememberthename

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Off the mark at the ninth attempt over hurdles when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (2m2f, good) last month; this is tougher off 5lb higher but he seems versatile trip-wise and he still has potential; respected for in-form yard.

11/4

1st

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Rememberthename

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in five of his eight runs over hurdles without looking particularly progressive; in good heart though and looks sure to win a race such as this; place claims at least.

7/2

2nd

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

15:48 Kelso

Rememberthename

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed several times, including off a mark of 101 in Musselburgh handicap (2m4f) most recently; just an ordinary maiden and faces a stiffer task on these terms.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 313P32

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; got off the mark over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December off 6lb lower; placed three times since, running up to his best when second of 11 finishers at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; should be thereabouts.
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11th

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Newport

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

1-21 over hurdles, his win coming at Musselburgh in December (1m7f, soft); has continued to run well since, notably when second over 2m2f here and on the Flat last time; one to consider.

11/2

5th

5

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Newport

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-7 on the Flat when trained in Ireland and not seen in this sphere since summer 2024, but has largely been in good form over hurdles for Iain Jardine since the autumn; might be the answer.

7/2

2nd

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Newport

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; got off the mark over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December off 6lb lower; placed three times since, running up to his best when second of 11 finishers at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; should be thereabouts.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: P-4604

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Kempton last April off 2lb higher when trained by Nigel Hawke; ran as if he needed the run when fourth of six finishers at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) 19 days ago on his stable debut after eight months off; sports first-time cheekpieces and has to be of interest.
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1st

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Fine Point

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Built upon satisfactory stable debut and ran big race before weakening into third at Kelso (2m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; remains on a good mark and should cope with the forecast slower ground here; likely contender.

11/4

3rd

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Fine Point

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got off the mark over hurdles at Kempton last April off 2lb higher when trained by Nigel Hawke; ran as if he needed the run when fourth of six finishers at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) 19 days ago on his stable debut after eight months off; sports first-time cheekpieces and has to be of interest.

7/2

Form: 61-045 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper here last April; has shown ability in three runs over hurdles and can be expected to show improvement now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut.
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4th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Lester Mail

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a bumper here last April (2m, good); mixed form over hurdles, including fair fourth on handicap debut here last time (2m2f, good); further progress likely, particularly now up to 2m4f.

11/2

4th

3

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Lester Mail

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a bumper here last April; has shown ability in three runs over hurdles and can be expected to show improvement now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut.

15/2

5th

6

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Lester Mail

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Registered his bumper win in a weak race at Kelso; modest fourth there (2m) in latest attempt over hurdles; needs to improve.

16/1

Form: 7558

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.
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5th

11

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Glenridding

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Glenridding

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.

16/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Glenridding

10st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in 2024; has run three times over hurdles, on second occasion showing modest form on New Year's Day on debut for this yard; not so good when hooded on soft ground next time and he refused to enter the stalls for a Flat race four weeks ago; bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 97544P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-8 under rules; pulled up when 80-1 on handicap debut at Hexham (2m, soft) last month; easy to look elsewhere.
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6th

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Barrakilla Vage

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

0-8 under rules; pulled up when 80-1 on handicap debut at Hexham (2m, soft) last month; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

12

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Barrakilla Vage

10st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ex-Irish maiden hurdler; well-held fourth of six on yard debut in 2m4f maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in December latest; goes handicapping with lots more needed from him.

40/1

7th

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Barrakilla Vage

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Showed little in points but a bit better on debut for this yard in a Downpatrick bumper; tailed off at Tramore since; not easy to fancy.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-443

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all of her three starts over hurdles; steps up in trip on her handicap debut and should give a good account provided she shows improvement.
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4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:00 Perth

Hunters Spring

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Newcastle bumper winner in November 2024 (2m1f, good); fair form at up to 2m2f over hurdles; may improve up in trip, but more exposed than most.

16/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Hunters Spring

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all of her three starts over hurdles; steps up in trip on her handicap debut and should give a good account provided she shows improvement.

8/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:35 Kelso

Hunters Spring

11st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Good-ground bumper winner who has run okay when fourth on first two hurdle starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft); her form is significantly inferior to that of A Path To Ronda but she's certainly a place contender.

8/1

Form: -P0350

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-9 under rules; jumping was less than fluent when beaten 52l at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better in time.
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3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Miss Friday Lions

10st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to register a victory and she was pulled up in 2m2f handicap here last month; hood goes back on now with lots to prove.

16/1

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Miss Friday Lions

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-9 under rules; jumping was less than fluent when beaten 52l at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better in time.

16/1

10th

4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Miss Friday Lions

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to win (0-8); some encouragement drawn from more recent efforts, including fair third in a 2m1f maiden (66-1) here; weakened late - first attempt over 2m4f - at Sedgefield latest; stamina reserves aren't totally conclusive.

15/2

Form: 68-9PP

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole success over hurdles came in January 2024 when trained by Archie Watson; she has offered little in three runs for current yard and it's easy to look elsewhere.
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9

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Chosen Hero

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success over hurdles came in January 2024 when trained by Archie Watson; she has offered little in three runs for current yard and it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Chosen Hero

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

On a long losing sequence and offered little in two runs for her new handler, pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Leicester in January; now tongue tied first time; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

5

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Chosen Hero

11st 7lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Left Archie Watson after string of disappointing runs last season and dropped out very tamely on last month's stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); needs to turn a corner.

25/1

Non-runners

Ms Cindy Kate

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £11.69
Tricast £28.73
Trifecta £30.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rememberthename

The Times:

Ms Cindy Kate

Telegraph:

Lester Mail

SPOTLIGHT:

Fine Point

The Guardian:

Newport

TOPSPEED:

Glenridding

The Star:

Ms Cindy Kate

D Express:

Lester Mail

POSTDATA:

Rememberthename

Daily Mail:

Rememberthename

Daily Record:

Rememberthename

The Sun:

Fine Point

Daily Mirror:

Newport