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KELSO’S Saturday card has cut up quite badly but there are still a few tricky contests to unravel.
JOVIAL JOEY (1.20) ran a corker at Market Rasen in September when making Exitas pull out all the stops. The winner has since bolted up at Aintree off a 12lb higher mark, so Jovial Joey should be able to handle a subsequent 5lb rise.
ARISTO DU PLESSIS (12.15) makes his chasing debut for James Ewart and could be hard to peg back if his jumping holds up. The dual Wetherby winner last winter should be sharper for his comeback effort over the smaller obstacles. Cool Mix did as well as could be expected when hunting up Nicky Henderson’s long odds-on winner Lough Derg Spirit here in mid-October, while French recruit Horst has his first run for Micky Hammond.
SWEET HOLLY (12.45) tries 3m 1f for the first time but she wasn’t stopping when pulling clear over 2m 4f in a novices’ hurdle here last September. She unseated rider at the last on her return to action from a wind op at Market Rasen and will strip fitter today.
MONSIEUR CO (1.55) is an interesting runner for Keith Dalgleish in the handicap chase. Formerly a 141-rated hurdler for Paul Nicholls, Monsieur Co has yet to convince over fences. However, he looks a well handicapped horse if the Carluke handler has instilled some confidence into his ex-French recruit.
COURT DREAMING (2.30) is still a work in progress for Nicky Richards but the five-year-old, although no match for Alfie’s Choice, shaped with promise on his handicap debut at Hexham last month. Young Danny McMenamin looks great value for his 10lb claim here, having ridden three winners from his last five rides.
Kelso Tips
- 1.20 – Jovial Joey (11-4, Racebets)
- 12.15 – Aristo Du Plessis (4-1, Racebets)
- 12.45 – Sweet Holly (13-2, Racebets)
- 1.55 – Monsieur Co (7-2, Racebets)
- 2.30 – Court Dreaming (5-1, Racebets)
Aintree
12-25 minella awards evens (should be 4-7 ish for me)
14-10 wholestone 9-4.
Split bet 80/20,
80 minella win 20 double, this is % not £.
Craig star. Currently 7/2 . Good luck