December 04 / 15.15 Kelso

15.15

Good To Soft

Racing TV Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (Part Of The Racing Excellence Init’)

  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Conditional Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (Part Of The Racing Excellence Init’)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 33P-24

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden; had to settle for second when warm favourite for run-of-the-mill C&D novice on British debut in October and managed only fourth of seven on subsequent handicap debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft); needs last month's wind op to enable some improvement.
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3rd

3

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Traprain Law

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Running well in the main this season, winning at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in December and good third at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in January last time; this two-time course winner was runner-up in this race two years ago and could again have a part to play.

4/1

3rd

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Traprain Law

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up to progressive winner at Kelso (2m1f, soft) last month then went one better at Wetherby (1m7f, soft; by 3l); he remains 3lb lower than when third in this last year (good to soft) and could be firmly involved.

11/2

4th

8

24th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Traprain Law

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Behind a couple of these when seventh in last season's Grand Annual here but this dual chase winner has the benefit of a positive recent run at Kelso on good ground that would have been lively enough for him; should run well.

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 213-31 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Built upon encouraging seasonal debut when rallying well for narrow win at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month and now 2-7 over hurdles; only 2lb higher here and the forecast slower ground won't be a problem; likely contender.
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3rd

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:58 Kelso

Rewired

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has come good off his much reduced mark and a 4lb rise for Hereford last time is more than fair (2m, good); one of his career-best runs was on soft so rain won't bother him.

11/8

3rd

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:58 Kelso

Rewired

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has come good off his much reduced mark and a 4lb rise for Hereford last time is more than fair (2m, good); one of his career-best runs was on soft so rain won't bother him.

11/8

Form: 2/11/0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Started off in handicaps with two wins (one over C&D) in autumn 2020; not seen again until Wetherby last month, where he ran well to a point and wasn't given a hard time once beaten; player if that recent outing has brought him on and his old ability remains.
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0

4

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Needs to produce more than he's managed this season on his first three chase starts, but Musselburgh last time was a sizeable step in the right direction and he could continue to get better over fences; won here twice over hurdles and he's well treated on his form in that sphere; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

1

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Dancewiththewind

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Won Irish point earlier in career but his four rules wins have come over hurdles and although he had a stiff task on chase debut at Carlisle he showed no enthusiasm when pulled up early at Kelso in November (first-time cheekpieces, discarded now); risky.

7/2

0

2

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

12:30 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

raced in last, reminder after 1st, detached after 3rd, pulled up after 4th

7/1

Form: F2U-F7

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles and not seen since finishing last of seven at Perth (2m4f, good) in June; returns on a good mark and seems quite versatile regarding ground but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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6th

8

(7)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

18:20 Doncaster

Oot Ma Way

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in last

33/1

4th

8

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

13:50 Hamilton

Oot Ma Way

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jim Goldie

prominent

16/1

8th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Oot Ma Way

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

midfield, weakened over 2f out

14/1

Form: 42-256 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) on stable debut in October and is now back on the same mark but her last two runs were a shade disappointing and others in the line-up appeal more.
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5

18th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

13:25 Musselburgh

Evita Du Mesnil

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Katie Scott

Four-time hurdle winner; made a good start for her current yard when going close at Kelso (2m, good) in October but she's not matched that form in three runs since; handles most ground and now drops back into a Class 5 event but she needs to rediscover her spark.

8/1

Form: 0/402/

Last run: 728 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; runner-up off 7lb higher in this race in 2020 (soft ground) but not seen again since and not an easy one to weigh up.
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7th

11

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Getaway Gerry

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

midfield

40/1

11

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

14:35 Ayr

Getaway Gerry

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Katie Scott

14-race maiden; runner-up at Kelso (2m) on two occasions but has proved inconsistent overall and needs to show he retains ability having achieved little in two starts since returning from long layoff.

20/1

11th

10

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

13:00 Kelso

Getaway Gerry

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Katie Scott

Well beaten over C&D (soft) last month but he failed to settle and ran fairly well for quite a long way on that first outing since December 2020; could improve for the run and he's now 10lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) on his penultimate start; one to consider.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3434

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat-racer who was placed twice in novice company over hurdles this autumn (2m, good); below that form when well-held fourth on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m, soft) but ought to be better suited by the forecast quicker ground here.
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8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold

20/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

11th

1

(12)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky.

20/1

Form: P6P-89 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and disappointing since winning Perth novice hurdle (2m, good) in April 2021; ran well to a point at Newcastle (2m, soft) last month but dropped out very tamely in the straight there and needs the first-time tongue-tie to aid his finishing effort here.
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7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

midfield on inner, went fourth 9th, mistake and lost position 10th

10/1

7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Struggled on heavy ground last time but opened chasing account with clearcut success at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) two starts ago and is still quite lightly raced for his age; could have a say.

10/1

11

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Coolkill

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

10yo who is lightly raced for his age and travelled well to win by 3l at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft); he's 6lb higher against much tougher opponents today, but he looked promising earlier in his career and is not discounted.

13/2

Form: 2345

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Irish-trained 3yo who performed well in four juvenile maiden hurdles in June-October, on ground ranging from good to heavy; takes on older horses on today's handicap debut; no surprise if he features.
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4th

8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Swapped usual cheekpieces for refitted visor and gave good account when third from 3lb out of the weights over C&D (good) on Saturday; will effectively be 1lb lower if he turns out again but his 0-42 career strike-rate is not easily overlooked.

10/1

3rd

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Ran well to a point when fourth in C&D selling handicap won by Alvesta in May but was beaten about 19l in the end and has been safely held in two subsequent chases; 3lb wrong today and now 0-40 under rules.

20/1

6th

10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:23 Cartmel

Mr Globalist

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Longstanding maiden who often races freely and he's 3lb out of the weights for this second run over fences; he was well held in the first.

25/1

Non-runners

Coolkill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.80
Straight Forecast £29.93
Tricast £112.84
Trifecta £116.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mr Globalist

SPOTLIGHT:

Three Platoon

Telegraph:

Rewired

POSTDATA:

Coolkill

The Sun:

Traprain Law

Daily Mail:

Mr Globalist

D Express:

Mr Globalist

Daily Mirror:

Mr Globalist

RP Ratings:

Three Platoon

The Times:

Three Platoon

Daily Record:

Rewired

The Star:

Coolkill