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Kelso: Results from 7 November 2026
The Kelso card on 7 November produced competitive racing in drying ground; the going was reported as GOOD (Good to soft in places; watered; 6.2), changing to GOOD after Race 2 (12.55). Gentle Ocean dictated terms to score in the opening novices’ hurdle, while King Horse and Nells Son gave Nicky Richards a productive afternoon. Brian Hughes and Danny McMenamin both rode two winners apiece, underlining a strong day for the local yards. There were tight finishes in the afternoon: Burning It Up edged Wearelongterm by a head in the novices’ chase and Nells Son held on by half a length in the concluding handicap.
Highlights: Gentle Ocean (15/8) made all in the 12:20; King Horse (6/4) powered clear in the first division of the Graeme Todd Memorial Handicap Hurdle; Billable Grant (9/1) produced a late jump at the last to assert in Div II; Burning It Up (9/1) gamely got the better of Wearelongterm; and Nells Son (6/1) finished the day with a determined success in the night-before handicap.
Latest winners
| Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 Novices’ Hurdle | Gentle Ocean | 15/8 | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | Brian Hughes | 1½ |
| 12:55 Graeme Todd Memorial Hurdle (Div I) | King Horse | 6/4 | Nicky Richards | Danny McMenamin | 2 |
| 13:30 Graeme Todd Memorial Hurdle (Div II) | Billable Grant | 9/1 | Jackie Stephen | Brian Hughes | 4¼ |
| 14:35 Novices’ Handicap Chase | Burning It Up | 9/1 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | head |
| 15:45 Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle | Nells Son | 6/1 | Nicky Richards | Danny McMenamin | ½ |
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Kelso Tips and Today’s Races
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Kelso Race Results
Kelso is a picturesque National Hunt course in the Scottish Borders with meetings throughout the winter months. The biggest steeplechase at this venue is the Listed Premier Chase, won by Grand National winner Many Clouds in 2016. This race has proved to be a useful stepping stone to the Aintree marathon, a route also taken by Ballabriggs and Auroras Encore.
There are two top class events at Kelso over hurdles; the Premier Novices’ Hurdle and the Morebattle Hurdle. The Premier Chase, Premier Novices’ Hurdle and Morebattle Hurdle all feature at the late February/early March Premier meeting. The Scottish Borders Grand National Day in December is another popular event and there is a season finale with Ladies Day at the end of May.
GG publish full Kelso race results within moments of the weigh in being confirmed. The winner, placed horses and SP returns are displayed as soon as possible on Today’s Results & Racecards page. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title.
Racecourse Guide
The foundation stone of the grandstand was laid in 1822 and the first meeting on the current course took place in April 1823, although racing was staged in the Kelso area at nearby Caverton Edge as early as 1734. The classical stand is a category A listed building and adds to the unique nature of this countryside track.
Kelso is a sharp, left handed track with a notoriously testing uphill finish. The hurdles track bisects the chase course so is much the sharper of the two. The gruelling run-in of almost a quarter of a mile was reduced to around a furlong in 2012 with the final obstacles moved closer to the finishing line. Although it is a sharp track, the fences are among the toughest in the country and this, combined with the uphill finish, make it a thorough test.
There have been plenty of high class winners at Kelso over the years. Course specialist Jinxy Jack won the Morebattle for four consecutive seasons between 1990 and 1993. Other top quality winners of the event include Direct Route (1997), Peddlers Cross (2011) and Simonsig (2012). High class winners of the Kelso Premier Hurdle include Morceli (1994), Clever Cookie (2014) and Le Prezien (2016).
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Kelso caters for all tastes and budgets with a wide range of eating and drinking facilities. A quick self-service outlet is available on the ground floor of the Tweedie Stand with no booking necessary. Rosie’s Bistro adjacent to the Paddock has a delicious menu of classic bistro and traditional pub favourites. Reservations can usually be made on the day but it is advisable to book in advance, particularly for the big meetings. Reserved Table Hospitality packages are available for pre-booking in the Tweedie Grandstand, the glass-fronted Final Furlong Marquee next to the final hurdle and the Hamilton Room behind the Younger Grandstand.
Rail travellers arriving from Edinburgh should alight at Tweedbank Railway Station. Details of a Track to Track Bus service are published on the website. Berwick upon Tweed is the nearest train station for rail passengers arriving from the south and is 22 miles from the track.
Tickets
You can book Kelso admission tickets online. The course has one public enclosure which allows all racegoers access to the parade ring, winners enclosure and bars. Annual members have exclusive access to the Cunningham Room Bar. It is best to book online in advance.
Contact and Location
Kelso Races Limited, The Racecourse, Kelso TD5 7SX. United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1573 221221
Official Website: https://www.kelso-races.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Kwik Cab Taxi (1 mile away)
Tel: +44 1573 225451
Places to Stay
- Ednam House Hotel (1.4 miles away)
Bridge Street, Kelso TD5 7HT, UK
Tel: +44 1573 224168 - Cross Keys Hotel (1 mile away)
36-37 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HL, UK
Tel: +44 1573 223303 - Black Swan Hotel (1 mile away)
7 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7HE, UK
Tel: +44 1573 224563
Places to Eat
- The Contented Vine (1.2 miles away)
60 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7AE, UK
Tel: +44 1573 224777 - The Cobbles Inn (1.2 miles away)
7 Bowmont Street, Kelso TD5 7JH, UK
Tel: +44 1573 223548 - The Queens Head Hotel (1.4 miles away)
24 Bridge Street, Kelso TD5 7JD, UK
Tel: +44 1573 228899