Joe Tizzard Saturday Blog | Kelso & Newbury
19 Mar 2026
Coral Racing Ambassador, Joe Tizzard, gives us his views on the six runners he prepares to send out on Saturday, including Sunset Marquesa in the opening Listed Mares' Hurdle (13:00) at Kelso.
13:00 Kelso – Sunset Marquesa
She had a bit of a fall early on in the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but thankfully she’s come out of that fine. This run has been a bit of an afterthought, but the ground should suit and I think stepping up to three miles will help her. It looks like a nice little race, and I can see her running well and hopefully finishing in the frame.
13:15 Newbury – Lisbane Park
He was a little unlucky at Exeter last time, just getting touched off by a horse with some decent form. He’s a nice horse and while there are a couple to respect – particularly the Chris Gordon runner – we’re not far off them on the ratings. He likes Newbury and the ground, so I’d expect him to go close.
14:10 Kelso – Our Peggy
Our Peggy has improved with each run this season and she learned plenty when winning her first race, particularly about settling. This is a valuable handicap and she carries a nice racing weight of 10st 7lb. If she settles and gets into a good rhythm, I think she can run well and hopefully pick up some of that prize money.
14:25 Newbury – Scarface
He’s been a bit up and down this season with a couple of good runs and a couple of runs below par. It depends a bit on which horse turns up, but he was second in this race last year and is edging back down to a workable mark. If he gets away well and into a rhythm, he’s capable of being involved.
15:35 Newbury – No Way Jay and Spanish Stroll
No Way Jay was a bit naughty last time when running off the track, so we’ll keep things simple and make sure he’s covered up before asking for his effort. He’s shown he has a good engine and his form has worked out well, so if he behaves himself we can give him another chance.
Spanish Stroll is a big, scopey horse who will improve with time. This might come a bit soon for him to be fully competitive, but he should take a step forward from Kempton. He’s one to look forward to next season.
Joe Tizzard, Coral Racing Ambassador
13:00 Kelso – Sunset Marquesa
She had a bit of a fall early on in the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but thankfully she’s come out of that fine. This run has been a bit of an afterthought, but the ground should suit and I think stepping up to three miles will help her. It looks like a nice little race, and I can see her running well and hopefully finishing in the frame.
13:15 Newbury – Lisbane Park
He was a little unlucky at Exeter last time, just getting touched off by a horse with some decent form. He’s a nice horse and while there are a couple to respect – particularly the Chris Gordon runner – we’re not far off them on the ratings. He likes Newbury and the ground, so I’d expect him to go close.
14:10 Kelso – Our Peggy
Our Peggy has improved with each run this season and she learned plenty when winning her first race, particularly about settling. This is a valuable handicap and she carries a nice racing weight of 10st 7lb. If she settles and gets into a good rhythm, I think she can run well and hopefully pick up some of that prize money.
14:25 Newbury – Scarface
He’s been a bit up and down this season with a couple of good runs and a couple of runs below par. It depends a bit on which horse turns up, but he was second in this race last year and is edging back down to a workable mark. If he gets away well and into a rhythm, he’s capable of being involved.
15:35 Newbury – No Way Jay and Spanish Stroll
No Way Jay was a bit naughty last time when running off the track, so we’ll keep things simple and make sure he’s covered up before asking for his effort. He’s shown he has a good engine and his form has worked out well, so if he behaves himself we can give him another chance.
Spanish Stroll is a big, scopey horse who will improve with time. This might come a bit soon for him to be fully competitive, but he should take a step forward from Kempton. He’s one to look forward to next season.
Joe Tizzard, Coral Racing Ambassador
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