KELSO 15:00

All 5 ran. Hurdles: 10.

Time: 4m 36.18s Closing Sectional: (4.75f): 70s (103.7%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 111%, Betfair SP 99.9%

There are never many runners for this minor event but it tends to attract some quality, won by the likes of Peddler's Cross and Simonsig in recent seasons, and the pair that fought it out this year are both smart horses with progressive form, particularly Glingerburn; Meadowcroft Boy set the pace and ensured that it wasn't a really messy race despite the small field, although Hawk High wasn't helped by getting squeezed up slightly 2 out.

GLINGERBURN (IRE) is most progressive, improving further to win again and maintain his unbeaten record over hurdles so far, from better-quality opposition this time, seeing off a smart rival in Hawk High, the 2f longer trip not a problem; waited with, tanked along, smooth headway from 4 out, led on bridle approaching 2 out, ridden out; there's better still to come and he's entitled to a crack at a top novice race this spring, be it in the Supreme at Cheltenham or at Aintree a few weeks later, whilst longer term he looks to have the size and scope for chasing too.

HAWK HIGH (IRE) is running consistently well, worth plenty of credit for that, finding only a highly progressive novice too good here, perhaps not given such a good ride as Glingerburn either, losing a bit of ground/momentum at a crucial stage and conceding first run; in touch, travelled well, close up when no room 2 out, switched between last 2, kept on, pulled clear of remainder; he'll continue in form.

MEADOWCROFT BOY faced a stiff task against higher-rated rivals in this conditions race and ran as well as entitled to; raced clear, hit sixth, headed approaching 2 out, one paced, no match for principals; will have more chance back in handicap company, though could do with a bit more respite.

TANERKO EMERY (FR) who'd moved from Philip Hobbs' yard since belated return, was in contention for a long way but didn't see things out and, having been hard to train, he seemingly doesn't retain all of his ability; in rear, took keen hold, headway 4 out, close up when ridden after 3 out, weakened.

COOL BARANCA (GER) was out of depth; chased leader, lost touch after seventh.