13.40
Good To SoftDavid Brownlee 50 Years At Kelso Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4356.8
- 2m 2f 25y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.10
- Place: £1.20
Form: 253451
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
10th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent on inner, led before 7th |
4/7 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Built upon promise shown for Rebecca Menzies when winning Musselburgh handicap (2m4f, good to soft) by 24l on last month's stable debut; tackles stronger opposition and has penalty to carry here but still respected. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Showed enough in qualifying runs to be competitive on handicap debut at Sedgefield but found little (2m5f, good to soft); left Rebecca Menzies since; still time for better but takes on high-flying rivals. |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 476
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to add to his four chase wins for Philip Kirby during 2023-24 season but has made the frame on all four starts for current stable since December, most recently when third of five at Newcastle (2m4f, good) nine days ago; tried in cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
With Phil Kirby when left alone in a match at Kelso (3m, soft) in February 2024, that being his fourth (and most recent) win over fences; runner-up in this last year (beaten 11l) for Lizzie Quinlan; in the frame three times (Musselburgh) for Hugh Burns; competes from an easing mark, needing more. |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
On a two-year losing spell but looks reasonably solid, having posted two respectable efforts over C&D this winter for new yard; remains well treated on peak form. |
4/1 |
4/6
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5-22 BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
13th Mar 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 200y |
11st 8lb |
Consistent over hurdles without winning, placed all six starts; second in a chase at Down Royal last spring; doubts raised by a poor point-to-point run when favourite at Oldtown last month. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, disputed lead, prominent 4th, not fluent 5th |
9/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, disputed lead, prominent 4th, not fluent 5th, led after 2 out, joined last, soon headed and lost second, weakened quickly run-in |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: 38
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner but he's 0-10 over hurdles and has finished tailed off at Perth (2m4f/2m) in last two runs; went close off this mark three runs back but he needs a major revival on this switch to chasing; all runs have been on good or slower. |
8/1 |
|
9th 2 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence. |
13/2 |
|
9th 2 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 148-
Last run: 402 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
1st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Is 0-29 over hurdles and he ran poorly in a refitted tongue tie when ninth of 11 in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 15 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Perth (2m4f, good) in September but struggled on final two starts for Olly Murphy and it was the same story on his stable debut in November; returns from a break with something to prove. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-25 over hurdles but has posted some good efforts for new stable since the summer, most recently when second at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; also suited by slower ground; probably won't be far away. |
3/1 |
4/1
Form: 223212 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and has continued in good form, finishing second on his last two starts (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); very solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Record of 212 since switched back to hurdles from chasing, the win at Wetherby (2m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces; Musselburgh effort (1m7f, good to soft) last time resulted in a career-best RPR; should go well in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Both his wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick, the latest off this mark in February 2024 (soft); several fair efforts since, including after a 325-day break last time; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
50/1
Form: 068
Last run: 97 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 11 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out |
25/1 |
|
15th 11 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 66PF
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Ran respectably over 2m4f at Perth last month in a race she'd won a year earlier; capable of being involved but the return to 3m presents a question mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 246
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Fair novice; generally disappointing in handicaps last season, over fences on last two occasions; back over hurdles with cheekpieces tried; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
mistake 1st, pulled up after 3rd |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 9-9P9P
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Had some excuses and was not disgraced when seventh at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month but struggled when dropped back to 2m1f for weak selling handicap three weeks later; 12lb wrong here; blinkers added. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Unplaced all six hurdling starts but had some excuses and wasn't beaten that far on recent handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f); not out of this if suited by the drop back in trip; hood removed. |
12/1 |
|
13 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
|
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, mistake 1st |
25/1 |
|
15 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, mistake 1st |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (3) |
16th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims judged on form for current yard; had a second wind surgery since last run; it needs to help. |
40/1 |
|
11th 3 (3) |
17th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 6-P
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Struggled to get competitive on all three hurdling starts for the Graham and Rutherford stable (2m1f-3m1f); makes debut for Stuart Coltherd after ten-month absence. |
50/1 |
|
13th 7 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Struggled to get competitive on first two starts (3m1f/2m); can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
|
8 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Out of 3m-3m4f chase winner; tailed off when 40-1 for debut at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last March; tries much shorter trip here. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 0PR
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 100y |
10st 7lb |
Has struggled since rejoining her original trainer after an unsuccessful stint with Iain Jardine; tends to jump to the right; no reassurance from her last three races. |
66/1 |
|
0 10 |
11th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 9y |
10st 0lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, fell 5th |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.95 |
| Trifecta | £152.00 |
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