What time is the Komatsu Forest Novices' Handicap Chase?
The Komatsu Forest Novices' Handicap Chase is off at 16:47 on 24 May 2026 at Kelso (Great Britain).
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Kelso
Great BritainKomatsu Forest Novices' Handicap Chase
Sunday, 24 May 2026
2m7½f·Chase·Class 5·Good·6 runners·£3,961
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.061.3/100 rating
Play By The Rules
4.20Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Racing Alpha pick
Play By The Rules
Ryan Mania · Adam Nicol · 7yo
61.3/100
+5.7 vs next best (55.7)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong22d since last run (race-fit window)
- Trainer20% weight95very strongAdam Nicol: 3/8 winners last 14d (38%)
- Ratings50% weight56averageOR 75 · RPR 100 · TS 78
- Form20% weight21weakLast 6: 5-4-5-B
MarketBest price 4.20 (Betfair Exchange) — 2nd favourite. AI sees slight value vs consensus.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 7yo · G · bp | 5871P | 12-00 | 99 | 104 | 72 | 55.7 | 14/1·15.00William Hill | ||
| 2 | 0 | 6yo · M · b | 54574 | 11-11 | 96 | — | — | 47.1 | 30·30.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 3 | 0 | 6yo · M · bt | 41608 | 11-05 | 90 | — | — | 43.2 | 11/1·12.00Spreadex | ||
| 4 | 0 | 9yo · M · btv | 52PB2 | 11-05 | 90 | 105 | 92 | 49.6 | 4.7·4.70Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 6yo · G · chht | 00532 | 10-09 | 80 | 102 | 69 | 44.5 | 13/8·2.63Virgin Bet | ||
| 6 | 0 | 7yo · G · btp | 545B | 10-04 | 75 | 100 | 78 | 61.3 | 4.2·4.20Betfair Exchange |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 16:47 Kelso?
2m7½f, Class 5, Chase, 6 runners declared.
What is the going for the 16:47 Kelso?
Going is reported as Good on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 16:47 Kelso?
The AI top-rated runner is Play By The Rules (score 61.3, best price 4.20). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 16:47 Kelso?
The market favourite is Defying Gravity at a best price of 2.63. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Play By The Rules.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyPreference is for PLAY BY THE RULES who can build on earlier promise and take advantage of a reduced mark here
Racing Post pick: Play By The Rules
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook5/2 Killybegs Jet Lady, 9/4 Defying Gravity, 100/30 Play By The Rules, 7/1 Ladies Well, 9/1 Maggies Boy, 12/1 Rosa Diaz
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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