Kelso Races & Results Tomform Sunday 8th October 2023
There were 16 Races on Sunday 8th October 2023 across 2 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 8th October 2023
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(3) Bois Guillbert 4/1, Lightly-raced gelding who won his first 2 starts over timber last season and ended campaign with good third of 9 in juvenile at Hexham (16.2f, soft) in April. Likely more to come on switch to handicaps this term. 2-3 against own age group last season; open to improvement in handicaps this term.
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2
2nd (2) (11/4 -38%) Autumn Return
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(2) Autumn Return 11/4, Bounced back to best when registering third hurdle victory in 8-runner handicap at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in April. Can go well fresh and must enter calculations. Did well during first season over hurdles and has good claims if fully tuned up for this.
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3rd (5) (10/3 +17%) Faithfulflyer
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(5) Faithfulflyer 10/3, Had a productive first season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice (at up to 23.8f) and finding further improvement when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) in March. Had wind operation since and returns on a workable mark. Won twice last season; second in series final on latest start; resumes on stiff mark.
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4th (6) (11/2 +15%) Scots Poet
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(6) Scots Poet 11/2, Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (15.6f) in February and acquitted himself just as well in defeat thereafter, pulling clear of the remainder when second of 6 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at Perth (16.2f) in May. Shortlisted. Won at Musselburgh in February and remained in good form, last seen in May.
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4
5th (4) (17/2 +15%) Chase A Fortune
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(4) Chase A Fortune 17/2, Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in 9-runner maiden at Catterick (15.7f)) in February but couldn't build on that in 2 subsequent outings and doesn't look especially well treated on his handicap bow here. Won an uncompetitive maiden in February but signed off with a lesser effort in April.
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8
6th (8) (40/1 -150%) Frightened Rabbit
40
40/1(-150%)
(8) Frightened Rabbit 40/1, Won at Hexham in re-fitted cheekpieces in May 2022 but little show since, including in 3 runs for this yard this summer. 1 lb out of the handicap. Ran well to a point on latest two outings and continues to slide down the weights.
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7th (7) (6/1 +33%) Darkest Day
6
6/1(+33%)
(7) Darkest Day 6/1, Chasing a course hat-trick after making all in a couple of handicaps (at up to 20.9f) last month. This looks tougher but he can't be ruled out. Dual course winner last month; back up in grade now but may have a fitness edge over some.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
AUTUMN RETURN progressed well during her first hurdling campaign and signed off with a good success at Perth. She returns to the fray off just a 3lb higher figure and can take full advantage. There is plenty in the way of opposition, though, with the four-year-old Bois Guillbert heading the list on his handicap debut. Scots Poet held his form well back in the spring, with Faithfulflyer and Chase A Fortune a couple more to consider.
Plenty with claims here including SCOTS POET, who looked unlucky not to score at Perth in May and has won after a break before. Bois Guillbert and Hidalgo de L'isle are feared most.
(9) Slugger 16/1, Ocovango gelding who has filled the runners-up spot on 2 of his 4 starts in bumpers, latterly at Newcastle (16.9f) in May. Interesting what the market makes of him now hurdling on return/following wind surgery. Second in two bumpers; others have stronger form but improvement possible now over hurdles.
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2nd (6) (1/1 -20%) Esprit Du Potier
1
1/1(-20%)
(6) Esprit Du Potier 1/1, Landed 2 of his first 3 starts in bumpers at Ayr (at 2m) and plenty to like about the way he went about things when sixth in 20-runner Aintree Grade 2 on final start in April. Very much the type to make his mark over hurdles and he's respected on return to action. Two-time bumper winner who brings considerable potential to this hurdle debut.
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2
3rd (2) (2.25/1 +10%) Dutch Schultz
2.25
2.25/1(+10%)
(2) Dutch Schultz 2.25/1, Put experience to good use when opening account in this sphere at Wexford (16.7f) in August, leading between last 2 and going clear. Held when falling last on chase debut at Kilbeggan since but no surprise to see him play a part returned to timber. Won a maiden at Wexford in August and he's a leading player under a 7lb penalty.
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1
4th (1) (5/1 +0%) Duleek Street
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Duleek Street 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who stood out on best form and, in first-time cheekpieces/refitted with a tongue strap, he opened his account with good bit to spare in a Cartmel maiden (17.2f, soft) 6 weeks ago. No reason why he won't be thereabouts again under a penalty. Won by 10l at Cartmel in August and this Irish raider is respected under a 7lb penalty.
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5th (5) (12/1 +40%) Stylish Recruit
12
12/1(+40%)
(5) Stylish Recruit 12/1, £16,000 5-y-o, Ask gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Lead On. Wears tongue strap. Got off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (awarded race, Apr 21) so he needs a check in the betting on Rules/hurdles bow. Promoted to first in his final Irish point and has joined a good yard for his rules career.
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6th (8) (200/1 +0%) Mekbat
200
200/1(+0%)
(8) Mekbat 200/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m), well below form last 2 starts. Not an obvious type for this discipline. Modest maiden on the Flat; makes his hurdle debut and others appeal more.
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10
7th (10) (200/1 -33%) Swashbuckler
200
200/1(-33%)
(10) Swashbuckler 200/1, Fairly useful maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¼m) bought cheaply on the back of 3 disappointing Flat runs for Tom Lacey and not much to shout about over hurdles for present yard. Can only be watched. His first two hurdle starts have yielded a heavy defeat and an early fall.
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8th (4) (33/1 +34%) Gainsbourg
33
33/1(+34%)
(4) Gainsbourg 33/1, Revived by application of blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps at Ayr this summer but not in same form from inflated mark last 2 starts and he shaped like a non-stayer on sole previous try in this discipline. Two Flat wins this summer (1m/7f) but stamina is a concern now back over hurdles.
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3
|PU| (3) (125/1 +17%) C The Bunny Run
125
125/1(+17%)
(3) C The Bunny Run 125/1, Dylan Thomas gelding who went with little promise when pulled up in a maiden hurdle over further here 26 days ago. Tongue tie quickly reached for. In good hands but he was pulled up at 18-1 on last month's debut here (2m5f, good).
LTO Selection:
14:30 Kelso Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ESPRIT DU POTIER showed promise in bumpers last season and his sixth-placed finish in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April is the best piece of form on offer. Related to two hurdles winners in France, Lucinda Russell's gelding should be ready to go on his debut over timber and a bold showing can be expected. Irish raiders Dutch Schultz and Duleek Street are feared most, although Slugger is another notable hurdles debutant returning after wind surgery.
ESPRIT DU POTIER went the right way in bumpers last term, successful twice at Ayr prior to a solid sixth in an Aintree Grade 2 on his final start in April. Appealing as the type to make his mark in this sphere, he could be worth siding with to come out on top with his yard in good form. Last-time-out winners Dutch Schultz and Duleek Street head up the dangers.
(3) Brandy McQueen 5/1, Has thrived in staying handicap hurdles last term, gaining fourth success at Musselburgh in February. Down the field off revised mark since. Makes chase debut. Progressive hurdler last season; can make a bold bid if taking to fences at first attempt.
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1
2nd (1) (9/2 -35%) Donny Boy
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(1) Donny Boy 9/2, Point/bumper winner who shaped better than bare result on chase bow/return last year. Reportedly bled next time but back on track when second at Kelso over hurdles in March. Not seen since weak finish later that month. Has shown aptitude for chasing and he's a possible player now back over fences on return.
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4
3rd (4) (9/4 +59%) Swallows Song
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(4) Swallows Song 9/4, Made a winning start in Sedgefield bumper in November. Fair form so far over hurdles but is already beginning to look exposed. Chase debut. Connections waste little time in sending this 5yo over fences; interesting contender.
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2
|U| (2) (5/4 +0%) Inis Oirr
1.25
5/4(+0%)
(2) Inis Oirr 5/4, Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles in February, landing a class 2 novice at Musselburgh (23.8f). Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 company at Haydock (24.2f) but more of an impact handicap debut at Kelso. Remains capable of better now going chasing. Promising novice hurdler last season and there can be hope he'll improve for going chasing.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
INIS OIRR made good progress over hurdles last season and looks the one to be with now that he switches to fences for the first time under Rules. Brandy Mcqueen doesn't have much to find with the selection based on his form over timber and looks the chief danger with his stamina proven. Donny Boy's previous chase form is just ordinary, so Swallows Song completes the shortlist on his first start back after wind surgery.
INIS OIRR did well on his debut season over hurdles and remains capable of better now going chasing. Donny Boy is worth another go in this sphere so is next best.
(1) Tommy's Oscar 5/4, Really smart hurdler and similar form over fences last season, winning Grade 2 at Doncaster. On a fair mark and should have another good campaign. Grade 2 novice chase winner in January and goes well fresh; solid claims on reappearance.
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2nd (6) (10/3 +17%) Cedar Hill
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(6) Cedar Hill 10/3, As good as ever when winning 4-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good, 9/2) 18 days ago, driven out. That was his fifth C&D win but will find this tougher off 5 lb higher (2 lb out of weights). Five C&D wins, the latest 18 days ago, and has a race-fitness edge.
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3rd (7) (13/2 -44%) Gold Des Bois
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(7) Gold Des Bois 13/2, Started last season with back-to-back wins in 4-runner races over C&D, including this race. Just the one creditable effort since, however, and work to do if he's to win this again from out of the weights. Fine efforts in the last two runnings of this race and he's capable of a bold show.
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4th (3) (18/1 +10%) Ganapathi
18
18/1(+10%)
(3) Ganapathi 18/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who landed pair of small-field novice chases for Willie Mullins last summer. Down the field last 3 starts for Patrick Neville and starts out for another new yard here. Claims aren't over compelling judged on form in second half of last season; stable debut.
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5th (5) (28/1 +58%) Sil Ver Klass
28
28/1(+58%)
(5) Sil Ver Klass 28/1, Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December but below par since, including on Flat. Sold from A. J. Martin £18,000 later in September. Three-time chase winner for Tony Martin but has struggled for form this year.
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6th (2) (10/3 +17%) Malystic
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(2) Malystic 10/3, At the very top of his game last winter, recording brace of handicap wins over 2m at Wetherby and Doncaster. Better than ever when resuming winning ways at Ayr final start and should go well again. Second in this last year and three wins subsequently; key player if at his best on return.
LTO Selection:
15:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Cedar Hill recorded a fifth win at this venue when landing the spoils over C&D last month and another bold bid off only 5lb higher isn't out of the question. However, there are some classier operators on show here, with the Grade 2 winner TOMMY'S OSCAR making most appeal. The Ann Hamilton-trained gelding is still relatively unexposed in this discipline and could take this contest en route to better things. The returning Malystic enjoyed a fruitful campaign last season and is a viable alternative.
TOMMY'S OSCAR starts the campaign on a fair mark judged on his Grade 2 win at Doncaster so can make a winning return for a second consecutive season. Likeable pair Malystic and Dubai Days are obvious threats.
The highly admirable MALYSTIC (nap) won three times last season and earns the vote on his return. Tommy's Oscar is feared most.
(3) Cadell 7/2, Mahler gelding who went unbeaten in points and produced a promising enough Rules debut when second in an Aintree bumper (17f) back in the spring. Entitled to be suited by this sort of trip now hurdling and no surprise to see him feature. 2-2 in British points and runner-up in sole bumper; now goes hurdling and one to consider.
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1
2nd (1) (4/5 -19%) Dripsey Moon
0.8
4/5(-19%)
(1) Dripsey Moon 4/5, £50,000 buy after winning twice in the Irish pointing field and he looked potentially useful when making a winning hurdles debut at Perth (20f) in August, leading on bridle 2 out and drawing clear impressively. Likely to prove tough to beat under a penalty. Two-time point winner who won easily on hurdle debut; sets a strong standard under penalty.
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3rd (7) (13/2 +0%) Lavida Adiva
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(7) Lavida Adiva 13/2, £44,000 4-y-o. Closely related to modest 2½m hurdle winner Lincoln Burrows (by Dylan Thomas), and half-sister to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Born By The Sea (17f-3m winner) Won sole start in points (May 7) and she's one to note in the betting on debut for clues. Won British point on sole start; has potential and could have a part to play.
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4th (5) (11/2 +54%) Meetmeinthemorning
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(5) Meetmeinthemorning 11/2, £15,000 6-y-o: first foal: dam, lightly raced on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Princeton Plains. Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 30) and he's one to note in the betting ahead of Rules/hurdling debut. Won a point on sole start; bought for £15,000 since; could be in the shake-up.
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5th (4) (22/1 +78%) Kopa Kilana
22
22/1(+78%)
(4) Kopa Kilana 22/1, Bumper winner but yet to surpass modest form over hurdles, running about as well as could be expected in face of stiff task when fourth in a C&D novice 18 days ago. Likely to prove vulnerable once more. 0-17 since winning a bumper at Musselburgh on his debut in 2021 and others are preferred.
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6th (6) (40/1 +60%) Reagrove Lord
40
40/1(+60%)
(6) Reagrove Lord 40/1, Placed in points in Ireland but looked one for longer trips/handicaps in this sphere judged on couple of maiden/novice hurdles efforts at up to this trip. Placed in 3m points but soundly beaten this season on first two rules starts.
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2
|PU| (2) (150/1 +25%) Ask My Heather
150
150/1(+25%)
(2) Ask My Heather 150/1, Well held all 4 starts in bumpers and passed over now hurdling on return/following wind surgery. Struggled in his four bumpers; makes hurdle debut after wind op; transformation needed.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Kelso Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Two-time winning pointer DRIPSEY MOON created a fine impression when landing a maiden hurdle at Perth on his Rules debut in August and John McConnell's charge is fancied to defy a penalty. Cadell finished a respectable second in an Aintree bumper in May and the five-year-old may emerge as the chief threat. Meetmeinthemorning and Lavida Adiva both won on their sole outings between the flags in the spring and any market support for either must be taken into consideration.
Unbeaten in points, DRIPSEY MOON looked potentially useful when making a winning hurdles debut at Perth in August, and with progress anticipated, he can follow up under a penalty. Cadell, runner-up on bumper debut at Aintree in May, and Lavida Adiva, who tasted success on her only start in points, may emerge the chief threats.
(2) Destiny Is All 7/2, Consistent performer who scored here (23.4f) in November and made the frame on his next 3 starts. Yet to be asked for effort when all but coming down at Perth when last seen in April and warrants respect first time up here. Pulled up in April when last seen but good season otherwise (won here); could go well.
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1
2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Half Shot
2
2/1(+11%)
(1) Half Shot 2/1, Opened his chase account at Sedgefield (19.3f) last October and continued in good form thereafter, making the frame on several occasions before posting a fine seventh from out of the handicap in Scottish National in April. Big player. Ran well for a long way in Scottish National; respected back down in trip on reappearance.
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4
3rd (4) (13/2 +74%) The Vollan
6.5
13/2(+74%)
(4) The Vollan 13/2, Registered fourth victory of 2022 in a 4-runner handicap (23.4f) at this course in October but has struggled for form more recently. Likely best watched despite an attractive mark. Step back in right direction when third on Thursday; last six wins have come on good going.
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4th (6) (5/2 +62%) Camp Belan
2.5
5/2(+62%)
(6) Camp Belan 5/2, Thorough stayer who got off the mark over C&D in November. However, he proved rather inconsistent subsequently and would likely prefer more testing conditions. Visor added for first time. Inconsistent last season but this C&D winner is on a handy mark and is not ruled out.
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5
|PU| (5) (7/1 +0%) Hoganville
7
7/1(+0%)
(5) Hoganville 7/1, Has done well in handicap hurdles for this yard, scoring for a fourth time at this course (22.7f) in May. Below form in a couple of outings in August, however, and has something to prove sent chasing now. Two-time course hurdles winner but well beaten the last twice; now goes chasing.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Do No Wrong arrives on the back of a career-best performance having romped home by 11 lengths at Uttoxeter in August. However, the Sageburg gelding has been hit hard by the handicapper and may be worth taking on now 11lb higher in the ratings. HALF SHOT appeared a non-stayer in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr in April and the nine-year-old has the most compelling claims now cutting back in distance. Destiny Is All also warrants consideration on his best form last season.
DO NO WRONG proved better than ever when scoring at Uttoxeter last time and makes plenty of appeal in his hat-trick bid with Brian Hughes up. Half Shot and Destiny Is All rate the principal dangers.
(4) Eloi Du Puy 2.5/1, Fair form on the first of 2 starts in bumpers (both at this course) and has stepped up on maiden/novice form switched to handicaps, placed for the third start in a row when last seen at this C&D (good to soft) 5 months ago. In the mix provided he's ready to roll. 0-8 but close third over C&D in May when last seen and this 5yo is one to consider.
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9
2nd (9) (3.5/1 +61%) Strike Of Lighting
3.5
3.5/1(+61%)
(9) Strike Of Lighting 3.5/1, Belatedly gained first taste of success at Cartmel in May and creditable third upped to 25.4f back there (good to soft) next time. Found his run of good form coming to a halt when well behind Secret Secret last time but could well get back on track. Below best at Cartmel last time but in good form there previously and is not ruled out.
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3rd (6) (5.5/1 +45%) Bella Bluesky
5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(6) Bella Bluesky 5.5/1, Opened hurdles account here in February 2022 and positive start to the current year when third in mares' handicap at Newcastle earlier this year. Mixed record since however, pulled up at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) when last seen in June. Had a wind op since and her mark continues to tumble. Her profile is a patchy one and a return to form is needed on this first run since wind op.
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5
4th (5) (7.5/1 +63%) Dalileo
7.5
7.5/1(+63%)
(5) Dalileo 7.5/1, Raced solely at Perth this year, below form back on softer ground when down the field 11 days ago. Tough to fancy on the back of that. Flopped at Perth just 11 days ago but in good form there previously and not written off.
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5th (7) (33/1 +34%) Allibaba
33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Allibaba 33/1, Fair form when placed both starts in bumpers for Willie Mullins but little show over hurdles so far, well held in a handicap at this course (18.1f, good) last month. Hard to make a case for. Nine-race maiden who struggled in August/September in his first three handicaps.
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6th (2) (15/8 +87%) Starlyte
1.875
15/8(+87%)
(2) Starlyte 15/8, Made a winning return to hurdles for current yard at Newcastle (20.3f) last November and largely creditable efforts in defeat since, not hassled in front when fourth at this course (25.8f, good to firm) last month. Back down in trip and is 1 of 2 for her in-form yard. Ran well before fading over 3m2f here last time; best form has come on good/good to soft.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ELOI DU PUY improved for stepping up in trip when not beaten far over C&D in May and, with more improvement expected, the five-year-old can get off the mark at the ninth time of asking. Recent course winner Ambassador arrives in excellent form, having won three of his last four starts, while Secret Secret has a 6lb rise to overcome for a taking success at Cartmel in August.
Cases can be made for several, but at forecast longer odds BELLA BLUESKY gets the nod to double her tally at this track from her tumbling mark arriving on the back of a breathing operation. Eloi du Puy has been placed on all 3 starts in handicaps, so Nick Alexander's 5-y-o is feared most making his return, with Cartmel-scorer Secret Secret another fancied to be in the shake-up.
(1) Kilbrainy 3/1, Promise on handicap debut when second at Musselburgh (19.8f) in November, though not in the same form on his next couple of starts. Back on track when runner-up at Hexham (16.2f) in June before finding it tougher at Perth next time. Major player back down in grade. 0-13 but running well in April/May and might not be far away following a break.
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2
2nd (2) (18/1 +10%) Artic Mann
18
18/1(+10%)
(2) Artic Mann 18/1, Fair form when winning handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) back in 2020 and ran to a similar level when fifth of 6 on chase debut at the same course in November 2021. However, went backwards from that effort later the same month and he now reverts to hurdling after 22 months off. Hefty absence to defy but this course winner is on a handy mark if retaining his ability.
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3rd (7) (8/1 -60%) Lewa House
8
8/1(-60%)
(7) Lewa House 8/1, Backed at long odds when successful at Hexham (20.1f) in November but his record is a patchy one, producing one of his better efforts in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up back at the same C&D in March. Capable if he's on a going day after 6 months off. Won at Hexham last season and ran well when last seen; could be involved on reappearance.
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4th (6) (11/2 -83%) Diana Prince
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(6) Diana Prince 11/2, Point winner who left previous efforts under Rules behind when making a successful handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f) in August. Has run well both starts since, second at Worcester (2m) on her latest outing, and she's respected as she goes back up in trip. Some good runs following wind surgery and this lightly raced 7yo could have more to offer.
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5th (3) (9/4 +36%) Summergrounds
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(3) Summergrounds 9/4, Continued his progress over hurdles when fourth of 12 at Market Rasen (20.6f) on his handicap bow in June, shaping like a stayer. Below-par effort at the same course (18.6f) next time, but could get back on the up following a wind op. Made it 0-8 when below par last time but wind op since and case can be made on best form.
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6th (8) (12/1 +40%) Asa
12
12/1(+40%)
(8) Asa 12/1, Fair form over hurdles on her only start in France, but hasn't progressed for her current yard. Again finished well held at Southwell (15.8f) a month ago, though shaped as if a step up in trip might help and her mark continues to fall. Has dropped down the weights but struggled to threaten this year.
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7th (5) (14/1 -75%) Sehayli
14
14/1(-75%)
(5) Sehayli 14/1, Modest handicap hurdler who completed hat-trick in 2020/21 for Johnny Farrelly. Lightly raced since, producing best effort for his current trainer when fourth at Market Rasen (18.6f) in August. Always behind on the Flat next time, so bounce back called for returned to hurdling. Encouraging fourth on latest hurdle start and not discounted now back in this code.
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4
|PU| (4) (7/1 +30%) Our Marty
7
7/1(+30%)
(4) Our Marty 7/1, Made a winning start over hurdles at Perth (16.2f) last autumn but hasn't gone on from that effort since, including over fences. Fared no better in first-time cheekpieces when sixth in handicap hurdle at Kelso last time, so others more persuasive with blinkers now reached for. Patchy profile but he has dropped down the weights and blinkers could give him a lift.
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10
|PU| (10) (28/1 +15%) A Place Apart
28
28/1(+15%)
(10) A Place Apart 28/1, Struggled for form over hurdles last season but better signs when runner-up back over fences at Perth (20.1f) in August. Has had excuses both starts since, unsuited by testing conditions at the same C&D 11 days ago, though has a bit to prove reverted to hurdling. Second over fences at Perth in August but pulled up there last time; reverts to hurdles.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This can go the way of DIANA PRINCE, who brings arguably the best recent form having finished a promising second at Worcester last month. The step up in trip on this occasion is a big plus and she may have too much for the likes of Hexham runner-up Lewa House and Kilbrainy, who remains a maiden through 13 starts but has been running with plenty of credit on his most recent outings.
KILBRAINY ran up to his best when second at Hexham in June and, although not quite in the same form next time, he could be ready to open his account as he drops back down in grade returned to this longer trip. Diana Prince has shown improved form since switched to handicaps and is feared most, ahead of Summergrounds.
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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
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