Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Newbury & Kelso Tips
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
Kelso 1.00 – Listed Mares’ Hurdle
Hollygrove Cha Cha (2/1) can take out this Listed contest for Gavin Sheehan and Jamie Snowden.
She was impressive last time at Warwick and I expect her to go in again.
There’s a few in here that might be a bit keen and not get home. In contrast, this filly seems to get into a good rhythm on the front end and could prove hard to pass.
This looks a nice opportunity to progress further at a new distance.
Megan’s Tip: Hollygrove Cha Cha WIN
Kelso 2.10 – Queen Series Final Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle
First Candidate (8/1) looks the one to be here given she’s favoured at the weights.
Khrisma (11/8f) clearly is a talented filly, but 12st is a lot of weight to give away and I wonder if that might just catch her out.
First Candidate looks to be improving all the time and the race at Ludlow that she ran in last time is working out well too.
We all know how deadly Dan Skelton is when he readies one for a big race and I like his charge’s chances.
Megan’s Tip: First Candidate WIN
Newbury 2.25 – Listed Mares’ Hurdle
I’ve gone with Prairie Wolf (5/1) here.
She bounced back to form last time and will be more at home on this flatter track than she was at Cheltenham a couple of starts ago.
The nine-year-old looks quite straightforward and the ground shouldn’t be an issue.
That might not be the case for Heltenham (9/4f), who probably wants it softer and I thought Prairie Wolf was the more reliable option.
Megan’s Tip: Prairie Wolf WIN
Newbury 3.00 – Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
I like the look of Charisma Cat (6/1) in this.
She looked much slicker over her obstacles last time at Market Rasen and I have a feeling that will prove good form.
The step up in trip here should help her jump even better as they’ll go a touch slower and I thought she was overpriced.
Megan’s Tip: Charisma Cat WIN
Newbury 3.35 – Goffs Hundred Grand Bumper
I really like Diamond Street (3/1f).
The better ground is a bit of an unknown but he looks a pretty nice type based on his debut win at Doncaster.
I saw him in the flesh there and I was taken with him as an individual and I’m sure she’ll take another step forward here.
Lover Desbois (5/1) is another handy type but I’d have a bit of a worry about his attitude as he put his head in the air towards the finish at Kempton. That’s enough to put me off.
Megan’s Tip: Lover Desbois WIN
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
