Result · Kelso · Friday 13 February 2026
1:30 Kelso result: Kaka's Cousin wins the Johnston Smillie Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Kaka's Cousin won the 1:30 at Kelso on Friday 13 February 2026, beating the Evens favourite Kocktail Bleu by 8½ lengths. Ridden by Jonjo O'Neill Jr for trainer Jonjo & A J O'Neill, the six-year-old was sent off at 16/5 and covered the 2m51y on heavy ground in 4m 18.84s. They Want Me was a further 16 lengths back in third at 10/3. Melbourne Ghost (self certificate, infection) were non-runners.
1:30 Kelso full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kaka's Cousin (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | — | 16/5 | 118 |
| 2 |
Kocktail Bleu (FR) 6yo · 11-7 |
Freddie Gordon Chris Gordon | 8½ l | EvensFAV | 122 |
| 3 |
They Want Me (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 16 l | 10/3 | 114 |
| 4 |
Mister R (GB) 5yo · 11-0 |
Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards | ¼ l | 5/1 | — |
| 5 |
Au Plaisir (FR) 5yo · 10-7 · t · claim 7lb |
Rian Corcoran Rebecca Menzies | 7 l | 125/1 | — |
| 6 |
Ratemenow (IRE) 5yo · 10-11 · claim 3lb |
Conor Rabbitt Susan Corbett | ¼ l | 66/1 | — |
| 7 |
Ellistrin Bay (GB) 7yo · 11-0 · tb |
Jamie Hamilton Donald Whillans | 3½ l | 250/1 | — |
| 8 |
Nosy Neighbour (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies | 17 l | 22/1 | — |
| 9 |
All One Word (IRE) 7yo · 10-9 · claim 5lb |
William Maggs Donald McCain | 9½ l | 80/1 | — |
| 10 |
Big Jon (IRE) 6yo · 11-0 · h |
Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies | 1¾ l | 200/1 | — |
| 11 |
King Kodiak (IRE) 7yo · 11-0 · p |
Jonathon Bewley George Bewley | 32 l | 250/1 | — |
Non-runners: Melbourne Ghost (self certificate, infection)
Kelso 1:30 returns
1:30 Kelso result: FAQs
Who won the 1:30 at Kelso on Friday 13 February 2026?
Kaka's Cousin, ridden by Jonjo O'Neill Jr and trained by Jonjo & A J O'Neill, at a starting price of 16/5.
Did the favourite win?
No. Kocktail Bleu, the Evens favourite, finished second, 8½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 18.84s over 2m51y on heavy ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Melbourne Ghost (self certificate, infection). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
