April 15 / 17.00 Kelso

17.00

Soft

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

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hunter Chase

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands after going close in an Irish point in February and won easily by 18l on British debut at Hutton Rudby (good to soft) last month; high on the list here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Soldier Of Rock

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: Mrs C M Tinkler

Changed hands after going close in an Irish point in February and won easily by 18l on British debut at Hutton Rudby (good to soft) last month; high on the list here.

11/10

1st

4

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Soldier Of Rock

12st 0lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: Mrs C M Tinkler

Changed hands after going close in an Irish point in February and won easily by 18l on British debut at Hutton Rudby (good to soft) last month; high on the list here.

11/10

50/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 57P3P-

Last run: 367 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when third of five off lowly mark in Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) last March but safely held in both points this year and evidently not the force of old.
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2nd

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Alone No More

12st 0lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Not beaten far when third of five off lowly mark in Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) last March but safely held in both points this year and evidently not the force of old.

50/1

2nd

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Alone No More

12st 0lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Not beaten far when third of five off lowly mark in Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) last March but safely held in both points this year and evidently not the force of old.

50/1

9

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

17:05 Sedgefield

Alone No More

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Jackie Stephen

Triple point winner who was a distant second in a Kelso maiden hunter chase this time last year; third of five in a Hexham handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy) latest; others have stronger claims.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 0/8-

Last run: 661 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents connections that have won two of the last three editions of this race, and was a dual point winner in early part of last year (restricted/conditions); tailed off at Overton last month, after a layoff, but may come on for the run.
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12th

4

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Watch Law

11st 10lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

towards rear

50/1

12th

4

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Watch Law

11st 10lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

towards rear

50/1

8th

3

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

12:08 Musselburgh

Watch Law

11st 12lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

Dual point winner who is unexposed under rules but he was tailed off back over hurdles (2m5f, good to soft) on his handicap debut three weeks ago; that was after a break but he was a big price in that race and he's going to turn ten soon; opposable.

20/1

Form: 970/PP

Last run: 338 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two hunter chases last spring but has largely been in good form in points this year (in the frame four times) and seems versatile regarding ground; can make her presence felt.
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4th

9

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Red Opium

11st 7lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Miss S Coward

Pulled up in two hunter chases last spring but has largely been in good form in points this year (in the frame four times) and seems versatile regarding ground; can make her presence felt.

7/2

4th

9

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Red Opium

11st 7lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Miss S Coward

Pulled up in two hunter chases last spring but has largely been in good form in points this year (in the frame four times) and seems versatile regarding ground; can make her presence felt.

7/2

Form: /637P/

Last run: 822 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Held on well to win restricted point on stable debut last March but has struggled on both outings this year; difficult to enthuse over at present.
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4th

1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Amma Lord

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Dual point winner; gave good account when fourth (just behind Theoldboggroad) in this race a year ago but has not been at his best in points this season and needs help from the new cheekpieces.

20/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Amma Lord

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Ran poorly in this race a year ago but led close home to win soft-ground point at Friars Haugh in February and returned to racing under rules with very respectable fourth in Buccleuch Cup at Kelso (2m7f, good) last month.

7/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Amma Lord

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Miss Lucy Brown

Ran poorly in this race a year ago but led close home to win soft-ground point at Friars Haugh in February and returned to racing under rules with very respectable fourth in Buccleuch Cup at Kelso (2m7f, good) last month.

7/1

Form: 346-PP

Last run: 79 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles in 2022; returned from long absence with two very disappointing hurdle runs during the winter but seemed to have turned a corner when clear second in maiden point at Overton (soft) last month.
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13

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Toucan Sam

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent.

25/1

10

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Toucan Sam

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting.

33/1

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Toucan Sam

10st 13lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way in three maiden points this year but was about 15l behind Toucan Sam when third at Overton (soft) last month and needs to last longer on this rules debut.
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8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

She Is The Enemy

11st 7lb

J: Mr Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Norman Sanderson

Three heavy defeats in hunter chases include this race 12 months ago; looks held by Slaney Opera and Whatudoing on this season's exploits.

16/1

6th

8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

She Is The Enemy

11st 7lb

J: Mr Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Norman Sanderson

Three heavy defeats in hunter chases include this race 12 months ago; looks held by Slaney Opera and Whatudoing on this season's exploits.

16/1

5th

6

5th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

She Is The Enemy

11st 5lb

J: Mr Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Norman Sanderson

in rear throughout

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: /0-FPP

Last run: 117 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last year but appeared to display improvement when making all to cause 12-1 surprise in maiden point at Friars Haugh (2m4f, good to soft) last month; now needs to build on that performance.
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3

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Any Job Will Do

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Jackie Stephen

Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last year but appeared to display improvement when making all to cause 12-1 surprise in maiden point at Friars Haugh (2m4f, good to soft) last month; now needs to build on that performance.

14/1

3

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Any Job Will Do

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Jackie Stephen

Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last year but appeared to display improvement when making all to cause 12-1 surprise in maiden point at Friars Haugh (2m4f, good to soft) last month; now needs to build on that performance.

14/1

0

6

20th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Ayr

Any Job Will Do

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Jackie Stephen

raced in last, lost touch 3rd, detached and struggling 4th, pulled up

50/1

Form: 9P/

Last run: 838 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three maiden points since returning from a break in December; finished just behind Bentley Road when staying-on fourth at Friars Haugh (3m, good to soft) last month but slower ground might show him in a better light here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor.
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7

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Whatsgoingon

12st 0lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Kate Leckenby

In the frame in three maiden points since returning from a break in December; finished just behind Bentley Road when staying-on fourth at Friars Haugh (3m, good to soft) last month but slower ground might show him in a better light here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor.

16/1

7

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Whatsgoingon

12st 0lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Kate Leckenby

In the frame in three maiden points since returning from a break in December; finished just behind Bentley Road when staying-on fourth at Friars Haugh (3m, good to soft) last month but slower ground might show him in a better light here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who was placed in two maiden points last month (good to soft/soft); has a bit more on his plate on this rules debut but may still have potential.
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4th

1

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Bentley Road

12st 0lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Maiden; has been placed on a few occasions pointing (also run out twice) but hasn't shown much in his two runs in hunter chases; not an obvious candidate.

33/1

5th

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Bentley Road

12st 0lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Maiden pointer who was pulled up in 2024 edition of this race on only previous rules start; ran well in two 2m4f maiden points last month (albeit ran out at final fence on first occasion) but others look stronger.

20/1

8

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Bentley Road

11st 12lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Stuart Coltherd

Low-mileage 5yo who was placed in two maiden points last month (good to soft/soft); has a bit more on his plate on this rules debut but may still have potential.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £35.67
Trifecta £437.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soldier Of Rock

The Guardian:

Toucan Sam

POSTDATA:

Alone No More

The Times:

Soldier Of Rock

Telegraph:

Soldier Of Rock

Daily Mail:

Soldier Of Rock

D Express:

Soldier Of Rock

Daily Mirror:

Soldier Of Rock

The Sun:

Soldier Of Rock

The Star:

Soldier Of Rock

Daily Record:

Soldier Of Rock