Kelso Races & Results 1 Thursday 2nd April 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Kelso Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd April 2026

There were 27 Races on Thursday 2nd April 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kelso, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd April 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:40 Kelso (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (300/1 -140%) Crokes Cross	300 300/1(-140%)	(10) Crokes Cross 300/1, Below par down the field in a bumper at Kilbeggan most recent; returning from long layoff; all to do. Down the field in both bumpers in Ireland; transformation needed on hurdle/stable debut.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/2 +38%) Changemyluck	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(9) Changemyluck 5/2, Improved again down in trip on final qualifying run when second beaten 3/4l in a novice hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft; progressive until latest. Gave the 1-10 favourite a scare over C&D in February; a contender if backing up that run.
3	2 3rd (2) (80/1 -264%) Bogha Baiste	80 80/1(-264%)	(2) Bogha Baiste 80/1, Improved for debut experience behind useful rival 15l third in a novice hurdle at Newcastle most recent run; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; likely to improve for further in time. 15l third at 125-1 at Newcastle on second hurdle start; needs another step forward today.
4	5 4th (5) (10/3 -21%) Mr Mojo Risin	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(5) Mr Mojo Risin 10/3, Promising hurdle debut beaten 9 1/4l in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on soft; debut form franked, could build on that. Fifth of 14 on hurdle debut at Wetherby and that form reads well; he's one to consider.
5th	8 5th (8) (13/8 +51%) Word For Word	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(8) Word For Word 13/8, Very promising debut, showed signs of inexperience when winning a 4yo hurdle here by 5 1/2l last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; could build on promising debut. Won over C&D on hurdle debut despite making mistakes; open to improvement; respected.
6th	11 6th (11) (300/1 -200%) Just A Poet	300 300/1(-200%)	(11) Just A Poet 300/1, Green, never in the race, modest debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Catterick latest; more needed to figure over hurdles. Soundly beaten when 7th on both starts, most recently her hurdle/stable debut at Catterick.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/2 +46%) Nobotheratall	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(7) Nobotheratall 7/2, Got better with each run, getting run of the race suited here when winning a bumper at Carlisle by 3/4l last time; effective 2m on good, will get further; should build on stable debut, stiffer track should suit. Made all in Carlisle bumper in October and brings potential to this hurdle debut.
8th	6 8th (6) (250/1 -400%) Ned Broy	250 250/1(-400%)	(6) Ned Broy 250/1, Still green, improved for debut experience comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh last time; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; might need more time over hurdles. Big odds for both hurdle runs; hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.
9th	3 9th (3) (300/1 -100%) Cavalry Call	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Cavalry Call 300/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Ayr latest where all but fell early; out of form on Flat, all to prove over hurdles. Two Flat wins but form went wrong way in that code and he was pulled up on hurdle debut.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 -9%) Kingsman Mail	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Kingsman Mail 12/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form 12l third in an Amateurs' bumper at Ayr most recent run; effective 2m, acts on heavy and soft; consistent in bumpers, more to come over hurdles. Hasn't progressed from bumper debut 2nd but could still give good account on hurdle debut.

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14:40 Kelso (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Smoke Trail has taken well to hurdling, winning here before being set some stiff assignments. A Newbury fourth on his handicap debut wasn't bad but he will do well to successfully concede 8lb to WORD FOR WORD. Having shown some ability on the level, the four-year-old made the best possible start to his hurdling career over C&D and can only improve for the experience, particularly in the jumping department. Nobotheratall made it third-time lucky in bumpers and is fresh for his timber bow.

The mare CHANGEMYLUCK very nearly posted a shock win over C&D in February and is taken to go one better this afternoon.

14:40 Kelso (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Kelso (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (13/2 -8%) Take A Hike	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(7) Take A Hike 13/2, Outpaced and never threatened well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; must bounce back after couple of below par efforts. Needs to turn things around but she gets first-time cheekpieces and is a C&D winner.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +7%) Vanilla Dancer	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Vanilla Dancer 13/2, Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Catterick penultimate start; effective over 2-2 1/2m; generally consistent, may have bit more to offer now she's had her head in front. Breakthrough hurdles win in February and had an excuse next time; could give good account.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/8 +58%) Parish Star	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(8) Parish Star 15/8, Scored by 6 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; stays 2 1/2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form now she's had her head in front, freshened up, strong claims. The return of the hood could be a major plus and she might have a part to play.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +40%) Theirshegoes	12 12/1(+40%)	(2) Theirshegoes 12/1, Outpaced, never threatened well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; bit to prove after a few disappointments. Disappointing at end of 2025 but on a handy mark on last May's C&D 2nd; cheekpieces go on.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 -173%) Miss Carbo	3 3/1(-173%)	(1) Miss Carbo 3/1, Did it comfortably, improved up in trip and down in class landing a handicap by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; unexposed over 2 1/2m, could follow up. Won by 5l on recent handicap debut at Hereford and could be tough to beat under penalty.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -60%) Am I Bovvered	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Am I Bovvered 40/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test comfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; usually held up; effective at 2 1/2m on good; may need more time. Watch the betting on handicap debut, but she's shown little across her three hurdle starts.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/1 +31%) Ebselysees	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Ebselysees 11/1, Made too much use of and set it up for closers comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; inconsistent. Runner-up on penultimate start for Noel Williams but below par next time; stable debut.
8th	6 8th (6) (16/1 0%) Georgie's Malt	16 16/1(0%)	(6) Georgie's Malt 16/1, Outpaced, looked in need of further comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good, good to soft; fair mark on maiden form, longer trip a plus. Fifth on handicap debut at Carlisle; could build on that run now back on better ground.

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15:10 Kelso (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MISS CARBO didn't really progress in maiden/novice company but she was a different proposition on her handicap debut, winning with something up her sleeve at Hereford. Turned out again quickly under a 7lb penalty, she is 2lb well-in compared to her revised rating and another step up in distance shouldn't be a problem. A busy beginning to 2026 may have taken its toll on Parish Star as she never looked like completing the three-timer at Carlisle. She has had over six weeks to recover, though, and a tongue-tie is fitted. Vanilla Dancer merits respect too.

The 4yo MISS CARBO won in good style on last week's handicap debut at Hereford and can defy a 7lb penalty and follow up.

15:10 Kelso (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Kelso (Class 5) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/2 +19%) Looking Splendid	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Looking Splendid 13/2, Keen, may have found ground on the soft side comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; suited by 2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; in form until latest, may have more to offer over fences. Won over hurdles here in October; could have a part to play if taking to fences.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 +25%) Nights In Venice	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(8) Nights In Venice 9/4, Returned to form down in class landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Ayr last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; remains on fair mark on best chase form. Capitalised on career-low mark to win at Ayr; it's questionable whether he'll back that up.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 -17%) Divas Doyen	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Divas Doyen 14/1, Outpaced, never threatened when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase at Musselburgh latest; effective at around 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; on workable mark but unreliable. A case can be made on form as recent as November but she failed to shine in February.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -45%) Benefit Ben	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Benefit Ben 4/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Sedgefield latest when going best in front, looked unlucky; enjoys making it; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; generally consistent. Narrowly in front when falling two out at Sedgefield a fortnight ago; on the shortlist.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 -38%) Burgundy Man	9 9/1(-38%)	(7) Burgundy Man 9/1, Ran to form on chase debut landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Perth last time; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; consistent hurdler, more to come over fences and well treated on old French form. Won on chase debut at Perth in October; off since but could have more to offer over fences.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/2 +39%) The Jad Factor	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) The Jad Factor 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest where never travelled; best around 2m4f, acts on soft, good; in form until latest. 10yo who was pulled up at Newcastle but no surprise if this course winner bounces back.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (15/2 +38%) Poetry Man	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) Poetry Man 15/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest where something amiss; effective 3m, acts on heavy and good; frontrunner had been progressing but jumping an issue, dangerous if allowed to dictate. Patchy record in chases and pulled up when reverting to fences here in February.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -120%) Gorvennec	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Gorvennec 22/1, Needed run well beaten in a novice hurdle here latest; second run after wind op; returning from a break; effective at 2m, acts on good; point winner may benefit from step up in trip and switch to fences. Tailed off in novice hurdle latest but this point winner now goes chasing for h'cap debut.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -175%) Park Rules	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Park Rules 33/1, Disappointing stable debut comfortably held in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2-2 1/2m; looks poor. One to watch in the market but there was no return to form on stable debut a fortnight ago.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -21%) Don Occhetti	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Don Occhetti 40/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Ayr latest when outpaced; effective around 2m, acts on good; unreliable. Uncompetitive this year, after a long absence, but better ground/cheekpieces could help.

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15:40 Kelso (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Benefit Ben was still in front when hitting the deck two out at Sedgefield, but this comes soon enough and perhaps a safer option is NIGHTS IN VENICE. Donald Whillans' 10-year-old finally doubled his career tally when justifying favouritism at Ayr and remains on a handy rating, despite going up 4lb. Burgundy Man made the best possible start to his chasing career at Perth to end a long run of minor placings and he is an obvious threat if ready to roll.

Topweight BENEFIT BEN was narrowly in front when falling two out at Sedgefield recently and is taken to make amends today.

15:40 Kelso (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Kelso (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +30%) Dedicated Hero	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(1) Dedicated Hero 7/4, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest where found nil; didn't take to chasing prior to that; trainer in form; effective 2-3m; Grade 2 win looks weak enough but this represents big drop in class, could revive following wind op. Wind op since pulled up in the Morebattle; he's dropped down the weights for in-form yard.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/10 +56%) Guet Apens	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(7) Guet Apens 11/10, Did it cosily, outclassed rivals, improved down in class when winning a novice hurdle at Carlisle by 6l last time; effective 2m, acts on good to soft, soft; French flat winner, highly tried in that discipline, more to come over hurdles. Useful on the Flat in France; won on second hurdle start; has potential off opening mark.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 +13%) Maillot Blanc	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Maillot Blanc 14/1, Every chance, bit below form well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh latest; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; form a bit in and out of late. Runner-up over C&D in November but inconsistent and was down the field later that month.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -129%) Feach Amach	8 8/1(-129%)	(6) Feach Amach 8/1, Improved back from a break landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on a sound surface; steadily progressing. Four wins from her last seven starts and she could still have more to offer; respected.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -38%) Dollar Collar	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Dollar Collar 22/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; effective 2-3m, acts on any; inconsistent but just 1lb above last winning mark; must bounce back on hurdles return. Hard to say what sort of form she's in but this course winner is not written off today.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 +0%) Buy Some Time	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Buy Some Time 18/1, Flattened out late up in trip, may not have stayed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Perth last time; returning from long layoff; landed hot Irish handicap in spring; may just need this. Unplaced on last three starts last May-July; wind op since; needs to be at top of his game.

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16:15 Kelso (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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GUET APENS was a useful stayer on the Flat in France and has taken well to hurdling judged on his victory at Carlisle last month. Now sent handicapping off what appears to be a lenient mark, the step up in trip poses no concerns for the six-year-old who could rack up a sequence. Dedicated Hero has had a mixed campaign but a recent wind operation might aid his cause, while Atlantic Lad is respected on his handicap debut.

Having been useful on the Flat in France, GUET APENS (nap) could well prove to be better than his opening hurdle mark.

16:15 Kelso (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:46 Kelso (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 -38%) My Lady Elektra	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) My Lady Elektra 11/2, Improved beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 3m, acts on any; in good form, latest run boosted, mark fair judged on hurdle form. Remains a maiden but showed promise over C&D last autumn on her first two chase starts.
2	1 2nd (1) (17/2 -143%) Kahavari	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(1) Kahavari 17/2, Yard won this last year; travelled, back to form beaten a head off a 1lb lower mark at Carlisle last time; effective 2m-2m5f, acts with cut; inconsistent but capable. Kept on well for head second over stiff 2m5f last time; this longer trip is worth a go.
3	8 3rd (8) (22/1 -83%) Similar Story	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Similar Story 22/1, Outclassed up in grade down the field in a handicap chase at Carlisle most recent; effective 2 1/2-3m; out of form. Continues to drop down the weights but she's struggled to get competitive this season.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -22%) Lady In The Park	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Lady In The Park 11/1, Hampered mid race, outpaced comfortably held in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent. Better could have been expected at Carlisle last time; a case can be made on earlier form.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/4 +50%) Always A Reason	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(3) Always A Reason 6/4, Scored by a short-head off a 6lb lower mark at Catterick three starts back; usually held up; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; progressive but stamina concerns. Progressive 7yo; good second over 2m5f here recently; every chance he'll stay this far.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +50%) Cowboy Cooper	10 10/1(+50%)	(7) Cowboy Cooper 10/1, Below form up in grade when fourth beaten 24l in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; trainer in form; best around 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; handicapper may have caught up. Won at Ayr in January but pulled up/soundly beaten on his two starts since.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/1 +0%) Visual Impact	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Visual Impact 5/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Ayr latest when booked for runner up spot; effective 2m4f-3m, acts with cut; in form maiden. 1l behind a progressive winner when falling at final fence at Ayr; could be well treated.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +50%) Raceview Road	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Raceview Road 7/1, Not find much well beaten in a handicap chase at Carlisle latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by cut; out of form. Well handicapped on 2024 chase form (won here) but his subsequent profile has been mixed.

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16:46 Kelso (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ALWAYS A REASON returned to form when runner-up in a series final here 12 days ago and the seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal off just a 1lb higher mark, especially with the extra yardage unlikely to be an issue. My Lady Elektra shaped well on both chase outings over C&D in the autumn and is entitled to be competitive after a break. Others to note are Visual Impact and Lady In The Park.

The mare VISUAL IMPACT was running a big race at Ayr until falling at the final fence, and that performance reads well.

16:46 Kelso (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Kelso (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/11 +67%) Poets Whisper	0.909091 10/11(+67%)	(3) Poets Whisper 10/11, Poet's Word gelding whose dam was unraced; some speed in pedigree and yard gets first time out winners in this sphere; of interest. 40,000euros 3yo; trainer does very well in bumpers; one to be interested in on debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/4 -87%) Doubly Blessed	1.25 5/4(-87%)	(2) Doubly Blessed 5/4, Very promising effort 14l winner in an auction at Necarne on debut; returning from long layoff; form of point win boosted under rules, yard can get them ready first time in this sphere. Easily won a point on debut last May and the runner-up has shown useful form since.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +13%) Jimmy The Jet	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Jimmy The Jet 14/1, £22,500 Jet Away gelding; half-brother to Abuffalosoldier, very useful chaser at 27f; may find this sharp enough test on debut. £22,500 3yo; half-brother to four winners but he may be one for further down the line.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 +39%) Budworth Boy	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Budworth Boy 20/1, Falco gelding; half-brother to Chief Hopper, who showed modest form in points at 3m; likely up against it on debut. 8,000euros yearling; check the market but a watching brief may be the best option on debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 -10%) Don't Tell Dougie	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Don't Tell Dougie 11/1, Outpaced, showed minor promise on debut 14l fourth in a 4yo bumper at Doncaster first-time out; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; may improve for further in time. Fourth of six on recent debut but attracted market support and he's a possible improver.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 +0%) Ellistrin Jarla	80 80/1(+0%)	(4) Ellistrin Jarla 80/1, Green, poor debut well beaten in an Amateurs' bumper at Newcastle only start; trainer in form; all to prove. Down the field at 50-1 on last month's debut at Newcastle (good to soft); others preferred.

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17:20 Kelso (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DOUBLY BLESSED ran out an impressive winner of a point-to-point last May before being purchased for 65,000 pounds and Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore's gelding gets the vote to make a successful start under Rules. Berkie filled the runner-up spot on his sole appearance between the flags and has to be of interest, while Poets Whisper commands respect for a trainer who is no stranger to bumper winners.

Nicky Richards has a very healthy strike-rate in bumpers and POETS WHISPER is taken to make a winning start to his career.

17:20 Kelso (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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