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Softvisitkelso.com Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 0f 51y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
7/2 (Won)
Form: 9-5913 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, not fluent 4 out |
11/4 |
9/2
Form: 1/FP-5 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
11th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper winner; 0-5 over hurdles but placed on both starts in handicaps on heavy/good to soft; should go well again but suspicion that one or two others may be better treated. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
10th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: /9-440
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Made all at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in February and didn't run badly on last month's return to action at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft), which he could improve for; however, he has a major stamina question to answer here. |
10/1 |
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5 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 4-0123 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 4476-P C
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Infrequent winner and his form has regressed in the last 18 months; had an excuse last time (saddle slipped) but still has enough to prove. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
1st Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair second at Newcastle last February but this 11yo's form has gone the wrong way since; hard to fancy from 6lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair second at Newcastle last February but this 11yo's form has gone the wrong way since; hard to fancy from 4lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 56-7
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D (soft) and at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); up another 5lb for latest success but drying ground not ideal. |
5/2 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Reportedly jumped better than on his previous start (here) when returning to form to win at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, soft); has a chance on that, but isn't particularly consistent. |
12/1 |
|
1st 5 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
9/2
Form: 3P18-2 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than for last year's win in this race but went in again over C&D in December when much too good for a subsequent winner; latest Ayr third also respectable and returning here has to be a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won a novice handicap over C&D in 2022 (soft); has since won three more races over hurdles, the last two mares' handicaps over 2m2f at Kelso; went up 8lb for latest win (December); others look better treated. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 53-345
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Handicap newcomer who has been well beaten the last twice; however, she's had wind surgery since (also wears a first-time tongue-tie) and that may help her tap back into the promise shown in the first half of last year (including on heavy ground); could have a part to play. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 |
17th Nov 2022 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in an Ayr bumper (heavy) in February, on her second start; followed that up with a promising hurdles debut (2m, good to soft) in May; looked in need of the run when well beaten in a Hexham novices' contest last month; open to improvement now stepping up in trip. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 5451-0 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (2) |
12th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Four-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and he's continued in good form here the next twice; solid claims. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 7 (6) |
21st Aug 2023 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Likes it here and has run well over C&D on his last three starts, with a third under Lois Teal (good to soft) being followed by a win (good) and a near miss (good to soft); solid claims off the same mark as last time. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Four wins over C&D, the latest last month when scoring narrowly off a 4lb lower mark (good); suited by good ground or softer but has never won off a mark this high. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 2-2678
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
11st 0lb |
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 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
20/1
Form: /402/6
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
|
11 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
20/1
Form: 70P8-P
Last run: 83 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Struggling with nothing positive to glean from his most recent Kelso run (2m, heavy; 12th of 14, beaten 50l); does tackle this 3m1f trip for the first time but is impossible to fancy from 14lb out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
|
12th 16 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has struggled to get competitive in his five handicap hurdles and he's 7lb out of the weights here; it's best to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
15 |
24th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
towards rear, slow jump 6th, lost touch and pulled up before 7th, burst blood vessel (vet said gelding had bled from the nose) |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 2280-P D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't the best of win records (4-43 over hurdles), last win coming over 2m2f here in September 2023; good fourth over 2m5f here last month, but tailed off last time; 10lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
12th 16 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 behind Looking Splendid at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; however, it's over two years since this 10yo last won and he's even further out of the handicap this afternoon. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won twice here (including over C&D) in 2023 but this year's pointing form is uninspiring and he has struggled back over fences and hurdles in last three starts; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
15/2
Form: 744-
Last run: 298 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Narrow chase win over 2m1f at Bangor (heavy) last February; has been off and had wind surgery since well beaten over hurdles that April; this is a warm race for the grade. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Placed in one of his two handicaps over hurdles but his improvement has come as a chaser, winning at Bangor (heavy) and second at Huntingdon (soft); off the same mark as last time and shouldn't be far away. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Placed in one of his two handicaps over hurdles but his improvement has come as a chaser, winning at Bangor (heavy) and second at Huntingdon (soft); off the same mark as last time and shouldn't be far away. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: /U638-
Last run: 480 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
No better than third after two bumpers and eight races over hurdles; pulled up on last two starts, absent 724 days in between; sometimes hooded, now tries cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
|
7th 9 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
No better than third after two bumpers and eight races over hurdles; pulled up on last two starts, absent 724 days in between; sometimes hooded, now tries cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
raced in last, detached from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 69764U
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Maiden who was a respectable fourth over 2m5f at Kelso in November (soft) but she unseated, then pulled up, on next two starts; looks unlikely from 6lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
14 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ran okay when fourth of 12 here in November (2m5f, soft; beaten about 12l) on last completed start; however, she's 0-19 and it remains to be seen whether this drop back in trip will suit; others are more compelling. |
16/1 |
|
17 |
2nd Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 over hurdles; kept on for modest fourth at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November but will need to find something extra to get a win on the board; 1lb out of the weights. |
11/1 |
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