Kelso Race 1 - Jumps Look Better On Racing Tv Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
THEY'RE CHANCERS (5) First up from a 44 week spell. Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Kelso and stepping up in distance. Must be considered. FINISK PRIDE (1) Dominant winner by a margin of close to 7L last time in a hurdle at Hexham and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. GENTLE OCEAN (2) Left nothing to chance when winning by 1 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Uttoxeter and having second career run. Cannot underestimate. WHISKEY ON ICE (3) Racing fresh today after a break of 35 weeks. Won with a leg in the air by 17L last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by close to 7L last time in a hurdle at Hexham and good career start. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 10/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.86L | $1.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Patrick Wadge | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Power | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by 1 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Uttoxeter and was on debut last time. Can win this.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Dominic Hislop
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 35 week break. Was rock solid when winning by 17L last time in a hurdle at Newcastle and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Newcastle | 4763m | GOOD | Dominic Hislop | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | HEAVY | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | - | 2-1-2-1-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 01/06/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 4023m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/17 | 05/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3492m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Mr John Dixon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $17.00 and not in contention when 5th last time in a chase at Hexham. Large claim helps. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/10/2026 | - | 4UP CL5 HCP CHASE | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | John Dixon | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,803.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GD(GD/SF PL) | John Dixon | 66kg | - | 11-10-10-11-11-11-11-10 | 0 |
| 51.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | John Dixon | 63.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,197.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | GOOD | John Dixon | 65.5kg | - | 6-2-6-8-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 28L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | GOOD | John Dixon | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,140.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | John Dixon | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Div 2 | $7,133.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | John Dixon | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3150m | GOOD | John Dixon | 70.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $11.00 |
| 15/15 | 16/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | John Dixon | 71kg | - | 11-12-11-13-15-15-15 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | John Dixon | 69kg | - | 1-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 107.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | John Dixon | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 55.05L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | John Dixon | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 11L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | John Dixon | 69.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3922m | GOOD | John Dixon | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-6-6 | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | - | 1-2-1-2-1-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 08/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 6-7-9-8-10-6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Best | 75.5kg | - | 3-1-1-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.85L | $11.00 |
| 99/14 | 23/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/10/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4882m | SOFT | Harry Atkins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 44 weeks. Good run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Kelso and rising in distance. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | - | 5-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | 8-7-7-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $7.00 |