1:45 Kelso
A small but select field of three lines up for the 1:45 at Kelso in this Class 4 novices' hurdle over an extended two and a half miles on good ground. The KTB Fit ratings point to a clear order of preference among the principals, headed by a progressive and well-regarded sort from a yard that knows the track well. With limited overall evidence on how the race will be run, the pace shape remains unclear, leaving the tactical picture open to interpretation.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is unclear with low confidence, as there is simply not enough run-style data across the three runners to form a firm view. Fine Thing tends to make the running or race prominently, which could see him dictate matters early if the others are content to settle. Jentobello is usually held up and comes late, while Mr Ramoon's style is not established. The key question is whether the front-running bias of the selection can be sustained over the longer trip without serious pressure from the closer in behind.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Fine Thing KTB Selection64/100
Fine Thing arrives with a KTB Fit rating of 64 and looks the one to beat. A smart performer who has looked progressive, he has won two of his last three starts and the recent form figures of -23114 underline that upward curve. He steps up in trip today having looked at home over shorter distances, and first-time headgear is now fitted. The Dan Skelton yard posts a 22% strike rate at Kelso from 72 runs with an A/E of 0.84, though the trainer and jockey combination shows 7/82 (9%) with an A/E of 0.50. Jockey Harry Atkins has a 33% strike rate at the track from only three rides with a strong A/E of 3.41. The horse is 1 from 3 on good ground with another placed effort, and he holds an official rating of 117.
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2Jentobello56/100
Jentobello is rated 56 on KTB Fit and enters the race as a smart performer who has already won at Kelso. He has shown strong placed form at this trip and his course record reads 1 from 2. Consistency rather than progression has marked his recent efforts, with two seconds and two fourths from his last four starts according to the form figures 223-42. First-time headgear is now applied as he steps back up in trip. The Iain Jardine stable has a 14% strike rate at Kelso from 206 runs with an A/E of 0.94, while the trainer and jockey line stands at 14/91 (15%) with an A/E of 0.81. Brian Hughes is 15% at the track from 908 rides with an A/E of 0.79. The gelding is 2 from 7 on good ground with six placed efforts and carries an official rating of 110.
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3Mr Ramoon54/100
Mr Ramoon is the third principal with a KTB Fit of 54. He has shown very little in two starts since joining this yard, finishing well beaten on both occasions according to the form figures 64/9-7. The step up in trip is an unknown and the small sample makes it impossible to be confident about his ability or preferences. He is dropping in class here. The Susan Corbett yard has an 8% strike rate at Kelso from 125 runs with an A/E of 0.96, and the trainer and jockey record stands at 6/49 (12%) with an A/E of 1.16. Jockey Conor Rabbitt has an 11% strike rate at the track from 54 rides with an A/E of 1.41. The horse has had one run on good ground without placing and holds no course form.
KTB verdict
Fine Thing is the KTB Selection and sets a clear standard on recent progressive form and his official rating of 117. He has won two of his last three starts, looks comfortable making the running, and the first-time headgear could sharpen him further while the yard has a solid record at Kelso. Jentobello is the obvious danger, a course winner who has shown strong placed form at the trip and now tries first-time headgear himself. Mr Ramoon has been well beaten on both starts for his current yard and remains hard to fancy on what he has shown so far.
KTB Selection Fine Thing
This is the narrative read of the 1:45 Kelso. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Kelso racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Kelso results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Why is Fine Thing the KTB Selection?
He is a smart performer who has looked progressive, winning two of his last three starts, steps up in trip having looked at home over shorter, and first-time headgear is now fitted. The trainer has a solid 22% strike rate at Kelso from 72 runs.
What is the course record for Jentobello at Kelso?
He has won here with a record of 1 from 2.
How has Mr Ramoon performed since joining his current yard?
He has shown very little in two starts, finishing well beaten on both occasions.
What headgear is being applied to the two principals?
First-time headgear is now fitted to both Fine Thing and Jentobello.
What is the pace shape assessment for this race?
Pace unclear with low confidence, as there is not enough run-style evidence across the field to read the pace with confidence.
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