January 14 / 13.20 Kelso

13.20

Soft

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 672

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Improved upon first two runs when second at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; takes sizeable step up in trip today but stayed on really well last time and is in good hands to continue to progress; one to consider.
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4th

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Nab Wood

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Has a record of 2-4 this term but gained the second success in one of the weaker Pertemps qualifiers and faces a stiffer task off 6lb higher in this field; possibly unsuited by Windsor most recently.

16/1

10th

5

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Nab Wood

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Largely progressive northern raider; won going away in Pertemps qualifier at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) most recently, taking record this term to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; ventures south with respectable claims.

7/1

1st

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Nab Wood

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lightly raced for his age; beaten a head by Ginger Mail over 2m4f here (soft) in January and he was a good fifth at Kelso on his final start last term; unexposed over 3m+ and gets weight all round; commands major respect.

5/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
3m point runner-up who won on rules debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October and wasn't beaten far when third of three in Listed novice at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month; bred to stay and has leading claims under a penalty now back down in grade; tongue-tie goes on.
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4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Choose A Copper

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

There was no return to form on his two starts this winter; arrives with plenty to prove but he's down to a dangerous mark and, if he is to stage a revival, it's likely to be here where he's posted both victories.

25/1

7th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Choose A Copper

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break.

20/1

50/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: P76-P6

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability but 0-10 and looks vulnerable once more.
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11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

11th

12

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

12:53 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

33/1

6th

12

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Gypseys Secret

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

in rear, not fluent 4th

14/1

Form: 17-45 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground bumper winner who has posted fair efforts on first two hurdle starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft); improvement required but he has a staying pedigree and this longer trip could be just what he needs.
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5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering.

6/1

3rd

10

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her three starts in Irish mares' maiden points and was runner-up last April (3m, soft to heavy) when last seen; changed hands for £20,000 the following month; brings potential to this rules debut and she's one to watch in the betting; trainer also runs Choose A Copper.
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6

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Somebodys Fortune

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 6lb lower than when holding on gamely to make winning handicap debut at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) in May 2024 but her subsequent form has been very disappointing; needs to turn a corner.

20/1

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Somebodys Fortune

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Far from consistent but registered her sole success in first-time visor (off 4lb higher); possibilities if taking similarly well to first-time blinkers.

10/1

Form: 54-5

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two-runner British maiden point (3m, good to firm) in April 2022 and kept on for fair fifth of nine on last month's hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good), which was his first run since May 2022; unraced on slow ground and others have better form, but he's open to improvement now up in trip.
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6th

5

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:20 Kelso

Tufton Avenue

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Laura Horsfall

Won two-runner British maiden point (3m, good to firm) in April 2022 and kept on for fair fifth of nine on last month's hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good), which was his first run since May 2022; unraced on slow ground and others have better form, but he's open to improvement now up in trip.

14/1

5th

11

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

12:21 Doncaster

Tufton Avenue

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Easily won two-runner point in 2022 and made quite promising start to rules career when fifth of ten in good-ground Aintree bumper in May of that year but has not been seen since a lesser bumper run a fortnight later.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Parisencore; runner-up in two British maiden points in April 2022 but unable to reproduce that promise last spring; has has wind op since; may be best watched on rules debut.
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7

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Paris Cercy

10st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Maiden pointer; showed no significant promise in three novice/maiden hurdles this year but makes chase/handicap debut from lowly mark and may improve for the switch to fences; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

10/1

7th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:58 Hexham

Paris Cercy

11st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up in two British points in April 2022 and trainer has won the last two runnings of this race; however, he's struggled at massive odds this year on his two hurdle starts and would be a shock winner this evening.

100/1

7th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

19:58 Hexham

Paris Cercy

11st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up in two British points in April 2022 and trainer has won the last two runnings of this race; however, he's struggled at massive odds this year on his two hurdle starts and would be a shock winner this evening.

100/1

Form: 3-7PP6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Posted some respectable efforts in bumpers but pulled up or well beaten on his three hurdle starts and it's best to look elsewhere.
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8th

9

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Wotyoudunnow Buddy

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Just one win from 11 starts over hurdles but that came at this track (2m) in May and he was a creditable second behind Jeteye over C&D (good) the following month; now returns after 103 days off but he's unexposed as a stayer and has claims if he can pick up where he left off; yard won this last year.

13/2

2nd

7

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:48 Hexham

Wotyoudunnow Buddy

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, beating Dapper Gent in 2m seller here (good to soft) last month; stayed on for respectable sixth of 14 when back in a handicap here (2m, good) later in May but has stamina to prove today.

12/1

6th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

21:00 Hexham

Wotyoudunnow Buddy

10st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

midfield, not fluent 2nd, dropped to rear 4th

6/1

Form: 445-44

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Rallied for 8l fourth in mares' maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in November and today's extra yardage could prompt some improvement; however, she's 0-6 and there's a suspicion others have greater potential.
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6th

3

13th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Carrigeen Kali

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Weakened quickly in Kelso novice last month and needs to put that performance behind her but wasn't beaten far when fourth on first two hurdling starts (2m/2m4f, both on soft) and moves into handicaps with potential.

8/1

0

7

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:20 Kelso

Carrigeen Kali

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Rallied for 8l fourth in mares' maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in November and today's extra yardage could prompt some improvement; however, she's 0-6 and there's a suspicion others have greater potential.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam winning pointer from useful family; green when tailed-off fifth of five at 9-1 on debut in Hexham bumper (2m, good to soft) last May; probably best watched on this first hurdle start.
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0

9

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:20 Kelso

Houxty Belle

10st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Dam winning pointer from useful family; green when tailed-off fifth of five at 9-1 on debut in Hexham bumper (2m, good to soft) last May; probably best watched on this first hurdle start.

66/1

5th

2

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:05 Hexham

Houxty Belle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

ran green, raced in fourth, pushed along briefly after 4f, pushed along and dropped to last halfway, struggling and tailed off from 6f out

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £10.73
Trifecta £321.20

Selections

The Times:

Nab Wood

RP RATINGS:

Choose A Copper

SPOTLIGHT:

Rob Roy Macgregor

Telegraph:

Nab Wood

The Guardian:

Nab Wood

D Express:

Nab Wood

The Star:

Nab Wood

POSTDATA:

Choose A Copper

Daily Mirror:

Choose A Copper

The Sun:

Choose A Copper

Daily Record:

Choose A Copper

TOPSPEED:

Rob Roy Macgregor