14:25 Kelso

Saturday 22 March 2025

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Ladbrokes Go North Cab On Target Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 4f 189y  |   Good to Soft  |   16 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:25  |   Winning time: 5m 16.20s
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1
Horse silk
Salsadap28
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Craig Nichol| T: B Ellison| OR:  126
28/1
Landed back-to-back 2m4f Sedgefield handicaps at the end of last year but came in a below-par fifth of 10 in 2m Newcastle handicap last time. Sort to bounce back though.
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2
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Sayva13
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-11| J: Benjamin Macey(7)| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  123
13/2
Progressive type who bagged a pair of maiden hurdles at Newcastle and Hereford before posting a very good second of 11 on his handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f) 13 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 1 lb.
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3
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Harper Valleyv48
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR:  120
18/1
Reliable sort who resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Usual visor replaces cheekpieces and he's well in the mix despite a 5 lb weights rise.
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4
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Ashingtonp8
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Paddy Barlow(7)| T: M Walford| OR:  119| CD
17/2
C&D winner in September and refitted with cheekpieces for the first time since when bagging 9-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (20.8f, good) 8 days ago. Needs considering with headgear again sported.
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5
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I Am Max63
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR:  118
7/2
Back on the up since reverted to hurdles and he posted a very good second of 11 in handicap at Haydock (21.2f, soft) 63 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's a likely player with few miles still on the clock.
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Horse silk
Imperial Data13
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ross Chapman| T: R Menzies| OR:  118| CD
16/1
C&D winner who has been brought along steadily after 8 months off, not knocked about when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Not without interest.
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7
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Rafferty's Returnt,p13
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-5| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: R Menzies| OR:  117| D
40/1
Landed a pair of handicap hurdles in early 2024 but yet to fire this season, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19f) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
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8
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Nordic Tigert36
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Alice Stevens(3)| T: Harry Derham| OR:  115
7/1
Successful 3 times last season and resumed with a good fourth at Doncaster (19.4f) in November. Below par since though so others appeal more despite an easing mark.
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9
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Foster's Fortune40
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Danny McMenamin| T: C Grant| OR:  115
12/1
Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield in December and has continued in good nick, third of 9 to Achnamara in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) last time. Can't be ruled out.
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10
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Achnamarap40
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-13| J: Conor Rabbitt(3)| T: P A Kirby| OR:  111
25/1
On the up and made it two wins from his last three starts in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts despite having a 6 lb higher mark to overcome now.
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11
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Ballyforth,t15
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: Bruce Lynn| T: N W Alexander| OR:  109
14/1
Advanced his form on the back of wind surgery when going in for the first time in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but scored comfortably there so not taken lightly back up in trip.
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12
Horse silk
Singapore Tript13
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: B S Hughes| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  109
14/1
French recruit who opened his account on British soil at Perth (20f) last May. Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19f) 13 days ago. Can make his presence felt off a 2 lb lower mark.
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13
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Ridin Solop45
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-7| J: Charlie Maggs(5)| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  105
11/1
Gained reward for his consistency when opening his account in 11-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) last month. Holds solid claims back in handicap company.
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14
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The Jeweller's Pet26
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-5| J: Alan Doyle(3)| T: I A Duncan| OR:  103
12/1
Low-mileage type who is on the up since sent handicapping, scoring twice at Ayr last month. Up another 7 lb but he remains one to consider in his hat-trick bid.
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Galahad Threepwoodh19
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-5| J: C O'Farrell| T: Ewan Whillans| OR:  103
25/1
Winless since early 2023 but he comes here in good form, refitted with a hood when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 19 days ago. Possibilities.
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Starlytet,p113
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-4| J: P W Wadge| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  102| CD
12/1
Rejuvenated in recent starts and bagged back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Newcastle in November. Posted another good effort when fifth at Musselburgh (2m4f) last time and can make her presence felt after a break.
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Forecasts

I Am Max (7/2), Sayva (13/2), Nordic Tiger (7/1), Ashington (17/2), Ridin Solo (11/1), Starlyte (12/1), Foster's Fortune (12/1), The Jeweller's Pet (12/1), Ballyfort (14/1), Singapore Trip (14/1), Imperial Data (16/1), Harper Valley (18/1), Galahad Threepwood (25/1), Achnamara (25/1), Salsada (28/1), Rafferty's Return (40/1)

Verdict

This is wide open but the vote goes to Sandy Thomson's low-mileage I AM MAX, who took a step forward when runner-up at Haydock last time and can continue his progress after another break here. Sayva is another improving sort and he heads the list of dangers, although Ballyfort, Achnamara, Ridin Solo and The Jeweller's Pet also need factoring into this competitive handicap.

  1. I Am Max7/2
  2. Sayva13/2
  3. Ballyfort14/1

Prize Money

1st: £15,609.002nd: £7,176.003rd: £3,588.004th: £1,794.005th: £897.006th: £447.00

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