3:40 Kelso Tips

Justified favouritism when winning over 3 miles at Ayr last time out. A 4 pound rise looks manageable and should be staying on dropping in trip.

This horse is a bit risky given he has pulled up in three of his last six starts. However, he has previously won here at Kelso and also at Wetherby in December. He is now just 2 lb above that last winning mark. Patrick Wadge is in the plate, and cheekpieces go back on.

Burgundy Man is coming to Kelso off a 163-day break since winning a chase at the first attempt at Perth. That was a three-mile handicap chase in which he jumped well and only raised five pounds for his two-length win. He could follow up if fit and ready for his return.

Divas Doyen was not disgraced on the penultimate start when well out of the handicap in a Class 4 following a nine-week break, and then found the ground too slow on the latest start. Otherwise, the 9yo was fairly consistent last year when the ground was good or good to soft drying ??' conditions he will have today. Back down to his last winning mark from March last year, he has run well at this track before. With a rider who does well for this yard taking off another 5 lb, and his last two wins having been with a claimer, the race should be run with plenty of pace, which will suit the 9yo who likes to come from off the pace.