GB - Kelso - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

12.0K

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Verdict

TWO AULD PALS ran another solid race when third at Hexham 22 days ago and remains of interest for a yard operating at a healthy strike rate so far in October. Ashdown Forest may have more to offer for the Skeltons and heads up the opposition, along with Heart Above, who is most reliable at this track.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Capitalised on a drop in class in emphatic fashion when landing a second victory at Hexham (both on heavy) in May. Has acquitted himself well off a much higher subsequently, including when third of 7 back at Hexham 22 days ago following a recent spin on the Flat. Remains of interest. 1st Pick 2 Two Auld Pals (Ire) Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Gregor Walkingshaw T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Capitalised on a drop in class in emphatic fashion when landing a second victory at Hexham (both on heavy) in May. Has acquitted himself well off a much higher subsequently, including when third of 7 back at Hexham 22 days ago following a recent spin on the Flat. Remains of interest.
5	Proved a different proposition when landing the odds on debut for Dan Skelton at Uttoxeter (2m) in July. Solid efforts in defeat next 2 outings before resuming winning ways in ready fashion back at 2m at Stratford. Seems sure to go well again. 2nd Pick 5 Ashdown Forest (Ire) Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Miss Heidi Palin T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Proved a different proposition when landing the odds on debut for Dan Skelton at Uttoxeter (2m) in July. Solid efforts in defeat next 2 outings before resuming winning ways in ready fashion back at 2m at Stratford. Seems sure to go well again.
4	Needed every yard of the intermediate trip to register a third course win here (2½m) in May. No show at Cartmel next 2 outings but showed the benefit of a recent run when third of 7 back here (21f) on most recent outing. Drops back in trip but has been runner-up in last 2 renewals of this race. 3rd Pick 4 Heart Above Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Dianne Sayer J: Peter Kavanagh T: Dianne Sayer	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Needed every yard of the intermediate trip to register a third course win here (2½m) in May. No show at Cartmel next 2 outings but showed the benefit of a recent run when third of 7 back here (21f) on most recent outing. Drops back in trip but has been runner-up in last 2 renewals of this race.

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