Kelso Races & Results 1 Wednesday 10th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Kelso Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 10th May 2023

There were 37 Races on Wednesday 10th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 10th May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 -23%) Exit To Where	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) Exit To Where 8/1, Back to winning ways in a course handicap last spring but running no more than respectably since. Will be fit from a spin over hurdles. Two of his three wins have been here, but disappointing after winning here last May.
2	1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 +15%) Just Don't Know	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(1) Just Don't Know 5.5/1, Successful twicein 2021/22 and notched second win of last season at Ayr (3m) last month, looking very much in control before his sole rival fell at the second last. Good run of form has come to a halt twice since, though. Back down in trip. Two small-field wins this year, but not been at his best in stronger races the last twice.
3	5 3rd (5) (7.5/1 +32%) Touch Kick	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(5) Touch Kick 7.5/1, Veteran whose losing run is mounting up but he found more than he often does when second of 9 from his career-low mark at Sedgefield a month ago. Not won since 2019, but a couple of decent efforts last term and not without a chance.
4	8 4th (8) (1.75/1 +30%) Domandlouis	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(8) Domandlouis 1.75/1, Winner over hurdles and now looks to be getting the hang of chasing, runner-up twice, latterly over this C&D. Same mark so should give it another good go. Yet to win over fences, but creditable efforts last two starts and is one to consider.
5th	6 5th (6) (8.5/1 +47%) Cosmic Outlaw	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(6) Cosmic Outlaw 8.5/1, Scored over hurdles at Kelso in October but hasn't reproduced that in 3 subsequent outings, falling on chase debut at Wetherby last month. Cheekpieces on first time. Point winner; winner over hurdles (3m2f) but fell third on chase debut; headgear tried.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 +11%) The Ferry Master	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) The Ferry Master 8/1, Progressed very well over fences during 2020/21 campaign, notably finishing fourth in that season's Scottish Grand National. Has subsequently failed to reproduce that level of form but mark continues to fall at least. C&D winner; on good mark but wasn't at his best for most of last season; others preferred.
7th	2 7th (2) (7.5/1 -200%) Hidden Commander	7.5 7.5/1(-200%)	(2) Hidden Commander 7.5/1, Boasts a fine strike rate over fences, having scored on 5 of his 10 chase outings. Eked out bit more improvement to land 7-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1fO but now back up in trip having failed to fire at Newcastle. Three wins last season including over C&D; seems to go on any ground; in the reckoning.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (18/1 -13%) Juge Et Parti	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Juge Et Parti 18/1, Did well in handicap chases last season, winning twice over 3m. Respectable hurdling return at Wetherby but little to shout about over both sets of obstacles since. Cheekpieces back on. Won two 3m chases on soft in 2021; not at his best last term; on a good mark; place chance.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the information provided, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will win. However, some potential contenders for the top three positions could be 2.5/1 (8) DOMANDLOUIS, 2.5/1 (2) HIDDEN COMMANDER, and 16/1 (7) JUGE ET PARTI. These horses have shown some recent success and have been competitive in their respective races. However, anything can happen in horse racing and other factors such as jockey performance and track conditions can also play a significant role in determining the outcome of the race.

DOMANDLOUIS has plenty of experience at this course and, having made steady progress since he switched to chasing, the Lucinda Russell-trained gelding looks the one to side with after a second over C&D from the same mark last month. He has lots of scope for improvement and is taken to be too progressive for the likes of Touch Kick and Margaret's Legacy, who are the pick of the opposition.

MARGARET'S LEGACY seemed to be benefit from a wind op and for the re-fitting of a tongue tie when third at Uttoxeter and now he is back in form he looks ready to cash in on this handy mark. Hidden Commander can boast an excellent strike rate and is a threat, along with Domandlouis.

In quite a tricky race HIDDEN COMMANDER, who won over C&D last May, is taken to get back to winning ways on his return from a break.

13:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (12/1 -100%) Hoganville	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Hoganville 12/1, Without a win for Paul Nolan in Ireland but scored 3 times for this yard between September and November, including here. Latest effort at Ayr was too bad to be true but, in any case, it could be that the handicapper now has his measure. Completed a hat-trick in the autumn; has gone backwards the last twice.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/1 +31%) Firth Of Forth	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Firth Of Forth 11/1, Hit the crossbar twice early last year, including over this C&D. Potentially well treated judged on those efforts but needs to get back on track having offered little in 3 starts since switched to handicaps. Has achieved little since handicapping.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +44%) Curley Finger	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(2) Curley Finger 2.5/1, Hexham novice winner last spring and stepped up on previous efforts in handicap company when scoring over 23.8f at Musselburgh (good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces on penultimate start. However, this 5 lb higher mark proved beyond him at Carlisle next time. In good form with cheekpieces applied the last twice; not ruled out.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +21%) Better Getalong	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Better Getalong 11/1, Followed Carlisle success last February with a string of creditable efforts in defeat. Wasn't unduly punished back from a 5-month break at Haydock (18.9f, good to soft) and possibilities back up in trip here off 2 lb lower. Form has dipped in last two appearances, following a consistent spell.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -100%) The Navigator	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) The Navigator 16/1, Notched fifth success over hurdles when accounting for 4 rivals in a 21f handicap here in September. Largely below par since, though, and others make greater appeal, for all that he's dipped to an attractive mark. Defied a higher mark here last September; not in the same form recently.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 -125%) Animore	9 9/1(-125%)	(7) Animore 9/1, Capitalised on the drop to a career-low mark when easily accounting for 6 rivals in a fast-ground 21.4f Ayr handicap in March. Wasn't seen to best effect over 18f here since and likely to make her presence felt back over a more suitable trip. In-form 10yo; respectable fourth here last time; should go well again.
7th	8 7th (8) (8/1 -7%) Split The Bill	8 8/1(-7%)	(8) Split The Bill 8/1, Produced his best effort yet when fourth of 14 on his handicap bow upped to 20.2f at Perth (good to soft) recently. It's possible that this 5-y-o could pull out more now faced with an even stiffer test, so he's one to consider. Made an encouraging handicap debut at Perth last month; one to consider.
8th	5 8th (5) (10/1 +38%) Rowdy Rustler	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Rowdy Rustler 10/1, Newcastle maiden hurdle winner last February and promising second on his chase debut/reappearance there in November. However, things haven't gone to plan since and hopes pinned on return to this sphere sparking a revival. Won at Newcastle when last seen over hurdles (strong form); interesting.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (2.75/1 +45%) Warriors Story	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(10) Warriors Story 2.75/1, Runner-up in an Ayr handicap hurdle back from a break in October and, following a short stint over fences, he again founs just one too good back in this sphere over C&D last month. Now 17 lb above the mark of his sole success to date but he's a player nonetheless. Clear second over C&D last month; solid contender off just 3lb higher.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (80/1 -100%) Ryedale Racer	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Ryedale Racer 80/1, Without a win since C&D success in February 2021 and was pulled up on debut for this yard at Hexham when last seen just over 12 months ago. Absent for just over a year; returns as a 12yo; market can guide.

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14:15 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

1st - 5/1 (10) WARRIORS STORY 2nd - 4.5/1 (2) CURLEY FINGER 3rd - 4/1 (7) ANIMORE

WARRIORS STORY is going the right way and, having been just run out of things over C&D 23 days ago, he should be more hardened to this test of stamina. The seven-year-old has built up a good rapport with Bruce Lynn and another big run can be expected from the partnership. Curley Finger has shown improvement in cheekpieces lately and is feared most, although Animore tends to go well here and is not ruled out.

It may be worth siding with SPLIT THE BILL, who took a step forward when fourth on his handicap debut at Perth 13 days ago and he promises to be suited by this further step up in trip. Fabuleux du Clos has to be respected on the back of his breakthrough success at Newcastle in March, while cases can also be made for the likes of Animore, Better Getalong and Warriors Story.

Back over hurdles, ROWDY RUSTLER may well take advantage of a handy looking mark. Warriors Story is second choice.

14:15 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.44/1 +23%) Ballyporeen	0.44 0.44/1(+23%)	(1) Ballyporeen 0.44/1, Immediate improvement for new trainer Donald McCain when easily winning Musselburgh novice handicap and novice here. Can complete his hat-trick. 2-2 since joining Donald McCain, latest win here; good chance even with double penalty.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.75/1 -22%) Harper Valley	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(4) Harper Valley 2.75/1, Has shaped with promise when fifth in maiden hurdle at Wetherby and third in novice at Hexham last month. Can improve further. Solid claims. Third at Hexham last time; should be suited by this longer distance; respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/1 +56%) Kopa Kilana	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Kopa Kilana 11/1, Bumper winner for Rebecca Menzies but beaten a long way over hurdles on next 2 starts. Seemed to excel himself starting out for a new stable when fifth in 2m2f Kelso novice last month and needs to back it up now. Finished behind Ballyporeen here last month but has frame possibilities.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 +30%) Franz Josef	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Franz Josef 28/1, Maiden Irish pointer who failed to beat a rival in pair of bumpers for Paul Robson. Off 6 months ahead of hurdles debut when only tenth in 2m Kelso novice in October. Has lots to find. May do better over this new trip on second attempt over hurdles.
5th	2 5th (2) (125/1 -89%) Bilboa River	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Bilboa River 125/1, Ex-pointer who hasn't offered much under Rules, off 15 months ahead of yard debut when remote second of 5 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy, 200/1) 26 days ago. Others appeal more. Distant second of two finishers last month on stable debut; weak claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (100/1 +0%) Heeztheboy	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Heeztheboy 100/1, Has offered little in a bumper/two novice hurdles so far. Easy to look elsewhere. Holds weak claims on his form at about 2m.
9	9 \|U\| (9) (25/1 -108%) Why Not Dream	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Why Not Dream 25/1, Ask mare. Closely related to a winner on Flat and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Champagne Express. Newcomer can't be ruled out. 4,500euros foal; related to Flat/jumps winners; market helpful on debut.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (16/1 +20%) Jimmy's Jet	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Jimmy's Jet 16/1, Landed an Ayr bumper on debut in October 2021, but has disappointed since. Had a breathing operation ahead of hurdles debut at Musselburgh in March when fell heavily 5th. Has it it prove. Mid-race faller on hurdles debut; has possibilities if back to form of bumper win.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (80/1 -60%) Brasingaman Bella	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Brasingaman Bella 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 6 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Poor RPRs in four runs.

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14:50 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Prediction: 0.57/1 (1) BALLYPOREEN is likely to do well based on its recent form and previous win at the same course. The horses that will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are 0.57/1 (1) BALLYPOREEN, 2.25/1 (4) HARPER VALLEY, and 25/1 (8) KOPA KILANA in that order.

BALLYPOREEN is hard to ignore in his bid for a three-timer and is taken to cope with the 6lb higher mark imposed for a comfortable success registered over 2m2f here last month. He has tried this trip before, so has little to fear from the additional yardage as he bids to maintain his unbeaten status since joining Donald McCain. Harper Valley, who is unexposed over hurdles, and newcomer Why Not Dream are the pick of the rest.

BALLYPOREEN has taken his form up a level since joining Donald McCain and still looks hard to beat despite conceding upwards of 12 lb all round. Harper Valley has gone with some promise on his two starts over hurdles and appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Rose Dobbin's newcomer Why Not Dream.

Even with a double penalty, the form standard is set by BALLYPOREEN. Harper Valley, on recent figures, is feared most.

14:50 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Balkalin	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Balkalin 4.5/1, Opened his account at the thirteenth attempt as a hurdler in 2m course novice in October. Best run since when third of 15 in Hexham handicap on recent return from a break. Claims if he can back that up. Won here in October; creditable third at Hexham (back from break) last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -29%) Boomslang	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Boomslang 9/1, Has shown ability in bumpers/novice hurdles and, in good hands, is one who could go on to better things in handicaps. One to note in the betting back from 104 days off. Looks a likely improver now handicapping and back up in distance; interesting.
3	10 3rd (10) (6.5/1 +35%) Dr Shirocco	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(10) Dr Shirocco 6.5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 runs but did finished runner-up 3 times over fences at Mussleburgh over the winter. Also a creditable fourth back hurdling at Carlisle (19f) last month but below par at Perth since. Has some encouraging form but he's now 0-23 under rules.
4	3 4th (3) (2.5/1 +25%) Castletown	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(3) Castletown 2.5/1, Chase winner here last May and this consistent sort reached the frame on all 8 subsequent starts last season, the latest when second in a 20.5f handicap hurdle at last month's Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting. Sure to be thereabouts again. Very consistent since last spring, most recently second at Ayr; solid contender.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 +36%) Follow Your Fire	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Follow Your Fire 16/1, Has lost his way over fences lately and needs a return to hurdling to spark an upturn in his fortunes. The fact his stable is among the winners provides some hope. Generally out of sorts since last success; reverts to hurdles from fences.
6th	5 6th (5) (22/1 -38%) Shantou's Temple	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Shantou's Temple 22/1, Unplaced in bumpers for Tim Reed and comfortably held in maiden/novice hurdles for current stable. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance but his mark isn't obviously generous. Pedigree suggests he should have something to offer off this modest opening mark.
7th	11 7th (11) (18/1 +28%) Diamant Sur Canape	18 18/1(+28%)	(11) Diamant Sur Canape 18/1, Well held in bumper and little to shout about in 5 starts in this sphere, including recent course stable debuit. More chance now handicapping but still a tough one to make a case for. Handicap debutant who holds weak claims on form.
8th	13 8th (13) (125/1 -279%) Rocco Molly	125 125/1(-279%)	(13) Rocco Molly 125/1, Well held in a bumper/3 hurdles in the first half of last season. Has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut/first outing in 7 months. Could only consider if backed. Handicap debutant who has poor form claims; 6lb out of weights.
8	8 \|B\| (8) (11/1 -10%) Melchoir	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Melchoir 11/1, Poor form, although he wasn't beaten far when fifth of 9 in a course handicap last month and has few convictions than the majority of these. Not beaten far here last month; possibilities if building on that effort.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (7/1 -8%) Just Call Me Al	7 7/1(-8%)	(7) Just Call Me Al 7/1, Won 3 times in 2021/22 season. Has found life a lot harder since but he ran a bit better back from wind surgery last month and is dangerously well handicapped. Current mark reflects recent form; well handicapped on his winning form.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (10/1 +29%) Agilulf	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Agilulf 10/1, Modest maiden, beaten 20 lengths when fourth of 12 in Sedgefield handicap in March. Needs to find some improvement from somewhere. Has frame possibilities but needs improvement to get off the mark.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 +0%) Brave Bairn	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Brave Bairn 14/1, Modest at best in four hurdling runs for Nick Alexander. Better effort for new yard when third of 5 in 17f Carlisle handicap in March and this step back up in trip should suit. Encouraging third at Carlisle last time; may improve again.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well. However, some horses worth considering for the top three spots are: 7/1 (2) BOOMSLANG, 14/1 (12) BRAVE BAIRN, 5/1 (1) BALKALIN, 3.33/1 (3) CASTLETOWN, and 6.5/1 (7) JUST CALL ME AL.

CASTLETOWN posted another solid effort in defeat when finishing runner-up at Ayr recently and, now eased in grade, the veteran could return to winning ways. Balkalin made a promising return to action when a never-nearer third at Hexham last month and a similar performance should see him in the mix once again. Boomslang may have more to offer now entering handicaps and any market support for the six-year-old would be worth noting.

In a race where very few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on JUST CALL ME AL who offered a bit more back from wind surgery last time and has dipped to a mark he should be capable of winning from if retaining anything like his old ability. The consistent Castletown is sure to be thereabouts again. Rebecca Menzies handicap newcomer Boomslang would also come into it if the betting suggests he's fancied.

Preference is for likely improver BOOMSLANG (nap), ahead of fellow handicap debutant Shantou's Temple.

15:25 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (14/1 +44%) Farne Island	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Farne Island 14/1, First form when runner-up at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) in March but failed to build on that over the same C&D since and now tried in cheekpieces. Best run came on heavy ground two starts back; thereabouts if repeating that form..
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +58%) Jimmy Rabbitte	5 5/1(+58%)	(3) Jimmy Rabbitte 5/1, Hasn't shown a great deal of spark since returning from a lengthy absence in November and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Four-time winner but 0-8 since changing yards and lacked consistency last season..
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +18%) Eloi Du Puy	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(4) Eloi Du Puy 2.25/1, Fair form on the first of 2 starts in bumpers (both at this course) and has stepped up on maiden/novice form switched to handicaps the last twice, latterly third of 12 at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy). Down 2 lb and should have a part to play. Heavy ground perhaps counted against him when racing freely on his first try over this far.
4	1 4th (1) (6.5/1 -8%) Wearelongterm	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(1) Wearelongterm 6.5/1, Winning pointer who showed more than on previous starts for this yard when fifth on recent handicap debut at Perth (20.2f, good to soft). 3 lb lower here but shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. Beaten just under 10l at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) and that was in a higher grade..
5th	8 5th (8) (66/1 -32%) Melvich Bay	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Melvich Bay 66/1, Failed to kick on following a promising start in bumpers and showed little in trio of novice/maiden hurdles spread over 11 months. Failed to raise her game on handicap bow at Doncaster (reportedly broke a blood vessel) and she's hard to warm to. Modest so far over hurdles and was 66-1 when a remote sixth on her handicap debut..
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 -83%) Balranald	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) Balranald 11/1, Successful over fences at Sedgefield in winter 2021. Winless following 21 attempts in this sphere and while he returned to form when second of 7 in 19f Carlisle handicap hurdle last time, it remains to be seen if he'll be able to back that up. Best effort for a long time when narrowly beaten at Carlisle last month..
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -38%) Baby Jane	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Baby Jane 11/1, Maiden hurdler who went close in a handicap hurdle at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft) following a 14-month absence last January. However, she was pulled up when returning from a similar spell of inactivity at Wetherby last month. Returning from a long absence when pulled up last month..
8th	9 8th (9) (6/1 +70%) Prospect House	6 6/1(+70%)	(9) Prospect House 6/1, Yet to show any worthwhile form, both between the flags and under Rules, and big step forward needed here now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces following a wind op. Modest maiden but wind surgery and the addition of cheekpieces may help..
9th	11 9th (11) (20/1 +29%) Snowed In	20 20/1(+29%)	(11) Snowed In 20/1, Veteran who hasn't tasted success since early 2021 and while his latest third of 10 at Catterick (19.3f, good) in February represented his best effort for a while, the percentage call is to look elsewhere in search of the likely winner. A 14yo now and not surprisingly finds it hard to get his head in front..
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -157%) Game Beaaa	9 9/1(-157%)	(5) Game Beaaa 9/1, Exceeded expectations when runner-up on first start over hurdles at Tramore last summer. Best effort since joining this yard when third in a 12-runner Doncaster handicap (19.4f, good) in November (absent since/has undergone a wind op) and each-way chance if fully tuned-up. Possibly flattered by Doncaster third but still respected; had a wind op since then..
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -56%) Red Missile	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Red Missile 14/1, Back to winning ways from the front in 5-runner Musselburgh handicap (19.8f) in January, and went close over 3m there the following month. However, commensurate with his patchy profile, he has performed poorly the last twice. Hard to predict and pulled up the last twice, but big run in him if on a going day..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 +24%) Out For The Count	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Out For The Count 25/1, Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard. At odds of 40-1, he finished tailed off on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter..
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (80/1 +20%) Big Arthur	80 80/1(+20%)	(13) Big Arthur 80/1, Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from 7 lb out of the handicap. Hard to make any form claims and especially with him 7lb out of the weights..

LTO Selection:

16:00 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary, as most of the horses have inconsistent form or have not shown strong performances in their recent races. However, based on past performances, 28/1 (11) SNOWED IN, 3.5/1 (5) GAME BEAAA, and 2.75/1 (4) ELOI DU PUY may have a chance of finishing in the top three.

Balranald returned to form when second at Carlisle last month and another bold bid could be on the cards racing off the same mark. However, preference is for WEARELONGTERM, who caught the eye with a fifth-placed finish on his handicap debut at Perth recently. A 3lb drop in the ratings, combined with an ease in class, may prove the tonic for a first success over hurdles. Eloi Du Puy and Game Beaaa also enter the reckoning in an open event.

The vote goes to ELOI DU PUY, who has shown more encouraging signs since venturing down the handicap route and this 5-y-o has more going for him than most of these. Game Beaaa will be a threat under Brian Hughes if the recent wind op has had the desired effect and Balranald is third choice, despite some doubts as to whether he will build on his latest effort.

Dianne Sayer's Irish import WEARELONGTERM didn't run at all badly on his handicap debut in a higher grade at Perth.

16:00 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.83/1 +40%) Bollingerandkrug	0.83 0.83/1(+40%)	(4) Bollingerandkrug 0.83/1, Found improvement when opening chase account over C&D in March and shaped better than bare result when second in follow-up bid here (17.1f, soft) 3 weeks later. Big player. Goes well here and perhaps soft ground counted against him the final time..
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +8%) Cedar Hill	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Cedar Hill 6/1, Four-time winner over this C&D and latest success at Musselburgh in February 2022 was gained off a 7 lb higher mark. Below par in 3 starts following a creditable reappearance third at Ayr but will be a threat if able to bounce back. Restricted to four runs since his 2nd in this last year and looks out of touch..
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Cracking Destiny	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Cracking Destiny 12/1, Below best when last seen at Uttoxeter 10 months ago but has dropped to a lenient mark and can go well fresh. Market check advised on return. Had wind operation. Quiet last season but is very well handicapped and has undergone a wind operation..
4	6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +54%) Duty Calls	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(6) Duty Calls 5.5/1, Seen to good advantage (held up in a strongly-run race) when scoring over C&D in March but unable to land a blow over hurdles at Carlisle latest and has plenty on his plate from 10 lb out of the handicap here. Saw it out stronger than Bollingerandkrug over C&D in March; hurdling last time..
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 -80%) Geromino	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(1) Geromino 4.5/1, Made most of good opportunities to bag 4 small-field chase events (at up to 20.3f) last summer prior to finding Tommy's Oscar too strong in a match at Carlisle in October. Remains fairly treated and should be straighter for recent return over hurdles at Aintree. Forgiven latest hurdle run at Aintree; a player on the best of last season's chase form..

LTO Selection:

16:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Based on the summary, 1.38/1 (4) BOLLINGERANDKRUG seems to be the horse with the best chance of finishing in the top three. The horse has had recent success over the C&D and has shown improvement in its last few starts. 2.5/1 (1) GEROMINO and 6.5/1 (3) CEDAR HILL are also potential contenders, but 10/1 (2) CRACKING DESTINY and 12/1 (6) DUTY CALLS may struggle given their recent form or handicap disadvantage. Therefore, the predicted order of finish is: 1) 1.38/1 (4) BOLLINGERANDKRUG, 2) 2.5/1 (1) GEROMINO, 3) 6.5/1 (3) CEDAR HILL.

GEROMINO was a progressive novice chaser last season and his recent return over hurdles should have put him spot on for this switch back to fences. Donald McCain's inmate races off the same mark as his last success at Warwick in September and he could have too much class for these rivals. The in-form Bollingerandkrug appears the chief threat, while Cracking Destiny's tumbling mark also makes him one to be wary of.

There should be more to come from BOLLINGERANDKRUG, who shaped like the best horse at the weights when runner-up over C&D last time and still looks feasibly treated. Geromino may provide the chief threat.

On the back of a wind operation, it would be no surprise to see the well-handicapped CRACKING DESTINY run his best race for a while.

16:30 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:02 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.29/1 +34%) Time Leader	0.29 0.29/1(+34%)	(2) Time Leader 0.29/1, Winning pointer for this yard and he continued the good work when a smooth winner on hunter debut at Leicester (22.5f). Easily followed up at Stratford and back on track when fifth in the Foxhunters' at Aintree last time. Should take all the beating. Dual hunter chase winner; good 6l-fifth in Aintree Foxhunters last time; the one to beat.
2	1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 -38%) Hermann Clermont	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(1) Hermann Clermont 5.5/1, Fairly useful form when winning a brace of small-field 3m Perth handicaps over fences for Gordon Elliott last summer. Failed to complete both starts in points but good enough to be a player if finds some of his best form on hunter debut. Useful for Gordon Elliott; has a bit to prove after being pulled up in a point last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Shaughnessy	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Shaughnessy 12/1, Bumper winner but a maiden hurdler/chaser and likewise in points, runner-up last time. Needs to improve. Bumper winner; hasn't won in points or under rules but second in a hunter chase in March.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +0%) Garbanzo	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Garbanzo 20/1, Fair hurdler for Dr Richard Newland and better than result on hunter debut at this course 11 months ago. Winner between the flags (unseated last time), and can't be completely dismissed. Won 4 on the Flat; only point win was a 3-runner race, but good 2nd in Feb; this tougher.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -10%) Royal Chant	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Royal Chant 22/1, Multiple point winner but pulled up in that sphere last time and his Rules form isn't good enough to make him of interest in this. Has won nine of his 30 points; has never been quite as effective over regulation fences.

LTO Selection:

17:02 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

1st: 0.44/1 (2) TIME LEADER 2nd: 20/1 (3) GARBANZO 3rd: 4/1 (1) HERMANN CLERMONT

TIME LEADER outran odds of 80/1 to fill fifth place in the Foxhunters at Aintree a month ago and a reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance in this company. Shaughnessy was second in a similar event at Musselburgh in March and cannot be discounted, while Hermann Clermont is a player based on his form under Rules.

TIME LEADER has already won twice this year and a repeat of the sort of form he showed at Aintree should be enough for him to land this lesser contest. Hermann Clermont looks the biggest threat on form and Garbanzo is the best of the remaining trio.

This can go to TIME LEADER who has won two hunter chases this year and was a creditable fifth at Aintree last time.

17:02 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (50/1 -25%) Cracking Rhapsody	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Cracking Rhapsody 50/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cracking Destiny, but not enough encouragement in his debut over C&D to make him of serious interest in this.2 Never dangerous when 10l away on good ground here last month but could improve on that..
1	5 1st (5) (20/1 +33%) St Cuthbert's Cave	20 20/1(+33%)	(5) St Cuthbert's Cave 20/1, £22,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced. Hard to fancy unless strong in the betting. £22,000 3yo; 2nd foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Whitsundays..
2	1 2nd (1) (50/1 -25%) Breizh River	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Breizh River 50/1, Down the field at Market Rasen on debut and unlikely to make an impact 160 days on. Beaten about 49l in Market Rasen bumper (good to soft; 11-1) on debut last December..
3	11 3rd (11) (3/1 +33%) Shengai Enki	3 3/1(+33%)	(11) Shengai Enki 3/1, Showed more than on debut when eighth in a competitive affair at Punchestown last month. This doesn't look as strong and he's likely to be involved. Bettered debut run when eighth of 22 at Punchestown a fortnight ago; considered.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 -8%) Lemoine	7 7/1(-8%)	(10) Lemoine 7/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who has finished third at Ayr on first two outings. Has been off 162 days but this stiffer track should play to his strengths. Thirds at Aintree and Ayr were encouraging and has each-way claims..
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -56%) Edgewell	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Edgewell 14/1, Well Chosen gelding who stepped up on his debut when third over C&D recently and could make an even bigger impression with another improved effort. Outpaced but kept on well to make the frame on good ground here three weeks ago..
6th	13 6th (13) (22/1 -144%) Perfect Poli	22 22/1(-144%)	(13) Perfect Poli 22/1, £25,000 3-y-o, Dunaden mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Brampton Belle. 25/1 but made a solid start when fourth at Wetherby on debut. Likely to improve from that, so worthy of respect. Raced freely but still finished fourth of 13 at Wetherby (soft) and only beaten about 12l..
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -17%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 14/1, Showed something on first two starts last year, third at Carlisle when last seen 164 days ago. Could get involved if there's enough emphasis on stamina. One-paced on good and soft ground, keeping on without troubling the principals..
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 +36%) Run Resdev Run	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Run Resdev Run 16/1, Cityscape gelding. Dam 11.6f-13f winner who stayed 2m. Tongue tied for debut, and worth monitoring in the betting. Newcomer from a yard not noted for bumper winners..
9th	3 9th (3) (2.25/1 -13%) Indian Louis	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(3) Indian Louis 2.25/1, £70,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (c113/h121) 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner. Successful both completed starts in Irish points (latest Jan 29). Looks the one to beat on Rules debut. Irish point form nothing special but has joined a respected yard to go under rules..
10th	6 10th (6) (14/1 +13%) The Back Braes	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) The Back Braes 14/1, Mustameet gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Katachenko. Might not have enough pace for this sort of test. Second foal; dam unraced sister to useful 1m7f-2m3f hurdle/chase winner Katachenko..
11th	8 11th (8) (80/1 -60%) Arthur Lilley	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Arthur Lilley 80/1, (Production):€2,500 3-y-o: half-brother to fair chaser Harry The Lemmon (3m winner, by Milan): dam, well beaten in bumper, sister to fairly useful hurdler (21f-2¾m winner) Dreamy Sweeney. 2,500euros 3yo; 13th foal; half-brother to 3m hunter chase winner Harry The Lemmon..
12th	12 12th (12) (7/1 +50%) Wolfburg	7 7/1(+50%)	(12) Wolfburg 7/1, €8,500 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 19f-21f hurdle winner Theme Tune. Not discounted. Trainer 6-35 in bumpers the last five seasons and he saddles two newcomers here..

LTO Selection:

17:35 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

1st - 2/1 (3) INDIAN LOUIS 2nd - 9/1 (2) EDGEWELL 3rd - 6.5/1 (10) LEMOINE

LEMOINE has shown promise on both previous starts and his third-placed finish at Ayr last time suggests that he is the one to beat here. That said, Perfect Poli and Wotyoudunnow Buddy are others with valid form claims. Indian Louis won twice between the flags earlier in the year and has to be of some interest on his Rules bow having been bought for 70,000 pounds in February.

INDIAN LOUIS has already won two points and has joined an excellent stable, so he's fancied to make a successful start. Shengai Enki should find this race a lot easier than the one he contested at Punchestown last time, so he's considered the biggest danger, although Lemoine should be on the premises if tuned up after 5 months off.

There's no standout candidate and preference is for SHENGAI ENKI who was eighth in a big field at Punchestown.

17:35 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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