UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

Changemyluck has found one too good at this venue the last twice, finishing just over two lengths in front of Bogha Baiste on her most recent start, and she is expected to confirm that form. Even so, SMOKE TRAIL looks the way to go. A previous course winner, he could only manage fourth off a mark of 120 on his handicap bow at Newbury in February, but he will find this easier.
Prediction : 1st Smoke Trail 2nd Changemyluck 3rd Bogha Baiste

JEHOL DE THAIX had Nosy Neighbour just under two lengths behind when recording his first career success at Newcastle and it's hard to see how that form will be overturned. With the Nicky Richards yard in fine fettle at present, he could prove very hard to beat. Jericoacoara was just touched off in a class 2 event at this venue and has to be respected, with the drop in grade aiding his cause.
Prediction : 1st Jehol De Thaix 2nd Jericoacoara 3rd Nosy Neighbour

LOOKING SPLENDID bolted up on his chasing bow over track and trip earlier in the month and even a 9lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. That was his first start back from a break and he could take another step forward to go in again. Special Rate was far from disgraced in third over 2m4f at Newcastle and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. Joecooker is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Looking Splendid 2nd Special Rate 3rd Joecooker

WOLFBURG hasn't looked back since his chase debut, enjoying a consistent spell with a couple of victories backed up with placed efforts. The seven-year-old is 11lb higher after a career-best effort at Carlisle last month, but has more upside than the majority of his rivals. Red Happy rattled off a hat-trick in early 2025 and could be of interest if ready to go after 13 months off. Dare To Shout and Hudson De Grugy complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Wolfburg 2nd Red Happy 3rd Dare To Shout

Struth was a smart handicapper on the Flat and his opening mark over hurdles may prove to be workable. However, the vote goes to GONNINO after his recent second over slightly further at Carlisle and Gary Rutherford's gelding has the potential to go one better. Big Love is entitled to step forward from his best run over timber so far, while The Best Way appears the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gonnino 2nd Struth 3rd Big Love

Having found only a rating-dropper too strong at Newcastle, Newport must enter calculations off an unaltered mark. However, the six-year-old may have to play second fiddle once more, with MS CINDY KATE looking feasibly treated on her handicap bow. Nicky Richards' mare finished a staying-on fourth at Carlisle and an opening figure of 87 could prove lenient. Rememberthename and Hunters Spring are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Ms Cindy Kate 2nd Newport 3rd Rememberthename

BOLEY BOB has been rampant between the flags throughout the past 12 months or so and could prove a tough nut to crack on his Rules bow. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a 14-length victory at Sandon and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Phantoms Cave also made light work of his rivals in his latest point-to-point and is feared most, ahead of Theoldboggroad.
Prediction : 1st Boley Bob 2nd Phantoms Cave 3rd Theoldboggroad

Having scythed his way through the field to make a winning debut at Newcastle, Midday Rendezvous merits plenty of respect in his follow-up bid. However, a 7lb penalty does demand more of him and there is every chance that reopposing fourth DILRISK could overturn a four-length deficit. Nicky Richards' inmate was also making his opening bid and is expected to take the necessary step forward. Cape Warrior is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Dilrisk 2nd Midday Rendezvous 3rd Cape Warrior