Kelso 1:40 Result

This looks a weak, unexposed maiden hurdle and Cape Warrior's form line stands out: two seconds and a recent win (22-2), with his latest run only 38 days ago - freshest in the field by far. Consistent placing figures suggest a solid, progressive sort who has been knocking on the door and has now got his head in front. Micky Hammond/Sean Quinlan is a solid combination, and the fact he's already won/placed multiple times against similar maidens gives him a clear formful edge over rivals who are mostly stepping up from a single run or are quite stale (193-249 days off). Royal March and Eazy Breezy both have single-run form (2- and 31-) from over six months ago, meaningful fitness query marks, while Treshnish Point's solitary run reads as a non-finish/well-beaten effort (0). Oor Wish has been well held in a string of runs (4464-7) and looks to lack the necessary class edge. Cape Warrior's racing manners, recent activity and proven placing ability at this a trip make him the most reliable each-way/win proposition in a race lacking depth. He should go off favourite or close to it, but the alternative lightly-raced sorts carry too much risk given lengthy layoffs, so the formful, fit, improving runner is the right side to take.