Racecards
14:00 Kelso
Radio Borders Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Winner: £3,899
- 2nd: £1,145
- 3rd: £572
- 4th: £286
- Form 12-2150
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer M A Barnes
- Jockey S Mulqueen
towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous
- Form 0042-28
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey B S Hughes
close up, led after 4 out, pressed from 2 out, just held on close home
- Form 216/465-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey Miss J R Richards
mid-division, headway before 3 out, chased leaders before 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 1550/5-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey B P Harding
held up in rear, headway before 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on from 2 out, no impression
- Form 114233
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Mrs Dianne Sayer
- Jockey Tony Kelly
in touch, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and every chance last, soon lost 2nd place, no extra towards finish
- Form 23P5-65
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer F P Murtagh
- Jockey J M Maguire
chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
Ballybroe (IRE)
130- Form 4936-73
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Mrs H O Graham
- Jockey E Whillans
led, headed after 4 out, weakened before 2 out, eased after last, soon pulled up
- Form 669/F1-2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 102
held up mid-division, soon towards rear, some headway before 2 out, one pace and no impression
- Form 60-03
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 101
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 509-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Miss Tracy Waggott
- Jockey D C Costello
mid-division, headway before 2 out, chased winner from last, soon ridden, kept on and just held near finish
Turtle Watch
94- Form 9-455
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey R McGrath
chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
- Form 3-5U455
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 90
in touch, weakened from 2 out
- Form 370P3-6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Lucy Alexander
towards rear, pushed along before 5th, weakened before 3 out
- Form 4533U4
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey Callum Whillans
Nonrunner
Verdict
NEXT EDITION was narrowly beaten at Uttoxeter on his last start over hurdles and has been in action on the Flat. He looks well enough treated to gain his second success over timber though Endeavor is always a threat having won nine times already over hurdles including on this track. Millers Reef is a couple of pounds out of the handicap but still well treated if anywhere near his best while Abbey Garth and Talkin Thomas give Nicky Richards a strong hand with preference for the latter, who looks the type to do well this season.
Formwatch
Overpriced 28-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Busted Tycoon (10-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Jun.
Glencree (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway 6th, went 3rd after 3 out until 2 out, weakened between last 2, 8th of 14, 27l behind Busted Tycoon (10-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Jun.
Talkin Thomas (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Held up in 5th, headway 4 out, effort next, disputed 2nd and kept on until mistake last, faded flat, lost 4th near finish, 5th of 9, 10l behind Call Back (11-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Apr.
Abbey Garth (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along before 6th, weakened before next, tailed off, pulled up, in a race won by Croco Bay (11-7) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May, 7 ran.
Endeavor 10-1 (11-6) Held up mid-division, soon chased leaders, led before 10th, ridden and pressed last, headed last 100 yards, kept on, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Strobe (10-13) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Sep.
Cavite Eta (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) With leader until 5th, weakened from 4 out, 5th of 6, well behind Ben Cee Pee M (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Ballybroe (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, tracked winner 4th, soon ridden, weakened final 2f, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Pret A Thou (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in May.
Next Edition (IRE) 7-4fav (10-13) Mid-division, headway when not fluent 6th, led when not fluent 2 out, blundered last, headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind My Lord (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Jul.
Zambezi Tiger (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In touch, headway 4out, outpaced next, 3rd of 5, 30l behind Bayan (11-11) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Bright Applause 40-1 (10-9) Led, mistake 3 out, headed before next, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 32l behind Special Catch (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Turtle Watch 16-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, modest progress latter stages, never on terms, 5th of 11, 36l behind Crookstown (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Millers Reef (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 11l behind Formal Bid (11-4) at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gs in Sep.
Lillioftheballet (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) With leader, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 7, 50l behind Dhaular Dhar (10-6) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep.
Claude Carter 11-2 (11-8) Held up, headway approaching 5th, hit 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Pollystone (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Sep.