UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

STRATAGEM beat subsequent Adonis winner Solo by three lengths on debut at Auteuil on debut in October and with that rival now rated 157 after his demolition job at Kempton, there is a good chance the selection could leave behind his UK debut spin at Bangor and go well in a first-time tongue-tie. Beat Box is sporting first-time cheekpieces and is considered the main danger ahead of Half Bolly and Three Castles.
Prediction : 1st Stratagem 2nd Beat Box 3rd Three Castles

DALI MAIL was in the process of running a big race when falling four out at Ayr last month and if he can stay on his feet this afternoon he must have a strong chance of gaining compensation. Protek Des Flos has been given a chance by the handicapper and appears fairly treated in relation to his best hurdles form. The pick of the remainder may be the consistent Albert's Back.
Prediction : 1st Dali Mail 2nd Protek Des Flos 3rd Alberts Back

CHEDDLETON followed up his novice hurdle victory at Bangor with a comfortable success under a penalty over 2m here last time, beating Jabbaar, who had looked a nice hurdles prospect. There could be more to come from Jennie Candlish's charge now he steps up in distance and he's considered the most likely winner ahead of Clondaw Caitlin, who has been rampant in mares' races lately, and Calva D'Auge, who backed up his Wincanton victory at Plumpton last time.
Prediction : 1st Cheddleton 2nd Clondaw Caitlin 3rd Calva DAuge

DEFINITLY RED has taken a step forward with each start this campaign, finishing fourth in the Becher Chase and second in the Peter Marsh. The 11-year-old has cheekpieces applied for the first time which might aid his cause and he can land this en route to another crack at the Grand National in April. Saint Xavier also uses this as a potential prep for Aintree, as he needs to run over fences, while a return to his Peterborough Chase second could see Kauto Riko in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Definitly Red 2nd Saint Xavier 3rd Kauto Riko

BLACK PIRATE maintained his unbeaten record over timber when landing a novice hurdle here last month and the eight-year-old promises to improve again for the step up in distance. An opening mark of 127 appears to be fair and James Ewart's gelding can prove too strong for the likes of The Delray Munky, who shaped with encouragement on her first start for 21 months at Newcastle, and recent course second Kalaharry.
Prediction : 1st Black Pirate 2nd The Delray Munky 3rd Kalaharry

It is a concern that ARTICLE FIFTY jumped right here last time out after a break, but the seven-year-old did well to finish as close as he did there when fourth, and could claim a first success for George Bewley. The former Warren Greatrex-trained inmate has been located a perfect opening here and appeals more than Dunly, who failed miserably in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle four weeks ago. Skipping On can prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Article Fifty 2nd Dunly 3rd Skipping On

ASK THE WEATHERMAN was given an excellent ride to score at Plumpton last month and these testing conditions should suit the 11-year-old once more. He should be competitive off 5lb higher based on his 2018 form, and may have the measure of recent Leicester runner-up Late Romantic, who notably wears cheekpieces for the first time. Set List merits a market check on stable debut for Alistair Whillans after a 315-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Ask The Weatherman 2nd Late Romantic 3rd Set List