
James Armstrong
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Latest from Kelso Racecourse ahead of racing this Sunday 5th October (entries close today at midday) we are currently GOOD. Will water if necessary however light rain on & off at end of week.



Going now Hexham Racecourse is GOOD ahead of racing on Friday 3rd October and declarations tomorrow morning. Course was watered Monday/Tuesday and now complete. We will be using the new padded hurdles for the first time. Forecast attached but some rain about on and off should


Declarations morning Hexham Racecourse for racing on Fri 3rd October 7mm of rain overnight into this morning & going is GOOD. Could well ease a bit further with light rain forecast on and off over next three days. *1st meeting with padded hurdles.



3mm of rain on Weds & showers this am Hexham Racecourse Going is now GOOD, Good to Soft in pls. Showery outlook Friday & could well ease a fraction further. Course is wonderful condition ahead of racing tomorrow (Fri 3rd Oct).


2mm Kelso Racecourse this morning & Going ahead of declarations tomorrow morning for racing on Sun 5th Oct is GOOD. Given forecast things could ease further. The Strong winds forecast for Sat should blow through overnight Sat into Sunday and be of no concern.


Declarations morning Kelso Racecourse ahead of racing on Sunday 5th Oct. Following on from 3mm last night we are now GOOD, Good to Soft in pls. Further rain four today (see forecast) & strong winds this evening into Sat. Winds abating in early hrs of Sunday- no issues expected.


A calm & dry morning ahead of racing this afternoon Hexham Racecourse Going: GOOD, Good to Soft in pls. Chance of rain later & worst of winds not set till early evening #comeracing

Following more rain going after Race 2 has changed to Good to Soft Hexham Racecourse

Following on from high winds yesterday & 10mm of rain Kelso Racecourse the going remains GOOD, Good to Soft in pls Odd showers about and stiff winds remain. There is a chance it could dry back a bit between now & racing.


All go ahead of racing here Kelso Racecourse as money is being raised through wheelchair races for MS & Injured Jockeys Fund A few familiar faces…

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐞: 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 After his life-changing injuries, the former jockey is interviewed by close friend Niall Hannity in an impactful programme. First playouts at 11:30 and 17:45 this Sunday, and available online from Monday.



Dry with a light breeze & overcast presently Hexham Racecourse selective watering was completed on Friday. Going: GOOD & likely to ride perhaps a little on the easier side. Lovely cover of grass and plenty of fresh ground. Take offs & landings all vertidrained.

Another nice Novice Hurdle winner for lucinda russell & Michael Scudamore! Here’s the Total Performance Data data for Imperfectlyperfect…


