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Kelso — Meeting Report (24 May 2026)
Kelso staged a seven-race card on the Good (Watered; 6.8) surface on Sunday, with a string of competitive finishes and a handful of withdrawals and incidents in the chases. Nobotheratall set the tone in the Ladies Day Novices’ Hurdle, making all to win comfortably, while Dunkerque and Killybegs Jet Lady each produced decisive closing performances in the staying chase and novice handicap chase respectively. The day finished with You Be Lucky Jean producing a late surge to take the National Hunt Flat contest.
Key moments and winners
Nobotheratall (Tristan Davidson/Harry Reed) led from the front in the 14:28 Ladies Day Novices’ Hurdle and was untroubled after jumping right 2 out. Heart Above (Dianne Sayer/Oakley Brown) produced a stirring late rally to collar Knacker Trapper in the J.A. Wilson Contractors Handicap Hurdle, edging the verdict by a short head. Dunkerque (Jennie Candlish/Sean Quinlan) came from the rear to deny Royal Deeside in the Racing TV Handicap Chase, while Killybegs Jet Lady (Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore/Alan Doyle) overcame a mid-race wobble to score in the Komatsu Forest Novices’ Handicap Chase. Scots Poet (Ewan Whillans/Conor O’Farrell) won the Borders Growers & Distillers Handicap Hurdle with a late move, and You Be Lucky Jean (Micky Hammond/Sean Quinlan) took the See You In September Open NH Flat Race, powering past Boy Aaron inside the final furlong.
Incidents, withdrawals and ground notes
There were a number of non-starters and incidents. Diamond Mix and Maximus Oxo were declared unsuitable for the ground. Play By The Rules was withdrawn for the chase meeting with unsuitable ground. Maggie’s Boy and Defying Gravity both unseated early in the novice chase. Hourless was withdrawn on self-certificate (stone bruise). Otherwise the card ran to schedule with the going described as Good (Watered; 6.8).
Race-by-race highlights
- 14:28 Ladies Day Novices’ Hurdle — Nobotheratall (11/2) jumped well and led throughout; Chemistry (4/9) stayed on for second.
- 15:37 J.A. Wilson Contractors Handicap Hurdle — Heart Above (13/2) rallied strongly to get up in the final strides from Knacker Trapper (9/1).
- 16:12 Racing TV Handicap Chase — Dunkerque (5/2) produced a measured late effort to deny Royal Deeside (100/30).
- 16:47 Komatsu Forest Novices’ Handicap Chase — Killybegs Jet Lady (7/4) survived a mid-race wobble to win comfortably by a large margin.
- 17:22 Borders Growers & Distillers Handicap Hurdle — Scots Poet (3/1) made steady headway and led approaching the last to score.
- 17:57 See You In September Open NH Flat Race — You Be Lucky Jean (4/1) came from the rear to lead inside the final furlong and win going away.
Latest winners
Below are the winners from Kelso’s meeting with the key details for each race.
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Jockey | Trainer | Margin / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:28 | Ladies Day Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) | Nobotheratall | 11/2 | Harry Reed | Tristan Davidson | 3¾ lengths to Chemistry — made all, jumped right 2 out |
| 15:37 | J.A. Wilson Contractors Handicap Hurdle | Heart Above | 13/2 | Oakley Brown | Dianne Sayer | short head to Knacker Trapper — rallied to lead on line |
| 16:12 | Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | Dunkerque | 5/2 | Sean Quinlan | Jennie Candlish | 1¼ lengths to Royal Deeside — ridden to lead close home |
| 16:47 | Komatsu Forest Novices’ Handicap Chase | Killybegs Jet Lady | 7/4 | Alan Doyle | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 21 lengths to Ladies Well — regained momentum and pushed out |
| 17:22 | Borders Growers & Distillers Handicap Hurdle | Scots Poet | 3/1 | Conor O’Farrell | Ewan Whillans | 1¼ lengths to Double Digits — led after 2 out, ridden out |
| 17:57 | See You In September Open NH Flat Race (Cat 1 Elim) (GBB Race) | You Be Lucky Jean | 4/1 | Sean Quinlan | Micky Hammond | 1¼ lengths to Boy Aaron — led inside final furlong, won going away |
No races were abandoned, but connections faced a few withdrawals and non-runners due to ground and minor injuries: Diamond Mix and Maximus Oxo were declared unsuitable for the going; Play By The Rules was withdrawn (unsuitable ground); Hourless was withdrawn on a self-certificate (stone bruise); Maggie’s Boy and Defying Gravity unseated early in the novice chase.
For trainers and jockeys, Jennie Candlish and Sean Quinlan were among the day’s principal protagonists — Quinlan rode two winners (Dunkerque and You Be Lucky Jean) and Candlish produced a winner with Dunkerque while also placing Chemistry close up. The going reading of Good (Watered; 6.8) produced fair racing conditions and several decisive finishes across the card.
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 Kelso Hurdle and the Morebattle Hurdle. The Premier Chase and Premier Kelso Hurdle take place at the late February/early March meeting while the Morebattle Hurdle is in mid-February. 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
Racing first took place on the current site in 1822, although racing was staged in the Kelso area at nearby Caverton Edge as early as 1751. 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 at the Winners Enclosure Marquee, the Hamilton Room and the Tweedie Stand.
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. You can make savings by booking online with discounts typically ranging from £3 to £5.
Contact and Location
Kelso Racecourse, Racecourse House, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.kelso-races.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Kwik Cab Taxi (1 mile away)
Tel: +44 1573 225451
Places to Stay
- Border Hotel (1 mile away)
Woodmarket, Kelso TD5 7AX, UK
Tel: +44 1573 224791 - 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
- China Town (1 mile away)
52 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7AE, UK
Tel: +44 1573 228181 - Waggon Inn (1 mile away)
10 Coalmarket, Kelso TD5 7AH, UK
Tel: +44 1573 224568 - Kelso Tandoori (1 mile away)
31 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7HE, UK
Tel: +44 1573 226653