UK Horse Racing Tips: Kelso

It's difficult to look past DARTMOUTH CASTLE, who built on two solid placed efforts when opening his hurdles account at Sedgefield. Donald McCain's charge looks to be improving all the time and should prove too good for Irish raider Kashchei, who crept into the frame when fitted with first-time cheekpieces (worn again) at Downpatrick. Rupert The Prince ran a decent race on the Flat at Ripon 11 days ago but still has it to prove over timber.
Prediction : 1st Dartmouth Castle 2nd Kashchei 3rd Rupert The Prince

WALK ON QUEST lost little in defeat when a nose second behind the progressive Wolfburg over C&D last time and, effectively 2lb better off today with Jack Power's claim taken into consideration, he could prove tough to beat. The Clonmel Kid stepped up on his Wetherby chasing debut when striking at Newcastle and rates the biggest threat, ahead of veteran performer Presentandcounting, who is entitled to improve for his comeback spin at Bangor.
Prediction : 1st Walk On Quest 2nd The Clonmel Kid 3rd Presentandcounting

KILMORE ROCK is just 2lb higher than when winning this race last year and, after arguably producing a career-best performance when striking over C&D latest, he is fancied to retain his crown. Jericoacoara has placed on his last three outings, including when chasing home the selection 16 days ago, and he looks sure to be in the shake-up once again, while Rememberthename cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Kilmore Rock 2nd Jericoacoara 3rd Rememberthename

It's hard to get away from FAIRLY FULLING, who went in by over three lengths in this grade at Newcastle in March and a 7lb rise might underestimate the level of authority he showed that day. As long as Susan Corbett's charge reproduces that level of form, he will prove very hard to beat. Livano Bello only found one too good at Fakenham last month and needs considering along with Lester Mail.
Prediction : 1st Fairly Fulling 2nd Livano Bello 3rd Lester Mail

MAILLOT BLANC finished six lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot over 3m at Perth and is just 2lb higher. He remains on a workable mark and looks the one to beat. Vanilla Dancer took the silver medal home over C&D last month and is taken to mount a bold bid again, while Return To Florida is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Maillot Blanc 2nd Vanilla Dancer 3rd Return To Florida

Singapore Trip completed a double at Market Rasen last month and holds an obvious chance in his bid for a hat-trick, but the vote goes to FLASH DU PISTOLET. Stuart Coltherd's charge occupied the runner-up berth in this class at Hexham and the assessor may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar display, he could prove a tough nut to crack. Glory And Honour completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Flash Du Pistolet 2nd Singapore Trip 3rd Glory And Honour

WHATDEAWANT was no match for former Welsh National winner Nassalam on his hunter chase bow at Hexham last month. That said, he was well clear of the third Settle Down Jill, who reopposes along with Brandy Mcqueen and Dressedtoimpress, both of whom were pulled up, and the 10-year-old makes plenty of appeal in a bid to go one better. Eagles Rock won on his latest point-to-point start and is interesting.
Prediction : 1st Whatdeawant 2nd Eagles Rock 3rd Settle Down Jill

ALLROADSLEADTOROME didn't appear to be in love with heavy ground on his racecourse debut at Naas and the son of Golden Horn has the potential to leave that effort behind with a sounder surface likely to suit better. Datstheholyallofit stepped forward from her debut at Sedgefield when showing a bit more there last time, and she could have more to offer. Others to note are Office Banter and Pony Express.
Prediction : 1st Allroadsleadtorome 2nd Datstheholyallofit 3rd Office Banter