Six runners at Kelso’s first morning fixture – Kinneston

Climate stays very settled and it will likely be on to Kelso tomorrow the place I hope the bottom shall be good to smooth as described for its inaugural morning fixture.

Of all of the bonkers concepts that racing has managed to give you absolutely the “morning” jumps fixtures in winter thought must be the daftest.  The concept of getting to be completed by 2pm to “shield” so referred to as Premier Fixtures is illogical when the afternoon is clogged up with Irish racing as properly except you watch on ITV which already successfully defines the Premier product.  At the very least there is no such thing as a frost forecast for tomorrow however, apart from inconveniencing individuals in that Trainers & Jockeys need to miss what’s a piece morning in most yards, it have to be damaging for racecourses in making it tougher to draw sponsors and a crowd.  I can also’t think about it should do a lot for betting turnover; time will inform however it is rather laborious to see the upside and the draw back is apparent – let’s hope sanity prevails and this concept is ditched quickly.

Sorry wanted to get that off my chest, anyway, nonetheless delighted to have six runners on a Saturday card at Kelso and we begin off with Bel Amigo making his secure debut within the Novice Hurdle at 11.10 – he’s a stunning horse by an excellent sire who received properly over fences final trip in France, he’d have an excellent likelihood if he can run to that stage of type however we frequently discover it takes time to regulate – Bruce rides and seven run.

We’re double handed within the characteristic race at 12.42 which appears significantly aggressive for what is an effective prize.  I hope each of our runners shall be progressive this season and they’re going to must be to characteristic tomorrow.

Ned Tanner (Sean) was an excellent second on this race final yr and races off 3lb decrease tomorrow, he has had a wind operation so ought to provide an excellent present once more spherical a observe he has received at thrice – his again type is excellent.  Artic Row (Bruce) made nice progress final season and can proceed to enhance when circumstances are in his favour, he might be forgiven his final two begins so ought to provide an excellent present – 11 run.

We’re additionally double handed within the staying handicap hurdle at 1.15, Maillot Blanc (Dom) drops at school and may have improved for his current run at Carlisle so must be aggressive with the extra assist of Dom’s 10lb declare.

Fortunate Soldier (Bruce) ran properly over course and distance in a maiden final season and is a a lot better horse than now we have seen to this point – Bruce rides and 11 run.

Lastly we introduce a stunning younger horse within the closing bumper at 1.52; Burning it Up ran properly in his Irish level to level to be third and seems to have loads of skill and tempo so I hope he’ll run properly – Bruce rides and eight run.