Horse racing tips and best bets for Kelso, Doncaster, Newbury, Lingfield, Southwell and Navan

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METIER (3:15) can prevail in another magnificent renewal of the bet365 Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso. Harry Fry’s horse looked a potential superstar when bolting up in last year’s Tolworth at Sandown.

The gelding’s reputation then took a massive hit when he flopped in the Supreme at Cheltenham. No better on his return at Sandown, he showed signs of a revival when fourth in the Betfair at Ascot.The six-year-old confirmed that impression when slamming Gowel Road in a hot Lingfield handicap.That was another career best so the class act can add this huge prize to his tally for his in-form yard.

The Premier Novices' Hurdle is another cracker but I’m rowing in with SHOLOKJACK (1:32). Dan Skelton’s charge looked smart when hosing up from Let's Have Another on debut at Leicester.The gelding took another major step forward when showing Where's Hector on mercy at Wetherby.The six-year-old looks every inch a Grade 2 performer so he can cosily deny some talented rivals.HART OF STEEL (2:05) can show his mettle for Donald McCain in the bet365 Handicap Hurdle.

The grey built on some creditable efforts when decisively defeating Eaton Collina at Bangor. He produced an even better shift when routing Stormy Flight in warmer company at Uttoxeter.