UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

THATS JET had produced a solid level of form in maidens prior to coming up short in a Listed event at Musselburgh last month. Daragh Bourke's charge sets the standard down in class, and he is fancied to open his account over timber. Ironopolis reached the frame at Sedgefield when last seen in October and he ought to have a say on that evidence, while Glorious Lion appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Thats Jet 2nd Ironopolis 3rd Glorious Lion

With Backbyjet and Zihuatanejo having to compete from out of the handicap, this would appear to revolve around Nells Son and GO BOY. The former finished a creditable second in a class 2 over an extended 2m5f here last month and must be respected eased 1lb in the ratings, and in class. However, Sandy Thomson's eight-year-old cruised to victory at Carlisle on his stable debut and a subsequent 6lb rise might not be enough to halt further progress.
Prediction : 1st Go Boy 2nd Nells Son 3rd Backbyjet

Limerick Leader posted his best effort in a while when occupying the runner-up spot at Musselburgh three weeks ago and he must enter calculations from 1lb higher, but a chance can be taken on CHAPEL GREEN. Lucinda Russell's gelding was on target off this mark at Hexham back in October, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could spark a return to that sort of form. Duty Calls can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Chapel Green 2nd Limerick Leader 3rd Duty Calls

NED TANNER was in the process of running a fine race when coming down two out in a warm handicap over fences here, and the decision to revert to hurdles may prove fruitful. Tiger Jet shaped encouragingly when fifth in a competitive Cheltenham handicap in December and he can make his presence felt provided he is fully tuned up after a break. The relatively lightly-raced Imperial Merlin also warrants respect on his return to timber.
Prediction : 1st Ned Tanner 2nd Tiger Jet 3rd Imperial Merlin

It is hard to look past MYRETOWN, who held every chance when coming down at the last in a similar event at Ayr last month and he can make amends for that mishap here. Winchmore Hill finished a neck behind Grade 2-winning novice hurdler Kamsinas in a Loughrea point-to-point in March 2022, after which he was bought by Donald McCain for 150,000 pounds, and he is a fascinating contender on his Rules debut. Kidman has shown some promise over hurdles and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Myretown 2nd Winchmore Hill 3rd Kidman

In a competitive concluding event, HARPER VALLEY can send punters home on a high. Rebecca Menzies' charge ran out a ready winner over an extended 2m3f at Catterick last month, and the suspicion is a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again. Dangers aplenty are headed by Fourofakind, who scored narrowly at Hereford, although a 5lb rise may make life tougher. Valleyview Tommy raced too keenly when fifth over 3m at Musselburgh but, provided he settles better, he cannot be dismissed.
Prediction : 1st Harper Valley 2nd Fourofakind 3rd Valleyview Tommy