December 04 / 12.35 Kelso

12.35

Good To Soft

Kelso Christmas Gift Voucher Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Kelso Christmas Gift Voucher Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £5.60

Form: P33-4P

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
He continues to tumble down the weights but he struggled on his five starts earlier this year, and was pulled up at Perth in July last time out; dramatic turnaround needed back from a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 21124- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
9yo who is lightly raced for his age and won two in a row early this year (2m4f/3m, good/heavy) before a solid second at Newcastle; found to have blood in his left nostril when slightly below par at Carlisle last time out in March; could have a part to play if fully tuned up on reappearance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Warwick

Just Dont Know

12st 6lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Paul Robson

Should be vulnerable at these weights but at least he comes here on the back of a solid effort in defeat in a 3m2f heavy-ground handicap at Kelso; mostly consistent last season as well.

10/1

2nd

1

29th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:32 Kelso

Just Dont Know

12st 0lb

J: Mr Callum Pritchard

T: Paul Robson

Scored over 2m7f on heavy ground here in January and was close/clear second on good ground over that trip here in May; made low-key reappearance here (2m5f) last month but might have needed that outing and will be better suited by today's longer trip; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: /1711- CD

Last run: 521 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
This is his first run since July 2021 but his trainer can ready one after a long absence and he won four of his last six starts (good/soft; including C&D); interesting on return, especially if attracting market support.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Hitman Fred

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Soft ground and the sharp track were nominated as excuses when he was pulled up at Catterick last time (albeit he's won on soft in the past); won at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in December on second start back from a long absence and he's a major player if rediscovering that form.

7/1

2

16th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle

Hitman Fred

12st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

In good form in December after a long absence, winning at Ayr (3m, good to soft) on his second start back; the soft ground and sharp track were nominated as excuses when he was pulled up at Catterick last time (albeit he's won on soft in the past) but it's hard to be confident on the back of that.

6/1

6

25th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

13:45 Catterick

Hitman Fred

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

prominent

11/4

Form: -13248 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Down the field when back up to 3m1f at Haydock a fortnight ago but that was a tough Class 2 and he'd previously been running pretty well in Class 3 and 4 races over 2m/2m1f; won over 3m at Perth in May and he's not ruled out now back down in grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

If Not For Dylan

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Thorough stayer who made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February and rebounded from a lesser effort when third at Perth (3m, good) last month; has never run here before but is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip.

6/1

3rd

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

If Not For Dylan

10st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Disappointing at Haydock last time (3m1f, good) but successful at Doncaster before that (3m, good to soft); each-way chance.

9/1

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

If Not For Dylan

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Veteran who retains enthusiasm, and he jumped well and made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February, but he's back up 6lb and probably in a stronger race here.

6/1

Form: 212P4- D

Last run: 269 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Below par on final two runs last term when his jumping lacked fluency; however, he returns having had a wind op and is on a competitive mark on last season's best form, including here; could be thereabouts if jumping well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Deep Charm

12st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Teal

T: Miss R Hayton

A three-time chase winner at up to 3m2f last term for Stuart Coltherd and he comes here on the back of a couple of placed efforts in the pointing field in February; this veteran must enter calculations.

7/1

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Deep Charm

12st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Teal

T: Miss R Hayton

A three-time chase winner at up to 3m2f last term for Stuart Coltherd and he comes here on the back of a couple of placed efforts in the pointing field in February; this veteran must enter calculations.

7/1

2

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:00 Hexham

Deep Charm

11st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders, mistake and lost position 7th, towards rear 9th, some headway when hit 13th

8/1

Form: 35F-13 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in novice hurdle here (2m5f, good) in May and again showed promise when third over this C&D (good to soft) in October on his chase and handicap debut; this lightly raced 5yo is in good hands to progress and is one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Domandlouis

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Pulled up here on latest outing in May and now 0-10 over fences but was placed in last two editions of this race (good to soft/soft) and has slipped to a dangerous mark; headgear removed.

11/2

8

8th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Domandlouis

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Good-ground hurdle winner at this meeting two years ago and, although 0-9 over fences, it's easy to overlook last two below-par efforts on heavy; no surprise should he do much better this time.

6/1

8

8th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Domandlouis

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Good-ground hurdle winner at this meeting two years ago and, although 0-9 over fences, it's easy to overlook last two below-par efforts on heavy; no surprise should he do much better this time.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £108.10
Straight Forecast £103.26
Trifecta £734.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Domandlouis

TOPSPEED:

If Not For Dylan

Daily Mirror:

Hitman Fred

SPOTLIGHT:

Deep Charm

D Express:

Just Don't Know

POSTDATA:

Domandlouis

THE NORTH:

Domandlouis

Telegraph:

Domandlouis

The Sun:

Domandlouis

The Star:

Domandlouis

The Times:

If Not For Dylan

Daily Mail:

If Not For Dylan

Daily Record:

Hitman Fred