GB - Kelso - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

18.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

BIG LOVE has been shaping up well and can make his second start in handicap company a winning one. Gonnino and The Best Way are the notable dangers, though Struth merits a market check, his modest opening mark a far cry from the ability he showed on the Flat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Caught the eye in a Catterick maiden in late-February and similar story when fourth under a considerate ride on handicap bow at Wetherby. Receives a handy weight-for-age allowance and likely to be capable of better upped in distance. 1st Pick 11 Big Love Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: Jamie Hamilton T: Michael & David Easterby	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Caught the eye in a Catterick maiden in late-February and similar story when fourth under a considerate ride on handicap bow at Wetherby. Receives a handy weight-for-age allowance and likely to be capable of better upped in distance.
5	Maiden ran as well as he has when second of 9 on return to hurdles at Carlisle last time, only bettered by a well-backed favourite, and he needs considering in similar company. 2nd Pick 5 Gonnino (Ire) Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Gary Rutherford J: Callum Bewley T: Gary Rutherford	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Maiden ran as well as he has when second of 9 on return to hurdles at Carlisle last time, only bettered by a well-backed favourite, and he needs considering in similar company.
6	Low-mileage 8-y-o built on previous promise to land a solid handicap at Newcastle last February, and while a further 14-month absence indicates an underlying fragility, he's in very good hands. 3rd Pick 6 The Best Way (Fr) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Nicky Richards	98	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Low-mileage 8-y-o built on previous promise to land a solid handicap at Newcastle last February, and while a further 14-month absence indicates an underlying fragility, he's in very good hands.

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