Form Snapshot: Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to good - yielding. Beaten 2 1/4l by Ragmans Corner when second of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Killarney over 2m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month.
2 15:03 Kelso 24 May 2026
Elliot Henderson Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4YO plus)
2m 51y Good
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Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 6-4fav at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month, beating American Land by 5l.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 4 behind Rubaud beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good) in October last year.
Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 17 behind Captain Hugo beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in February.
Verdict
Cases can be made for each of these in what is an open event despite the lack of numbers, but the vote goes to THE KEMBLE BREWERY. The son of Blue Bresil returned with a creditable second at Chepstow before bolting up over that same C&D last month, and a 9lb rise might be lenient given his unexposed profile. Impero won this off 11lb lower 12 months ago but is respected, while Wise Eagle can edge out Kihavah for third.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 5 | Impero | 6 | 12 0 | 129 | 11191-0 | 26 days | C Collins | Jordan Gainford | 5/ 2 | 3:50.87 | |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 7 | Well Educated | 8 | 10 10 | 106 | 6336-51 | 5 days | G Bewley (98 miles) | Jonathan Bewley | 10/ 3 | 3:55.30 | |
| 2023 | Good to Firm | 5 | Castel Gandolfo | 6 | 12 0 | 120 | 244452 | 50 days | F O'Brien (307 miles) | Jack Hogan | 3/ 1 | 3:48.96 | |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 6 | Rich Belief | 5 | 11 12 | 129 | 2661-82 | 14 days | K Thornton | Donagh Meyler | 9/ 2 | 3:50.31 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 51y | 3:41.10 |