GB - Kelso - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

20.5K

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Verdict

LORIKO continues to carry all before him this summer, making it 4 wins from his last 5 starts at Sedgefield last week and Dan Skelton's 5-y-o gets the verdict to carry on his winning spree under a 6-lb penalty. Bold Light is a long time without a win, but he's become potentially well handicapped as a result so can provide most resistance, with Continuance rounding off the shortlist returned to calmer waters.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has thrived this summer, making it 4 wins from his last 5 starts in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2½m, good) last week, leading after 2 out and staying on well to draw clear. Turned out under a penalty and fancied to be bang there this mood (also entered up later in week). 1st Pick 1 Loriko (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	97	-	-	-	84%	1/5
Analysis Has thrived this summer, making it 4 wins from his last 5 starts in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2½m, good) last week, leading after 2 out and staying on well to draw clear. Turned out under a penalty and fancied to be bang there this mood (also entered up later in week).
3	Won pair of Class 2 handicaps in 2024/25 (including over C&D) before drawing a blank last season. Took a step back in the right direction in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 9 at Perth (2½m) in July and though his yard is struggling for winners, he looks potentially well handicapped. 2nd Pick 3 Bold Light (Ire) Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Gregor Walkingshaw T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	100	-	-	-	14%	Scratched
Analysis Won pair of Class 2 handicaps in 2024/25 (including over C&D) before drawing a blank last season. Took a step back in the right direction in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 9 at Perth (2½m) in July and though his yard is struggling for winners, he looks potentially well handicapped.
2	Free-going sort whose losing run is mounting but has been in good form this summer, finishing runner-up twice in a row. Faced a stiff task in the Summer Handicap at Market Rasen a couple of months ago and is back in much calmer waters with his usual hood reapplied. 3rd Pick 2 Continuance Jockey: Freddie Keighley Trainer: Martin Keighley J: Freddie Keighley T: Martin Keighley	99	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Free-going sort whose losing run is mounting but has been in good form this summer, finishing runner-up twice in a row. Faced a stiff task in the Summer Handicap at Market Rasen a couple of months ago and is back in much calmer waters with his usual hood reapplied.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.