Frisby 4/1 - 13:25 Kelso
Frisby looks like a lively contender in the 13:25 at Kelso, mainly because his chasing profile is moving in the right direction. His runner-up finish at Perth on good to soft ground suggested he’s getting the hang of fences and today’s longer trip could be the key to unlocking a bit more improvement.
Off a mark of 109, he’s still lightly tried in this sphere, which gives him a bit of upside compared with more exposed rivals. He’s also got a solid team behind him, with Brian Hughes in the saddle and Patrick Neville training. That combination brings both experience and a steady hand with developing chasers.
Over this kind of trip, having a jockey who judges pace well is a big advantage, especially for a horse who looks like he’ll appreciate a stamina test. The ground shouldn’t inconvenience him either, with conditions again described as good to soft, the same surface he handled well at Perth.
There are enough positives to think he could run a very big race today.
