UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

A comfortable winner of his last two starts in bumpers here, DEDICATED HERO looks just the type who could excel over hurdles this season and, as a former point-to-pointer, stepping up in trip should not inconvenience him. Runner-up on each of his last four starts, including over 2m here a couple of weeks ago, Tommys Law brings plenty of experience to the table, while French recruit Bel Amigo should be monitored for market support ahead of his debut for Nick Alexander.
Prediction : 1st Dedicated Hero 2nd Tommys Law 3rd Bel Amigo

CHASE A FORTUNE may have ground to make up on Trac from two runs in the spring, but he remains unexposed in this sphere and his return at Sedgefield last month was very encouraging. The six-year-old remains on a workable mark and he is preferred to Carlisle second Fia Fuinidh, as well as dual C&D winner Gold Des Bois, who was runner-up over track and trip last time out. Bollingerandkrug is 7lb lower than when landing this contest last year so must not be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Chase A Fortune 2nd Fia Fuinidh 3rd Gold Des Bois

The progressive LUCKIE SEVEN has now won both of his starts over hurdles, having defied a penalty when successful in novice company at Perth in September. The six-year-old will likely have more to offer on his handicap debut and Nicky Richards' inmate is taken to continue winning ways. The Navigator also bids for a hat-trick with solid claims and had the measure of Harper Valley (third) at Sedgefield last month. Bois Guillbert merits consideration too.
Prediction : 1st Luckie Seven 2nd The Navigator 3rd Bois Guillbert

HALF SHOT has improved for the fitting of blinkers and followed a C&D victory with a fine second at Wetherby. This looks less competitive and he can resume winning ways, with his rider's 5lb allowance helping his cause. Choose A Copper made a successful debut over the larger obstacles at Hexham on his reappearance and there should be more to come from him over fences, while last month's Carlisle winner Five Dollar Fine looks worth another try over this trip.
Prediction : 1st Half Shot 2nd Choose A Copper 3rd Five Dollar Fine

STARLYTE may be winless since November 2022, but she bounced back to form to occupy the runner-up berth over C&D and is fancied to end the drought. Marty Mcfly has undergone wind surgery since scoring at Perth in June, which might bring about further improvement, while Maillot Blanc has yet to click for new connections but is a capable sort on his day. Returning from a long absence, Gonfalonier could have a say in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Starlyte 2nd Marty Mcfly 3rd Maillot Blanc

Siding with trainer Olly Murphy in a bumper has long been profitable and he takes the wraps off an interesting newcomer in the shape of KEFIR D'OUDAIRIES, whose dam is a half-sister to two French winners. Beyond The Verge overcame inexperience to make a successful beginning to his career over C&D in September, but has a much tougher task under a 7lb penalty. Humble Jumble is another debutant to note.
Prediction : 1st Kefir Doudairies 2nd Beyond The Verge 3rd Humble Jumble