Result · Kelso · Thursday 2 April 2026
2:40 Kelso result: Crokes Cross wins the Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Crokes Cross won the 2:40 at Kelso on Thursday 2 April 2026, beating Changemyluck by 1¼ lengths. Ridden by Jamie Hamilton for trainer Stuart Coltherd, the seven-year-old was sent off at 300/1 and covered the 2m51y on good to soft ground in 4m 12.00s. Bogha Baiste was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 80/1. Smoke Trail (vet's certificate) was a non-runner.
2:40 Kelso full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crokes Cross (IRE) 7yo · 10-10 |
Jamie Hamilton Stuart Coltherd | — | 300/1 | — |
| 2 |
Changemyluck (GB) 6yo · 10-10 |
Sean Quinlan Stuart Coltherd | 1¼ l | 5/2 | 108 |
| 3 |
Bogha Baiste (IRE) 5yo · 11-3 |
Peter Kavanagh Lizzie Quinlan | 2¼ l | 80/1 | — |
| 4 |
Mr Mojo Risin (IRE) 6yo · 11-3 |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | ¾ l | 10/3 | — |
| 5 |
Word For Word (IRE) 4yo · 11-2 · h |
Robert Dunne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 2 l | 13/8FAV | — |
| 6 |
Just A Poet (GB) 6yo · 10-10 |
Callum Bewley Daragh Bourke | ¾ l | 300/1 | — |
| 7 |
Nobotheratall (IRE) 6yo · 11-3 |
Harry Reed Tristan Davidson | 1¼ l | 7/2 | — |
| 8 |
Ned Broy (IRE) 5yo · 11-3 |
Nathan Moscrop Iain Jardine | 23 l | 250/1 | — |
| 9 |
Cavalry Call (IRE) 5yo · 10-12 · h · claim 5lb |
Jack Power R Mike Smith | 5 l | 300/1 | — |
| 10 |
Kingsman Mail (FR) 6yo · 11-3 |
Bruce Lynn N W Alexander | 7½ l | 12/1 | — |
Non-runner: Smoke Trail (vet's certificate)
Kelso 2:40 returns
2:40 Kelso result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Kelso on Thursday 2 April 2026?
Crokes Cross, ridden by Jamie Hamilton and trained by Stuart Coltherd, at a starting price of 300/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Word For Word, the 13/8 favourite, finished fifth, 6¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 12.00s over 2m51y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Smoke Trail (vet's certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
