UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

Swallows Song showed a fair level of ability in his three qualifying runs and the son of Kayf Tara must be respected on his handicap debut, but LOCK DOWN LUKE edges the vote. Jackie Stephen's gelding bumped into a progressive rival when finishing a good second at Musselburgh last month and he's fancied to go one better, despite a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap. Fortcanyon effectively runs off the same mark as his recent Newcastle success, with Lewis Stones able to claim 5lb this time, and he is of interest.
Prediction : 1st Lock Down Luke 2nd Swallows Song 3rd Fortcanyon

RICHHILL sets the standard with an official rating of 125 and he appears likely to follow up his recent Southwell success, with further improvement anticipated. Lihyan was far from disgraced in the Scottish Supreme 12 days ago and he ought to appreciate the return to calmer waters, while Dare To Shout, who chased home a smart rival on his stable/NH debut last month, might not be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Richhill 2nd Lihyan 3rd Dare To Shout

Minella Drama won readily at Musselburgh on New Year's Day but, though he merits consideration, this looks a little more demanding. With that in mind, the vote goes to ELVIS MAIL, who hit the frame in a Grade 3 contest at Doncaster last month. Nick Alexander's charge receives 13lb (including Bruce Lynn's claim) from his main rival and first-time cheekpieces could eke out some improvement. Dubai Days can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Elvis Mail 2nd Minella Drama 3rd Dubai Days

Things haven't quite gone to plan for WEST CORK over fences but reverting to hurdles could easily revive the son of Midnight Legend. A winner of the Greatwood and fourth in last year's County Hurdle, he remains a classy sort in this sphere and can see off recent C&D winner Thereisnodoubt, who may prefer softer conditions. Wetherby scorer Dancewiththewind and the capable Barrichello are not to be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st West Cork 2nd Thereisnodoubt 3rd Dancewiththewind

Runner-up to a subsequent Grade 1 winner on his latest start at Exeter, FLASH COLLONGES sets the standard, despite being winless since scoring comfortably over hurdles here in March 2021. His chief threat may prove to be Domandlouis, a course winner who is far better than what he showed over track-and-trip last time. Latitude has run with credit since beginning his career in this sphere and is likely to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Flash Collonges 2nd Domandlouis 3rd Latitude

Rio Des Echanault was a beaten favourite in a point-to-point contest when last seen in March 2022 and warrants a second look on his return to action, but SECRET INVESTOR kept on well to land a race of this nature at Bangor over 3m last Friday and is fancied to follow up. Gaboriot finished a remote third over 2m5f on his latest outing at Hereford and looks next best.
Prediction : 1st Secret Investor 2nd Rio Des Echanault 3rd Gaboriot

Despite being comfortably beaten over an extended 2m on his most recent outing, it could be worth taking a chance on BALCOMIE BREEZE dropping marginally in trip. He is well related and seems capable of delivering a good showing, but Coogan's Bluff could be dangerous to dismiss given the stable he represents and can improve on his Southwell debut in December. Mister Moodles is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Balcomie Breeze 2nd Coogans Bluff 3rd Mister Moodles