Course guide · Scotland
Kelso Racecourse
Kelso is a beautifully run country course in the Scottish Borders, famous for its warm welcome and the £100,000 Morebattle Hurdle.
Location
Scottish Borders (TD5 7SX)
Founded
Founded 1822
Capacity
Around 8,000
Course shape
Left-handed, oval with separate hurdles and chase tracks
Type
Jumps
Owner
Kelso Races
A short history of Kelso
Racing at Kelso dates from 1822 and the course has long been a happy hunting ground for some of the top jumps trainers in Britain.
Race day at Kelso
Compact and friendly with everything close at hand — a brilliant day out for newcomers and seasoned racegoers alike.
Signature races
- Morebattle Hurdle
- Premier Chase
★ Morebattle Hurdle
Getting there
By car via the A698 from Edinburgh or Newcastle; no station in Kelso itself.