GB - Kelso - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

BATHGATE has shown little spark both starts this season, but now back on his last successful mark and eased in grade, he looks worth chancing. Take A Hike disappointed on his chasing debut at Hexham when last seen but had been shaping reasonably well in this sphere prior to that, with veteran Rickety Gate another to consider for an in-form yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Dual winner last season in 2024/25. Tailed off both starts this term but is at least back down to last winning mark now, 1st Pick 1 Bathgate Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: Philip Kirby J: Joe Williamson T: Philip Kirby	100	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Dual winner last season in 2024/25. Tailed off both starts this term but is at least back down to last winning mark now,
8	Showed improved form over hurdles when twice placed in handicaps over 2½m/3m last winer. Shaped well back from a break over C&D in May (disappointed on chase debut since) and could be interesting back over hurdles. 2nd Pick 8 Take A Hike (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Brace Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys J: Jamie Brace T: D. J. Jeffreys	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Showed improved form over hurdles when twice placed in handicaps over 2½m/3m last winer. Shaped well back from a break over C&D in May (disappointed on chase debut since) and could be interesting back over hurdles.
5	Veteran who gave his all after 4 months off when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Shouldn't be far away with a repeat. 3rd Pick 5 Rickety Gate Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Callum Bewley T: Nicky Richards	95	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Veteran who gave his all after 4 months off when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Shouldn't be far away with a repeat.

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