Kelso Race 1 - Strawmax Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
DARTMOUTH CASTLE (1) arrives off a dominant Sedgefield win over 3994m on good by 43L, having previously run 2nd at Newcastle 3392m (beaten 1L) and Ludlow 3172m (beaten 2L). RUPERT THE PRINCE (3) comes here fit from the Flat after a Ripon 3218m 3rd (beaten 1.2L) and now steps up to 4196m; his prior hurdle start was 8th at Newcastle over 3392m. KASHCHEI (2) was 3rd at Downpatrick over 4393m (beaten 25L) and has cheekpieces fitted.

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comes off a 26-day let-up after winning at Sedgefield over 3994m on 10 Apr by 43L on Good with 72.5kg at $1.55, defeating Whenthemusicstops. Prior run 2nd at Newcastle over 3392m on 14 Mar, beaten 1L by Irandando Has on Good at $2.50. Also 2nd at Ludlow over 3172m on 18 Feb on Soft, beaten 2L by Misterdoc at $17; up 202m and 1kg today with Theo Gillard for D Mccain Jnr. Can feature again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43L | $1.55 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 70kg | - | 4-5-5-4-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | - | 4-3-5-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-3-6 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding placed last start: 3rd of 13 at Downpatrick over 4393m on 29 Mar, beaten 25L on soft with 65kg at 7.5. Prior run 5th of 7 at Punchestown over 3837m on 4 Feb, beaten 9.8L on soft with 75.5kg at 8.0. Back 197m and up 5.5kg to 70.5kg; cheek pieces on with Finn Brickley for C Collins. Has place claims.
Last Starts 38 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | SOFT | Finn Brickley | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3837m | SOFT | Eoin Staples | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4425m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4828m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | R W Barron | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | D L Queally | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.55L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/04/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | D L Queally | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/17 | 27/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3802m | HEAVY | Kevin Sexton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.55L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70.5kg | - | 10-8-8-9-11-10-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Robert Dunne | 68kg | - | 8-6-5-5-2-3-3 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 67kgs
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Last start 3rd of 7 at Ripon over 3218m on 25 Apr, beaten 1.2L with 59kg at $2.88 behind Treasure Islands. Back up after 11 days, up 978m in trip and up 8kg, with a visor fitted. 12:3-2-2 overall and 6:2-1-2 this season for R Menzies. Can feature if holding that Ripon form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $12,296.00 | Ripon | 3218m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.88 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 67.5kg | - | 4-5-6-5-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 65L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 3441m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 13/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 3441m | GOOD | Ashley Lewis | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.25L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2816m | HEAVY | Hector Crouch | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 14/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 3247m | GOOD | Laura Pearson | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | GOOD | Laura Pearson | 53kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-6-5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | Ashley Lewis | 50.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Laura Pearson | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Thomas Peter Queally | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-7-8-9-9 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-8-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Shane B Kelly | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $51.00 |