October 26 / 13.35 Kelso

13.35

Good

Halloween After Party “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Halloween After Party “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-3

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Rising eight but has raced just four times, twice under rules; built on encouraging hurdling debut when 3l third of 11 at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in May, jumping with more fluency; remains unexposed and high on the list.
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3rd

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Bold Light

12st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a Class 2 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft; from 7lb higher) in March 2025, but has failed to match that level of form since (0-9); wasn't beaten too far over C&D (Class 3; fourth of seven) three weeks ago, and a similar effort would give him a shout in this added tongue-tie; 2-10 for Alan Doyle.

4/1

4th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Bold Light

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three wins last season; hasn't scaled the same heights this time round, although latest third of six at Newcastle was a bit more encouraging and he's well handicapped if staging a full-scale revival.

12/1

3rd

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Bold Light

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three wins last season, the latest over 2m5f off a 5lb higher mark on good to soft at Kelso in March; hasn't done quite as well this term, but these conditions suit and is back on a decent mark.

15/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in second of two Irish points (good/yielding) in May 2023 before being sold for £62,000; didn't show much in a bumper here (40-1) in February but he has since changed stables and now reappears in a tongue-strap; impossible to rule out, especially if the market speaks in his favour.
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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

Form: 5V3-3

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has made quite a promising start to his career, not beaten far when third in a Hexham bumper (heavy) and a Perth maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft); open to improvement and has to be considered.
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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: 9/868-

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle (150-1); looks more of a long-term prospect.
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5th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Nae Bother At A

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Poor form in seven outings over hurdles and needs to show significant improvement in a first-time hood.

66/1

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Nae Bother At A

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Well beaten on 3m course handicap debut last June (final start for Gary Rutherford) and fared little better for new yard at Ayr (3m again) seven months later; hopes are pinned on a shorter trip helping after a further 101 days off.

33/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Nae Bother At A

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has poor claims on bumper and hurdles form; now qualified for a mark but appears to lack potential.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off a big price and was never the slightest threat when around 40l tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Hexham on rules debut; plenty to find.
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9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Powerofjet

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Martin Todhunter

Won at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last November on second chase start and some good runs since, most recently 12l third of 12 in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); this is less competitive; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Powerofjet

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Won the 2m1f handicap chase on this card last year and went in again at Newcastle in November (good to soft); subsequent defeats hint at a vulnerability off this higher mark and he was behind Tanking Along last time.

14/1

3rd

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

16:18 Sedgefield

Powerofjet

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Built upon promising seasonal/chase debut when scoring at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in November and again ran well when close fourth of six at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January; drops back in trip here; might still have more to offer over fences.

9/4

Form: 34V-

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in bumpers at Carlisle and Newcastle before running in void race here in April; should make a jumper and represents a leading northern yard that has won this race twice in recent seasons.
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8th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Red Cadillac

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and has improved on that in two Ayr outings since, upped to around this trip and winning on soft last time; up 8lb which demands another career best but he has to be respected in current form.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Red Cadillac

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November, his seventh start over hurdles, and bettered that performance when clear second to a handicap blot here (2m3f, soft) the following month; no surprise if he plays another major role.

7/1

Form: 5722-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but has been knocking at the door, making the running when second of six in novice at Perth (2m, good) last month; sets the standard on form; one of two runners for Lucinda Russell.
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9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:00 Ayr

Tommys Law

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Runner-up in eight of his ten starts, twice in points and six times over hurdles, the latest at Newcastle in December (2m6f, good); this looks more competitive; cheekpieces now tried; each-way chance.

8/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:00 Ayr

Tommys Law

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Runner-up in eight of his ten starts, twice in points and six times over hurdles, the latest at Newcastle in December (2m6f, good); this looks more competitive; cheekpieces now tried; each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 6f 0y

Class 4

12:17 Newcastle

Tommys Law

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

led at steady pace, not fluent 8th, faced challenge from 3 out, keeping on when joined last, no extra and headed final 110yds, weakened towards finish

1/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £95,000 after winning a soft-ground point in May; could easily be up to making a winning debut under rules, with Brian Hughes (19-129 for the yard in the last five seasons) a positive booking.
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2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

High Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

High Dancer

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Won a 2m5f maiden hurdle for James Ewart last season (good); hasn't progressed in handicaps this term and was beaten a long way at Haydock last time (2m5f, good to soft; trainer blamed the ground); each-way chance.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show enough on her debut here (2m5f, good; 40-1) to suggest she'll be of much interest just three weeks on.
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3

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Blow A Fortune

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Ran very poorly on handicap debut in December and not seen again since but remains very unexposed (particularly over this sort of trip) and is worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces removed after one use.

20/1

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

13:57 Newcastle

Blow A Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear

7/1

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

13:57 Newcastle

Blow A Fortune

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Soldier Of Fortune from the family of top staying hurdler Paisley Park; not beaten far when third in Irish point in April, after which she was sold for £30,000; worth a market check with Nick Alexander running two, but the suspicion is she'll be ideally suited by longer distances.
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3rd

15

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Society Soldier

10st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Placed in a 3m point and she got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles in a mares' novice here (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely from a solid yardstick and she's from the family of Paisley Park, so could appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut; possible player.

12/1

1st

6

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Society Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Thrice-raced mare who has two pieces of placed form (point/hurdle); reappearance effort, in 2m event at Ayr, suggests this step back up in distance will suit (pedigree confirms that impression); interesting with improvement plausible.

11/4

3rd

9

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:13 Ayr

Society Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Close third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in April 2024, after which she was sold for £30,000; also showed ability when 20l fifth in maiden hurdle at Kelso (2m, good to soft; 40-1) that October on sole run for Nick Alexander; absent since and her best days probably lie over further, but she's not discounted each-way on this stable debut.

20/1

Non-runners

Flaubert

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tommys Law

Telegraph:

Lance Les Des

TOPSPEED:

Bold Light

SPOTLIGHT:

High Dancer

D Express:

Lance Les Des

The Star:

Lance Les Des

POSTDATA:

Tommys Law

Daily Mail:

Tommys Law

Daily Mirror:

Tommys Law

The Sun:

Tommys Law

Daily Record:

Tommys Law

The Times:

Bold Light

The Guardian:

Bold Light