bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race).
Kelso · Saturday, 28 Feb · 19:30
· 2m 4f 189y
· Class 2
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
15:30
Off time
8
Runners
Good to Soft (Soft in places)
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 8 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
3.50
5/2
02 · 🥈 2nd
3.75
11/4
03 · 🥉 3rd
6.50
11/2
04 · —
7.50
13/2
05 · —
9
8/1
06 · —
13
12/1
07 · —
15
14/1
08 · —
15
14/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 1 | — |
Fingal's Hill (G)
[P]
In cracking form when winning 3 times between March and June last year and looked better than ever after 7 months off when second of 4 in 2m3f handicap at Doncaster 36 days ago. Well in the mix.
|
Callum Bewley | P Atkinson | 10 | 76.2 kg |
15
14/1
|
| — | 2 | — |
Skyjack Hijack (G)
Front-running hurdler who enjoyed a remarkable 2024 when completing a 6-timer in novice and handicap company at up to 3m. Off since coming in a well-held fifth in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham 14 months ago but this likeable sort still…
|
Sean Quinlan | J Candlish | 8 | 76.2 kg |
15
14/1
|
| 2nd | 3 | — |
Good To Be Alive (G)
FAV
Failed to go on after a winning debut for Gordon Elliott last season but on the up for his current yard, twice runner-up before going one better in 2m4f Plumpton handicap hurdle 33 days ago. Up 4 lb but still quite lightly raced and firmly…
|
S Bowen | O Murphy | 5 | 74.8 kg |
3.50
5/2
|
| 1st | 4 | — |
Both Barrels (G)
Low mileage for his age and notched a second course success just after Christmas. Unable to get to the front in more competitive 3m handicap at Haydock since and this is no easy ask either.
|
Craig Nichol | D W Whillans | 8 | 72.1 kg |
9
8/1
|
| 6th | 5 | — |
Florida Dreams (G)
It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2024 but he's holding his form well, sixth of 13 in 3m handicap hurdle at Musselburgh 27 days ago. Needs considering from a slipping mark.
|
B S Hughes | N G Richards | 8 | 71.7 kg |
3.75
11/4
|
| 7th | 6 | — |
Smart Decision (G)
Enhanced an excellent strike rate when scoring at Leicester and Market Rasen either side of Christmas. Posted a solid fourth of 11 in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 25 days ago. Weighted to go well back up in trip.
|
Jamie Hamilton | T D Easterby | 5 | 71.2 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 4th | 7 | — |
Bold Light (G)
Enjoyed a productive 2024/25 campaign when a three-time scorer, including in this contest. Yet to fire this season but he's not without interest reverted to this sphere after a brief stint chasing and his yard now back on the up.
|
Alan Doyle | L Russell & M Scudamore | 9 | 70.3 kg |
13
12/1
|
| 3rd | 8 | — |
Frontier Prince (G)
Got off the mark in 2m Chepstow novice in October and has advanced his form since sent handicapping, third of 10 at Kempton (2m) 26 days ago. Can't be discounted now stepping up in trip.
|
J J Burke | F O'Brien | 5 | 68.9 kg |
6.50
11/2
|
Betting forecast: Good To Be Alive (5/2), Florida Dreams (11/4), Frontier Prince (11/2), Smart Decision (13/2), Both Barrels (8/1), Bold Light (12/1), Fingal's Hill (14/1), Skyjack Hijack (14/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 15609.0 GBP |
| P2 | 7176.0 GBP |
| P3 | 3588.0 GBP |
| P4 | 1794.0 GBP |
| P5 | 897.0 GBP |
| P6 | 447.0 GBP |
| P7 | 888.0 GBP |
| P8 | 444.0 GBP |