May 08 / 16.55 Kelso

16.55

Good

Racing Post Go North Jodami Series Final Open National Hunt Flat Race (Series Final) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Racing Post Go North Jodami Series Final Open National Hunt Flat Race (Series Final) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 31- CD

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in two Irish 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 built on that when beating 11 rivals over C&D (soft) in February; just about sets the standard under a penalty here and he's a big player back from another break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

50/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 5/5-

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fifth in his two bumpers ten months apart, more recently at Carlisle (14-1) in February; has plenty to find on the figures here and is best watched.
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5th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Highland Fashion

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer.

12/1

7th

13

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Highland Fashion

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Relished the step up in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) in November; good second at Ayr (3m, soft) one month ago but position 3lb out of the handicap demands more from him today; claiming rider is recruited.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 32-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two placed efforts on heavy ground at Newcastle this spring, and the latest can be marked up because he almost ran out with a circuit to go but then worked his way back into contention before finishing a clear second; both pieces of form put him firmly in the picture here and he's an interesting contender.
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Verdict Starting price

2

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Battle Born Lad

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching.

11/2

2

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Battle Born Lad

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching.

11/2

2

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

15:50 Haydock

Battle Born Lad

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed in all three bumpers (heavy/good) and won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October, pulling clear with Wendigo who has since finished second in a Grade 1; the Hexham form probably shouldn't be taken literally (Wendigo was making his seasonal/hurdle debut) but it was certainly a promising run and he's bred to stay this much longer trip; interesting.

10/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £30,000 after winning a 2m4f British point (good to soft) in November; heavily backed into 4-1 on rules debut at Ayr (2m, good) in March and he made all to score with plenty in hand; this is tougher under a penalty but he looks a promising type and is strongly respected.
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2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Kingston James

11st 8lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish

7/1

2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Kingston James

11st 8lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

disputed lead, led with one circuit to go, faced challenge after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no extra towards finish

7/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

17:00 Musselburgh

Kingston James

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Point/bumper winner who landed a Hexham novice (2m, good) in October but has a mixed record since and was only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and is still unexposed in this sphere but others are more convincing.

15/2

Form: 53-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Successful in the second of his two attempts in British points last year; shaped with promise on his rules debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January and he backed that up with a close third of 16 at Ludlow last month; needs to find something extra here but he's a well-bred type who should have more to offer for top yard.
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3rd

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Disco Davis

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Heavy-ground 2m hurdle winner when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for 1,000gns since being beaten more than 16l in a Stratford seller in March; 2lb lower for chase debut but can only suggest a watching brief at present.

20/1

4th

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Disco Davis

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Started the season with a good 2m4f Uttoxeter fourth but he's been pulled up all three starts since in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m; in top hands but is hard to warm to despite the drop in grade.

14/1

1

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Disco Davis

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Good fourth on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up on consecutive outings towards end of last year (2m4f/2m6f); tries a new trip here; needs three-month break to have done him good.

7/1

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily won Irish maiden point (3m, good) last May on second start and changed hands for £48,000 later that month; held in 5l second when favourite on rules debut at Mussleburgh (1m7f, soft) in January but that was a solid effort under a positive ride and he should improve for the experience; not ruled out on his return.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

8th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

16:55 Kelso

Flaubert

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 3f out

13/2

6th

8

8th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

16:55 Kelso

Flaubert

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 3f out

13/2

Form: 49-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two Irish points last spring; well-held fourth of eight on rules debut at Sedgefield in October and he failed to build on that when tailed off at Carlisle 16 days later; hood now goes on and he's best watched on his return.
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6

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Fairly Fulling

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March; should be okay back at 2m on this stiff track but 7lb rise demands more from him.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 16- D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shock winner from off the pace at Wetherby (soft; 66-1) on his debut in February but he struggled under a penalty at Doncaster 18 days later; that may have come too soon but he comes with risks attached after that heavy defeat.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

17th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:01 Uttoxeter

Off To Alabama

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: John Mackie

Regressive profile in novice/maiden hurdles; goes handicapping off a really tempting mark judged on the RPR for his big-price bumper debut success, but a bit to take on trust just now.

25/1

5th

4

17th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:01 Uttoxeter

Off To Alabama

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: John Mackie

Regressive profile in novice/maiden hurdles; goes handicapping off a really tempting mark judged on the RPR for his big-price bumper debut success, but a bit to take on trust just now.

25/1

6th

8

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Off To Alabama

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Mackie

towards rear, headway when not fluent 4 out

33/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000euros yearling; weak 15-2 shot on his Carlisle debut (2m1f, heavy) in October and he got outpaced before finishing a well-held sixth of ten; has a lot to find on that form and he could be a longer-term prospect.
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2nd

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Diamond Mix

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Robson

Dual C&D winner who should strip fitter following a decent third at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in March; still lightly raced with the promise of more improvement to come.

5/2

3rd

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Diamond Mix

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Winning seasonal reappearance at Hexham (2m, good to soft; from 9lb lower) in November, and has presumably been kept away from the worst of the winter conditions since; that wasn't a particularly strong Class 4 contest but this isn't either, and the chances are he has more to offer; key player.

15/8

Form: 60-

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching sixth of 15 on Ayr debut (good to soft) in November but he finished out the back behind Dedicated Hero over C&D in February; has something to prove back from another break and this looks a tough assignment.
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Verdict Starting price

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

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Payout
Exacta £95.60
Straight Forecast £116.04
Trifecta £451.00

Selections

The Times:

Kingston James

SPOTLIGHT:

Dedicated Hero

RP RATINGS:

Battle Born Lad

Daily Mirror:

Disco Davis

TOPSPEED:

Off To Alabama

POSTDATA:

Battle Born Lad

Telegraph:

Kingston James

The Guardian:

Kingston James

The Star:

Kingston James

Daily Record:

Kingston James

Daily Mail:

Dedicated Hero

D Express:

Dedicated Hero

The Sun:

Dedicated Hero