UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

Having found only a promising hurdler too strong on his hurdles bow at Wetherby last month, LOST FREQUENCIES looks ready to open his account in this discipline. The Stuart Coltherd-trained five-year-old has a bright future himself and he edges the verdict over Young Getaway, who offered plenty to work with on his third-placed timber debut at Ayr and a similar performance is likely to see him involved. Market support for point-to-point winner Big Zouk would be interesting if he turns up here instead of Wetherby on Saturday.
Prediction : 1st Lost Frequencies 2nd Young Getaway 3rd Big Zouk

The hat-trick seeking Old Gregorian has proved a different proposition since having a tongue strap reapplied, with victories here and at Wetherby in recent months, and he warrants respect in his current vein of form. However, he is effectively racing off 13lb higher without Alan Doyle's 5lb claim so preference is for last season's Morebattle hero CRACKING RHAPSODY. Ewan Whillans' gelding shouldn't be judged too harshly on last month's effort in the Greatwood at Cheltenham and he holds leading claims in these calmer waters. Freddy Robinson may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Cracking Rhapsody 2nd Old Gregorian 3rd Freddy Robinson

Having created a great impression when landing a bumper on her Rules bow at Tipperary for Sam Curling in May, JASMINE D'AIRY looks one to keep on side now tackling hurdles. New trainer Harry Derham has his string in fine fettle and his five-year-old may prove a cut above the opposition. Roaring Home had excuses when pulled up at Newbury, and her previous Exeter victory entitles her to respect. Reappearing duo Nellie Bluesky and Sagonige are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Jasmine Dairy 2nd Roaring Home 3rd Nellie Bluesky

Now that the penny has dropped for LUNAR CHIEF over hurdles after a success over C&D, Ruth Jefferson's charge is likely to have plenty more to come on his handicap bow. A mark of 113 looks manageable and he may have too much for Forged Well, who bounced back to winning ways with a determined display over shorter here last month. Follow Charlie and Kingston Bridge are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Lunar Chief 2nd Forged Well 3rd Follow Charlie

RACEVIEW ROAD has long shaped as though stepping up to an extreme trip could suit, and recent efforts at around three miles here and at Carlisle have confirmed that impression. Keeping on at the finish when placed on each of those outings, George Bewley's charge can land the prize at the main expense of the unexposed Pinot Rouge, who was a Listed winner over hurdles at Doncaster in March. Flower Of Scotland is 7lb lower than when landing this contest in 2022 and is a key player, as are Jet Legs and Universal Folly.
Prediction : 1st Raceview Road 2nd Pinot Rouge 3rd Flower Of Scotland

Malystic had Tommy's Oscar 12 lengths back in third when touched off over track and trip in October, and he could bounce back from being pulled up in a premier handicap at Ascot subsequently. However, MATATA looks the way to go. Nigel Twiston-Davies' six-year-old justified favouritism at Cheltenham and only has a 3lb higher figure to contend with. If he can back that performance up, he could prove very tough to beat. Nells Son is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Matata 2nd Malystic 3rd Nells Son

Whistle Stop Tour was a shade disappointing when only third as favourite at Ayr last month, although he can't be written off just yet off an unchanged rating. Even so, DARE TO SHOUT looks the more appealing option. The seven-year-old went in by three lengths at Carlisle and has only been put up 4lb, which may not be enough to stop him from completing a double. Dunnet Head is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Dare To Shout 2nd Whistle Stop Tour 3rd Dunnet Head