April 15 / 17.35 Kelso

17.35

Soft

Racing TV Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2723
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 4

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lacked the pace to land a telling blow but kept on pretty well to take fourth (just ahead of Lance Les Des) over C&D (soft) on debut in February; considered each-way.
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4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Balking

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Very lightly raced 8yo who was 25-1 runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last January; soundly beaten at Ayr this February on sole run since but may have needed that outing; not discounted.

10/1

8th

6

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Balking

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Very lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to his handicap debut last January and finished second of 16 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 25-1); absent since but he'll be bang there if resuming where he left off.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Balking

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; brother to a point winner; dam unraced half-sister to winners Themoonandsixpence (useful bumper/jumps), Miss Accurate (bumper/hurdle) and Rock's Field (hurdle); yard 3-18 in bumpers during last five seasons.
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7th

3

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

Fujita Scale

11st 6lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

always behind

40/1

7th

3

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

Fujita Scale

11st 6lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

always behind

40/1

7th

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:55 Sedgefield

Fujita Scale

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Pauline Robson

Beaten only about 4l when fourth in good-ground course bumper in May but was remote when filling same position at Ayr (good to soft) last month and needs to improve to pose a threat on this hurdling debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; brother to bumper/useful hurdle winner Nina The Terrier; dam bumper winner, half-sister to high-class chaser God's Own and useful jumper Working Title; stable has very good bumper strike-rate (22%); looks the part on paper.
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9th

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Kapal Layar

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his final two starts last season (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and there's every chance this 7yo will get back on track at some stage; however, he's been disappointing on his three outings this term and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims today.

10/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Kapal Layar

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ended last term with maiden (on soft) and handicap wins, latterly at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in April; disappointing on both starts this term but was struck into last time and has also since had wind surgery; additionally, he's now upped in trip and has tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time, so there could be explanations aplenty were he to stage a revival.

9/1

11th

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:02 Carlisle

Kapal Layar

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Still raw last season according to his trainer so encouraging that he could follow up his maiden win with a comfortable handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft); raised 9lb for that Class 4 success and this is appreciably stronger, but everything would suggest that he's going to get better.

11/4

Form: 5

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful German Flat winner; shaped with promise before fading into fifth (just behind Balking) over C&D (soft) on debut in February; could have a say if building on that performance.
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2nd

11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Closely matched with Triple Crown Ted on February's Kelso clash and this 7yo was good value for his win back in a maiden here last time on soft ground; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Three good runs this season, the latest a close second on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) three weeks ago; has another big role to play on this return to novice company.

3/1

2nd

9

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Lance Les Des

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Returned from absence to finish third to Triple Crown Ted in C&D novice (soft) in November and took a step forward when again third over C&D (good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement and could give a good account on handicap debut.

7/1

Form: 34

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents stable that does well in bumpers (20% strike-rate) and has made the frame on both appearances, more recently when fourth of eight at Newcastle (heavy) last month; that form probably isn't anything to get too excited about but he still enters calculations here.
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8th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Red Cadillac

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and has improved on that in two Ayr outings since, upped to around this trip and winning on soft last time; up 8lb which demands another career best but he has to be respected in current form.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Red Cadillac

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November, his seventh start over hurdles, and bettered that performance when clear second to a handicap blot here (2m3f, soft) the following month; no surprise if he plays another major role.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a point winner; beaten about 28l when fourth of eight in soft-ground point bumper in January; others look much stronger.
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4th

5

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

4th

5

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:35 Hexham

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

8

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:35 Kelso

Wheres Willy

11st 3lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Jess McKie

held up in rear, pulled up over 4f out, race voided

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to bumper/useful hurdle winner Invincible Cave; dam unplaced Flat/hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler Katies Tuitor; worth a glance in the betting.
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3rd

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Bespoke Tailor

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Has consistent hurdles form; however, his chance of gaining a first success in this sphere largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

25/1

7th

13

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Bespoke Tailor

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner has finished in the first three in his four maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m1f, good to soft/soft); wears first-time tongue-tie on handicap debut and improvement is possible, but necessary in this hot race.

16/1

2nd

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Bespoke Tailor

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Consistent record includes a bumper success on final outing for previous yard; placed in three maiden hurdles since, clear second at Wincanton (1m7f) most recently; holds solid and leading claims.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros 3yo; 11th foal; half-brother to French winners Fellow Mag (useful hurdle/chase), Bois Sans Soif (hurdle) and Candid Mag (2m Flat); dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, sister to a 2m6f Grade 2 chase winner; Irish trainer does well in British bumpers (20% strike-rate) and has booked Brian Hughes.
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13

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Inoue

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

11-race maiden with an unconvincing profile and he's 7lb out of the weights on stable debut.

20/1

14

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Inoue

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Paul Robson

Placed only once and even that form gives him something to find; maiden status looks set to persist.

33/1

12

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Inoue

10st 3lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Lightly raced 5yo who produced one of his better runs when third of eight at Catterick (1m7f, soft) recently; however, that looked a weak race and he'll need a bigger performance today if he's to get off the mark.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Perceval Legallois (bumper/useful jumps) and Wavelength (bumper/chase); dam unraced half-sister to prolific Flat/hurdle winner Gargoyle Girl; stablemate of Lance Les Des; market may guide.
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11

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:35 Kelso

Kellermann

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in rear, broke down after 5f

20/1

11

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:35 Kelso

Kellermann

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in rear, broke down after 5f

20/1

Non-runners

Red Ned, The Final Word

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kapal Layar

D Express:

Inoue

The Guardian:

Red Cadillac

POSTDATA:

Lance Les Des

The Times:

Kapal Layar

Telegraph:

Kapal Layar

Daily Mirror:

Kapal Layar

The Sun:

Kapal Layar

The Star:

Inoue

Daily Record:

Inoue

Daily Mail:

Red Cadillac