Kelso Race 2 - Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
JUDICIAL DEFERENCE (3) is proving a useful recruit over hurdles after beating a big field attempting a a handicap at Haydock in latest. That run followed his maiden victory at Musselburgh. Gradually up in distance again here and hard to fault. KENT DE THAIX (2) can be forgiven for dropping out in a Grade 2 (tough ground conditions) considering the facile manner in which he won a maiden at Carlisle previously. Must go close. ANOTHER HIGH FIVE (8) climbs in trip here having shown promise among maiden company. Holds potential. EL JEFE (6) hovers around a workable mark again. Sound each way chance.

Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Doncaster in the G2 River Don Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4900m. Before that won by 16 len Carlisle on December 14 over 3900m slow track defeating Canunclecani carrying 71.5kg at $5 in a hurdle. Gets a chance to win. Deserves another chance in this company.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | MHDLE APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 5:07.10 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 5:24.41 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/11/2025 | 192 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 4:05.38 | 6-9-10 | 0 |
| 23.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/05/2025 | 14 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Kenneally | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/16 | 09/03/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | C J Shine | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run won by 2.5 len Haydock Park on January 17 over 4250m defeating Below The Radar with 73kg at $9 in a hurdle. Race before won by 1.0 len Musselburgh on December 22 over 4000m defeating The G Wizard carrying 71.5kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Wouldn't get off the bandwagon just yet.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 17/01/2026 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4270m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 5:26.38 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 5:00.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 370 | MHDLE 4U | $17,820.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 5:09.24 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2024 | 174 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 06/05/2024 | 155 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/12/2023 | 63 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 4 len Catterick on December 16 over 3900m defeating Court Canyon with 70kg at $11 in a hurdle. Second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 13 runners at Catterick on January 21 over 3900m, 18 len behind Kosac D'oudairies carrying 74kg at $6. Will need to lift. This no easier and will need to improve further to feature.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 21/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:45.77 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 69 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:46.19 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/10/2025 | 23 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Firm | Benjamin Macey | 67kg | 3:40.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 3:57.29 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Edward Austin
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; finished ninth of 11 runners at Ayr on January 29 over 4100m, slow track; 48 len behind Diamond Geezer carrying 70.5kg at $15. The start before that; finished fourth of 8 starters at Musselburgh on January 1 over 4800m, 8 len behind Snowrocco carrying 76kg at $29. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 70.5kg | 5:25.54 | 5-9-9 | 0 |
| 48.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 76kg | 6:07.86 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 4:43.19 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 70.5kg | 5:17.45 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Robert Dunne | 76kg | 5:56.91 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/15 | 16/09/2025 | 145 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Robert Dunne | 75kg | 4:52.60 | 9-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Joshua Bryan | 74kg | 5:07.50 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/3 | 28/03/2025 | 18 | SELL HDLE 4U | $11,890.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Joshua Bryan | 72.5kg | 4:58.97 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 10/03/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,040.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Soft | Joshua Bryan | 76kg | 4:43.59 | 10-8-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 18/02/2025 | 62 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Joshua Bryan | 76kg | 6:11.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/12/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 6:12.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 4100m, slow track; 6 len behind Diamond Geezer carrying 68kg at $13. Before that finished third in a small field at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m, on slow going 14 len behind Kenzoko carrying 76kg at $6. Forward showing expected. Has to be included on recent form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 68kg | 5:25.54 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,710.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 76kg | 4:09.56 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 68kg | 4:39.78 | 7-6-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2025 | 202 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 66kg | 5:24.35 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/04/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:04.15 | 13-12-12 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 73kg | 5:42.50 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 51.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 73kg | 4:16.60 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $24,140.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68kg | 5:25.11 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2024 | 258 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Ben Smith | 66kg | 5:13.95 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 61.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/19 | 12/04/2024 | 13 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $89,720.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 61kg | 4:19.05 | 11-10-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/03/2024 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $89,720.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 62kg | 3:48.70 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Doncaster on January 23 over 4900m, slow track; 37 len behind Mask Of Zorro carrying 73.5kg at $11. Run before finished fourth of 10 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, slow track; 5 len behind Brookside La with 73.5kg at $11. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 73.5kg | 6:22.63 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | William Maggs | 73.5kg | 5:15.28 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | William Maggs | 67.5kg | 4:57.18 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 31/10/2025 | 209 | MHDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:52.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 33 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:04.46 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2025 | 686 | MFLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Ross Chapman | 72kg | 4:09.10 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2023 | - | FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good | T Dowson | 67.5kg | 3:52.17 | - | 0 |
| 8.4L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 9 runners at Carlisle on December 14 over 3400m, on slow going 38 len behind Cristal D'estruval with 68.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 10 starters at this track on December 29 over 3200m, 11 len behind Cavalier Du Luy with 70.5kg at $10. Has been racing well. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 4:09.32 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 434 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:22.91 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/10/2024 | 161 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:03.22 | 3-8-5 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on speed throughout then finished third of 13 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 4900m, on slow going 1.5 len behind Shoeshine Boy with 62kg at $41. Race before came from midfield; ran last at Ayr on December 1 over 3900m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind King Gris carrying 72kg at $21. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 29/01/2026 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 62kg | 6:34.50 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Heavy | Joshua Thompson | 72kg | 5:28.16 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 75.5kg | 5:13.64 | 2-5-8 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/12 | 01/11/2025 | 147 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 5:27.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,800.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:22.08 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 73kg | 6:35.89 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 71.5kg | 5:48.75 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2025 | 62 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 69.5kg | 5:33.41 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 11/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,960.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Soft | Sam Coltherd | 71.5kg | 5:37.02 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 0/12 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 75.5kg | 5:29.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2024 | 139 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,510.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 70.5kg | 5:24.73 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |