UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

KUPATANA looked well in command when falling two out over 2m4f on her first start for Paul Nicholls at Ludlow and if that tumble hasn't left its mark, compensation may be in the offing. My Old Gold drops back in trip after picking up the silver medal over the extended 2m7f here in February and could feasibly figure, though the principal threat may be Kalahari Queen, who struck at Wetherby last month following wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Kupatana 2nd Kalahari Queen 3rd My Old Gold

Sue Smith's Joke Dancer scored in style from Albert's Back at Newcastle last month following wind surgery and may be able to mount another bold bid off this 5lb higher mark, though marginal preference is for unexposed Harry Fry inmate WINSTON C. A recruit from the Flat, the selection backed up his maiden hurdle success at Wincanton when striking in a novice event at Sandown and could be on a workable opening mark. Ingleby Hollow is improving sharply and has viable place claims, likewise Irish Roe, who has recently undergone wind surgery and commands respect now back in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Winston C 2nd Joke Dancer 3rd Ingleby Hollow

Le Reve retains his appetite at the age of 11, as evidenced by his recent victories at Lingfield and in the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown last time. He's expected to show up well off a mark of 132, though perhaps it might be worth siding with progressive novice BLUE FLIGHT, who battled on gamely to get the better of the tough Black Corton in Listed company here three weeks ago and likely has further improvement in the pipeline. Calipso Collonges is another to consider now stepped up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Blue Flight 2nd Le Reve 3rd Calipso Collonges

WORTHY FARM is up 7lb for scoring at Ascot but that rise is almost fully negated with Lorcan Williams removing 5lb in the plate. The six-year-old can build on that victory which came in a competitive heat. Captain Drake made light work of his opening mark when a 16-length scorer at Southwell and is another who could be ahead of the assessor just 6lb higher in the ratings. Consistent duo Teescomponents Lad and Aye Right are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Worthy Farm 2nd Captain Drake 3rd Teescomponents Lad

Plenty of these arrive here with claims but none more so than ALIZEE DE JANEIRO, who has already won three times at this track this season. A 2lb rise for the most recent of those victories is fair and she should not be underestimated. Halcyon Days had more in hand than the final winning distance suggests at Catterick last time out and he is another who could go very well. The shortlist is completed by Budarri and Reverant Cust.
Prediction : 1st Alizee De Janeiro 2nd Halcyon Days 3rd Budarri

ASK PADDINGTON get off the mark over hurdles when winning at Sedgefield last time out and he has to be given the utmost respect, despite having been off the track for 142 days. Touchedbyanangel was a multiple winner for previous connections in Ireland and he would be an obvious threat to the selection if ready to go. Benny's Secret edges out Lord Wishes to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ask Paddington 2nd Touchedbyanangel 3rd Bennys Secret

Saint Freule has to be respected following his victory at Hexham in November but the 122-day break has to be a slight concern. With that in mind, preference is for VAMANOS, who has displayed promise in novice hurdles and could be underestimated by an opening mark of 115. Others to note are Ballynanty, Blunder Buss and Captain Kurt.
Prediction : 1st Vamanos 2nd Saint Freule 3rd Captain Kurt