Impressive Kelso success puts Nabs Wood in the shop window

The 9-2 shot made a remarkable comeback, going from last place to first place to secure his first victory in his fourth attempt. He left the 6-5 favorite, Choose A Copper, trailing by a staggering 12 lengths. Trainer Richards shared insights on the horse’s development, mentioning that he was not trained until he turned five, requiring ample time to mature. Richards also highlighted the horse’s improvement in settling during races, which led to the decision to hold him back initially. The horse’s performance was highly impressive, and Richards expressed uncertainty about how the handicapper would assess his achievement.