UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

KINGSTON BRIDGE won over 2m5f here last month and is progressive enough to cope with a 6lb higher mark, with the additional yardage not expected to pose too many problems. Billy Boi Blue is also open to improvement at this sort of trip and warrants close inspection on his first run in a handicap. Harper Valley does have ground to make up with the selection given he only managed 10th in that aforementioned race, but he is better than that and rates an each-way player.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Bridge 2nd Harper Valley 3rd Billy Boi Blue

PINOT ROUGE was the surprise winner of a mares-only Listed race at Doncaster on her penultimate start, but went about the task in a pleasing manner. Thrown in at the deep end in the Sefton at Aintree subsequently, she didn't disgrace herself and is readily forwarded as the one to be with here. Huntingdon winner Magical Hill rates the chief danger, although Sea God won between the flags before landing a Carlisle bumper and is noteworthy on his hurdling debut for a new yard.
Prediction : 1st Pinot Rouge 2nd Magical Hill 3rd Sea God

RACEVIEW ROAD showed tenacity when scoring over the extended 2m5f here last month and, off just 5lb higher, a follow-up success is a feasible outcome given he has proven stamina for this step up in trip from his time in point-to-points. Castletown won over C&D a couple of years ago and will be a big threat if he recaptures his old sparkle. No Regrets can also go well with track, trip and ground all in his favour.
Prediction : 1st Raceview Road 2nd Castletown 3rd No Regrets

Being badly hampered by a loose horse before the last proved no barrier to success for CALL ME JACK, who completed a double a shade cosily at Newcastle. A 6lb rise looks more than fair and the five-year-old is sure to prove popular in his hat-trick bid. The booking of Sam Twiston-Davies catches the eye on Arctic Lodge, who returns to timber off an attractive mark, and market support could prove significant. Bumper performances suggest that handicap debutant Boot 'n' Shoe could also play a prominent role.
Prediction : 1st Call Me Jack 2nd Arctic Lodge 3rd Boot n Shoe

The combination of the application of a tongue-tie and switch to handicapping has brought the best out in Politacus, who followed up her Huntingdon victory when landing the spoils at Hereford. However, she may prove vulnerable now dropping to 2m, with preference for last month's easy Ayr winner LILY DU BERLAIS. The eight-year-old's current mark looks more than workable and a brace could be on the cards. Strong Belle and Mighty Moth are just two others to note in an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Lily Du Berlais 2nd Politacus 3rd Strong Belle

FRERE D'ARMES has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and the seven-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to end a bit of a drought. The biggest threat may come in the shape of last month's Newcastle runner-up Pay The Piper, who should enjoy a return to this distance. Having finished second twice over fences last season, Parisencore is still open to improvement in this discipline and he shouldn't be far away if his inexperience doesn't catch him out.
Prediction : 1st Frere dArmes 2nd Pay The Piper 3rd Parisencore

KINGSTON JAMES scored in comfortable style when making his bumper debut at Ayr in March and he now has a 4lb penalty to carry. Lucinda Russell's point-to-point winner should have plenty more to offer and he might be the one to beat. Dedicated Hero improved on his first bumper start to justify favouritism over C&D in February so he would be foolish to overlook, while Flaubert could improve on his second at Musselburgh.
Prediction : 1st Kingston James 2nd Dedicated Hero 3rd Flaubert

Shanroe Street was just touched off by three-quarters of a length into second behind Jerrysback at Hexham last month and he should put in another bold showing. However, he could find it tough to deny GO ON CHEZ, who returned from a 232-day break to go in by over five lengths at Ludlow. If he remains in the same sort of form, he could prove very hard to beat. Windsor Avenue is also a player based on his second at Catterick two starts ago.
Prediction : 1st Go On Chez 2nd Shanroe Street 3rd Windsor Avenue