November 29 / 13.35 Kelso

13.35

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 623P-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but ran to best over C&D on reappearance when just touched off by a previous scorer (first three clear); up 2lb but couldn't rule out.
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7th

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Eden Mill

10st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

in touch with leaders

7/1

7th

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Eden Mill

10st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Sole win came at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November 2023 off 3lb lower mark; pulled up when last seen in March last year but wind surgery and the subsequent break may have helped.

7/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 43/F

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability over hurdles; off for over 600 days and never figured before falling over C&D recently (first run since wind surgery); should improve but this may come too quickly.
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8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:15 Perth

So They Say

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Beaten 4l or less in all four runs over fences; seen to good effect front-running at about 3m before unable to domimate back over 2m4f at Newcastle; still relatively unexposed and has a nice racing weight returned to further.

10/1

8

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:15 Perth

So They Say

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Beaten 4l or less in all four runs over fences; seen to good effect front-running at about 3m before unable to domimate back over 2m4f at Newcastle; still relatively unexposed and has a nice racing weight returned to further.

10/1

3rd

1

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:20 Newcastle

So They Say

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Low-mileage 8yo who began chasing career with three good runs over 2m7f at Musselburgh, most notably when making all on second occasion (soft ground); likely to be ridden very positively again over today's shorter trip; could be very hard to catch.

10/11

33/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form: 58484P

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden who was again well beaten on heavy when last seen two months ago; since had a wind op but work to do from just out of the handicap.
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5

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Blame Rose

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Last effort of note was when winning on heavy ground at Hexham (2m4f) just over a year ago; perhaps went off too fast there last time (especially over 2m7f; good to soft) but current wellbeing looks an issue.

12/1

5

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Blame Rose

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Last effort of note was when winning on heavy ground at Hexham (2m4f) just over a year ago; perhaps went off too fast there last time (especially over 2m7f; good to soft) but current wellbeing looks an issue.

12/1

7th

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Blame Rose

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won a 2m4f handicap here last April but things have fallen apart in just three runs since (form figures of U0P); showed signs of being in season when pulled up at Newcastle last month but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and both wins have been in the mud; down the list.

9/1

Form: U5-151 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Ireland who has won two of three starts for this yard; 11lb rise demands more but not the biggest surprise should he prove up to the task.
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4th

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Secret Secret

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Three course wins over 2m6f; below par in two races before finishing fifth behind Evenwood Sonofagun here on Monday; has to step up.

10/1

5th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Secret Secret

12st 0lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Gained three of his five hurdling wins over C&D; would appeal more on ground slower than good but last month's low-key reappearance run ought to have teed him up for this return to Cartmel; no surprise if he features.

4/1

9th

11

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Secret Secret

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Won here in 2023 but probably better known as a Cartmel regular now (gained last two wins there); off since a poor run in November and might be of greater interest when back at Cartmel and with this outing behind him.

16/1

Form: 734-P

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Showed ability over hurdles for Patrick Neville but well beaten on reappearance/yard/handicap debut at Carlisle last month; that race threw up a couple of winners but plenty more needed.
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8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

3rd

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Breakdance Kid

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 6-F63P

Last run: 149 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last three jump wins have been at Sedgefield but has had plenty of chances since last success (chase) in January 2022 and isn't consistent; well beaten last time and, although Brian Hughes rides, is best watched down in trip with usual tongue-tie left off.
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7th

11

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Just Call Me Al

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

always behind

33/1

6th

12

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Just Call Me Al

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Gillian Boanas

An 11yo who has fallen back into modest mode since his second at Musselburgh in December.

20/1

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:25 Hexham

Just Call Me Al

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Gillian Boanas

Gave a good account when runner-up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft; same mark) in December but has failed to stake any kind of claim at Sedgefield or Southwell subsequently; the percentage call is to focus on less-exposed rivals.

16/1

Form: 068-7F

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Debut bumper winner; in process of running best race over hurdles when falling at the second-last on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time; too far out to say with certainty where she might have finished had she not exited but remains to be seen whether she's over that experience.
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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: /16-92 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner on a sound surface whose hurdles win came on soft; shaped as though on the way back at Hexham last time (heavy; winner followed up back over same C&D from 5lb higher); claims back up in distance.
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5

(4)

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 47y

Class 6

13:40 Carlisle

Bouncing Bobby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Martin Todhunter

Back off the same mark as when winning at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last summer and seems to go on any ground, but is still to show that he wants this far on the Flat.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bouncing Bobby

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Won this race in 2022 and was also successful at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last spring; back on a good mark now but looked out of sorts on latest hurdling start in February and has become very unreliable.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bouncing Bobby

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Won this race in 2022 and was also successful at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last spring; back on a good mark now but looked out of sorts on latest hurdling start in February and has become very unreliable.

10/1

Form: 10UU-P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort; won at Musselburgh just over a year ago but soundly beaten all outings since and couldn't be backed with confidence, especially over a trip she's still to prove she stays.
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4

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Silver Vision

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, pushed along and pressed leader 2 out, going okay when fell last

5/1

5th

4

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:35 Sedgefield

Silver Vision

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader briefly 3rd

9/2

20/1

Form: 03735P CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but hasn't scored for over two years and form has been patchy since that last win; dropped a fair way in the weights but hasn't shaped of late as though a return to winning ways is imminent.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: 454P4-

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Point winner; ran best race over hurdles when fourth at Hexham (race worked out well) over this trip in April; off since but trainer among the winners and claims in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces.
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9th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

14:15 Cartmel

Hattons Gardens

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft to heavy); yet to win over regulation fences, but several fair efforts including when 7l fifth of 13 at Uttoxeter last time (3m, good).

13/2

5th

5

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Hattons Gardens

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Flattered to deceive on a few occasions over hurdles and doesn't seem to see his races out; again weakened to be fourth on last month's chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good); this longer trip may prove beneficial and he has dropped to a workable mark; each-way player.

6/1

4th

3

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Hattons Gardens

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft/heavy); patchy form over hurdles; cheekpieces now on again (pulled up with an irregular heartbeat only previous time he wore them); bit to prove on chase debut.

6/1

Form: 26P5-B

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but not fully exposed and has shown ability; last seen when brought down in May and has since had a wind op, but she needs to improve if she's to land this.
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0

7

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:25 Musselburgh

Melchoir

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Nine-race maiden who has not progressed and was pulled up at Kelso (2m5f, soft) last month on her first run after wind surgery; others are more convincing.

16/1

0

9

29th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

13:35 Kelso

Melchoir

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Yet to win but not fully exposed and has shown ability; last seen when brought down in May and has since had a wind op, but she needs to improve if she's to land this.

14/1

Form: /578P-

Last run: 486 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
3m1f soft-ground chase winner for Sue Smith; inconsistent otherwise and well beaten over hurdles in July; off since and no appeal for new yard from 3lb out of the weights.
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0

13

28th Dec 2023

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Tumbling Dice

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: William Young Jnr

Won over C&D on New Year's Day in 2022 but it's been a long time since he's shown any worthwhile form.

100/1

11th

12

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Tumbling Dice

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: William Young Jnr

Won at Catterick (3m1f, soft) for Sue Smith last January but he was out of sorts in final five runs for that yard and was pulled up at Kelso on his comeback last month; overall record now stands at 1-20 and he has plenty to prove from out of the weights.

40/1

Non-runners

Ballyquin Bay

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Payout
Exacta £67.50
Straight Forecast £67.47
Tricast £1714.72
Trifecta £1583.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Secret Secret

The Sun:

Eden Mill

The Times:

Hattons Gardens

POSTDATA:

Ballyquin Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Bouncing Bobby

TOPSPEED:

Iolani

Daily Record:

Eden Mill

D Express:

Hattons Gardens

Telegraph:

Secret Secret

The Guardian:

Secret Secret

Daily Mail:

Secret Secret

Daily Mirror:

Secret Secret

The Star:

Secret Secret