October 22 / 15.23 Kelso

15.23

Good

Simpsons Malt Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4520.18
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Simpsons Malt Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 364-13 C BF

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at ninth attempt when rallying well to pip a progressive rival here (2m6f, good) in May; only 4lb higher than for that brave win but he didn't match that form at Cartmel in June and has bit to prove again back at this trip after 143 days off.
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4th

4

11th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

13:05 Kelso

Lock Down Luke

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jackie Stephen

in touch with leaders, lost position 7th, headway and keeping on before 2 out, no impression before last

9/1

6th

2

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Lock Down Luke

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Both hurdle wins at Kelso, over 2m6f (good) and 2m (good to soft) but his C&D second on New Year's Day was right up there with his best efforts, pulling clear with subsequent Pertemps close seventh; 5lb higher today but is more likely than not to go well.

13/2

2

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Lock Down Luke

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Won twice last year and a clear runner-up over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; again second at Kelso (2m6f, good) on Friday and he's a contender if this doesn't come too soon.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 555-63 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
His last success was was 18 months ago but both his hurdle wins have come at this track (soft/good) and he went close off a reduced mark over C&D (good; well backed) on his recent return from five months off; only 1lb higher here and he's strongly respected.
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4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

15:35 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear, fell 7th

9/2

5th

4

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

10yo who wasn't at his best last year but all six of his wins have come here and his third of six over C&D (good to soft) in November was a step back in the right direction; another 2lb lower today; in calculations.

11/2

3rd

2

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

11:38 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

raced in last, awkward jump 4th, nudged along 6th, struggling from 7th

7/2

Form: P7U-41 D

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
5yo who got off the mark at the 13th attempt when justifying favouritism in a Hexham handicap (2m, good to soft) in May; 7lb higher on his return but that was a stylish win and he's a big player if he can pick up where he left off.
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4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Less Legacy

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won four-runner handicap at Hexham last June (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); disappointing since; needs first-time blinkers to bring about significant improvement.

12/1

10th

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Less Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Captured this prize last year (fourth win at the track) and caught the eye when eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 34 days ago, racing wide and set a lot to do; he's a player off a 2lb lower mark now.

8/1

8th

6

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Less Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Four of his five wins have been at Hexham; hasn't been at his best on last three starts; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 72-146 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made it fourth time lucky over hurdles with his 18-1 win in Sedgefield novice (2m1f, good) in May but he's not made an impact in two subsequent runs in handicaps and latest was over C&D three weeks ago; mark is sliding but he needs to kick on again.
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1st

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Scots Poet

10st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained a first win for two years at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and backed it up with a good second of nine in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago when set a lot to do; this veteran is not taken lightly eased 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Scots Poet

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Mainly in good form this year, gaining a well-deserved win at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good; blinkers on for fourth time); up 4lb; could go well again.

3/1

1st

6

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:45 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner (good); third on his last three starts, all at around 2m; chance but will need to raise his game to win this.

10/1

Form: 5-4348

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m AW Flat winner but he's 0-16 over hurdles; was 9lb out of the weights over C&D (9lb out of weights) on his recent return to action but he failed to beat a rival and finished 25l behind Bollingerandkrug in that race; cheekpieces now return but he makes little appeal.
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8th

8

(9)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable.

10/1

10th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

My Macho Man

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off.

20/1

Form: 326-43

Last run: 90 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has only won over 8.6f on the AW and that was over two years ago; still a maiden over hurdles (0-8) and was well below form in Uttoxeter novice (remote third) in his final run for Harry Eustace in July; visor is now tried and has something to prove back in a handicap for new yard.
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7th

6

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

20:40 Salisbury

Astroman

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Syd Hosie

Beaten a long way over C&D in the spring before a better showing from the front in a 3m2f hurdle round Fontwell; is some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Nadim.

16/1

3rd

1

12th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:43 Fontwell

Astroman

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Syd Hosie

led, increased tempo 10th

11/1

Form: 3F334-

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time French Flat winner (good/soft) but he's not really progressed in his six hurdle runs and was a well-held fourth in Perth handicap (2m, good to soft) in his final run last season; now steps back up in grade and he has some work to do after 184 days off.
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0

8

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Ultra Violet

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

0-18 over hurdles but has largely been consistent since the spring; made most of the running when third behind Prince Nino over C&D this month and has the same mark today; probably won't be far away.

7/1

3rd

7

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:40 Perth

Ultra Violet

10st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Dual Flat winner over 1m in France; yet to win over hurdles although has been running well enough in handicaps over 2m4f/3m here this summer to suggest he has a chance.

8/1

6th

6

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

14:45 Perth

Ultra Violet

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders, reminder after 6th, in rear when mistake 8th, struggling from 4 out

9/2

Form: 115-25 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won two novice hurdles (2m/2m1f) in March then ran creditably (fifth of 12) in Class 2 handicap at Sandown in April; had wind surgery later that month but he's been below his best in two runs (2m/2m4f) since returning from a break; still has potential in this sphere but he needs to resume his progress back in trip; his hurdle wins have come on good/soft.
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4th

3

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two novice wins last spring but has proved disappointing in handicaps; better signs in two most recent starts, the latest at Southwell, and can be considered if cheekpieces have a beneficial effect.

9/4

4th

5

28th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won two novice hurdles towards end of last season but has become rather disappointing in handicaps this term; took step back in right direction on latest outing but still has something to prove.

12/1

5th

3

1st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Vision

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

16/1

Form: 5-7448 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on his old form but this 11yo has not won since July 2020 and he's finished down the field at Sedgefield (2m1f/2m4f) in last two starts; others preferred.
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8

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Golden Town

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

25lb below his latest/highest winning mark of July 2020 but surprising if nothing proves sharper at the trip once more.

10/1

4th

3

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

13:05 Doncaster

Golden Town

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

12yo who is not the force of old and has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to July 2020; however, there have been some fair runs this season and he's been given a chance by the handicapper; each-way possible.

12/1

4th

2

28th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:05 Uttoxeter

Golden Town

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

midfield, outpaced and pushed along 3 out, kept on and went fourth run-in, not pace to challenge

33/1

Non-runners

Red Vision, Golden Town

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £8.62
Tricast £20.60
Trifecta £24.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bollingerandkrug

Daily Mirror:

Les's Legacy

Telegraph:

Red Vision

The Star:

Les's Legacy

RP Ratings:

Bollingerandkrug

POSTDATA:

Bollingerandkrug

The Times:

Bollingerandkrug

The Guardian:

Bollingerandkrug

Daily Mail:

Bollingerandkrug

The Sun:

Bollingerandkrug

Daily Record:

Bollingerandkrug

D Express:

Red Vision