November 24 / 12.48 Kelso

12.48

Soft

Racing TV Black Friday Is Coming Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing TV Black Friday Is Coming Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 47-2

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ability at ordinary level in bumpers and shaped with promise when second to a previous winner (pair clear) on hurdle debut (2m, good to soft); softer ground unlikely to be an issue and is a player.
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5th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Chapel Green

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over C&D off a 6lb higher mark in September (good); has not fared quite as well since, although more encouraging run when 13l third of seven over 2m1f here last time (good); step back up in trip will suit.

7/1

3rd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Chapel Green

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here following a 163-day break last September (good) but rather disappointing since; on a good mark now, but a bit to prove.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 245-2

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability in bumpers, including on reappearance last month; however, plenty of stamina on dam's side and might find this an inadequate stamina test on hurdle debut.
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5th

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Chase A Fortune

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and has continued in good form, finishing second on his last two starts (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); very solid claims.

4/1

2nd

2

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Chase A Fortune

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Record of 212 since switched back to hurdles from chasing, the win at Wetherby (2m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces; Musselburgh effort (1m7f, good to soft) last time resulted in a career-best RPR; should go well in the retained headgear.

11/2

1

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Chase A Fortune

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Both his wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick, the latest off this mark in February 2024 (soft); several fair efforts since, including after a 325-day break last time; each-way chance.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5RFP-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
More letters than numbers in form figures and refused to race on second intended start; posted best effort at Hexham last time but remains to be seen whether that will be built on.
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3rd

7

29th Dec 2022

Heavy

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Arcandy

10st 13lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Made very inauspicious start to hurdling career last season (once refused to race and once looked reluctant to jump off) but fared considerably better when placed in two 2m novice races in November (one here, both on soft); still comes with risk attached on this handicap debut, but she has the raw ability to be very competitive.

10/1

3rd

9

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

12:48 Kelso

Arcandy

10st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

held up in last

10/1

2nd

1

4th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:23 Hexham

Arcandy

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Third in a point-to-point bumper in April 2021 but has shown more temperament than ability over hurdles (refused to race once and was reluctant to race last time); hard to fancy.

66/1

Form: 53-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ability in bumpers and shaped like a stayer on hurdle debut over C&D last month; open to improvement but bit of a surprise if there aren't one or two too good again.
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4

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Ninetofive

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in novice hurdles and he returned to form when runner-up in a Newcastle handicap (2m6f, soft) in January on his second start back from a long absence; could build on that last run and he's one to consider.

5/1

2nd

5

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Newcastle

Ninetofive

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show.

10/1

2nd

5

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Newcastle

Ninetofive

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Pulled up at Kelso in October after a long absence and has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he may have needed the run and this lightly raced 8yo is of interest on the promise he showed in novice hurdles at Hexham (2m/2m4f, heavy/good) in spring 2023; could bounce back with bold show.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on debut in a Carlisle bumper in March and, although this trip is likely to be on the sharp side for this hurdle debut, he's one to be interested in.
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1

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lots to prove regarding current form having been struggled over fences/hurdles on his three starts this season, but they've all been on good ground which might not have suited; not discounted off dangerous mark.

16/1

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

Form: 58-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Limitations exposed in bumper and on both outings over hurdles; easy to overlook on these terms.
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4th

8

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

So Many Roads

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (2m4f) in January but failed to back it up when a well-held fifth in another 2m4f handicap at that track 43 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

5th

2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

So Many Roads

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald Whillans

Both wins have been here, latest when beating Velvet Vulcan by a head in a 19-runner handicap over this trip last month (soft; went clear but only just held on); should go well off this 3lb higher mark.

100/30

Form: 2-26

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Similar level of form on both outings over hurdles and she'll likely have to improve if she's to get off the mark this time.
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6

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Reve De Niamh

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Still to win a race but she showed improved form when upped to 3m at Ayr in February (good to soft; cheekpieces first time, retained); up 3lb but still has time to do better.

13/2

2nd

5

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Reve De Niamh

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up in a bumper and on hurdling debut last year but soundly beaten in first three handicap hurdles (2m-2m4f) and not really bred to benefit from today's step up in trip; cheekpieces (worn three starts ago) are given another whirl.

20/1

7th

6

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Reve De Niamh

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Iain Jardine

Showed promise when runner-up in a bumper and on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft); things have gone rather pear-shaped since but heavy ground is a possible excuse for latest two defeats; had wind surgery since; not dismissed.

25/1

Form: 25-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in bumpers and, although not disgraced on hurdle debut last month, he'll have to raise his game if he's to get off the mark this time.
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7th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

These cheekpieces and a switch to prominent tactics have prompted good performances at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his last two starts, finishing second then first; he's won three times here in the past (including on good to soft) and might be thereabouts.

9/1

1st

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Third in this last year (heavy) and achieved his best result of this season when 6l second to Diamond Geezer in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (soft) last month; could be thereabouts.

10/1

2nd

3

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Four-time hurdle winner, including three over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft/soft); disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn but he ran respectably back over hurdles at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last month; now back on last winning mark and he could be dangerous on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Stepped up on previous efforts when winning Irish point (overall form ordinary) by a wide margin in April and since sold for £30,000; interesting to see how he goes in the market on this rules debut/first run for yard.
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5

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

12:48 Kelso

Gametime

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Stepped up on previous efforts when winning Irish point (overall form ordinary) by a wide margin in April and since sold for £30,000; interesting to see how he goes in the market on this rules debut/first run for yard.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Big price and soundly beaten over 2m6f at this venue on debut; down markedly in trip with plenty to prove.
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5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Something Golden

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Victor Thompson

0-14 over hurdles and just 1-12 in points; third in five consecutive restricted points since February but most of those were small-field affairs and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

25/1

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Something Golden

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Victor Thompson

0-14 over hurdles and just 1-12 in points; third in five consecutive restricted points since February but most of those were small-field affairs and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

25/1

Non-runners

Gametime

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.40
Straight Forecast £55.09
Trifecta £355.60

Selections

The Guardian:

Chapel Green

SPOTLIGHT:

Coniston Clouds

POSTDATA:

Eloi Du Puy

RP Ratings:

Arcandy

The Times:

Eloi Du Puy

Daily Mirror:

Chapel Green

The Sun:

Chapel Green

The Star:

Chapel Green

Daily Record:

Chapel Green

Telegraph:

Coniston Clouds

Daily Mail:

Coniston Clouds

D Express:

Coniston Clouds

TOPSPEED:

Arcandy