Racecards
15:55 Kelso
Master Kit Handicap Chase (Class D) (For The Marshall Trophy)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Soft (Chase Course- Good To Soft In Places)
- Form PP50-60
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Harris
- Jockey Ben Orde-powlett
close up, led 5th to 9th, outpaced after 3 out
- Form 12P-131
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey R McGrath
tracked leaders, headway 4 out, led 2 out, pushed out
- Form 41U263
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
held up towards rear, mistake 13th and 14th, soon lost touch
- Form 4351-P3
- Age 10
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
led to 5th, led again 9th, headed 2 out, no extra run-in
- Form P4-1332
- Age 14
- Weight 10-0
held up in touch, pushed along 14th, outpaced 4 out, railled between last two, stayed on to chase winner run-in
In depth
Verdict
Wildfield Rufo looks the form pick here ahead of Why The Big Paws and Free To Run. Kate Walton's former point-to-pointer is a consistent character who stayed this trip well on seasonal reappearance and should be capable of going in again. Why The Big Paws is another thorough stayer. He can make the odd mistake at his fences and will need a clear round to score on this occasion. Free To Run is a likeable sort from the Sue Smith yard. It would be no surprise to see Dominic Elsworth attempt to pop out and make all. Weaver George is never underestimated even at his advancing years while Native Buck and Fisher Street have shown nothing of late that would entitle them to win this contest. Wildfield Rufo gets our verdict.