March 10 / 16.30 Kelso

16.30

Soft

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  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

Form: 3111B2 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D scorer before Christmas who posted another very good effort here when second of eight over 2m6f 23 days ago; up 3lb but he ought to be in the shake-up once more.
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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: 13P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect when going in at the first time of asking over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f) in December but he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f) last month; he needs to get back on track.
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10th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Forged Well

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Tailed off when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and something to prove after that; however, he's 2lb lower than for his ready win over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and shouldn't be discounted.

9/1

6th

4

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Forged Well

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a handicap chase at Musselburgh in December (2m7f, good to soft); shapes as though this trip will suit, is 7lb lower over hurdles and could go well.

3/1

Form: 211431 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Enjoying an excellent season and he readily bagged a third victory in 2m3f Catterick handicap 27 days ago; up another 6lb but he has more to offer; big shout.
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4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

Form: 44514 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Winning Irish pointer who got off the mark in this sphere over 2m here in December; not disgraced under a 7lb penalty when fourth in similar company here following month so he's in the mix now going handicapping up in trip.
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4th

5

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Dream Boy

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent on outer, niggled along briefly after 9th, not fluent 5 out, pushed along omitted 5 out, mistake 4 out, weakened after 2 out

8/1

4th

5

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Dream Boy

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent on outer, niggled along briefly after 9th, not fluent 5 out, pushed along omitted 5 out, mistake 4 out, weakened after 2 out

8/1

5th

6

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Dream Boy

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, lost ground 8th, lost position before 10th

6/1

Form: 5-2313 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Opened her account for the season in 2m6f Cartmel handicap in August and she backed it up with a good third at Market Rasen (2m7f) in November; not ruled out if fully tuned up after a break.
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5th

3

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:10 Cartmel

Sinndarella

11st 10lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Still 4lb higher than when winning over 2m6f here (good to soft) last summer but did not run badly when seventh in competitive series final at Musselburgh last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; major player if stamina holds out (unraced beyond 2m7f).

5/1

5th

3

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:10 Cartmel

Sinndarella

11st 10lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Still 4lb higher than when winning over 2m6f here (good to soft) last summer but did not run badly when seventh in competitive series final at Musselburgh last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; major player if stamina holds out (unraced beyond 2m7f).

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-P721

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 2m3f Hereford handicap hurdle last month; has a good attitude so he can go well again despite taking a 5lb rise in the weights.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

Form: 2-32P3 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over hurdles at Ayr; failed to go on over fences but he got back on track in a first-time visor in this sphere when third in handicap here 23 days ago; not ruled out with headgear again sported.
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6

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Step Above

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Off since recording a good second in 2m4f Ayr handicap chase in March but he has run well off a break so can't be discounted; visor goes back on too.

7/1

2nd

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Step Above

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Posted a good fourth over C&D in January, but fell heavily back here 24 days ago; ought to be thereabouts in his bid for a first victory in this sphere.

11/4

5

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

Step Above

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear

7/1

Form: 2-6336 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Carlisle last March and in good form this term until coming in only sixth back there (2m1f) last month; sort to bounce back with a tongue-tie added now.
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8th

8

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

held up in last, not fluent 6th

25/1

8th

8

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

held up in last, not fluent 6th

25/1

10th

3

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Kingston Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

20/1

Form: 321/2- D BF

Last run: 676 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
A dual hurdles scorer early in 2022 but he's been off the track for 22 months since coming in a good second over 2m6f here; others are preferred on this occasion.
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2nd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Made it 0-5 over fences when pulled up at Catterick last month but this course hurdle winner was running well in chases previously, finishing second at Sedgefield two starts ago; in the mix if bouncing back.

15/2

Form: 325 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when placed in maiden hurdles here and at Musselburgh before Christmas but he failed to build on it on his handicap debut when fifth back at Musselburgh (3m) three weeks ago; this Irish point runner-up is worth another chance.
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4th

6

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

Valleyview Tommy

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Showed some promise in two Irish points in 2023; rather disappointing over hurdles and fences, including with cheekpieces and last time with a visor; cheekpieces back on; others stronger.

14/1

6th

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:10 Musselburgh

Valleyview Tommy

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear, brief headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out

6/1

6th

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

13:10 Musselburgh

Valleyview Tommy

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear, brief headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out

6/1

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Payout
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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eloi Du Puy

SPOTLIGHT:

Harper Valley

D Express:

Kingston Bridge

TOPSPEED:

Sinndarella

Telegraph:

Harper Valley

Daily Mirror:

Harper Valley

The Sun:

Harper Valley

POSTDATA:

Eloi Du Puy

The Times:

Eloi Du Puy

The Star:

Eloi Du Puy

Daily Record:

Eloi Du Puy