Dan Skelton expects Sholojack to run well in Kelso opener
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Ladbrokes ambassador Dan Skelton spoke to us about the prospects of his eight runners at Kelso and Doncaster on Saturday.
Harry [Skelton] is at Kelso for us and Sholojack was very impressive the last day. We have been waiting for some sensible rain and it looks like they’ve had a splash of rain up here. He is progressive and I hope we can keep on an upward curve with him. He is our best chance of the day.
This is a very competitive race with 20 runners. Picking your way through these runners is going to be difficult. He is a progressive horse and ran very nicely over Christmas. He is a fresh horse as well. The ground will suit and he has a squeak.
He hasn’t got a leading figure and will be middle of the betting here. I would like to see him run really well, without thinking he will win. He is a three-mile chaser for the future and his season is looking well moulded at the moment. If we can finish on a high here, he is a maiden for next year.
He has won his last two and the owner’s son Ben Sutton rides him. This is a step up for the horse but I think he is ready for it and it’s a valuable pot. The trip suits and the track holds no fears. He is a lovely horse and is definitely going the right way.
Le Milos is heading for the Grand National. This is a tight looking race but I do think he will improve for this run. I have done plenty with him but there is more left in the tank to work with. I am really looking forward to running him and hopefully he comes through this well and tightens up for the Grand National.
Calico pushed Jonbon close last time. This is a flat track with good ground which suits him and he is a player. I assume he will start a short price because of the Jonbon situation, and he deserves to be a favourite. However, I don’t think he is 10lbs well in because he pushed Jonbon close. We have to be sensible about this, but I do expect him to go close.
She has been very consistent in good mares’ races this year. The step up in trip is a positive, she is top rated here, and I hope she gets her day.
He will love three miles here and the track will suit him. He is better left-handed and he would have a big chance.
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