Kelso

13:58 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Back in calmer waters, CONMAN JOHN looks particularly interesting. Great Fleet and Dramatic License look the main dangers.

1st	3. Conman John Fav	4/11
2nd	8. Timefortom	6/1
3rd	4. Great Fleet 2nd Fav	9/2

Conman John

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 2-5

8 tips

4/11

Comment: Irish point winner who has encouraging bumper form for new yard, running-on fifth in big field at the Punchestown festival (2m3f, yielding) when last seen; leading player on the figures switched to hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 22	14/1	-
13/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 9	11/8	-
03/11/24	Damma House / / P	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
06/05/24	Dawstown / Unknown / P	-	3 / 9	4/1	-

Great Fleet

Jockey: Tristan Durrell Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 19-

9/2

Comment: Absent and had wind surgery since heavy defeat in Listed bumper eight months ago; this Skelton runner scored at Market Rasen (soft; rules debut) the time before and still looks open to progress; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Newbury / Listed / HF	1	9 / 11	22/1	-
27/11/24	Market Rasen / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 8	4/1	-
12/05/24	Bartlemy / / P	-	2 / 11	5/1	-

Timefortom

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-0

6/1

Comment: Raced three times in Irish points, justifying favouritism in April the final occasion; sold for £75,000 since; new yard has two other runners in this race; market instructive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Quakerstown / / P	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
09/03/25	Castlelands / / P	-	5 / 16	10/1	-
19/01/25	Carrigarostig / / P	-	4 / 8	7/2	-

Kelvin Forlonge

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 354-

9/1

Comment: Produced consistent RPRs over 2m in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle last season; again has frame possibilities but chance of winning depends on whether he improves for the new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	12/1	-
06/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 14	8/1	-
12/10/24	Hexham / Unknown / HF	4	3 / 9	14/1	-

Rightbackatyou

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Stuart Coltherd Age/Wt: 7/11-0 F: 4/65-

66/1

Comment: Maiden pointer who has modest rules form at about 2m; plenty to find, back up in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	5 / 12	22/1	-
04/05/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	125/1	-
07/04/24	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 4	11/1	-
11/02/24	Tallow / / P	-	3 / 10	6/1	-
14/05/23	Ballindenisk / / P	-	4 / 11	12/1	-
23/04/23	Dromahane / / P	-	F / 13	8/1	-

Whispering Dancer

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 05-

80/1

Comment: Took six attempts to get off the mark in Irish points; poor form switched to rules last December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	5 / 6	80/1	-
01/12/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	10 / 12	80/1	-
16/03/24	Durrow / / P	-	1 / 3	4/6	-
03/03/24	Ballycahane / / P	-	4 / 9	7/1	-
17/02/24	Oldtown / / P	-	4 / 9	8/1	-
21/01/24	Ballycrystal / / P	-	4 / 10	5/1	-

Blue Indigo

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: Gary Rutherford Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 6

100/1

Comment: In the process of running well when exiting late in a February point; modest sixth in Kelso bumper on the switch to rules and needs to improve sharply on that form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	6 / 8	14/1	-
09/02/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	S / 5	7/1	-
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	5 / 8	5/1	-

Knightphase

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Stuart Coltherd Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: PP-

100/1

Comment: Irish point winner; pulled up in a couple of maiden hurdles at Ayr for new stable; best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/02/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	P / 12	100/1	-
21/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	66/1	-
28/01/24	Dungarvan / / P	-	1 / 7	11/2	-

Top Of The Stars

Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Simon Waugh Age/Wt: 7/11-0 F: 5

200/1

Comment: Trailed home last of five in C&D novice hurdle for an inauspicious debut; opposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Unknown / H		4	5 / 5	150/1	-

Dramatic License

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 4-3471 OR: 113

2 tips

Comment: Irish 5yo who has largely consistent form in bumpers and over hurdles; got up in the final strides in Downpatrick maiden (2m6f, good) most recently and may build on that win; respected even with 7lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	1 / 6	6/1	103
22/07/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	7 / 13	9/2	-
15/06/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	4 / 15	5/1	-
09/05/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
13/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 9	11/4	-
11/08/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 11	3/1	-

Kelso

14:33 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: He has fitness to prove but low-mileage 6yo THE GRAY GHOST has travelled from Wiltshire to run here and gets the nod.

1st	6. The Navigator Fav	7/4
2nd	7. Red Force One	50/1
3rd	8. Fostered Phil	4/1

The Navigator

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Dianne Sayer Age/Wt: 10/10-12 F: 46P131 OR: 104

3 tips

7/4

Comment: 14 career wins, the latest when readily making all over C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago; 5lb higher today and may not enjoy such a favourable tactical scenario this this time but is evidently in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	1 / 8	11/2	99
04/09/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	4	3 / 9	4/1	98
23/08/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	9/1	95
21/07/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	P / 9	5/1	97
27/06/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	4	6 / 10	28/1	99
07/06/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	4	4 / 8	22/1	100

Maghlaak

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 6/11-9 F: 443-42 OR: 115

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Dual hurdle winner who lost out only by a neck when upped to 2m4f at Market Rasen (good) in July and has since run well in a valuable 2m Flat handicap at York; needs to rebound from last month's poor Flat run but remains unexposed over this sort of trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	10/1	86
20/08/25	York / Handicap / F	2	6 / 13	50/1	86
09/08/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	11/1	87
19/07/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	3	2 / 8	9/2	113
12/07/25	York / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 6	150/1	87
29/06/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	4 / 9	5/2	114

Fostered Phil

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: William Young Jnr Age/Wt: 11/10-9 F: 4-4361 OR: 101

3 tips

4/1

Comment: Quite lightly raced for his age and kept on well to win low-grade handicap at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; recent 3lb rise does not look excessive but this race is tougher and rain probably won't aid his cause.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	1 / 13	12/1	98
16/08/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	6 / 11	40/1	100
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	3 / 7	8/1	100
29/06/25	Cartmel / Handicap / C	5	4 / 9	25/1	101
14/04/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	4	4 / 9	17/2	103
03/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	15/2	104

The Gray Ghost

Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 40127- OR: 120

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Caused 28-1 surprise in Newcastle maiden (2m4f, good to soft) in January and took another step forward when clear second on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; absent since a lesser effort in March but may still have potential.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / H	2	7 / 10	16/1	121
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	2 / 10	11/1	117
16/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	1 / 10	28/1	-
03/11/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	11 / 11	6/5	-
08/10/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	4 / 6	4/1	-
18/07/24	Killarney / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 12	4/1	-

Starlyte

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 8/10-13 F: 15-306 OR: 105

17/2

Comment: Dual C&D winner last season, latterly in quite valuable series final (good to soft) in March; well beaten at Cartmel during the summer and returned from another short break with low-key C&D run behind The Navigator last month but current mark is workable if she's back on song.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	6 / 8	14/1	107
19/07/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	3	11 / 14	20/1	109
25/05/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	3 / 7	4/1	109
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	3	5 / 6	6/1	109
22/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	1 / 16	12/1	102
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	5 / 10	6/1	102

Asa

Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: Philip Kirby Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 1211F- OR: 106

1 tip

18/1

Comment: Struck form in refitted cheekpieces last winter, winning two low-grade chases (3m/3m1f) before reverting to hurdling with 27l success at Southwell (3m, good to soft); absent since falling in February, though, and the headgear is missing here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/02/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	4	F / 11	13/8	102
17/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	1 / 9	11/4	95
10/02/25	Catterick / Handicap / C	5	1 / 7	9/4	90
04/02/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	2 / 10	6/1	90
26/12/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	1 / 8	13/2	85
27/11/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	P / 9	7/2	85

Jakana

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Leonard Kerr Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 50-525 OR: 106

1 tip

40/1

Comment: Stuck to her task pretty well when close second of four on stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June but was below that form at Perth the following month (finished lame); others here are more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	5 / 6	22/1	106
22/06/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	4	2 / 4	17/2	106
25/04/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	4	5 / 5	4/1	108
22/03/25	Newbury / Handicap / H	1	13 / 15	25/1	111
03/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	5 / 7	13/2	112
26/01/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	1 / 9	13/8	111

Red Force One

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson Trainer: Philip Kirby Age/Wt: 10/10-10 F: 5/21P/0 OR: 102

50/1

Comment: Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark in August but was a well-beaten 50-1 shot when back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month and probably won't be favoured by any rain here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	10 / 11	50/1	105
14/08/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	4 / 4	12/1	56
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	18/1	54
28/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	150/1	55
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	66/1	57
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	40/1	59

Kelso

15:13 - RESULT

Runners: 13 Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The shortlist comprises TRIPLE CROWN TED, Humble Jumble and Animato. Check the market signals for further guidance.

1st	9. Caballo De Guerra	13/2
2nd	3. Kool Raoul	5/1
3rd	8. Triple Crown Ted Fav	3/1

Triple Crown Ted

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 22-

3 tips

3/1

Comment: Solid promise in Ayr bumpers (soft/heavy) last winter comprised a couple of second-place finishes under 7lb claimer; Derek Fox now takes over; from a good family and looks open to progress over hurdles; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF		5	2 / 5	6/4	-
21/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF		5	2 / 12	1/1	-

Humble Jumble

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 19-

10/3

Comment: Both bumper starts at Kelso (good to soft), justifying favouritism last November then well beaten in series final in March; may yet confirm debut promise and is one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF		2	9 / 10	15/2	-
09/11/24	Kelso / Unknown / HF		4	1 / 7	13/8	-

Linalene

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 4/11-2 F: 33-9

9/2

Comment: Bumper form features a couple of third-place finishes, making him a similar type to stablemate Caballo De Guerra; one of five hurdles debutants in total for this yard; market may offer further guidance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Perth / Unknown / HF	4	9 / 13	11/1	-
13/12/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / HF	4	3 / 6	2/1	-
09/11/24	Aintree / Unknown / HF	4	3 / 8	9/4	-

Kool Raoul

Jockey: Mr Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 24-0

5/1

Comment: Form figures of 240 in bumpers reflect that he may not be capable of progress switched to hurdles; looks one of the weaker contenders among his stable's quintet.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Perth / Unknown / HF	4	10 / 13	20/1	-
14/02/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	4 / 7	15/8	-
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / HF	4	2 / 7	4/1	-

Animato

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Donald McCain Age/Wt: 6/11-3 F: 4

4 tips

11/2

Comment: Fairly useful Flat performer on his day, albeit has shown signs of decline for current yard; ran encouragingly at Worcester (2m, good to soft) on the switch to hurdles and has possibilities if building on that effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	4 / 13	33/1	-
26/07/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	16/1	66
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	33/1	68
30/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	66/1	70
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	9/2	71
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	14/1	72

Caballo De Guerra

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 4/11-2 F: 337-

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Failed to show progress in bumpers last term but ties in closely with stablemate Triple Crown Ted on a piece of Ayr form; perhaps has less potential than that rival but can't be dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF	2	7 / 10	10/1	-
21/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 12	10/3	-
07/12/24	Wetherby / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 9	5/2	-

Slievehill

Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys Age/Wt: 8/11-3 F: 4/4

2 tips

22/1

Comment: Ended his time in Ireland with two point wins; modest fourth in Worcester maiden hurdle (2m; prominent in betting) on return from lengthy layoff but may improve with that outing under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	4 / 8	4/1	-
02/03/24	Tyrella / / P	-	1 / 3	1/3	-
27/01/24	Tyrella / / P	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
24/11/23	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 8	50/1	-
28/10/23	Moira / / P	-	2 / 10	7/2	-
10/04/23	Loughanmore / / P	-	5 / 12	5/1	-

Passion For Glory

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Stuart Coltherd Age/Wt: 7/11-3 F: 5

33/1

Comment: Held every chance when falling after the final fence on second attempt in Irish points; never-dangerous fifth in Uttoxeter novice hurdle (2m) on return from long absence; off for ten weeks since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	66/1	-
21/05/23	Inchydoney / / P	-	F / 10	6/1	-
24/04/22	Monksgrange / / P	-	P / 13	8/1	-

Drop Kick

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford Age/Wt: 4/11-2 F: 6

33/1

Comment: Suffered a heavy defeat in Perth novice hurdle (2m) when last seen, failing to confirm the promise of his Irish point effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Perth / Unknown / H		4	6 / 9	20/1	-
01/03/25	Tyrella / / P		-	3 / 7	4/1	-

Lyndon Red

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Sandy Thomson Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 6P-

150/1

Comment: Ran as if something was amiss when last seen; only a modest effort in his other bumper start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF		5	P / 6	9/1	-
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / HF		4	6 / 7	9/1	-

Masterminding

Jockey: Charlie Price Trainer: Maurice Barnes Age/Wt: 6/11-3 F: 9-P5 OR: 81

150/1

Comment: Maiden on Flat; has weak claims on hurdles form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	250/1	-
22/06/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	P / 10	150/1	-
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	9 / 9	250/1	-
14/05/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	40/1	54
06/07/22	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	4/1	62
10/06/22	Sandown / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	40/1	65

Fran The Man

Jockey: Benjamin Macey Trainer: Hannah McMahon Age/Wt: 4/11-2 F: 370-68

200/1

Comment: Placed in bumper on debut; has totally failed to back up that form, latterly switched to hurdles for new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	8 / 11	500/1	-
08/09/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	6 / 8	300/1	-
23/11/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / HF	5	12 / 12	33/1	-
09/11/24	Aintree / Unknown / HF	4	7 / 8	9/2	-
08/10/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 13	10/1	-

Chiefman

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/11-2

250/1

Comment: Flat winner for previous yard but his form in that sphere for current stable is largely poor; switches to hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	33/1	48
14/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	18/1	48
27/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	25/1	50
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	66/1	51
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	125/1	52
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	80/1	55

Kelso

15:43 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Second-season chaser WAL BUCK'S remains open to further improvement and is first choice ahead of Half Shot.

1st	4. Ashtown Lad	5/1
2nd	5. Saint Arvans	8/1
3rd	2. Half Shot 2nd Fav	3/1

Wal Buck's

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 3213-5 OR: 112

2 tips

11/4

Comment: Showed steadily progressive RPRs as a novice chaser last season until below-par final outing; gained his win over 3m1f at Haydock; may resume his improvement this term and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	5 / 8	9/1	113
25/01/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	85/40	114
30/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	2/1	107
07/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	2 / 10	2/1	102
02/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	3 / 12	10/3	102
16/05/24	Perth / Handicap / C	5	6 / 9	2/1	104

Half Shot

Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 11/11-9 F: 1-53304 OR: 114

6 tips

3/1

Comment: Scored twice at Kelso last term; modest fourth back here (2m5f) in latest start but remains well treated on plenty of form, including close second off 7lb higher in this contest two years ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	4 / 10	11/1	116
25/08/25	Cartmel / Handicap / C	3	10 / 11	22/1	117
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	13/2	118
08/06/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	3 / 9	7/1	118
07/05/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	5 / 7	7/1	112
07/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	1 / 7	9/1	116

Kilmore Rock

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett Age/Wt: 6/11-13 F: 411-13 OR: 118

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Record of 1113 over hurdles since wearing cheekpieces; disappointing favourite when last seen four months ago but may rebound provided he takes well to chasing; has pointing experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	4	3 / 5	11/8	118
07/05/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	3/1	111
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 6	2/1	107
31/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	1 / 5	9/4	101
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	4 / 15	8/1	103
13/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	6 / 10	14/1	105

Ashtown Lad

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 11/11-7 F: 7/3-5P7 OR: 112

5/1

Comment: Losing spell goes back to his Becher Chase success in 2022; not particularly solid on his form this term for new stable but this drop in class, off a reduced mark, may have positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	2	7 / 10	50/1	117
29/06/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	2	P / 15	80/1	126
31/05/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	3	5 / 7	14/1	120
23/04/25	Ludlow / Unknown / HC	4	3 / 6	11/1	126
23/03/24	Newbury / Handicap / C	3	7 / 7	14/1	135
02/03/24	Doncaster / Handicap / C	2	P / 10	12/1	138

Cooper's Cross

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Stuart Coltherd Age/Wt: 10/11-2 F: PPP/78 OR: 107

1 tip

6/1

Comment: Runner-up in the 2023 Scottish National; form since is dismal apart from a somewhat resurgent effort on penultimate start (reappearance); best watched unless the market speaks positively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	8 / 8	10/1	112
08/06/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	7 / 9	20/1	116
26/04/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	P / 6	40/1	125
02/03/24	Kelso / Listed / C	1	P / 7	80/1	126
27/01/24	Doncaster / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 18	28/1	131
01/01/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	2	P / 9	12/1	133

Saint Arvans

Jockey: Charlie Price Trainer: Maurice Barnes Age/Wt: 11/11-2 F: 3-8255 OR: 107

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Something to find on the balance of his Perth form this season and losing spell goes back over two years; however, he's 3-6 at Kelso and looks interesting off an attractive mark back here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	5 / 8	12/1	112
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / C	3	5 / 6	8/1	115
15/05/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	2 / 6	8/1	117
24/04/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	3	8 / 10	14/1	120
07/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	10/1	122
07/07/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	7/1	126

Kelso

16:18 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Off his current mark, MALYSTIC (nap) could well make it fourth time lucky in this race. Second pick is Tommy's Oscar.

1st	6. Shakeyatailfeather	8/1
2nd	2. Traprain Law 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	1. Tommy's Oscar	7/2

Malystic

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Peter Niven Age/Wt: 11/10-11 F: 66-431 OR: 131

7 tips

15/8

Comment: Veteran who belatedly regained the winning thread in C&D contest on good ground last time; back up just 2lb he remains well treated on historical data, which features wins off marks in the 140s and second-place finishes in this contest in 2022 and 2024 (well beaten in 2023); respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	7/1	129
20/07/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	2	3 / 9	7/1	131
29/06/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	2	4 / 7	8/1	133
12/04/25	Ayr / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	6 / 7	12/1	137
01/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / C	2	6 / 9	18/1	142
27/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	2	F / 4	9/2	142

Tommy's Oscar

Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: Ann Hamilton Age/Wt: 10/12-0 F: 34U3-3 OR: 148

3 tips

7/2

Comment: Failed to score last season but ran respectably on a few occasions; record in this race comprises a success (off 4lb higher) in 2023 and below-par third in 2024; good chance provided he's in top form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / C	2	3 / 6	13/2	149
12/04/25	Ayr / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	3 / 7	11/2	151
03/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	U / 14	16/1	152
01/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / C	2	4 / 9	11/1	155
08/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	2	3 / 7	13/2	156
06/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	2	3 / 7	3/1	157

Traprain Law

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 7/10-12 F: 4437P- OR: 132

7/2

Comment: Progressive spell culminated in success at Ayr in February 2024; failed to score last term and ran poorly in final outing; however, he's 3-6 at Kelso and returns here off a workable mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Ayr / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	P / 7	5/1	135
12/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	7 / 20	20/1	136
01/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	2	3 / 12	14/1	137
27/12/24	Kempton / Grade 2, Handicap / C	1	4 / 7	33/1	143
08/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	2	4 / 7	7/4	140
03/11/24	Carlisle / Listed / C	1	3 / 4	9/2	140

Finest View

Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Alan King Age/Wt: 8/10-12 F: 111222 OR: 132

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Has gained most wins on good/firmer; consistent mare has form figures of 111222 this season, running creditably at Stratford most recently; remains on career-high mark but again holds a solid chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	3	2 / 6	11/4	132
21/08/25	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	2	2 / 6	2/1	130
20/07/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	2	2 / 9	6/5	125
01/07/25	Stratford / Handicap / C	3	1 / 4	13/8	124
06/06/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / C	4	1 / 5	11/10	118
08/05/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / C	4	1 / 3	10/11	115

Shakeyatailfeather

Jockey: Tristan Durrell Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 211-35 OR: 122

8/1

Comment: Recorded two wins (2m/2m3f, good) in April; ran creditably from out of weights in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f) last time; consistent this year and again seems likely to give her running.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Market Rasen / Grade 3, Handicap / C	1	5 / 15	33/1	125
03/05/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	3/1	117
20/04/25	Plumpton / Handicap / C	4	1 / 8	5/2	113
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / C	3	1 / 6	2/1	106
07/03/25	Leicester / Handicap / C	4	2 / 6	5/1	105
30/12/24	Taunton / Handicap / C	4	4 / 10	20/1	107

Netywell

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 8/10-5 F: 3P72P- OR: 125

Comment: Completed a hat-trick (soft/heavy) two winters ago; lacked consistency last term but ran creditably off current mark over C&D (good to soft) on penultimate outing; capable of being involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / C	3	P / 7	8/1	126
01/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	2 / 6	16/1	125
18/01/25	Haydock / Handicap / C	3	7 / 7	14/1	128
21/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / C	3	P / 8	4/1	128
23/11/24	Haydock / Handicap / C	3	3 / 7	11/2	129
07/04/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	4 / 10	10/3	131

Kelso

16:53 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The Verdict comprises the interesting handicap newcomers TOP TIER GOSSIP and Flawless Clarity.

1st	5. Looking Splendid 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	11. Top Tier Gossip	17/2
3rd	7. Be The Difference	9/1

Aquitaine Boy

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Ruth Jefferson Age/Wt: 10/11-13 F: 18234- OR: 98

5 tips

11/4

Comment: Two wins for current yard; ended last season in a consistent vein of form, fourth at Market Rasen final start; frame possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	4 / 11	18/5	99
25/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	6/1	98
13/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	2 / 10	8/1	99
22/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	4	8 / 12	4/1	102
16/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	10/1	95
03/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	6 / 16	20/1	96

Looking Splendid

Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Gary Rutherford Age/Wt: 7/11-8 F: 563F3- OR: 93

1 tip

10/3

Comment: Still a maiden but has been placed off current mark a few times, including at Carlisle (2m3f) when last seen; not much improvement is required to open his account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	3 / 7	9/2	93
03/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	F / 12	11/4	93
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	3/1	93
22/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	6 / 12	12/1	95
26/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	5 / 9	12/1	96
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	15/2	93

Coventry

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Lisa Harrison Age/Wt: 8/11-4 F: 8-7468 OR: 89

11/2

Comment: Not particularly solid on this season's efforts and it remains a long time since his sole win; runner-up off a much higher mark last October but needs to revive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	8 / 12	33/1	93
08/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	11/2	97
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	4 / 6	7/2	99
08/06/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	7 / 9	40/1	103
02/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	3	8 / 10	33/1	106
21/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	3	6 / 8	20/1	107

Dalileo

Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: Lisa Harrison Age/Wt: 10/11-8 F: 133545 OR: 93

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Campaigned mostly at Perth this term, winning in July; last few efforts represent a dip in his form; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	5 / 7	14/1	95
08/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	4 / 8	13/2	96
16/08/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	5 / 11	7/1	97
27/07/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 13	12/1	97
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	3 / 5	9/2	97
03/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	9/1	92

Flawless Clarity

Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys Age/Wt: 6/11-13 F: P-43 OR: 98

15/2

Comment: Low-mileage 6yo who is steadily moving in the right direction under rules and is bred to relish this step back up in distance on handicap debut; interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	3 / 9	15/2	-
16/05/25	Aintree / Unknown / H	4	4 / 6	66/1	-
21/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	80/1	-
27/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	2 / 10	7/1	-
10/12/23	Boulta / / P	-	P / 14	10/1	-

Top Tier Gossip

Jockey: Tristan Durrell Trainer: Dan Skelton Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 26-355 OR: 86

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Has two pieces of placed form (bumper/hurdle); sibling to a couple of winners for her major stable and looks open to improvement now handicapping; respected, assuming she takes well to first-time headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Newton Abbot / Unknown / H	4	5 / 6	22/1	-
06/06/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	4/1	-
13/05/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	3 / 8	12/1	-
22/11/24	Ascot / Unknown / HF	3	6 / 6	33/1	-
07/10/24	Stratford / Unknown / HF	4	2 / 5	9/4	-

Be The Difference

Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: Philip Kirby Age/Wt: 9/11-8 F: 6520-0 OR: 93

9/1

Comment: Soundly beaten in better race on reappearance; has done his winning in Class 5, most recently off this mark at Catterick last December; good chance if back to that form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	4	12 / 15	33/1	95
21/03/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	13 / 15	28/1	97
25/02/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	2 / 8	7/1	95
31/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	5 / 9	13/2	98
01/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	6 / 7	5/1	98
17/12/24	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	13/2	93

Red Ned

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: Sandy Thomson Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 5/0060- OR: 91

18/1

Comment: Has weak claims on hurdles form and is best watched on reappearance unless the market speaks favourably; second handicap attempt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	10 / 12	18/1	95
02/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	25/1	-
24/10/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	12 / 14	125/1	-
12/10/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	12 / 14	50/1	-
26/02/24	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 6	9/4	-
28/11/23	Southwell / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 5	4/1	-

State Of Honor

Jockey: Benjamin Macey Trainer: Hannah McMahon Age/Wt: 8/11-3 F: 129-P6 OR: 88

28/1

Comment: Gained sole success in mares' handicap 13 months ago for previous stable; couple of unconvincing performances for new yard; opposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 9	200/1	93
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	P / 10	125/1	93
14/10/24	Hereford / Handicap / H	5	9 / 9	9/2	94
16/09/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	11/4	86
08/09/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	5	1 / 9	7/1	86
15/06/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	2 / 13	22/1	84

Darkest Day

Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: William Young Jnr Age/Wt: 10/10-2 F: 5-5P60 OR: 71

28/1

Comment: Losing run goes back to his Kelso double in September 2023; poor claims on this season's form, beaten long way here most recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	10 / 11	28/1	73
13/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	50/1	79
03/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	66/1	75
14/05/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	5 / 5	50/1	89
26/04/25	Pusk / / P	-	3 / 3	5/2	-
13/04/25	Overton / / P	-	2 / 4	3/1	-

Ovidstown Hill

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Andrew Hamilton Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 60-45U OR: 97

100/1

Comment: Ex-Irish maiden who got no further than the first flight on handicap/stable debut last time; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	U / 9	200/1	97
07/08/25	Sligo / Unknown / H	-	5 / 5	9/1	98
13/07/25	Sligo / Unknown / H	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
06/09/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	13 / 14	100/1	-
26/08/24	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	6 / 13	100/1	-
10/08/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	10 / 14	28/1	-

Wolfburg

Jockey: Tom Midgley Trainer: Sandy Thomson Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 1/PP-0 OR: 99

Comment: Successful at maiden level a couple of seasons ago but cut no ice in Class 4 handicaps last term; this drop in grade may help and he's bred to be suited by the new trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	11 / 14	40/1	103
17/10/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	P / 10	10/1	106
14/05/24	Southwell / Handicap / H	4	P / 9	13/2	106
27/02/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	1 / 12	5/1	-
29/12/23	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	11/2	-
05/11/23	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 12	80/1	-

Take A Hike

Jockey: Lewis Stones Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys Age/Wt: 7/10-8 F: 326-47 OR: 79

Comment: Still a maiden but ran creditably from out of weights in higher grade over C&D in most recent hurdles attempt; looks more exposed than stablemate Flawless Clarity, however.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	7 / 12	10/1	80
25/05/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	15/2	83
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	15/2	81
23/01/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	2 / 10	25/1	79
20/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 12	25/1	79
07/10/24	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	9 / 12	150/1	-

Lewa House

Jockey: Dominic Hislop Trainer: Catch Bissett Age/Wt: 9/10-6 F: 66282- OR: 77

1 tip

Comment: Ended last season with a close second over fences; has spent most of his career over hurdles and is capable of being involved; nearly three years since sole win, however.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	2 / 6	11/2	77
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	8 / 11	10/1	77
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	2 / 10	6/1	77
02/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	6 / 18	11/1	77
11/12/24	Hexham / Handicap / H	4	6 / 11	6/1	79
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	6 / 14	20/1	79