UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

Cloonainra sets the standard with an official rating of 123 and ought to be more than capable now eased in class, but preference is for GOOD TO BE ALIVE. Gordon Elliott's gelding bolted up on his debut before finding Grade 3 company a step too far last time, and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back. Saracen Beau is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Good To Be Alive 2nd Cloonainra 3rd Saracen Beau

HIGH DANCER broke his maiden in impressive fashion at Haydock last month and, although 6lb higher back in a handicap, he could find the progress required to go in again. Diamond Dealer struck the woodwork off 2lb lower at Doncaster recently and is expected to be thereabouts once more, while others to note include Half Track and the returning Kilbrainy.
Prediction : 1st High Dancer 2nd Diamond Dealer 3rd Half Track

On target at Newcastle before recording a commanding victory over 2m1f here last time out, a further 9lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to stop FLASH DU PISTOLET from completing his hat-trick. Fete Champetre was in front when falling two from home at Ayr and he merits respect off 2lb higher. Garde Des Champs heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Flash Du Pistolet 2nd Fete Champetre 3rd Garde Des Champs

CADELL won a more competitive contest over these fences last month and can defy a 3lb rise. Lucinda Russell's charge was winning on good ground at Wetherby back in November and has plenty of scope for further improvement over the larger obstacles. Music Of Tara failed to fire at Cheltenham last month but the Navan winner remains on a potentially lenient mark in this sphere, while the recent Carlisle runner-up Ganapathi is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cadell 2nd Music Of Tara 3rd Ganapathi

SHE'S NOTJOEKING found only one too good over course and distance at the end of last year. The daughter of Milan has been set a couple of stiffer assignments subsequently, but looks worth another chance off her current mark back at this lower level. Irish Lullaby also drops in class and has solid claims having finished a respectable fourth at Aintree in November, while Max Of Stars could bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Shes Notjoeking 2nd Irish Lullaby 3rd Max Of Stars

DEERSTALKER readily made all in a point-to-point last month and could be difficult to overhaul if he sets about trying to repeat the feat in the same manner and is revved up by switching back to regulation fences. Eagles Rock has won his last two between the flags and is another solid contender, while Slaney Opera's recent form in the pointing sphere also brings him into the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Deerstalker 2nd Eagles Rock 3rd Slaney Opera

THE HATCHET, who hinted at ability when second on his sole start in a point-to-point, caught the eye with a reasonable fourth-placed finish in a similar event at Ayr last month, and appeals strongly given he should be a lot wiser. Similar comments apply to Golden Whirl and L'insurge, whose debut runs weren't without promise, while Port Station won't need to be out of the ordinary to figure on his racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st The Hatchet 2nd Golden Whirl 3rd Linsurge