300-1 outsider equals record for longest-priced winner in racing history with Kelso triumph

A 300-1 shot has equalled the record for the longest-priced winner in modern horse racing history after claiming a stunning triumph at Kelso.

Crokes Cross was competing in the two-mile novice hurdle and delivered a first victory since March 2025 for trainer Stuart Coltherd in the most spectacular fashion.

Making her British debut in the two-mile novice hurdle after two bumper runs in Ireland, Crokes Cross stayed on strongly under Jamie Hamilton to beat better-fancied stablemate Changemyluck (5-2) by a length and a quarter.

“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,” Coltherd told Racing TV.

“I never had a penny on, I wish I had!

I knew they were both fit and I fancied them both to run well.

I thought Changemyluck would be there or thereabouts, but Crokes Cross has done it well.

“I couldn’t say what has been going wrong, we just had horses maybe too high in the handicap.

We had lots placed, they just weren’t getting their head in front.

Coltherd may not have backed his charge but one lucky Ladbrokes punter did, winning £1,800 from a £5 each-way bet.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Just a handful of punters across the UK backed Crokes Cross at 300-1 this afternoon but this bet is by far the standout...

£1.8k from a £5 each-way single will take some beating this weekend!”
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