February 14 / 13.50 Kelso

13.50

Soft

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sleet

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 122762

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably dropped back to this level at Market Rasen (2m7f) last month, taking his form figures in Class 4 events over hurdles to 221222; solid contender and one for the shortlist.
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11th

10

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Stay If U Want To

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years.

8/1

11th

10

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Stay If U Want To

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improving sort beat Rocheval over 2m6f at Kelso last time; ground-versatile and should go well if coping with this shorter trip (has won at 2m); yard has done well at this meeting over the years.

8/1

1st

11

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Stay If U Want To

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

led

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 111-4

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth in 1m7f Grade 2 contest on sole outing this term; unbeaten (3-3) previously and could still have more to offer; this new trip is worth exploring; interesting back down sharply in class.
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10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Rocheval

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 since winning his first three starts in the 2023-24 season; still only six and he was a fairly encouraging fourth of 13 over C&D in January last time, but needs to build on that run if he's to threaten today.

20/1

4th

2

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Rocheval

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Kicked off career with three wins (one of them here); 0-7 since but didn't run badly when 7l fourth of six in Class 2 at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month; drops back down in grade this afternoon and he's not discounted.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 9-510P CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D on most recent attempt in this grade and has possibilities if back to that form; two poor efforts in Class 3 since.
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5th

6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Young Jack

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Runner-up on three of his first four chase starts (2m7f/2m5f, soft/heavy) before winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month; it was a small field last time and he's in a hotter race today, but he did it nicely and could have more to offer in the cheekpieces, which he's worn just twice.

14/1

1st

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Young Jack

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Chris Grant

Sound efforts on three of his four starts this term, last time finishing runner-up over 2m5f here (heavy; cheekpieces first time); headgear retained and a possible back up in trip.

11/8

2nd

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Young Jack

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Course hurdles winner who was runner-up on chase debut here (2m7f, soft) in December and bounced back from Ayr flop to go close at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last time; he has an up-and-down profile but he's a key player if once more on a going day; wears first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: P66751

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism with clearcut win at Wetherby (3m) last month, opening his account at the 16th attempt; now 7lb higher in a better grade but remains unexposed beyond 2m4f.
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6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Paddy OMahler

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Solid record (22112) having wind surgery, proving better than ever; beaten only half a length by Chasingouttheblues at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; firmly in the mix.

4/1

2nd

5

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Paddy OMahler

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); climbing the weights but this 8yo is clearly on the up.

7/2

Form: 15/6-9 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Well treated on best form but needs to show he retains ability; second run back from another layoff.
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8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Theme Tune

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

11yo whose mark continues to fall but for good reason, having been well beaten on both outings this season; major turnaround required.

33/1

Form: 4321-7 CD BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo; ended last season with an account-opening C&D success; resumption of progress looks plausible returned to this venue with Ayr reappearance under his belt; remains of interest.
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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: 2-4P53 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Five wins (2m7f-3m1f) last season; returned to form with third-place finish at Catterick (3m1f) most recently; place claims if that effort is backed up.
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9th

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Champ Royal

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Placed off 1lb higher at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January but the rest of last season's form was disappointing and this is first start since February; others have much stronger claims.

33/1

7th

5

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Champ Royal

11st 8lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

taken down early, in touch with leaders on inner

10/1

3rd

6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:35 Catterick

Champ Royal

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

led, headed and not fluent 2 out, lost second and no extra run-in

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -20457 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has lacked consistency this term and is on a near two-year losing spell; drop back in class needs to help.
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3rd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:12 Kelso

Fostersisland

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Good servant to connections over the years (six hurdle wins); on the downgrade now, though, and was just a respectable fifth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at regular haunt Wetherby (2m5f, good) last month.

10/1

3rd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:12 Kelso

Fostersisland

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, no extra run-in

10/1

5th

3

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:32 Wetherby

Fostersisland

11st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Has often run well here and he's well treated on course form as recent as November; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and this 10yo needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: /5/527

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Nordic Tiger; bumper winner who has shown promise in novice hurdles at about 2m; well held in 2m4f handicap last time and has stamina to prove upped further in distance.
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4th

7

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:02 Fontwell

Sonification

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

A good-ground bumper winner who has yet to build on the promise shown in his novice hurdles (2m) since upped in distance and has been soundly beaten on both starts in handicaps this year; has something to prove at present but the return to maiden company on better ground could help.

4/1

9th

10

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Sonification

11st 7lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Harry Derham

took keen hold, midfield, headway and prominent after 3rd, led before 5th

14/1

7th

2

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Sonification

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 21-479

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Productive last term, winning three times; has lost his consistency this season but now drops back to an easier-looking level and his record under Alice Stevens (back on board) is solid; not ruled out.
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9th

8

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Nordic Tiger

11st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Well beaten on soft ground on last three starts; has won on such going previously but maybe better ground is preferable and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (2m4f, good) last April; not written off.

9/1

10th

4

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Nordic Tiger

11st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

towards rear

8/1

Form: 235-32

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed at Cartmel in the summer in both outings this term; the veteran mare likely faces a stiffer assignment in this field.
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4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

Form: 1B210- C

Last run: 305 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-6 in Kelso handicaps but lacks recent match practice having been absent since a defeat last April; market instructive.
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7th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

These cheekpieces and a switch to prominent tactics have prompted good performances at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his last two starts, finishing second then first; he's won three times here in the past (including on good to soft) and might be thereabouts.

9/1

1st

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Third in this last year (heavy) and achieved his best result of this season when 6l second to Diamond Geezer in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (soft) last month; could be thereabouts.

10/1

2nd

3

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Four-time hurdle winner, including three over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft/soft); disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn but he ran respectably back over hurdles at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last month; now back on last winning mark and he could be dangerous on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.

16/1

Non-runners

Lunar Chief

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £12.88
Tricast £142.91
Trifecta £195.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Stay If U Want To

SPOTLIGHT:

Rocheval

The Times:

Paddy O'Mahler

LAMBOURN:

Nordic Tiger

Daily Mail:

Lunar Chief

The Guardian:

Both Barrels

Daily Mirror:

Shantou Sunset

RP RATINGS:

Foster'sisland

The Sun:

Rocheval

POSTDATA:

Stay If U Want To

WEST COUNTRY:

Stay If U Want To

D Express:

Stay If U Want To

Daily Record:

Stay If U Want To

The Star:

Paddy O'Mahler

Telegraph:

Nordic Tiger