Kelso Race 5 - Komatsu Forest Novices' Handicap Chase
KILLYBEGS JET LADY (4) brings the best recent chase form, runner-up at Hexham over 4865m 20 days ago, and looks the one to beat. DEFYING GRAVITY (5) is the main danger after a near-miss at Perth over 4791m last start, beaten 0.1L. MAGGIES BOY (1) has a recent Sedgefield win over 4250m but needs to rebound from a Hexham non-completion. LADIES WELL (3) is interesting fresh, having won at Ballinrobe over 4481m last August before mixed Irish runs. ROSA DIAZ (2) and PLAY BY THE RULES (6) have been safely held of late.

Jockey: William Shanahan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after pulling up at Hexham over 4037m on 2 May with 71.5kg at $15. Won two starts back at Sedgefield over 4250m on 10 Apr by 3.25L with 67.5kg at $4.50. Carries 76.5kg here and rises in trip by 677m for William Shanahan for Jennie Candlish. Can feature with a clean round.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.85L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Perth | 5346m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 74.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.05L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,701.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Edward Vaughan | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-6-8-4-3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 75.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9-7-7-6-9 | 0 |
| 48.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | William Shanahan | 71kg | - | 7-7-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.25L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 8-8-6-7-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 3149m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 1 |
| 25.25L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip by 168m and drops 1.5kg. Last start 4th of 7 at Southwell over 4882m on 1 Apr, beaten 42L at $19, behind Belladinotte. Prior run 7th of 8 at Huntingdon over 3947m on 11 Mar, beaten 13.7L at $10. Winless from 5 starts but can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 52 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 | 01/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,640.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 71kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 40.75L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 70kg | - | 6-7-9-8-8-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 203 days. Last start 8th of 20 at Down Royal over 4855m on 31 Oct, beaten 14.7L with 68.5kg at $29. Won two runs prior at Ballinrobe over 4481m on 25 Aug by 0.5L with 66kg at $7.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20 | 31/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 4855m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.7L | $29.00 |
| 12/18 | 16/10/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4566m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.45L | $9.00 |
| 6/16 | 26/09/2025 | - | 0-100 | $11,499.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 4481m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 08/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4114m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 22/07/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 4463m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.25L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.2L | $19.00 |
| 10/16 | 10/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Cork | 3867m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.05L | $151.00 |
| 10/16 | 30/09/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Roscommon | 3140m | SOFT | C M Quirke | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20‑day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Hexham over 4865m on 2 May, beaten 4.75L on Good with 69kg at $9.50 behind Halfway House Lad. Consistent at this trip, also 2nd there in Aug 2025 by 0.5L at $3. Carries 72.5kg here, up 3.5kg from last start, with Alan Doyle riding for L Russell & M Scudamore. Can feature with a repeat of her latest run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $9.50 |
| 99/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4865m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,788.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,788.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,344.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 06/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Div 1 | $8,952.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4763m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 69kg | - | 5-5-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-5-3-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.05L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 73.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 65kg | - | - | 13 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 68.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 27L | $20.00 |
| 99/13 | 10/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hexham | 4049m | HEAVY | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Carlisle | 4031m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 66.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 54.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a narrow 2nd at Perth over 4791m on 13 May, beaten 0.1L by The Flying Poet on good going at $9 with 63kg. Prior run 3rd at Perth over 3261m on 23 Apr at $10, though beaten 21.5L. Carries 67.5kg now for William Maggs for A B Hamilton, up 4.5kg, and stays at the track he has been placing at. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | William Maggs | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/14 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Conor Rabbitt | 61.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 68.75L | $301.00 |
| 12/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Conor Rabbitt | 70kg | - | 8-8-8-10-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $501.00 |
| 14/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 72kg | - | 14-14-14-14-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 102.55L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip today after pulling up last of 13 at Hexham over 4037m on 2 May, with 60kg at $6. Prior run was sound enough: 5th of 10 at Newcastle over 4040m on 31 Mar, beaten 15.55L with 66.5kg at $4 behind Ceolwulf. Also ran 4th at Newcastle over 4710m on 31 Oct, beaten 8.5L in Class 4 at $10. Carries 65.5kg with Ryan Mania for A Nicol and can improve with a clean round.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4040m | GOOD | Ryan Mania | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.55L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Newcastle | 4710m | GOOD | David Noonan | 65kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $11,805.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | David Noonan | 67.5kg | - | 4-2-1-5-7-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 4539m | GOOD | David Noonan | 66.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,067.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | David Noonan | 65.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-6-4-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,279.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Lorcan Murtagh | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | David Noonan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27L | $22.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | David Noonan | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.05L | $34.00 |
| 99/13 | 26/03/2024 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Ella Herbison | 70.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | HEAVY | David Noonan | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 60.25L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | Lorcan Murtagh | - | - | 0 |
| 22.95L | $8.50 | ||
| 5/8 | 16/11/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | SOFT | Lorcan Murtagh | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.25L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/04/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3253m | SOFT | David Noonan | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 13/03/2023 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD TO SOFT | David Noonan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/02/2023 | - | 4 | $8,164.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | James Davies | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $101.00 |
| 7/14 | 27/12/2022 | - | 4 | $7,389.00 | Wetherby | 3219m | SOFT | Tom Buckley | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.25L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/11/2022 | - | 4 | $8,471.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Tom Buckley | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2022 | - | 5 | $8,863.00 | Ffos Las | 2403m | GOOD | Tom Buckley | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 34.55L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/05/2022 | - | $12,998.00 | Sligo | 2088m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |