UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

DUNNET HEAD created a good impression when winning a bumper on his Rules debut at Ayr in October and could be the type to do even better on now switched to hurdles. Jem In Em proved no match for the main protagonists when last seen running at Cheltenham, but should have more to offer in this sphere. Carcaci Castle has a 466-day absence to overcome, but merits respect on his debut for the Sandy Thomson team.
Prediction : 1st Dunnet Head 2nd Jem In Em 3rd Carcaci Castle

Cedar Hill wasn't far off his best when finishing third at Ayr in October and this four-time C&D winner shouldn't be underestimated now returned to this venue. However, a chance is taken on PAY THE PIPER, who shaped encouragingly on his reappearance 36 days ago, despite weakening to finish last. The Ann Hamilton-trained charge now finds himself 2lb lower than his last success and he should be spot on. Dreams Of Home rates best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pay The Piper 2nd Cedar Hill 3rd Dreams Of Home

If Not For Dylan and DOMANDLOUIS could put their race fitness to good use in this contest, with slight preference for the latter who is unexposed in this sphere after finishing a good third here in October. Hitman Fred has a 521-day absence to overcome, but has won four of his seven appearances over fences and is a danger to all if returning near his best. Just Don't Know had a fruitful campaign last season and may have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Domandlouis 2nd If Not For Dylan 3rd Hitman Fred

With eight course victories to his name, last year's victor Big River makes obvious appeal despite having to saddle top-weight. All About Joe landed the Durham National in October and he's unexposed over marathon trips so he must be feared, although CYCLOP edges the vote. David Dennis' charge caught the eye in the Southern National last month, where he appeared to be struggling early on, only to stay on in the closing stages. He's just 2lb above his last winning mark and the return to this trip should suit. Wake Up Early and Cash To Ash are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Cyclop 2nd Big River 3rd All About Joe

Grand Voyage made it second-time lucky over fences when winning at Ayr last month and, though another bold showing appears likely, GIT MAKER is preferred. Well supported ahead of his chasing debut at Sandown, Jamie Snowden's charge shaped well, finishing second, and, eased 2lb in the ratings, he could go one better. Ned Tanner can follow them home ahead of Leostar.
Prediction : 1st Git Maker 2nd Grand Voyage 3rd Ned Tanner

AUBIS WALK filled the runner-up spot on his hurdling bow in April and the previous point-to-point winner ought to have learned from that experience, so should be ideally suited by this longer trip. Anti Bridgie won at Sedgefield last month but he might struggle to concede 7lb to the selection, while Hot As Pepper is another of interest as first-time cheekpieces could give him a boost.
Prediction : 1st Aubis Walk 2nd Anti Bridgie 3rd Hot As Pepper

FAITHFULFLYER took a big step forward when landing a race of this nature at Musselburgh last time and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him following up. He remains relatively unexposed and could have more in the locker, but Lewa House steps up in trip following a cosy victory at Hexham last month and is feared. Economic Editor is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Faithfulflyer 2nd Lewa House 3rd Economic Editor

Rewired just got up to land a race of this nature at Huntingdon last time out but has got plenty of weight for this contest, so it is easier to side with the class-dropping MR GLOBALIST. He has contested much hotter races in Ireland recently, both on the Flat and over timber, so he looks more than capable of having a say in proceedings. Traprain Law has had wind surgery since his last outing and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Mr Globalist 2nd Rewired 3rd Traprain Law