Kelso 24 May 2026

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Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 9.5° - 21.2°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 11.6 mph SW

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14:28 Kelso (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Ladies Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 51y

Winner £5,446 - 9 ran

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Despite having to shoulder a penalty for last month's Sedgefield triumph, this represents another fine opportunity for CHEMISTRY. The former Aidan O'Brien-trained gelding achieved a peak rating of 106 on the Flat and still competed off a mark of 90 when contesting the Chester Cup recently. He's open to any amount of progress in this sphere and should have too much for the likes of Luna Grace and Osco Flyer.

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15:03 Kelso (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Elliot Henderson Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 51y

Winner £10,406 - 4 ran

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Cases can be made for each of these in what is an open event despite the lack of numbers, but the vote goes to THE KEMBLE BREWERY. The son of Blue Bresil returned with a creditable second at Chepstow before bolting up over that same C&D last month, and a 9lb rise might be lenient given his unexposed profile. Impero won this off 11lb lower 12 months ago but is respected, while Wise Eagle can edge out Kihavah for third.

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15:37 Kelso (Class 5) (4YO plus)

J.A. Wilson Contractors Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 189y

Winner £3,961 - 12 ran

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STYLISH RECRUIT won in game fashion at Hexham and had an excuse when attempting to follow up, after Patrick Wadge's saddle slipped rounding the home turn. He might not have been victorious that day but dropping in trip should suit the gelding and he remains competitively handicapped. Helsgetaway (third) and Vanilla Dancer (fourth) both shaped encouragingly over C&D recently and are of interest, as is Georgie's Malt, who wasn't much further back in sixth.

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16:12 Kelso (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 5f 133y

Winner £5,281 - 5 ran

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DUNKERQUE kept on well to score over timber at Newcastle and proved that was no fluke when readily scoring at Southwell on his chase bow. This in-form grey is very much the one to beat in his present mood and can account for Looking Splendid, who brings solid C&D form to the table and won't go down without a fight. Royal Deeside is another to note.

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16:47 Kelso (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Komatsu Forest Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 7f 96y

Winner £3,961 - 5 ran

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KILLYBEGS JET LADY remains a maiden under Rules but is lightly raced over fences and can be afforded one more chance on the strength of her improved Hexham second behind an impressive winner three weeks ago. Defying Gravity boasts a similar profile and performed well for second on his chase bow at Perth. Play By The Rules is also noteworthy.

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17:22 Kelso (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Borders Growers & Distillers Handicap Hurdle

2m 51y

Winner £4,753 - 8 ran

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DOUBLE DIGITS took a step forward when finishing second at Hexham earlier in the month and that form has been boosted by the third winning since. With that in mind, the eight-year-old makes plenty of appeal off just a 1lb higher figure. Scots Poet appears to be the main threat based on his Sedgefield success two starts ago, while Ip Up completes the shortlist.

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17:57 Kelso (Class 4) (4YO to 5YO)

See You In September Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

2m 51y

Winner £2,723 - 6 ran

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A chance can be taken with BOY AARON, who represents a yard that does well in bumpers and his dam was a winner between the flags. Maximus Oxo won his only point-to-point start in March 2025 and enters the reckoning on his Rules debut, while any market support for You Be Lucky Jean or Koa Beau would have to be noted.

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