GB - Kelso - Race 2

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

23.4f

Listed Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

82.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Impossible to oppose the high-class PROTEKTORAT up against 3 veterans who are past their prime.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	High-class chaser who won the Fleur De Lys Chase at Windsor for the second successive year 6 weeks ago, once again jumping superbly in front. Surprise if he came off the bridle in this company. 1st Pick 3 Protektorat (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis High-class chaser who won the Fleur De Lys Chase at Windsor for the second successive year 6 weeks ago, once again jumping superbly in front. Surprise if he came off the bridle in this company.
2	Smart chaser at best but not seen since finishing sixth in 2024 Grand National at Aintree (subsequently sold out of Henry de Bromhead's stable for £40,000). 2nd Pick 2 Ain't That A Shame (Ire) Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Tom Ellis J: Jack Andrews T: Tom Ellis	91	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Smart chaser at best but not seen since finishing sixth in 2024 Grand National at Aintree (subsequently sold out of Henry de Bromhead's stable for £40,000).
1	Successful in last season's Grade 2 Old Roan handicap chase at Aintree on return. Bounced back to form when third in this year's renewal but again failed to build on that since. Seems best fresh nowadays. 3rd Pick 1 Minella Drama (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Brian Hughes T: Donald Mccain	85	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Successful in last season's Grade 2 Old Roan handicap chase at Aintree on return. Bounced back to form when third in this year's renewal but again failed to build on that since. Seems best fresh nowadays.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

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.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.