February 16 / 17.02 Kelso

17.02

Soft

Hello My Darling Remembering Andrew Quigley Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Go North Jodami Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2723
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Hello My Darling Remembering Andrew Quigley Open Maiden NH Flat Race (Go North Jodami Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in two Irish maiden points last spring before changing hands for £40,000; kicked off his rules career with a promising third at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in October and he split two subsequent winners in that race; returns after another break but conditions are no problem and he's respected.
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1st

9

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Dedicated Hero

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Following wind surgery he returned to form to win in a small field at Kelso (2m5f, good) recently, and he's fine on slow ground and at this trip; however, from out of the handicap he's 10lb higher today and his profile suggests he'll be vulnerable back up in grade.

11/1

1st

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Dedicated Hero

12st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Pulled up in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February but he's had wind surgery since and this is a significant drop in grade; he's dropped down the weights and could bounce back with a big run for his in-form yard.

11/4

12

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Dedicated Hero

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Won C&D maiden hurdle and substandard Haydock Grade 2 in winter 2024-25; mixed form since but he was a good second on his chase debut at Ayr last month; first-fence unseat next time (hampered); he's dropped down the weights over hurdles and is not ruled out each-way in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 36

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in November but he carried his head awkwardly when sixth of seven at Ayr (beaten 7l) the following month; that initial form puts him firmly in the picture here but he has bit to prove after that last run.
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9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 33

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when a 28-1 third at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November and he filled the same position with his rallying effort back there (soft) the following month; has ability but he didn't really improve last time and needs to raise his game.
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5th

4

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:11 Hexham

Cushendun

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

0-7 (0-4 over hurdles) but he went close over C&D (heavy) in December on his second hurdle start and again ran well when third at Ayr (2m4f, soft) recently; has shown promise on good to soft ground; leading claims.

11/4

3rd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:32 Ayr

Cushendun

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Still a maiden but was beaten only half a length by Tashkhan at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in December and is 7lb better off with that rival; below that form when sixth of eight finishers at Ayr (2m4f, soft) the following month and needs to bounce back.

5/1

3rd

4

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Cushendun

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Duncan

Made a promising start when a 28-1 third at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November and he filled the same position with his rallying effort back there (soft) the following month; has ability but he didn't really improve last time and needs to raise his game.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£36,000 3yo; second foal; half-brother to French 2m1f/2m3f jumps winner Kapking; dam French 2m1f chase winner, half-sister to prolific 2m1f-2m6f jumps winners Saint Palois (Grade 1-placed 3m3f) and Anaking (including Italian Grade 1 hurdle/Czech Listed chase); yard 1-5 in bumpers last season and market should guide on debut.
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4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Balking

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Very lightly raced 8yo who was 25-1 runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last January; soundly beaten at Ayr this February on sole run since but may have needed that outing; not discounted.

10/1

8th

6

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Balking

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Very lightly raced 8yo who had wind surgery prior to his handicap debut last January and finished second of 16 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 25-1); absent since but he'll be bang there if resuming where he left off.

12/1

2nd

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Balking

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
14th foal; half-brother to seven winners including Manipura (German 6f 2yo/1m Listed; RPR 99) and Mr Stardust (French 1m); dam useful German winner, sister to German 1m Listed winner Madresal; makes his debut in a bumper and market should be informative.
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2nd

11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Closely matched with Triple Crown Ted on February's Kelso clash and this 7yo was good value for his win back in a maiden here last time on soft ground; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Three good runs this season, the latest a close second on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) three weeks ago; has another big role to play on this return to novice company.

3/1

2nd

9

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Lance Les Des

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Returned from absence to finish third to Triple Crown Ted in C&D novice (soft) in November and took a step forward when again third over C&D (good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement and could give a good account on handicap debut.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 7-1 at Newcastle (1m6f, good) in December but he pulled hard and ran green before finishing tenth of 14; should know more this time but he needs plenty of progress upped in trip.
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5th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Authorized Mission

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today.

11/2

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close in her second Irish point (3m, soft) in November before changing hands for £40,000; out of 2m hurdle/2m1f Flat winner in France and she needs a close look on this switch to rules; tongue-tie added.
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6th

6

20th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Santapietra

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Soundly beaten seventh on last month's bumper debut at Kelso (2m, soft) and she needs a big step forward; however, this point runner-up made encouraging late headway after being hampered on the home turn and getting behind, and she brings some potential to this first hurdle outing; interesting.

8/1

7th

11

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Santapietra

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Went close in her second Irish point (3m, soft) in November before changing hands for £40,000; out of 2m hurdle/2m1f Flat winner in France and she needs a close look on this switch to rules; tongue-tie added.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam prolific 1m5f-16.3f winner (RPR 85) out of 7f winning half-sister to 5f 2yo-1m2f winner Pension Fund; yard has been firing in winners recently but has an uninspiring record in bumpers (3-43) in recent years.
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14

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Wor Lad

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Donald Whillans

Having not achieved much previously, he made his handicap debut off this lowly mark at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and finished third of ten, beaten just under 8l; this unexposed 6yo might not be far away.

7/1

5th

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Wor Lad

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

towards rear, pushed along when bit short of room and switched left just before 3 out, soon weakened, hit last

100/1

6

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:42 Ayr

Wor Lad

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

in touch with leaders on outer, pushed along briefly 6th, slow jump and dropped to last 7th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up

66/1

Form: 7

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £58,000 after her second in an Irish point in November 2022, but she returned from a lengthy absence with a tailed-off effort on her rules debut at Aintree (2m1f, soft) in December; hood is now added and others are preferred.
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6th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Disco Annie

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two wins at Carlisle in November 2024 (2m1f, soft/good to soft); mixed form since, including over fences; sound run back hurdling at Carlisle in March (2m1f, soft), but poor next time and has since had wind surgery; bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted support into 5-1 at Huntingdon (1m5f, good) in November but she never got involved before finishing a well-held fifth of nine; should be more streetwise on this step up in trip but she needs improvement; stablemate of Santapietra.
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7th

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:50 Perth

Caledonian Pearl

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed precious little in bumpers (0-3) and was last of five on the Flat at Newcastle (12.5f AW maiden; 66-1) a fortnight ago; switches to hurdles with plenty to prove; better to look elsewhere for the solution.

33/1

7th

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:50 Perth

Caledonian Pearl

10st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed precious little in bumpers (0-3) and was last of five on the Flat at Newcastle (12.5f AW maiden; 66-1) a fortnight ago; switches to hurdles with plenty to prove; better to look elsewhere for the solution.

33/1

5th

1

(5)

3rd May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Caledonian Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

Beaten upwards of 11l in three bumpers; has more of a Flat pedigree but still hard to recommend.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November but he made some eyecatching late headway and was beaten around only 4l in sixth of 14; that was a promising start and he's in the mix for in-form yard.
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5th

7

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Theonetowatch

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Eyecatching sixth of 15 at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in his first bumper but he took backward steps in two subsequent runs in that sphere; bit to prove now switched to hurdling and others are preferred.

50/1

10th

10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

16:55 Kelso

Theonetowatch

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, prominent, lost position 5f out, weakened from 4f out

33/1

10th

10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

16:55 Kelso

Theonetowatch

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, prominent, lost position 5f out, weakened from 4f out

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the second of his two Irish points last spring before being sold for £62,000; bred to have a future over jumps but yard is 0-38 in bumpers in recent seasons and he's probably best watched on rules debut.
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4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Bridge Court

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up at Catterick in December on first two chase starts (2m3f, good to soft/good) and bounced back from lesser show at Haydock to win at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month; hit with 8lb rise for last time but he had plenty in hand and could still be well treated.

13/2

1st

7

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Bridge Court

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

Still not fully exposed over fences but his second-place finishes in December were achieved over 2m3f in Class 5 at Catterick; bit to prove in this scenario/grade.

4/1

5th

7

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Bridge Court

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there.

11/2

Non-runners

Blue Plan, Yakaleo

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £7.40
Trifecta £44.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yakaleo

RP RATINGS:

Dedicated Hero

The Sun:

Balking

The Guardian:

Caledonian Pearl

The Times:

Yakaleo

Telegraph:

Yakaleo

D Express:

Yakaleo

The Star:

Yakaleo

POSTDATA:

Dedicated Hero

Daily Mail:

Dedicated Hero

Daily Mirror:

Dedicated Hero

Daily Record:

Dedicated Hero