GB - Kelso - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

16.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

165.0K

VIEW

Verdict

This looks a good renewal. QUAVISTE caught the eye on his Kempton handicap debut and Dan Skelton's 6-y-o may be able to deny Cracking Rhapsody a third successive win in this. Serious Challenge and the likeable Hot Fuss are a few of many others who could play a prominent role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
16	Looked useful when winning a Huntingdon bumper on debut last February. Disappointing favourite on hurdle debut in October but has shown greater promise since, staying on gradually without being knocked about when fifth on last month's Kempton handicap debut. Has bigger performances in him. 1st Pick 16 Quaviste (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Looked useful when winning a Huntingdon bumper on debut last February. Disappointing favourite on hurdle debut in October but has shown greater promise since, staying on gradually without being knocked about when fifth on last month's Kempton handicap debut. Has bigger performances in him.
2	Excellent servant to connections who is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race. Also landed last year's Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr. Yet to fire this season but this has presumably been the target again. A bold show would come as no surprise. 2nd Pick 2 Cracking Rhapsody (Ire) Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: Craig Nichol T: Ewan Whillans	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Excellent servant to connections who is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race. Also landed last year's Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr. Yet to fire this season but this has presumably been the target again. A bold show would come as no surprise.
5	Borderline smart on the Flat in Ireland and progressive over hurdles when rattling off a hat-trick in maiden/novice company last season. Excuses first 2 starts this term and firmly back on the up with 2m Haydock handicap success just after Christmas. High on the shortlist. 3rd Pick 5 Serious Challenge (Ire) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Fergal O'brien J: Jonathan Burke T: Fergal O'brien	99	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Borderline smart on the Flat in Ireland and progressive over hurdles when rattling off a hat-trick in maiden/novice company last season. Excuses first 2 starts this term and firmly back on the up with 2m Haydock handicap success just after Christmas. High on the shortlist.

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