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In this 1xBet review Ireland, we will look at Ground doubts for Hollygrove Cha Cha as World Of Fortunes and Keltype offer value at Kelso and Newbury

1:00 – Beeswing Mares’ Hurdle (Listed, 3m½f)

World Of Fortunes can capitalise if the favourite underperforms on better ground

Hollygrove Cha Cha is the highest-rated runner in the field and arrives off the back of a career-best performance. On form, she is the one to beat.

However, there is a slight concern regarding ground conditions.

She is unbeaten in four starts on heavy ground and has won two of her three runs on soft, so there is a clear question as to whether she will be as effective on good to soft at Kelso.

If she handles the surface, 3/1 is a fair price. But at those odds, you are taking that on trust.

World Of Fortunes – the value alternative

A more appealing betting angle could be World Of Fortunes, who looks set to get conditions in her favour.

She has winning form on soft and good to soft ground and has won two of her three starts over 3m, suggesting this test will suit perfectly.

Her latest run is particularly noteworthy. She finished runner-up in a Grade 3 at Punchestown over 2m4f, shaping better than the bare result. Racing without her usual headgear, she was briefly outpaced after the third-last before staying on strongly all the way to the line.

That effort suggests:

• she will benefit from a stronger pace

• she will improve for a step back up in trip

• and she will be suited by a bigger field

From a ratings perspective, she also compares favourably:

• 1lb higher than Hollygrove Cha Cha on both Timeform and RPRs

• receives 2lb from the favourite

Hollygrove Cha Cha is the class act, but her effectiveness on this ground is not guaranteed.

👉 World Of Fortunes looks the stronger betting angle at 3/1 +

3:00 – British EBF “NH” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2 Handicap, Series Final, 2m4½f)

Charisma Cat looks well treated on handicap debut

Charisma Cat brings solid bumper and novice hurdle form into this contest.

She was beaten just a neck by Kingston Queen in a Market Rasen Listed bumper before going on to win a Listed mares’ bumper at Sandown last season.

On her hurdles debut, she was pitched straight into Listed company at this track and finished behind La Conquiere, who subsequently placed in Grade 2 company, giving the form a strong look.

Either side of an odds-on win at Chepstow, she has finished a staying-on second twice over trips around 2m, suggesting that this step up in distance will suit.

An opening mark of 124 looks fair, and she has the profile of a mare who could still be improving.

👉 6/1 makes plenty of appeal in a competitive handicap

3:35 – Goffs Hundred Grand Bumper (2m)

Keltype looks overpriced with strong form and experience

Keltype could be underestimated by the market.

He recorded an RPR of 120 when hacking up by 15 lengths on his second start in bumpers — the same figure posted by the favourite on debut.

What makes that effort particularly notable is the context:

• Keltype achieved his rating in a Class 4 race

• the favourite did so in a Class 5

That suggests Keltype has already been tested in stronger company.

He also holds an experience edge, which is often crucial in bumper contests.

👉 At 12/1, he looks overpriced and is worth serious consideration.

Final Thoughts

Kelso may not have the spotlight of Cheltenham, but it offers excellent betting opportunities for those willing to dig into the form.

Best Bets

⭐ World Of Fortunes
⭐ Charisma Cat

Value Play

💰 Keltype (each-way)

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The analytical piece was prepared by Emmet Kennedy — Presenter, Producer, and Owner of The Final Furlong Podcast, Broadcaster with TalkSPORT, and Broadcast Consultant —  with the support of 1xBet Ireland.

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