OWNERS & TRAINERS

 

"Thank you very much from myself and on behalf of my staff for providing
such wonderful hospitality at the races last weekend.
Kelso Races is now an even more popular destination for the lads,
and makes the long drive not so trying.
They will now be fighting over who gets to go racing at Kelso!
It makes such a difference to morale and work motivation when they have a good time
and as their boss I cannot thank you enough."

Tom George, Trainer

 

"Just a Short Note to Thank you and your committee for the extraordinary hospitality which you displayed to us Aussies at your race meeting on Saturday 6th March 2010. My Wife and i both agreed that this day was probably the most enjoyable and friendliest of our 4 week trip, due in no small way to the very friendly hospitality displayed by both you and your committee"

John Joss, Owner


We are delighted to welcome Owners and Trainers to Kelso and will do everything possible to accommodate you and make your day with us, a special and unique one.
On arrival at the Course, please make your way to the Owners and Trainers Gate. We are pleased to issue four complimentary badges for a single or joint ownership and six badges for company, partnership and club ownership under the PASS Card System.
Should you require any additional badges for guests we are happy to supply these at a reduced rate (half price). Please contact the Racecourse Office on 01668 280 800 in advance of the day to make the necessary arrangements.

Owners and Trainers benefits

Kelso prides itself on its Prize Money which has been well documented in Significantly Higher than other courses of the same size.

We have a dedicated Owners and Trainers Bar -The Bishop's Bar, situated within the Members' Enclosure. The Bishops Bars is next to the track side and in very close proximity to Parade Ring.

Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the bar with a selection of Sandwiches for purchase.

Priority bookings for Rosie's Bistro can be made via the Racecourse Office, please telephone 01668 280 800 and we would be delighted to arrange a booking for you.

We will also offer a reduced rate for owners wishing to book Hospitality in one of our suites.

The connections of Winning and Placed horses are invited to come for a drink and watch the re-run of their race after the prize giving.





Winning Owners receive a free DVD of their race and Complimentary Photo, the trainer receives a memento and the winning horse can enjoy a Large complimentary bag of Carrots!

 Should you require any further help or information prior to the race day, please contact Richard Landale, Managing Director, Trish Spours, or Louise Grey on 01668 280 800. Or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

On the actual race day itself, Fran Marshall is also able to assist with any questions and queries (077719 112 59) Fran is based in the Berrymoss Room where Owners and Trainers of Placed horses can enjoy a Complimentary drink and watch a re run of the race. 

 We are pleased to announce that the Stables Cafe at Kelso Racecourse has reopened under new management, all racing staff are welcome at any time of the day.  Click here for more information.

The Head Groundsman, Brian Meikle, may be contacted for Going and Weather Prospects on 01573 22 4767 or 0777 417 2527.

AWARDS RECOGNITION FOR SCOTLAND'S TOP HORSE RACING TRAINERS

Scotland’s most successful horse racing trainers, Lucinda Russell of Arlary House Stables and Jim Goldie, Jim Goldie Racing were awarded the prestigious accolade of 2009 Champion Scottish Jumps Trainer and Scottish Flat Trainer respectively at Saturday’s (06.03.10) Premier Hurdle Day meeting at Kelso Racecourse (below).

 

Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky recognised Scotland’s most successful Trainers of 2009, Scottish Jumps Trainer, Lucinda Russell and Scottish Flat Trainer, Jim Goldie on Saturday at the Premier Hurdle Day meeting at Kelso Racecourse.

 

Presented in the Winners’ Enclosure by Iain Weir, Marketing Director of Ian Macleod Distillers, brand owners of Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky, these special awards recognised the overwhelming success of both Scottish trainers in 2009. A commemorative, limited edition, decanter of Isle of Skye 21 Years Old and an engraved presentation quaich was presented to each of the winners.

 

Winner of the Top Scottish Jumps Trainer, Lucinda Russell won 15 Scottish races during 2009, including seven at Ayr, three at Kelso, three at Perth and two at Musselburgh, superseding her closet pursuer, Peter Monteith who enjoyed nine wins at Scottish tracks during the calendar year.

 

 

Bottles of award winning Isle of Skye 8 Years Old were also presented to trainer Peter Monteith and Alex Irvine, owner of Raysrock (Below) winner of the 1:55pm Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky Handicap Steeple Chase.

Curious to discover more about Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky, contact Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd on tell: 01506 852205 or see www.ianmacleod.com.

 

Ian Macleod encourages responsible drinking

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