May 06 / 16.00 Kelso

16.00

Good

2000 Sacks Of Carrots Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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2000 Sacks Of Carrots Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 72832-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a 3m Perth handicap last term (good); comes into the reckoning following two sound runs last month when third over 2m6f here (good; form sound) and when second over 3m at Perth (good).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Maillot Blanc

11st 11lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

In good form in the spring, most notably when dead-heating at Kelso (2m5f, good); not seen since a duff effort here in June but has a C&D win on his CV and can feature if back on song after his break.

12/1

1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Maillot Blanc

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won this race last term and better form this spring, all on good ground; dead-heated for first at Kelso (2m5f) last time, which has pushed him up 3lb to his highest mark since 2024 but he looks much more likely than most of these to give his running; should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Maillot Blanc

11st 12lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won a 3m Perth handicap last term (good); comes into the reckoning following two sound runs last month when third over 2m6f here (good; form sound) and when second over 3m at Perth (good).

4/1

Form: 6/F40-

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).
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5th

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Helsgetaway

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

7yo who remains a maiden after 13 starts but he was twice a good third under Gregor Walkingshaw over C&D (good) in May, and he can be right in the picture if resuming where he left off.

3/1

3rd

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance.

11/2

3rd

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32142-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.
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6th

3

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won a mares' handicap off 4lb lower at Catterick in February (1m7f, soft) and some fair form at up to 2m5f after that; back after a break, and may improve for the outing.

7/1

9th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance.

6/1

4th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Chris Grant

1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

3/1

Form: P6230- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).
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4th

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 10lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Philip Kirby

Beaten 12 times since her last win in June 2025 and her recent form has been patchy, this season hasn't been devoid of promise and she's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.

8/1

6th

6

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Lone Star

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Six-time hurdle winner; lurks on a good mark but was just a respectable fourth in C&D (good) mares' race on Wednesday and will need to better that effort.

10/1

4th

5

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:30 Sedgefield

Lone Star

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

2023 was her year but an infrequent winner these days and others look in better form.

14/1

Form: F8458-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Still early days for her but she was well beaten here when stepped up to 2m5f last time (good) having shaped quite well over 2m1f on her handicap debut at Carlisle on her previous start.
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10th

12

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Georgies Malt

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-7; sound run when sixth over C&D last time (good) but has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form; may improve with cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

6th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Georgies Malt

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

Still early days for her but she was well beaten here when stepped up to 2m5f last time (good) having shaped quite well over 2m1f on her handicap debut at Carlisle on her previous start.

12/1

8th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Georgies Malt

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

Beaten 12l when fifth of nine at 11-1 on last month's handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); improvement is needed but today's forecast better ground could be a positive and she's not ruled out each-way.

14/1

Form: 09047-

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a point bumper in February 2024 (2m, soft); has shown bits of fair form over hurdles, notably when 11.5l fourth in a Sedgefield novice handicap in March (2m4f, good); others have stronger claims.
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7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Tim Easterby

Won a point bumper in February 2024 (2m, soft); has shown bits of fair form over hurdles, notably when 11.5l fourth in a Sedgefield novice handicap in March (2m4f, good); others have stronger claims.

12/1

7th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Easterby

A point bumper winner in 2024; only poor form shown over hurdles but he posted his best run of the season (in first-time cheekpieces) when fourth of 11 in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it in retained headgear.

16/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Long Time Listener

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Point-to-point bumper winner for whom the forecast good ground could be a positive; however, he's struggled in his first three handicaps and a major turnaround is necessary; wears first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 000PP-

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; pulled up in two good-ground handicaps at long odds for current yard; hood now tried; best watched for now.
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9th

9

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Venturevango

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish; pulled up in two good-ground handicaps at long odds for current yard; hood now tried; best watched for now.

25/1

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Venturevango

11st 3lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Adam Nicol

Has achieved little across her six starts (first five in Ireland), including pulling up when 28-1 for her recent Sedgefield stable debut over 2m4f; now steps up in trip with the cheekpieces she wore on her final start in Ireland back in place; could only consider if backed.

12/1

4

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Venturevango

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Very lightly raced 7yo who is one to watch in the betting on her stable debut; however, she achieved very little across her five starts in Ireland and dramatic improvement is necessary.

14/1

Form: 3P74-

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 26P6-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 8P824-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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Selections

The Times:

Vanilla Dancer

POSTDATA:

Maillot Blanc

SPOTLIGHT:

Thorneylands

D Express:

Return To Florida

RP RATINGS:

Thorneylands

THE NORTH:

Thorneylands

Telegraph:

Vanilla Dancer

Daily Mail:

Vanilla Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Vanilla Dancer

Daily Record:

Vanilla Dancer

The Guardian:

Maillot Blanc

The Sun:

Maillot Blanc

The Star:

Maillot Blanc