GB - Kelso - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

17.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

11.0K

VIEW

Verdict

BALLYFORT won this race a year ago and in the hope he can keep the errors down on reappearance, a repeat success may well be forthcoming. Achille des Rocs is a solid alternative, with Garde des Champs dangerous if reacting well to new headgear.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Won this race on last season's reappearance from 2 lb lower (albeit fortunate on the day) and also landed a small-field contest at Ayr in January. Signed off this spring with a pair of runner-up efforts and he's clearly capable fresh. 1st Pick 1 Ballyfort (Ire) Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N. W. Alexander J: Bruce Lynn T: N. W. Alexander	97	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Won this race on last season's reappearance from 2 lb lower (albeit fortunate on the day) and also landed a small-field contest at Ayr in January. Signed off this spring with a pair of runner-up efforts and he's clearly capable fresh.
4	Dual winner over hurdles in 2024. Pulled up on first 3 starts this year but bounced back with a bang when off the mark over fences at Cartmel in late-August, justifying support. Not far off that level when second of 7 at Hexham back at 2m and he's more consistent than most at this level. 2nd Pick 4 Achille Des Rocs (Fr) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: L J Morgan J: Danny Mcmenamin T: L J Morgan	100	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Dual winner over hurdles in 2024. Pulled up on first 3 starts this year but bounced back with a bang when off the mark over fences at Cartmel in late-August, justifying support. Not far off that level when second of 7 at Hexham back at 2m and he's more consistent than most at this level.
3	Perth regular who was successful from 10 lb higher there last summer. More miss than hit since and has never been one for maximum faith but more severe headgear may help his cause. 3rd Pick 3 Garde Des Champs (Ire) Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Jack Power T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Perth regular who was successful from 10 lb higher there last summer. More miss than hit since and has never been one for maximum faith but more severe headgear may help his cause.

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