February 17 / 15.35 Kelso

15.35

Good

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  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 11/031 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in autumn 2020 (2m, good to soft/good; including C&D) and was then absent for just over two years; has worked his way back to form and he won a 14-runner handicap at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day; just 3lb higher here and he could still have more to offer.
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0

4

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Needs to produce more than he's managed this season on his first three chase starts, but Musselburgh last time was a sizeable step in the right direction and he could continue to get better over fences; won here twice over hurdles and he's well treated on his form in that sphere; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

1

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Dancewiththewind

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Won Irish point earlier in career but his four rules wins have come over hurdles and although he had a stiff task on chase debut at Carlisle he showed no enthusiasm when pulled up early at Kelso in November (first-time cheekpieces, discarded now); risky.

7/2

0

2

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

12:30 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

raced in last, reminder after 1st, detached after 3rd, pulled up after 4th

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: U1-135 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won Doncaster novice (2m, soft) on final start last season and belatedly followed up on handicap debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in October; the drop back down in trip could help following two lesser efforts over 2m3f/2m4f (soft) but there are doubts regarding his current form.
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10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ginger Mail

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Exposed 10yo whose powers would appear to be on the wane judged on this season's performances; opposable.

33/1

11th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ginger Mail

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

10yo whose mark continues to fall and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Ayr a fortnight ago; it's possible he'll be able to build on that latest run but he was beaten just over 7l and certainly needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

14/1

3rd

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Ginger Mail

11st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Boasts two wins around here, one over this distance, but has been below his best this term and was pulled up at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month in race won by Triple Crown Ted; hard to fancy.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-5431 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning by 11l over C&D (heavy) last month; he's back up 8lb today and a longer trip may be preferable on the forecast good ground, but this 10yo could go well once more.
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9th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

12st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

12yo who returned to winning ways over C&D (soft) in March when last seen; he won on his reappearance two seasons ago and has gone back up just 3lb for last time; respected on his comeback.

6/1

9th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

12st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

12yo who returned to winning ways over C&D (soft) in March when last seen; he won on his reappearance two seasons ago and has gone back up just 3lb for last time; respected on his comeback.

6/1

1st

6

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

led early, headed but prominent 2nd, mistake and lost position 5th, went second again after 6th, pressed leader 2 out, pushed along and led again before last, faced challenge run-in, kept on final 110yds, won going away

9/1

Form: -F23PP D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences the last twice and something to prove regarding current form, but the return to hurdles could be just what he needs and he's well treated on last season's best form in this sphere; in calculations.
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4th

1

17th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

West Cork

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up over fences the last twice and something to prove regarding current form, but the return to hurdles could be just what he needs and he's well treated on last season's best form in this sphere; in calculations.

11/4

2

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 2

16:10 Huntingdon

West Cork

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Last win came in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November 2021; feasibly treated despite being 5lb higher and he'll probably be glad to see the back of fences; couldn't be too dismissive.

4/1

6

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

West Cork

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Returned from long absence to win major handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November 2021 and made quite promising chasing debut in November last year, but his run at Kempton on Boxing Day was disappointing and he returns from wind surgery with a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 7-3328 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won four times over hurdles last season and has posted some creditable efforts over fences this term; not quite at his best when back over hurdles and mid-division at Cheltenham three weeks ago but it wasn't a bad run; in calmer waters here and the handicapper is giving him a chance; respected.
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4th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

14:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Barrichello

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won four times as a novice during 2021-22 season but has been out of form over the last 18 months or so and needs a significant boost from the first-time blinkers today.

14/1

8th

3

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Barrichello

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery.

13/2

8th

3

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Barrichello

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Rather disappointing since two wins in early 2022 (both over 2m on good to soft); very well handicapped (19lb lower than last success) so quite interesting back from a break on second run after wind surgery.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £12.50
Trifecta £41.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dancewiththewind

TOPSPEED:

Thereisnodoubt

Daily Mail:

Ginger Mail

SPOTLIGHT:

Barrichello

The Times:

Dancewiththewind

Telegraph:

Dancewiththewind

D Express:

Dancewiththewind

Daily Mirror:

Dancewiththewind

The Sun:

Dancewiththewind

The Star:

Dancewiththewind

Daily Record:

Dancewiththewind

POSTDATA:

Thereisnodoubt

The Guardian:

Thereisnodoubt