May 25 / 14.48 Kelso

14.48

Good To Firm

Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 2f 25y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3356-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Last of six on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; second of five at Stratford (2m3f, good) last time is similar form but he has an each-way chance again.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 42944-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole win under rules (16 races) was in a novice handicap chase at Catterick (2m, soft) in December 2023; heavily beaten on both starts this spring (latest was his first run over hurdles since March 2023) but the minor honours he recorded over fences last summer read well.
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4

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Guillaume

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Only won over fences and he made it 0-10 over hurdles when beaten 12l at Kelso a month ago; however, was running fairly well in this discipline before that and certainly has each-way claims.

4/1

5th

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Guillaume

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles but he went close over C&D in May and has been placed at Bangor (2m) and Stratford (2m2f) in his last three starts; usually races prominently and has each-way claims again back up in trip.

4/1

3rd

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Guillaume

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Battled on well for second over C&D before a heavier defeat at Stratford, where again runner-up but beaten 11l; only 1-20 overall and vulnerable to horses on handier marks but one of the more solid contenders nonetheless.

3/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9964-1 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
11th attempt when off the mark in a five-runner handicap here (2m, good) 18 days ago, making all in clearcut fashion in a five-runner race; ridden by Edward Austin on last four starts and wore cheekpieces on last three; up 7lb and has stamina to prove but she still has claims in this field.
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9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Away She Goes

10st 11lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player.

4/1

Form: F759-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who is 0-10 over hurdles but he was second of seven from off the pace under Lewis Dobb in handicap at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago, which gives him a shot at this weak race.
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4th

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Jet Patrol

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Quick to make his mark for James Owen with a pair of 2m handicap hurdle wins at Stratford and Plumpton last summer; off the track since a remote sixth at Warwick (2m) seven months ago though, so needs to hit the ground running again.

12/1

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

Jet Patrol

11st 7lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner for new stable since the summer, latterly when keeping on too strongly for next-time-out winner Ez Tiger at Plumpton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; flopped badly when odds-on over fences last month (bled from the nose) but has strong claims here if back on song.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 506-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, albeit without a handicap win; between beaten 33l and 40l in his three hurdle races, absent four months before latest, so he does not bring solid claims to this handicap hurdle debut but he has a modest mark and it's a weak race.
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 13454-

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seems best on good or good to soft these days and won twice over 2m1f last October off 1lb lower than today; returned from his winter break with two respectable efforts in March/April and he's one to consider.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

Form: 03/P/P

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
No better than third after two bumpers and eight races over hurdles; pulled up on last two starts, absent 724 days in between; sometimes hooded, now tries cheekpieces.
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7th

9

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Brave Bairn

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

No better than third after two bumpers and eight races over hurdles; pulled up on last two starts, absent 724 days in between; sometimes hooded, now tries cheekpieces.

50/1

7th

9

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Brave Bairn

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

No better than third after two bumpers and eight races over hurdles; pulled up on last two starts, absent 724 days in between; sometimes hooded, now tries cheekpieces.

50/1

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:28 Hexham

Brave Bairn

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

raced in last, detached from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out

50/1

Form: 48457- D

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.
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6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

7th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Mullins Cross

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

held up in last

14/1

Form: P869-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.00
Straight Forecast £56.76
Tricast £264.15
Trifecta £233.60

Selections

The Times:

Away She Goes

RP RATINGS:

Jet Patrol

The Sun:

Spartan Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Guillaume

Telegraph:

Away She Goes

D Express:

Away She Goes

The Star:

Away She Goes

Daily Record:

Spartan Warrior

POSTDATA:

Jet Patrol

Daily Mirror:

Jet Patrol