April 15 / 14.30 Kelso

14.30

Soft

Support Qme Care Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Support Qme Care Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 0P15P6 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Eventually capitalised upon some help from the handicapper when scoring at Haydock (3m, heavy) in December but has quickly lost his form again this year; needs huge boost from the first-time cheekpieces today.
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4th

1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

15:13 Catterick

Bushypark

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) in November and when seventh at Ayr last time he was back up in grade; his mark continues to fall and this front-runner, who has won here, could make a bold bid.

11/2

Form: 135131 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Finished well to lead close home at Market Rasen (2m7f, heavy) last month and is now 3-8 over hurdles; only 3lb higher here and could still have more to offer; respected.
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1st

1

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:23 Warwick

Woodie Flash

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

raced lazily

2/1

1st

4

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:10 Chepstow

Woodie Flash

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well.

7/2

1st

4

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:10 Chepstow

Woodie Flash

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Second-season hurdler who won by 6l at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) on reappearance and was a good second at Newbury (3m, soft) later in November; up another 5lb but progressing well.

7/2

Form: -32P37

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Reverted to hurdling with pretty good third over C&D (soft) in February and is now 1lb lower but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort here (2m5f) last month; visor (worn for last two races) now removed.
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6

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Step Above

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Off since recording a good second in 2m4f Ayr handicap chase in March but he has run well off a break so can't be discounted; visor goes back on too.

7/1

2nd

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Step Above

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Posted a good fourth over C&D in January, but fell heavily back here 24 days ago; ought to be thereabouts in his bid for a first victory in this sphere.

11/4

5

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

Step Above

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear

7/1

Form: 43-432

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who made good start to handicap career when clear second to much improved rival at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in February; gets another chance off the same mark here and must be considered.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

Form: 261-97 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Improved to make winning handicap debut here (2m5f, good to soft) in November 2022 but was not seen again until two disappointing runs this winter (2m4f/2m6f); still has low mileage but needs to get career back on track.
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6

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Pavlik

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Improved to make winning handicap debut here (2m5f, good to soft) in November 2022 but was not seen again until two disappointing runs this winter (2m4f/2m6f); still has low mileage but needs to get career back on track.

12/1

6

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Pavlik

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Improved to make winning handicap debut here (2m5f, good to soft) in November 2022 but was not seen again until two disappointing runs this winter (2m4f/2m6f); still has low mileage but needs to get career back on track.

12/1

Form: 233422 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Just 1-15 over hurdles but the win was gained over C&D, and he scores very good marks for his consistency since returning from a long absence this season (in the frame all six starts); shortlisted.
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3rd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Long in the tooth now but looked as good as ever last year and was very respectable third over C&D (soft) in December; needs to rebound from a below-par run here on New Year's Day but recent 2lb drop helps, and he has gone well for 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop before.

7/1

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Doesn't have many miles on the clock for a veteran (2-26) and was just ahead of Evenwood Sonofagun and Dalileo when all three were no match for an improver over C&D 17 days ago; can run well again with 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop retaining the ride.

11/2

Form: -P6321

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at 12th attempt, keeping on well to beat Arctic Mann at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month; 4lb rise demands a bit more from her here but she's evidently in very good nick.
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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: 5P551

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Built upon last month's encouraging handicap debut when gaining hard-fought win at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; front pair clear) a fortnight later; moves back up in trip with cheekpeces added today; further progress possible.
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2nd

8

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Lahardaun

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Off the mark when scoring at Hexham in March (2m4f, heavy); not so good since (behind Atomic Angel last time at Hexham).

14/1

2nd

8

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Lahardaun

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Off the mark when scoring at Hexham in March (2m4f, heavy); not so good since (behind Atomic Angel last time at Hexham).

14/1

6th

8

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Lahardaun

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

midfield

14/1

Form: B-756P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.
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10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

4

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Wild Polly

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of three hurdling starts this year (cheekpieces added last time); revival needed.

14/1

Form: /PP-PF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred.
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11

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Hell On Earth

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Catch Bissett

Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred.

50/1

11

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Hell On Earth

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Catch Bissett

Pulled up over fences on all three outings last year; showed some of his old zest when back over hurdles at Ayr (3m, good) last month but was on the retreat before falling at third-last flight; others preferred.

50/1

9

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Hell On Earth

10st 13lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Catch Bissett

taken down early, mounted in chute

50/1

Non-runners

Pure Sirloin

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Both Barrels

RP RATINGS:

Woodie Flash

POSTDATA:

Artic Mann

The Star:

Gypsey's Secret

TOPSPEED:

Bushypark

Daily Mirror:

Wild Polly

The Times:

Both Barrels

The Sun:

Both Barrels

Daily Record:

Both Barrels

Telegraph:

Woodie Flash

The Guardian:

Woodie Flash

D Express:

Woodie Flash

Daily Mail:

Artic Mann