Talking Horses: Bank on Blue Flight soaring to success at Kelso


The unexposed youngster caused an upset by beating Black Corton three weeks ago and can prove that was no fluke

Kelso gets its moment in the spotlight on this low-key Saturday between Cheltenham and Aintree, and will stage some tricky contests, notably the feature handicap chase. Another win for the hat-trick is not beyond Le Reve, though he has managed to reach the age of 11 without previously stringing three successes together.

Left-handed tracks have not so far brought out the best in him, so Blue Flight (3.00) is preferred. From Nigel Twiston-Davies’ yard, this unexposed youngster caused an upset by beating Black Corton at this track three weeks ago and can prove that was no fluke.

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