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Won a C&D handicap hurdle on his final run of last season and only needed to blow the cobwebs away on return at Ayr last month. Big player back here now.
Won a conditions race at Cheltenham on return in October before finishing fourth to the highly regarded Anzadam in a 2m Fairyhouse Grade 2 in November. Disappointed at Windsor since but 2lb lower here and could be ahead of his mark.
| Rank | Jockey Name | Rides Today | Runs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian Hughes | 0 | 234 | 37 | 16 |
| 2nd | Ryan Mania | 0 | 172 | 35 | 20 |
| 3rd | Derek Fox | 0 | 175 | 30 | 17 |
| 4th | Sean Quinlan | 0 | 185 | 29 | 16 |
| 5th | Craig Nichol | 0 | 182 | 27 | 15 |
The jockeys above are ranked by their number of wins at this course in the last 5 seasons.
| Rank | Trainer Name | Runs | Wins | Win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lucinda Russell | 325 | 47 | 14 | |
| 2nd | Sandy Thomson | 174 | 33 | 19 | |
| 3rd | N W Alexander | 213 | 26 | 12 | |
| 4th | Stuart Coltherd | 115 | 18 | 16 | |
| 5th | Donald McCain | 96 | 16 | 17 |
The trainers above are ranked by their number of wins at this course in the last 5 seasons.
Voted the Best Small Course in Scotland and the North of England in 2007, 2012 and 2014, Kelso is a popular National Hunt track amongst racegoers. Opened in 1822, the original building is still there today with coal fires creating a unique and warm atmosphere.
Course: The hurdles track is tighter than the chase equivalent as it’s slightly shorter in length. Neither are of galloping nature which suits speedy horses for our tips. But the ground can get heavy which blunts speed, in this instance stamina will come into play much more.
Feature Race: The Premier Kelso Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 event that we have tips for in early March. Winners of this will often go on to race at Aintree’s Grand National Festival, with Le Prezien and Mount Mews recent examples.
Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD5 7SX
info@kelso-races.co.uk; 01573 221221
Air - Helicopters can land at course by arrangement, fixed wing aircraft Winfield, regular aircraft Edinburgh
Bus - None
Road - 1m N or town off B6461 Berwick road.
Rail - 16m, Tweedbank station, connecting bus service. Also 22m, Berwick-on-Tweed Station, taxis readily available.
Free for cars and buses.
Full facilities available.
