May 25 / 14.13 Kelso

14.13

Good To Firm

J.A. Wilson Contractors Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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J.A. Wilson Contractors Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m7f winner on the Flat in France last summer; had two runs on the Flat this spring before faring far better to win eight-runner maiden at Plumpton (2m, good) on hurdling debut two weeks ago, travelling strongly to lead two out but wandering badly before the last; wore cheekpieces on last two outings; promising recruit, particularly if keeping in more of a straight line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:02 Ludlow

Pergamon

11st 13lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Seems a spring type and he prevailed at Huntingdon (2m) last month on return from break, adding to his wins last May and taking hurdles record to 3-6 (3-3 on good ground in this sphere); respected with further improvement plausible.

11/10

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Pergamon

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Got his hurdling career off to a perfect start when winning two in a row at Plumpton and Kelso last May; hasn't really gone on from that promise in handicaps and resumes following a five-month break.

16/1

3

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Pergamon

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat stayer who launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in May; slightly disappointing when only fourth at Hexham in June and also below par on the Flat last month but remains unexposed over jumps; upped in trip for handicap debut; a possible.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£22,000 3yo; eighth foal; closely related to useful 2m hurdle/chase winner Xcitations, half-sister to five winners including Actinpieces (useful 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Haafapiece (bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle); second of six in a point bumper at Larkhill (good) in December and sold for £20,000 in January; with a major yard and needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Green Bonnet

11st 7lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Lacking for pace when keeping-on third at Kelso (2m2f, good) in September; it is a slight concern she has been absent since but this is a suitable level of competition and this longer trip should suit; low mileage and one to consider.

5/2

3rd

5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Green Bonnet

11st 5lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unexposed 6yo who was runner-up in a novice here (2m, good) in May but she's struggled in both runs since including on handicap debut at Perth (3m, good; 20-1) last month; now takes a big drop back in trip but she didn't jump well last time and has something to prove.

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-10 (modest form) on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and tailed-off fourth of six at Market Rasen (2m, good; 66-1) recently on switch to hurdling
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

17:58 Hexham

Veer

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Maiden stayer on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes; 8,000gns purchase in November; 2.75l third to Pergamon (3lb worse off) at Kelso on second run over hurdles last time (2m, good); each-way chance.

14/1

3rd

4

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Veer

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-10 (modest form) on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and tailed-off fourth of six at Market Rasen (2m, good; 66-1) recently on switch to hurdling

66/1

3rd

4

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Veer

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-10 (modest form) on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and tailed-off fourth of six at Market Rasen (2m, good; 66-1) recently on switch to hurdling

66/1

Form: 3222P/

Last run: 505 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-18 but he's finished second over 2m/2m4f on varied ground in five of his chases and two of his hurdle starts; those placings were for Stuart Crawford and present easily the best form in this field, but he was pulled up in a chase in January 2024 on his only start for current yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Champ De Gane

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Returned from long absence with quite encouraging hurdle run in May and ran well for a long way over C&D (good; race in which Salamanca Bay fell) last month; finished rather weakly on both occasions but might last longer if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today.

7/1

5th

5

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Perth

Champ De Gane

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Longstanding maiden but has form figures of 222 at Perth (fences/hurdles); runner-up eight times in total; could go well with Kelso reappearance under his belt.

8/1

Form: 78-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in a bumper or when hooded at Hexham in two hurdle races.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Zeezee

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Kept on for very respectable fifth of 15 on stable/handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; that came after a three-month break and she could easily have more to offer over this new trip; tongue-tie removed after one use.

8/1

16

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Zeezee

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Adam Nicol

Cut little ice in a trio of hurdling runs for Pauline Robson this spring; tongue tied for her stable/handicap debut with lots more required.

20/1

5th

7

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Zeezee

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Pauline Robson

No impact in a bumper or when hooded at Hexham in two hurdle races.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/32-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his sole bumper (soft) but much better to take minor honours over hurdles at Perth (2m, good) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in the autumn; has since left Lucinda Russell (same owner); admittedly beaten 17l by the Coltherd-trained favourite last time but this brother to high-class chaser Funambule Sivola should be in the mix if returning on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Kow Boy Sivola

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Low-mileage 5yo wasn't discredited when fifth of ten in 2m novice hurdle here eight days ago; he needs considering now going into handicaps up in trip.

5/1

4

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

17:58 Hexham

Kow Boy Sivola

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed twice over hurdles last autumn when with Lucinda Russell (2m/2m1f, good); weakened quickly when tailed off behind Pergamon when back from a break on stable debut at Kelso last month (2m, good, 7-2); better than he showed there; interesting.

6/1

6th

3

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Kow Boy Sivola

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Well beaten in his sole bumper (soft) but much better to take minor honours over hurdles at Perth (2m, good) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in the autumn; has since left Lucinda Russell (same owner); admittedly beaten 17l by the Coltherd-trained favourite last time but this brother to high-class chaser Funambule Sivola should be in the mix if returning on song.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

The White Elephant

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Simon Waugh

Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut.

100/1

7th

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

The White Elephant

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Simon Waugh

Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut.

100/1

14th

12

(16)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

The White Elephant

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Best form was when third over 6f at Southwell in March; modest efforts at up to 1m since, and far from certain to be suited by this marked step up in trip (pulled hard over 1m last time).

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £7.19
Trifecta £53.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pergamon

Daily Mirror:

Kow Boy Sivola

D Express:

Green Bonnet

RP RATINGS:

Pergamon

POSTDATA:

Pergamon

The Times:

Pergamon

Telegraph:

Pergamon

The Sun:

Pergamon

The Star:

Pergamon

Daily Record:

Pergamon