March 25 / 17.20 Kelso

17.20

Good To Soft

BetVictor Go North Jodami Series Final Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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BetVictor Go North Jodami Series Final Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 13-2 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Newcastle (2m, good) last March and has run well to be placed on both runs since, over C&D (good) last March and at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month when just behind Bullets Hill; could improve for that recent return to action and might not be far away.
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8th

6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Berties Ballet

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign.

20/1

12th

14

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Berties Ballet

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable.

33/1

4th

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Berties Ballet

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Dianne Sayer

Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted.

6/1

Form: 23-3

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts (good to soft/soft), with gaps between each run; fair third at Ayr last month on latest outing (Isenay second) and the form of his stable is a plus, but there's a suspicion he'll find a few too good.
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20

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Idem

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Another in this field who took in the Pertemps at Cheltenham, finishing a good fifth of 24 to Supremely West; should be competitive again but nothing in his record suggests he has enough in hand to win a race as hot as this.

25/1

5th

23

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Idem

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Never-dangerous tenth in this race last year; ran creditably on three of his four starts this season, second in the Musselburgh qualifier last time, but he's an exposed 8yo who needs to show something new.

50/1

Form: 34

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame at Ayr (2m, soft) on his first two starts but this is more competitive and he's likely to be vulnerable.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

Form: 41 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth on debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last October and improved to win a big-field mares' bumper at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) on Boxing Day; takes on males here but she's entitled to considerable respect.
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6th

3

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Blue Baloo

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, headway 4 out, led narrowly and going okay before 2 out, ridden and edged right after 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when jumped left and mistake last

12/1

6th

3

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Blue Baloo

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, headway 4 out, led narrowly and going okay before 2 out, ridden and edged right after 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when jumped left and mistake last

12/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Blue Baloo

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner who scored on hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) last November; soundly beaten the next twice but this lightly raced 6yo may fare better now up in trip on handicap debut; not ruled out.

5/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of bumper debut fourth at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) when winning at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft); faces tougher opposition here but the Sedgefield form is working out well and he's a possible.
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5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Raffles Wonder

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Sam England

Won twice over fences last year for Rebecca Menzies but four lesser runs since have seen him slip down to his last winning mark; has switched stables since his last run in March and any significant move in the market should be noted.

9/1

8th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Raffles Wonder

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won this 12 months ago off 2lb lower on the back of a wind operation; got himself back on track when not beaten too far at Sedgefield last month so could put up a respectable defence.

12/1

4th

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Raffles Wonder

11st 9lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over C&D (soft) last January and followed up at Carlisle (2m, good) in March; very much of interest on that form but he's struggled on both outings this season and needs to turn things around.

12/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Haydock (1m7f, soft) in December and went one better at Ayr (2m, good) a fortnight ago; did it cosily last time and this likeable prospect could play a leading role.
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1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

5th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Coniston George

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

7/4

12/1

Form: 321 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo who was placed on his first two starts (1m5f/2m, good to soft/good) before winning at Catterick (1m7f, good) last month; this is much tougher than last time but he did it nicely and he's progressive; not discounted.
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2nd

2

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:15 Cartmel

Tedtwo

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

3-5 in slow-ground novice hurdles at around 2m last season; drew clear of a useful rival at Hexham last month and connections are evidently keen to switch him to fences for this handicap debut; respected.

7/2

2nd

2

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:15 Cartmel

Tedtwo

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

3-5 in slow-ground novice hurdles at around 2m last season; drew clear of a useful rival at Hexham last month and connections are evidently keen to switch him to fences for this handicap debut; respected.

7/2

1st

1

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:00 Hexham

Tedtwo

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

led at steady pace, clear with one other after 3rd, headed 2 out, pushed along before last, led again run-in, pushed out final 110yds, won going away

2/1

Form: B32

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In contention when brought down 3f out on debut over C&D (good to soft) in November and placed the next twice (2m, good), most recently beaten just a head over C&D; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Balcomie Breeze

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out

10/1

5th

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Balcomie Breeze

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

took keen hold, in rear, headway 4 out, soon prominent, weakened after 2 out

10/1

7th

6

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

16:05 Market Rasen

Balcomie Breeze

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

Back from wind surgery to win a Catterick handicap by clear daylight, over 1m7f on soft; coped well with the 6lb rise to finish second over the extended 2m3f back there 22 days ago (good to soft); has some momentum behind him.

5/1

Form: 4-11 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last October on second start and followed up at Carlisle last month (2m1f, good to soft; Bertie's Ballet); a double penalty makes things tough in this warm race but he certainly knows how to win and can give another good account.
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6th

1

11th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:15 Chepstow

Bullets Hill

11st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Ella Pickard

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

50/1

6th

3

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Bullets Hill

11st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Ella Pickard

Made all to win novice handicaps at Exeter (2m2f, good) and Ffos Las in April (2m, good); pulled up after early error on chase debut at Ffos Las last time; up 14lb (raised 7lb for each win); could go well but may find others better treated.

5/1

4

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Ffos Las

Bullets Hill

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ella Pickard

midfield, jumped badly right 1st, soon in rear, pushed along after 2nd, reminders after 4th, lost touch and pulled up after 7th

7/4

Form: 221

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two bumper starts (2m, good to soft/good) before easily making all at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; leading form player for his top trainer.
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4th

1

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Go West

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Didn't jump well enough when well beaten in Kempton Grade 2 novice in February last time but had doubled his chasing tally with ready success at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks earlier, and will be dangerous if back in similar form.

7/2

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Go West

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5-9 over jumps; posted a personal best when winning novice handicap at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, seeing off several challengers from four out; goes well with positive tactics; should be involved again.

11/4

1st

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Go West

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Form dipped last time (unable to lead) but otherwise a largely progressive sort; penultimate effort has been boosted by the winner since; may well rebound, especially if he returns to dominating (all wins from the front); shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 135 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) last November and hasn't run badly the next twice, but her limitations may again be exposed.
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8th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

You Some Girl

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove.

16/1

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark.

12/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:13 Carlisle

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve.

10/1

Form: 1-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner bumper on debut at Fontwell (1m5f, good) last April and first run since when 1l runner-up at Doncaster (2m, good) last month; he was well clear of the third last time and he's respected here.
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4th

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Cuban Court

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

3-4 over fences, the last two wins gained by wide margins in small fields at Doncaster (2m3f, good/good to soft); shooting up the weights but evidently in very good nick.

2/1

1st

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:22 Doncaster

Cuban Court

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Got right back on the up when making it 2-3 over fences in C&D handicap two weeks ago; hiked up 8lb but well on top at the finish there so he's a big player for stable well among the winners.

7/4

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Cuban Court

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Disappointing at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but reportedly unsuited by that tight track; prior to that he won here (2m, good to soft) on his chase debut, and his last two hurdle wins came over 2m3f; has a strong record at this course and could play a leading role now back here.

3/1

Form: 5

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Could improve for his debut run at Newcastle (2m, soft) last November, when a near-11l fifth of eight at 28-1, but he has to take a big step forward to pose a threat in this more competitive race.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has taken well to fences, winning by 11l here on his chase debut (good) before finishing a clear second (again over C&D) last time; went up 9lb for his win and another 4lb for latest run but is one with a chance.

11/4

2nd

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Returned from break with career-best performance this month, drawing clear to win by 11l over C&D (good) on chasing debut; 9lb higher in a higher-grade race today but could easily have more to offer over fences.

7/2

1st

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two in a row over hurdles in October (2m5f/2m4f, good; including here) and ran pretty well when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; unsuited by soft ground when below par at Musselburgh in December; could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/2

10/1

Form: 632 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on all three starts (on ground from good to yielding through to heavy) and was runner-up to a well-backed newcomer at Ayr most recently; could be thereabouts.
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20th

11

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Fair form in bumpers but beaten a long way in first two hurdle starts.

100/1

9th

14

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:32 Navan

Isenay

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Promise in bumpers, including fair sixth on debut in 2022 Goffs Land Rover event; placed twice at Ayr early in the year; struggled over 2m4f here three weeks ago on hurdling debut.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £144.81

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coniston George

POSTDATA:

Go West

The Times:

You Some Girl

TOPSPEED:

Tedtwo

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Court

RP Ratings:

Coniston George

Telegraph:

Coniston George

The Guardian:

Coniston George

Daily Mail:

Coniston George

D Express:

Coniston George

The Sun:

Go West

The Star:

Go West

Daily Record:

Go West