GB - Kelso - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

21.6f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

LOOKING SPLENDID produced a sure-footed round of jumping when scoring on his first run in this sphere over C&D recently and, on that evidence, this 9 lb higher mark may well be within his reach. Old Gregorian's record over hurdles here is compelling and he is better than he was able to show on his first chase start at this course last time. Like the selection he is open to improvement over fences and rates the main danger ahead of Carrigeen Castle and Joecooker.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Hit the ground running this season, bagging handicap hurdles here and at Carlisle in October. Looks destined for even better in this sphere judged on his clear-cut C&D chase debut success back from a break 18 days ago. 9 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. 1st Pick 7 Looking Splendid Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Gary Rutherford J: Dylan Johnston T: Gary Rutherford	98	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Hit the ground running this season, bagging handicap hurdles here and at Carlisle in October. Looks destined for even better in this sphere judged on his clear-cut C&D chase debut success back from a break 18 days ago. 9 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks.
1	Came home alone when making a winning chase debut at Wetherby in October. Didn't enjoy the best of runs when last of 4 here back from a 5-month break in February and remains open to improvement in this sphere. Form figures over hurdles at this course read 1123. 2nd Pick 1 Old Gregorian Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Derek Fox T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	99	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Came home alone when making a winning chase debut at Wetherby in October. Didn't enjoy the best of runs when last of 4 here back from a 5-month break in February and remains open to improvement in this sphere. Form figures over hurdles at this course read 1123.
8	Produced his best effort since latest win back in March 2024 when runner-up in a Hexham handicap (2½m, heavy) last month. Remains on an attractive mark following a 1 lb nudge and he's very much one to consider. 3rd Pick 8 Carrigeen Castle (Ire) Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Micky Hammond J: Conor O'farrell T: Micky Hammond	98	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Produced his best effort since latest win back in March 2024 when runner-up in a Hexham handicap (2½m, heavy) last month. Remains on an attractive mark following a 1 lb nudge and he's very much one to consider.

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