J.A. Wilson Contractors Handicap Hurdle
Kelso · 15:37 (UK local)
Sunday, 24 May 2026
2m 4f 189y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
12
Runners
Prize: £7,500 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Travis Wheatley (IRE)
J: Ryan Mania · T: A Nicol
Travis Wheatley enters this race in strong form, with a recent win and a third-place finish in similar company. The addition of first-time cheekpieces could provide a further boost, and jockey Ryan Ma…
Newport
J: Tom Midgley · T: I Jardine
Newport has shown remarkable consistency, with a win and multiple placed efforts in recent starts within Class 5 handicaps. The horse is race-fit and trainer I Jardine maintains a respectable 10% stri…
Vanilla Dancer
J: Danny McMenamin · T: C Grant
Vanilla Dancer is a consistent performer, having secured a win and multiple placings recently. Jockey Danny McMenamin is in good form with a 14% strike rate, making this horse a solid contender for a…
Model confidence: 38% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (12 runners)
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Travis Wheatley's recent win and first-time cheekpieces, coupled with Ryan Mania's strong jockey form.
- •Newport's exceptional consistency in Class 5 handicaps.
- •Vanilla Dancer's consistent placed form and jockey Danny McMenamin's good recent strike rate.
- •Competitive 12-runner Class 5 handicap hurdle.
- •Lack of official going information at the time of analysis.
Risk Assessment
- •Large field of 12 runners increases race variance.
- •Handicap nature of the race means weights can level the playing field.
- •Absence of official going information could impact performance of certain runners.
- •Several horses in the field have shown glimpses of form or recent improvement.
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