Today at Kelso on Saturday 24 October 2026 there are 7 races scheduled, with the first race off at 13:37. Below you’ll find the tipster table for the day followed by course stats and pointers highlighting the runners, jockeys and trainers to note.
Kelso Tips
Below are the day’s top tipster selections — use the table to scroll across the full set of tipsters and picks for each race.
| Time | D Express | Daily Mail | Daily Mirror | Daily Record | GG | POSTDATA | RP Ratings | TOPSPEED | Telegraph | The Guardian | The Star | The Sun | The Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:37 | Eazy Breezy | Cape Warrior | Royal March | Eazy Breezy | Eazy Breezy | Oor Wish | – | – | Cape Warrior | Eazy Breezy | Eazy Breezy | Eazy Breezy | Eazy Breezy |
| 14:10 | Malayalam | Suspected | Suspected | Society Soldier | Society Soldier | Realisation | Realisation | Realisation | Society Soldier | Realisation | Malayalam | Suspected | Society Soldier |
| 14:44 | Treaty Boy | Ballyfort | Ballyfort | Ballyfort | Ballyfort | Achille Des Rocs | Treaty Boy | Got Grey | Ballyfort | Achille Des Rocs | Too Cool Forshrule | Ballyfort | Garde Des Champs |
| 15:14 | Two Auld Pals | Ashdown Forest | Ashdown Forest | Ashdown Forest | Ashdown Forest | Scots Poet | Heart Above | Character Testing | Ashdown Forest | Two Auld Pals | Two Auld Pals | Ashdown Forest | Scots Poet |
| 15:50 | New Order | New Order | Mumford’s Magic | Mumford’s Magic | New Order | New Order | Myretown | New Order | Myretown | Myretown | Myretown | Myretown | Myretown |
| 16:25 | Smoke Trail | Smoke Trail | Coup De Coeur | Newtown Rambler | Smoke Trail | Coup De Coeur | Smoke Trail | Coup De Coeur | Coup De Coeur | Smoke Trail | From The Clouds | Newtown Rambler | Smoke Trail |
| 16:55 | Burgundy Man | Ebselysees | Evenwood Sonofagun | Summergrounds | Ebselysees | Lets Mingle | Lets Mingle | – | Lets Mingle | Lets Mingle | Bold Light | Summergrounds | Summergrounds |
Kelso – Stats & Pointers
Here are the key course stats and pointers for Kelso today — concise, stats-led notes on horses, trainers and jockeys who stand out at this track.
Horses To Note
- Myretown — 2 runs, 2 wins (100%); placed 1 time (50%); prize money: £10,685.75. Undefeated in two starts here — a strong win strike-rate.
- Smoke Trail — 2 runs, 2 wins (100%); placed both starts (100%); prize money: £9,802.80. Two-from-two at the course — clearly effective on the Kelso circuit.
- Bold Light — 3 runs, 2 wins (66.67%); placed 2 times (66.67%); prize money: £22,304.40. High strike-rate from limited starts — rates as a course form pick.
- Heart Above — 14 runs, 3 wins (21.43%); placed 11 times (78.57%); prize money: £26,148.85. Very consistent in finishing in the frame — strong place performer.
- Maillot Blanc — 5 runs, 1 win (20%); placed 5 times (100%); prize money: £10,681.90. Always manages to hit the board here — reliable each-way contender.
Trainers To Note
- Mickey Bowen — 9 runs, 3 wins (33.33%); placed 6 times (66.67%); prize money: £28,707.85. Best local trainer form percentage — look closely at his entries today.
- James Moffatt — 11 runs, 3 wins (27.27%); placed 5 times (45.45%); prize money: £11,474.80. Strong recent strike-rate at Kelso — a trainer to respect in small-field handicaps.
- Dan Skelton — 50 runs, 11 wins (22%); placed 29 times (58%); prize money: £268,454.10. High volume and solid returns — a major player when represented.
- L J Morgan — 14 runs, 3 wins (21.43%); placed 6 times (42.86%); prize money: £25,239.24. Consistent course winners — worth backing when the stable brings in appropriate types.
- Nicky Richards — 107 runs, 22 wins (20.56%); placed 53 times (49.53%); prize money: £261,028.50. Big-sample form at Kelso — reliable across different race types.
Jockeys To Note
- Oakley Brown — 2 rides, 2 wins (100%); placed twice (100%); prize money: £7,282.81. A perfect record at the course from a small sample — keep an eye if riding today.
- Miss Heidi Palin — 2 rides, 1 win (50%); placed twice (100%); prize money: £4,967.00. Excellent efficiency — often rides winners when booked.
- Shane Fenelon — 7 rides, 2 wins (28.57%); placed 4 times (57.14%); prize money: £24,346.25. Good strike-rate and consistent placing record at Kelso.
- Jack Power — 29 rides, 6 wins (20.69%); placed 16 times (55.17%); prize money: £62,600.42. High-volume local rider with frequent in-the-money returns.
- Ryan Mania — 157 rides, 27 wins (17.2%); placed 73 times (46.50%); prize money: £399,358.73. Very experienced here — long-term data shows reliable returns.
Pointers: watch for short-priced course specialists Myretown and Smoke Trail in their respective races; Bowen and Moffatt entries have an above-average win strike at Kelso; Oakley Brown and Miss Heidi Palin are efficient when riding at this track. Use the tipster table above to compare selections and cross-reference with these stats when placing bets.
Kelso Tips and Today’s Races
Every Kelso meeting is covered by GG with full race form and a handy summary of all recent performances. GG also provides free tips with all UK and Ireland racecards plus the latest live odds. Our carefully selected Free Tip is highlighted on the racecard along with selections from leading newspaper tipsters. We also publish a daily NAP, Double, Treble, Lucky 15 and best outsider so that you have got every angle covered for today’s Kelso races.
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