UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

GREAT FLEET shaped with encouragement on his first two hurdle outings when chasing home Conman John here and at Cheltenham over further. Dan Skelton's gelding subsequently ran flat when returning to the latter venue in Grade 2 company and the application of a tongue tie may aid his cause, especially with his sights being lowered. Bohemond Antioch could settle better with his return at Bangor under his belt, while Carlisle bumper winner Camberwell can take a step back in the right direction on hurdling debut.
Prediction : 1st Great Fleet 2nd Bohemond Antioch 3rd Camberwell

Authorized Mission was particularly strong in the market when running out an easy winner here on his return last month and another bold bid is expected, despite a 14lb rise. That said, preference goes to GLEN ROAD. The six-year-old stepped forward from a decent return at Wetherby when scoring back at the same venue over a longer trip and further improvement appears to be likely. Malicash and Follow Charlie complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Glen Road 2nd Authorized Mission 3rd Malicash

La Zoubida carries a 7lb penalty for her victory at Sedgefield on her hurdling bow but Nicky Richards' mare may prove vulnerable. With that in mind, the vote goes to BIGLESISBACK following a pair of solid efforts over hurdles at Perth and Hexham. Zhanma Enki showed up well for a long way on her first attempt over timber at Navan and should find this an easier assignment.
Prediction : 1st Biglesisback 2nd La Zoubida 3rd Zhanma Enki

AL KALILA made a pleasing start to life over fences over C&D behind leading Borders National fancy Cadell (2:00) last month and that experience is likely to benefit him greatly. Stuart Crawford's charge did well to recover from a bad mistake on that occasion and isn't likely to be inconvenienced by a 2lb rise. Skuna Bay returned to win a novices' hurdle at Bangor and connections waste no time in switching to the larger obstacles off what may be a workable rating. King Of Answers has every chance of reversing Hexham form with I Am Max, especially given the fact the latter has since disappointed at Carlisle.
Prediction : 1st Al Kalila 2nd Skuna Bay 3rd King Of Answers

DE LEGISLATOR has shaped as though a test of this nature would bring out the very best in him. Twice a winner over fences at Ayr and Wetherby, the eight-year-old has been particularly strong at the finish on both occasions and a 6lb rise for the latest success doesn't appear to be insurmountable. Diamond Dealer arrives with an unbeaten record over fences and is likely to enter calculations along with top-weight Cadell and Gold Clermont.
Prediction : 1st De Legislator 2nd Diamond Dealer 3rd Cadell

MATATA stepped forward considerably from his return to action when chasing L'Eau du Sud in the Shloer at Cheltenham until a jolting error at the final fence saw him lose second to Jonbon. The seven-year-old was runner-up to Nells Son in this contest last year before following up in a Windsor handicap off a 2lb higher mark and, despite being 3lb worse off this time around with Nicky Richards' gelding, he has every chance of getting back to winning ways. Saint Segal was runner-up in the Haldon Gold Cup behind a hugely progressive rival and commands respect, while dropping back in trip may benefit The Other Mozzie.
Prediction : 1st Matata 2nd Saint Segal 3rd The Other Mozzie

SPECTACULARSUNRISE built on the promise of his hurdling bow when scoring in taking fashion at Bangor in October and an opening mark of 122 appears to be more than fair on handicap debut. Heart Above arrives seeking a third win at the track from his last four starts but the drop in trip may not be to his strengths. Therefore, the biggest threat might come from Static after his recent third at Huntingdon.
Prediction : 1st Spectacularsunrise 2nd Static 3rd Heart Above