December 08 / 11.55 Kelso

11.55

Good To Soft

Racing TV “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Racing TV “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31-13 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted eyecatching RPRs when winning two bumpers here (soft/good) and could have done without a late mistake when beaten about 10l in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle (went off at odds-on); remains of interest.
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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

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-12 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably accounted for a previous winner (who looks useful) in a soft-ground bumper at Hexham and then second in a valuable introductory hurdle at Wetherby (good; winner could be smart); sets the standard.
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4th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

16:32 Newcastle

Lost Frequencies

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Hexham bumper winner for Stuart Coltherd; sets the benchmark, runner-up at Wetherby and Kelso (both 2m) in late 2024; marginally out of depth in The French Furze here (Class 2; 2m6f) in November; returns to a more appropriate level and is tongue-tied on first start for Sam England.

13/8

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Lost Frequencies

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Bumper form reads well and so too his seconds over hurdles, with both his conquerors progressing to bigger things (including a Grade 2 success); this longer trip won't be an issue and the only real concern is that he's been absent since December; effective on soft and good ground.

6/1

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Lost Frequencies

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Bumper form reads well and so too his seconds over hurdles, with both his conquerors progressing to bigger things (including a Grade 2 success); this longer trip won't be an issue and the only real concern is that he's been absent since December; effective on soft and good ground.

6/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 55-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close fifth in a Perth bumper and travelled well for a long way when beaten only 3l on switch to hurdling at Ayr (2m, good to soft); one of the better options here.
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1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Young Getaway

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won a maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last February and went close in a novice hurdle here (2m, good) next time; makes chase/handicap debut following a year off but with his trainer in phenomenal form; could have a big part to play, especially if strong in the betting.

7/2

2nd

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:18 Hexham

Young Getaway

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

prominent on inner, switched right and headway approaching last, challenging last, switched left and repeatedly short of room run-in, stayed on and went second final strides

6/4

2nd

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:18 Hexham

Young Getaway

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

prominent on inner, switched right and headway approaching last, challenging last, switched left and repeatedly short of room run-in, stayed on and went second final strides

6/4

Form: U-

Last run: 260 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still in touch when unseating three out in a French hurdle back in March; unexposed and has joined a good yard.
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1st

14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Tuppence

10st 6lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Lightly raced maiden who took too strong a hold when a fading fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh four weeks ago (good to soft); dropping back to 2m from 2m4f could work but this still commands a career best and by some way.

33/1

4th

5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Tuppence

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Returned from a year off in maiden hurdle over C&D (good to soft) last month and ran best race yet, finishing second in a first-time hood (retained); open to improvement, especially with her jumping, and she could be a contender now going handicapping for her respected stable.

11/2

2nd

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Tuppence

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Lightly raced 6yo; far from solid on form but gives the impression she may improve for the first-time hood; returns from 12-month absence.

12/1

Form: 544-

Last run: 261 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 25l in his first two hurdles and just over 13l in the latest at Hexham; opposable.
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7th

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

That One

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: James Walton

Made all to win a 2m novice hurdle here last April and follow-up effort when runner-up in a handicap at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) was promising; however, both hurdling efforts since haven't been so good and he was a mid-race faller on last month's chase debut; should stay this far and he's on a competitive mark if recapturing initial promise.

25/1

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

That One

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: James Walton

Won the novice hurdle (2m, good) on this card 12 months ago; he needs to improve upon what he produced in two handicap hurdles in February but the return to Hexham could help and he might be suited by the switch to fences.

12/1

33/1

Form: 9725/

Last run: 592 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a 2m4f maiden at Perth when last seen but that was a modest contest and a long time ago now.
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7th

6

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:50 Hexham

Its Dan

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: R Mike Smith

Following wind surgery he took a step back in the right direction when 11l second over 2m at Ayr this month; needs to build on that latest performance but it's possible the step back up in trip will be a plus.

5/1

2nd

5

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

Its Dan

11st 10lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Maiden hurdler who came in only eighth of 12 in 2m5f handicap here 46 days ago; has since undergone breathing surgery and needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

8th

2

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Ayr

Its Dan

11st 13lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

midfield

20/1

100/1

Form: 45-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in two bumpers and the same again on hurdling debut at Ayr (66-1).
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Jirko

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Yet to win (0-12) but consistent enough since introduced to fences (32333U); this easing mark is helpful from a handicapping perspective but he needs to brush up his jumping - last two efforts in cheekpieces unconvincing - to threaten the principals.

6/1

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Jirko

10st 4lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

11-race maiden; placed on all five starts over fences this term, although was disappointing when last of three with cheekpieces tried at Ayr last time (2m4f, soft; didn't jump well); headgear retained; each-way chance.

11/1

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Ayr

Jirko

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

0-10 under all codes but made the frame in four consecutive chases this season, the last three over 3m here (soft/heavy); interesting to see whether combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces pays dividends.

15/8

Form: 5-577

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three bumpers and never really counted when 150-1 for hurdle debut.
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7th

5

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Lizzie Luna

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Went very close when upped to 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) in December; also effective on soft ground; only fourth of eight at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) since and could do with settling better but not ruled out.

5/1

4th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Lizzie Luna

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained sole win at Musselburgh (2m4f) and nearly doubled her tally, beaten a whisker by Reflection Of You having edged left, in C&D event (good to soft; first 3m attempt) latest start; in the mix, especially if keeping a straighter line.

7/2

Form: 424P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper runs weren't devoid of promise but others in here showed more in those races and he was pulled up on hurdling debut when tried in a hood.
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2nd

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Shadowfax Of Rohan

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Below form over hurdles here last month (2m, good) but had been running well over fences prior to that, with wins at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft; made all) and Southwell (2m, good); up in grade and 5lb out of the handicap, but could go well.

7/2

5th

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Shadowfax Of Rohan

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on stable/chase debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in February before bumping into progressive winner there (1m7f, good), and returned to winning ways at Southwell (2m, good) last month; 0-7 over hurdles but could be a very different proposition now; has same mark as last time.

2/1

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Shadowfax Of Rohan

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Won on his chase/stable debut at Catterick (by 4.5l; 1m7f, good to soft) and bumped into a big improver back there 20 days ago (on good); seriously considered off the same mark.

5/4

Form: 606

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a bumper but insufficient promise in her two attempts at hurdling.
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10th

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Catcha Flight

10st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Modest so far and handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) failed to raise her profile; 3lb out of the weights.

50/1

10th

14

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Catcha Flight

10st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Modest so far and handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) failed to raise her profile; 3lb out of the weights.

50/1

6th

9

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:20 Carlisle

Catcha Flight

10st 9lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, headway before 2 out, edged right and weakened before last

25/1

Form: 00/

Last run: 601 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two hurdles during spring of 2023 and hard to recommend after an absence.
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15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Monklaw

10st 11lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

in rear, mistake 1st

25/1

15

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Monklaw

10st 11lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

in rear, mistake 1st

25/1

Form: 75/90/

Last run: 676 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a point bumper and showed promise for Nicky Richards, but finished tailed off in both his bumpers for this yard; returns from an absence having undergone wind surgery.
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5th

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Bray Dale

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Encouraging handicap debut when third at Ayr (2m, soft) last March but soundly beaten or pulled up in the meantime and no improvement for cheekpieces at Ayr last time out; visored this time; all uphill on these terms.

66/1

Non-runners

Big Zouk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £4.17
Trifecta £6.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lost Frequencies

D Express:

Young Getaway

POSTDATA:

Dedicated Hero

The Times:

Big Zouk

RP RATINGS:

Lost Frequencies

TOPSPEED:

Lost Frequencies

THE NORTH:

Lost Frequencies

Telegraph:

Lost Frequencies

Daily Mirror:

Lost Frequencies

The Sun:

Lost Frequencies

Daily Record:

Young Getaway

The Star:

Dedicated Hero