19:00 Kelso 15 Sep 2021
Welcome Back To Kelso Novices' Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,357 - 4 ran
tracked leaders, progress to dispute lead after 4th, tracked leader after 6th, pushed along over 2 out, running on when short of room and switched right before last, soon challenged and led flat, ran on well
tracked leader early, led after 1st, disputed lead before 4th, led again after 6th, pushed along over 3 out, over length ahead under 2 out, pressed when edged left and hampered rival before last, headed flat and kept on
close up in 4th early, raced in 3rd from before 3rd, mistake 4 out, pushed along under 3 out, closed to challenge before last, no further impression and weakened closing stages
led early and raced freely, tracked leader after 1st, dropped to last before 3rd, became detached before 5th, mistake 6th, beaten over 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good | 9 | Nikgarde | 5 | 10 12 | - | 230-4 | 14 days | J Ewart (47 miles) | Rachel McDonald | 7/ 1 | 4:53.50 | |
| 2019 | Good | 6 | Le Milos | 4 | 11 3 | - | P55418 | 171 days | T Vaughan (380 miles) | Charlie Price | 11/ 10 | 5:05.00 | |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 6 | Aye Right | 5 | 10 12 | - | 3122 | 178 days | Mrs H Graham (12 miles) | Callum Bewley | 6/ 4 | 4:59.20 | |
| 2017 | Good | 10 | Sweet Holly | 6 | 10 12 | - | 62-3141 | 32 days | J M Jefferson (155 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 2/ 1 | 5:02.20 |