April 17 / 16.30 Kelso

16.30

Good To Soft

Weatherbys Hamilton Buccleuch Cup (A Maiden Hunters’ Chase) (Corinthian Spirit Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3593.1
  • 2m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Weatherbys Hamilton Buccleuch Cup (A Maiden Hunters’ Chase) (Corinthian Spirit Qualifier)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hunter Chase

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 436/P-

Last run: 699 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won five points last year (good-soft) and has finished second three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in ladies open at Friars Haugh in February; very consistent and the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

6th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Ballydonagh Boy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Miss S Coward

Won maiden hunter chase at Kelso (2m7f, good) last April and his two point wins this winter (3m, soft/heavy) have taken his tally in that sphere to five; this 10yo needs others to underperform if he's to make an impact today but that's possible; not without hope each-way.

14/1

1st

1

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Kelso

Ballydonagh Boy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Mrs C A Coward

Won five points last year (good-soft) and has finished second three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in ladies open at Friars Haugh in February; very consistent and the one to beat.

7/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8887-0

Last run: 352 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-10 under rules when trained by Tristan Davidson but won two points for this stable last month (maiden/restricted; both on good to soft) and is evidently in good nick; ought to play a major role here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

20:40 Cartmel

Torngat

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Greenwood

T: T Greenwood

Won two points in 2023 but has been out of form this year and faces a tough assignment here; cheekpieces refitted.

50/1

7th

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

20:40 Cartmel

Torngat

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Greenwood

T: T Greenwood

Won two points in 2023 but has been out of form this year and faces a tough assignment here; cheekpieces refitted.

50/1

Form: 853-0

Last run: 179 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise over hurdles last year (five runs) and probably didn't achieve a huge amount when third of five in maiden point at Overton last month; remains unexposed, though, and that recent outing might have done him good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Baron Briggs

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance.

5/2

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

Form: F/P/3-

Last run: 378 days

W: 12st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Teenager who was in process of running very well before falling in 2019 edition of this race, but has been lightly raced and pretty disappointing since; well held when third in this race last year and recent point form is underwhelming.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Kelso

Beyond Gold

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: C Robson

Teenager who was in process of running very well before falling in 2019 edition of this race, but has been lightly raced and pretty disappointing since; well held when third in this race last year and recent point form is underwhelming.

16/1

Form: 4/390-

Last run: 653 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Unchallenged winner of good-ground maiden point last spring but has completed only one of four points this year, when second of four in Dalton Park restricted last month; still in contention before falling in recent race won by Torngat but a minor role may be his best hope here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 3

17:10 Kelso

Inviction

11st 12lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Ross Wilson

in touch with leaders, bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 7th, lost position and reminders after 10th

20/1

8

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 3

17:10 Kelso

Inviction

11st 12lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Ross Wilson

Ended a frustrating run of non-completions when winning four-finisher point at Overton last month (3m, good); well-beaten third in better company last time; others stronger.

20/1

4

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Kelso

Inviction

12st 0lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Ross Wilson

Unchallenged winner of good-ground maiden point last spring but has completed only one of four points this year, when second of four in Dalton Park restricted last month; still in contention before falling in recent race won by Torngat but a minor role may be his best hope here.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £6.48
Trifecta £14.30

Selections

The Times:

Inviction

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballydonagh Boy

Daily Mail:

Torngat

POSTDATA:

Beyond Gold

Telegraph:

Inviction

D Express:

Inviction

Daily Mirror:

Inviction

The Sun:

Inviction

The Star:

Inviction

Daily Record:

Inviction

The Guardian:

Ballydonagh Boy