April 07 / 16.15 Kelso

16.15

Good

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

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

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hunter Chase

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P

Last run: 331 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 3-16 in points but those wins have come in his last five starts since the tongue-tie went on, accounting for Whatudoing in the penultimate one; chance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Slaney Opera

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Seemed to run well when second of three in tactical race at Cartmel (3m1f, good) on Monday and remains 2lb lower than when winning for another stable in January but others appeal more all the same.

7/1

2nd

5

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:42 Cartmel

Slaney Opera

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Former pointer/hunter chaser who won a Sedgefield handicap (3m2f, good to soft) off 2lb higher for Ruth Jefferson in January; not quite in same form on first four starts for new stable and fell on latest outing a week ago but it's difficult to put a line through him.

4/1

5

13th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Slaney Opera

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Encouraging first two efforts for this stable before a lesser run prompted wind surgery; got back on track to some extent at Bangor (3m, good) last month and, while more is needed, he's likely to have a say.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in two very winnable points last month and he's likely to need more here on rules debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Eagles Rock

11st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: M Cregan

Five-time point winner, latest at Overton last month (3m, good); creditable second in maiden hunter chase over C&D last April only previous rules run; interesting.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up behind Whatudoing three runs back but he's only a 6yo and has raised his game since then; had Deerstalker back in fourth when winning a recent point.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Theoldboggroad

11st 12lb

J: Mr James Innes

T: Nick Orpwood

Won twice in points, the latest in a Mixed Open at Overton (3m, good; 3-1) in March; tailed off in the Buccleuch Cup at Kelso (3m, good; 9-1) recently, so tough to envisage him turning the tables on runner-up Phantoms Cave; cheekpieces fitted.

25/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Theoldboggroad

12st 0lb

J: Mr James Innes

T: Nick Orpwood

Third in this race last year, his only start under rules, and returns here after winning an open point at Overton (3m, good) last month; shortlisted.

14/1

5

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Theoldboggroad

12st 0lb

J: Mr James Innes

T: Nick Orpwood

Pulled up behind Whatudoing three runs back but he's only a 6yo and has raised his game since then; had Deerstalker back in fourth when winning a recent point.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7P/5-P

Last run: 331 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has been competitive in recent points but has poor form under rules and was well beaten in this last year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind Slaney Opera when that one fell at Alnwick in February but he pushed the same horse close last month and now goes in cheekpieces; should be competitive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Whatudoing

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Mrs Diana Walton

Won a maiden point in February last year (3m, soft) and then showed fair form in a couple of hunter chases; creditable third in a restricted point last month (3m, good to soft); improvement needed.

20/1

9

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:50 Hexham

Whatudoing

11st 4lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Donald Whillans

Only 1-9 in points and comfortably held in maiden hunter chases the last twice; cheekpieces now left off.

20/1

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Whatudoing

12st 0lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Mrs Diana Walton

Well behind Slaney Opera when that one fell at Alnwick in February but he pushed the same horse close last month and now goes in cheekpieces; should be competitive.

6/1

Form: 7-45

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

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

Form: 02/P2-

Last run: 449 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His two point wins were over two years ago and recent form does not bode well.
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7th

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

20:40 Cartmel

Torngat

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Greenwood

T: T Greenwood

Won two points in 2023 but has been out of form this year and faces a tough assignment here; cheekpieces refitted.

50/1

7th

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

20:40 Cartmel

Torngat

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Greenwood

T: T Greenwood

Won two points in 2023 but has been out of form this year and faces a tough assignment here; cheekpieces refitted.

50/1

Form: 4P2-44

Last run: 264 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Nearly won over hurdles a year ago for Ben Pauling and ran okay in his second chase for that yard; beaten by Theoldboggroad in a point in March but has since made all in another; should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Deerstalker

11st 12lb

J: Miss Isobel Mactaggart

T: Mrs K B Mactaggart

Last of four (beaten 26l) in this last year; arrives in better form this year, with back-to-back point wins at Overton (3m); however, there wasn't much depth to his latest win, with his main market rival departing at the first fence.

11/2

4th

1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

20:00 Perth

Deerstalker

11st 12lb

J: Miss Isobel Mactaggart

T: Mrs K B Mactaggart

Fair hurdler/chaser when with Ben Pauling and a good-ground point winner for new connections this year; unseated rider at sixth fence on last month's hunter chase debut but was clear second in open point at Witton Castle (good to firm) nine days ago and has a fighting chance in this.

7/2

4th

1

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

20:00 Perth

Deerstalker

11st 12lb

J: Miss Isobel Mactaggart

T: Mrs K B Mactaggart

Fair hurdler/chaser when with Ben Pauling and a good-ground point winner for new connections this year; unseated rider at sixth fence on last month's hunter chase debut but was clear second in open point at Witton Castle (good to firm) nine days ago and has a fighting chance in this.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £14.67
Trifecta £104.60

Selections

The Times:

Eagles Rock

RP RATINGS:

Deerstalker

SPOTLIGHT:

Slaney Opera

Telegraph:

Eagles Rock

D Express:

Eagles Rock

The Star:

Eagles Rock

Daily Record:

Eagles Rock

POSTDATA:

Deerstalker

The Guardian:

Deerstalker

Daily Mail:

Deerstalker

Daily Mirror:

Deerstalker

The Sun:

Slaney Opera