GB - Kelso - Race 2

Thoroughbred

3 Runners

20.9f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

HOE JOLY SMOKE is never one for maximum faith on account of his weak finishing but he should still be good enough to follow up from his recent Bangor success. Handmedownastar will prove the biggest threat ahead of Hopeless Dancer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Dual chase winner who was a good third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. Made the most of a good opportunity back over hurdles when winning a 5-runner novice at Bangor (2½m) and he sets the standard for all he's not the most robust. 1st Pick 2 Hoe Joly Smoke Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Dual chase winner who was a good third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. Made the most of a good opportunity back over hurdles when winning a 5-runner novice at Bangor (2½m) and he sets the standard for all he's not the most robust.
1	Irish point winner who went the right way in 3 hurdle starts for Seamus Mullins, nudged out for an 8-length success in a Fontwell novice in late-May. Looked and shaped as if in need of the outing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Cartmel (2¾m, good to soft) 16 days ago and he remains open to progress. 2nd Pick 1 Handmedownastar (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Nick Scholfield J: Sean Bowen T: Nick Scholfield	92	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Irish point winner who went the right way in 3 hurdle starts for Seamus Mullins, nudged out for an 8-length success in a Fontwell novice in late-May. Looked and shaped as if in need of the outing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Cartmel (2¾m, good to soft) 16 days ago and he remains open to progress.
3	Placed in bumpers and hurdles for the Twiston-Davies stable but his form over timber is no better than modest. Will need improvement if he's to strike on this first outing for a new yard after a 9-month break. 3rd Pick 3 Hopeless Dancer Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Tim Reed J: Harry Reed T: Tim Reed	85	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Placed in bumpers and hurdles for the Twiston-Davies stable but his form over timber is no better than modest. Will need improvement if he's to strike on this first outing for a new yard after a 9-month break.

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