Kelso saw a huge shock on Thursday afternoon as Crokes Cross won at 300/1 on hurdling debut for Stuart Coltherd.
Crokes Cross Becomes Join-Longest Priced Winner In Britain At 300/1
Trainer Stuart Coltherd enjoyed his first success of the season on Thursday afternoon as Crokes Cross won at 300/1, equalling the record for the biggest price winner in British racing.
Nigel Hawke’s Blowers broke the previous record when winning at 300/1 at Exeter in December last year. That winning SP has now been matched by Crokes Cross.
Despite her huge price, Crokes Cross was completely unexposed as she was only making her stable and hurdles debut. After a dismal season for Coltherd, he’ll be happy with today’s result which saw a 1-2 for his yard.
The seven-year-old mare was having a fairly belated debut over hurdles after showing zero in two Irish bumpers.
She was well backed on her bumper debut for Edward Power at Limerick last May but was beaten 31 lengths. She was then turned out a couple of weeks later but came last of 16 when beaten 167 lengths at Kilbeggan.
There’s no surprise the mare was 300/1 today given she was beaten a total of 198 lengths in bumpers.
WATCH: Crokes Cross Wins Gamely At 300/1
👀 300/1 winner @KelsoRacecourse
Crokes Cross emulates Blowers as the joint highest-priced winner in British racing history 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/AgboDZpllJ
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 2, 2026
Stuart Coltherd Didn’t Back 300/1 Winner, Wishes He Did
Speaking to Racing TV after his horse won at 300/1 Coltherd said he didn’t have a penny on.
“It’s been a frustrating season, but thanks to all the owners and staff, they have stood by me and hopefully we can keep getting our heads in front.
“I never had a penny on, I wish I had! I knew they were both fit and I fancied them both to run well and thought Changemyluck would be there or thereabouts, but Crokes Cross has done it well.
“If I knew it was going to change today, I might have had a couple of pounds on! It’s good for everyone to get another winner.
“When they were going down and I saw she was 300/1, I did think that was a huge price as she works well at home – it’s too late now.”
