UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

BLOW THE BUDGET ran well in defeat at Ayr last month and, pitched into handicap company for the first time, she can take advantage of what looks to be a workable mark. Lacila Blue has performed well in defeat the last twice, but the suspicion is that she may once again have to play a supporting role up 2lb for finishing second at Hexham in November. Chumlee was the subject of market support on his handicap debut last March and he duly obliged, bolting up by 10 lengths. If ready to roll on his return, he should be able to make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Blow The Budget 2nd Lacila Blue 3rd Chumlee

CHOOSE A COPPER was last seen running a solid third in a Listed race at Sandown and, in much calmer waters here with the step up in trip likely to suit, he can get his head back in front. Nab Wood kept on with purpose in the closing stages at Ayr last month over two miles and this step up in trip also promises to suit him, though he will need to settle better. 20,000-pound purchase Somebody's Fortune is an interesting recruit from the point-to-point sphere for the Lucinda Russell team and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Choose A Copper 2nd Nab Wood 3rd Somebodys Fortune

Duo D'Enfer was last seen winning by one and three quarter lengths at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and should once again make a solid fist of things, though a 4lb rise may make life tougher for Micky Hammond's chaser. MASSINI MAN was in the process of running well when falling two out over C&D last time and, prior to that, he finished third over 2m at Carlisle behind a subsequent winner. Off what looks to be a workable mark, Sandy Thomson's charge looks to be the one to side with. Artic Row easily accounted for a next-time-out winner at Ayr just before Christmas and looks to have solid claims once more off 9lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Massini Man 2nd Artic Row 3rd Duo DEnfer

DOYEN DU BAR readily accounted for a subsequent winner when scoring over 2m at Ayr last month and the eight-year-old clearly sets the standard, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. Dream Boy won over C&D on his most recent outing and has to be of interest as a result, while March Wind and Rattling Road are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Doyen Du Bar 2nd Dream Boy 3rd March Wind

THE CHURCHILL LAD had plenty in hand when returning to winning ways at Haydock shortly before Christmas and a 5lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop the five-year-old from following up. Cracking Rhapsody has shown plenty of ability in novice hurdles and has to be of interest on his handicap bow, while Russian Virtue is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Churchill Lad 2nd Cracking Rhapsody 3rd Russian Virtue

RED HAPPY has continued to go from strength to strength since joining the George Bewley stable and a 6lb rise for his most recent success may not be enough to stop him from landing the four-timer. The seven-year-old won here on his penultimate start and gets the vote ahead of Special Rate, whose long winning sequence came to an end at Wetherby last month, and Newcastle scorer Jet Legs.
Prediction : 1st Red Happy 2nd Special Rate 3rd Jet Legs

TORNGAT may have disappointed when pulled-up at Hexham last time out, but he is better judged on his penultimate second over C&D, which was his first start for these connections under Rules following a spell in the pointing field. This looks like a decent opportunity on paper and he is narrowly preferred to Super Citizen, who is very interesting on his debut for the Lucinda Hughes yard. Fugitives Drift is another to monitor for market support.
Prediction : 1st Torngat 2nd Super Citizen 3rd Fugitives Drift