May 10 / 14.15 Kelso

14.15

Good

Aitken Turnbull Architects Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Aitken Turnbull Architects Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1113P- C

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made a great start for current yard by completing a hat-trick (2m7f-3m2f) in the autumn; has gone backwards the last twice so needs to turn things around.
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5

8th Oct 2023

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

16:30 Kelso

Hoganville

11st 6lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to last and niggled along briefly after 7th, reminder after 10th, struggling after 12th, lost touch after 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

8/1

6th

7

26th Aug 2023

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

17:36 Cartmel

Hoganville

10st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

raced in second, led narrowly 6th, headed but prominent before 7th

10/1

5th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

17:25 Stratford

Hoganville

11st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

4-7 for this yard, the latest win coming at Kelso in May; fair third at Hexham the following month and softening ground will suit this thorough stayer well (all four wins on good to soft/soft); live player.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2P/P6-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice at maiden level; has achieved little since handicapping, remote sixth at Ayr most recently; needs to raise his game sharply.
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8th

12

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Firth Of Forth

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

He's well handicapped on hurdle form as recent as last May. when second over 2m6f here, but he failed to shine on his last two runs in that sphere and was down the field on his chase debut at Newcastle three weeks ago.

20/1

6th

6

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

13:05 Newcastle

Firth Of Forth

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

held up in rear

12/1

3rd

4

29th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

Firth Of Forth

11st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

in touch with leaders, hung right and went third before 2 out, weakened before last

8/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 46515-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
In good form fitted with cheekpieces applied the last twice, winning at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) then creditable fifth at Carlisle (3m1f); possibilities in the retained headgear.
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3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season and dropped out very quickly after running well for a long way over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) last month; positives can still be drawn from that recent effort but others in this field look much less risky; cheekpieces back on today.

12/1

2

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear.

10/1

2

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear.

10/1

Form: 3/245- C

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped in last two appearances, following a consistent spell, and perhaps age is catching up with this veteran; others preferred.
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6th

1

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:00 Ayr

Better Getalong

12st 0lb

J: Miss Ella McGarry

T: Nicky Richards

disputed lead early, raced in second after 2nd, raced slightly wide with one circuit to go

14/1

Form: 35508- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Appears well treated, having defied a higher mark here (2m5f) last September; not in the same form of late and finished only eighth over C&D most recently.
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13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who was tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in November and pulled up at 100-1 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month on his sole start since; however, the drying conditions are a positive, with his last five wins coming on good ground, and he won two in a row over C&D last autumn to take his winning tally at Kelso to four; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

50/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Navigator

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who won three times last August-October (2m1f/2m5f, good); however, tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November when last seen and there's a suspicion he may not want testing ground nowadays.

16/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August and followed it up with a good third of nine in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can't be discounted.

10/1

Form: 24514- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
In decent form at the age of ten and regained the winning thread at Ayr (2m5f, good) two starts ago; respectable fourth here (2m2f) latest; should go well, back up in distance.
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5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

in touch with leaders

25/1

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats for new stable this summer but last month's fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) was more encouraging; she needs to build on that performance here but has the services of Brian Hughes again.

12/1

4th

5

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Animore

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

held up in rear, headway after 2nd, went third after 6th, hit 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened gradually run-in

25/1

Form: 78344-

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; made an encouraging handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) two weeks ago, finishing fourth; looks open to progress at this level and is one for the shortlist.
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9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Split The Bill

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Split The Bill

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

3rd

4

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Aintree

Split The Bill

11st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Eight-race maiden for Micky Hammond, best run when fourth over this trip at Perth in April (good to soft); well beaten next time (didn't jump well) and now makes debut for Rebecca Menzies with a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: /23PF-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Things soon turned pear-shaped over fences last season; won at Newcastle (2m4f, good) when last seen over hurdles and that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since; interesting back in this sphere.
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4

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Rowdy Rustler

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

16/1

4

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Rowdy Rustler

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

16/1

13th

1

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Rowdy Rustler

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Best run back hurdling this season when 10l fourth of eight over an extended 2m4f at Newcastle (good) just before Christmas; has stamina to prove (fell before halfway previous attempt over 3m under rules) but being dropped another 4lb can only help.

8/1

Form: 3/341-

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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2nd

2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:43 Catterick

Fabuleux Du Clos

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Dual winner over hurdles (2m4f/3m) but he's 0-5 on the Flat; plugged on for a modest fourth in a maiden at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) 22 days ago and now steps back up in trip on this return to handicap company.

16/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

18:15 Carlisle

Fabuleux Du Clos

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

A dual winner over hurdles in 2023 (2m4f/3m); struggled over hurdles/Flat since returning from a lengthy absence; beaten 13l when seventh of nine at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in July and now drops back in trip.

100/1

Form: 232P2-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Newcastle (2m4f) last spring; has picked up a few silver medals since, including over fences; clear second over C&D (good) back hurdling last month; solid contender off just 3lb higher.
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7th

9

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:48 Perth

Warriors Story

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Winless since April 2022, and he beat only one in 3m handicap hurdle here 25 days ago; visor is reached for with lots to find.

16/1

10th

4

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:52 Perth

Warriors Story

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, pressed leader before 3rd

8/1

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:58 Hexham

Warriors Story

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost position 7th, dropped to rear 9th

9/4

Form: 684/P- CD

Last run: 375 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark over C&D in early 2021; absent since breaking a blood vessel at Hexham (stable debut) just over a year ago; returns as a 12yo; market can guide.
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11

10th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Ryedale Racer

10st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Catch Bissett

Defied a higher mark over C&D in early 2021; absent since breaking a blood vessel at Hexham (stable debut) just over a year ago; returns as a 12yo; market can guide.

50/1

Non-runners

Fabuleux Du Clos

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £163.10
Straight Forecast £134.05
Tricast £439.46
Trifecta £1069.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Warriors Story

RP RATINGS:

Curley Finger

Telegraph:

Fabuleux Du Clos

The Times:

Split The Bill

SPOTLIGHT:

Rowdy Rustler

D Express:

Animore

Daily Mail:

The Navigator

TOPSPEED:

Curley Finger

The Guardian:

Curley Finger

Daily Mirror:

Warriors Story

The Star:

Warriors Story

Daily Record:

Warriors Story

The Sun:

Fabuleux Du Clos