UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

HOOFLEPUFF turned in an improved performance when third off 1lb higher over C&D on his handicap debut last month and he is entitled to better that effort now sporting first-time cheekpieces. Dragon Kuza should strip fitter for his reappearance outing over 7f here nine days ago, when he plugged on at the same pace in finish, while Medoras Childe similarly hinted a stiffer test would suit when an outpaced third over 7f here last time and could also take a hand.
Prediction : 1st Hooflepuff 2nd Medoras Childe 3rd Dragon Kuza

Cauthen picked up the silver medal over 7f here last time and has place claims now granted this extra furlong, though preference is for CAPOFARO, who kept on gamely to score over track and trip last time and may be able to take a 3lb rise in his stride. Nyanga and Croqueta could feasibly leave behind their moderate maiden form now sent handicapping, with the former also entitled to improve for the fitting of a first-time tongue-tie.
Prediction : 1st Capofaro 2nd Cauthen 3rd Nyanga

MERCHANT OF VENICE followed up his novice victory at Newcastle by striking over C&D on his handicap debut last time. James Fanshawe's charge has been raised 3lb in the ratings since but could feasibly complete a hat-trick with further progress expected. Key Player makes some appeal on his Wolverhampton second in a higher grade in February and can fight it out for the silver medal with consistent C&D winner Directory, who merits a market check now returning from an absence.
Prediction : 1st Merchant Of Venice 2nd Key Player 3rd Directory

Moraawed shaped with plenty of promise in two starts as a juvenile and warrants respect on his return to action, similarly Came From The Dark. However, slight preference is for the race-fit HARRY'S BAR, who had both Ghaith (third) and Magical Ride (fifth) behind when runner-up on his seasonal reappearance over C&D last month. The money flooded in for him that day, suggesting that he had been catching pigeons at home, and it would come as no surprise to see him go one place better in this contest.
Prediction : 1st Harrys Bar 2nd Moraawed 3rd Came From The Dark

Probability has won three of her last four and looks sure to be in the firing line again, while Reticent Angel warrants respect on her return from a 119-day break. However, with less miles on the clock, handicap debutant MAWAKIB gets the vote. Last month's Wolverhampton novice stakes winner has improved in each of his three starts thus far and potentially looks a fair bit better than this opening mark of 79.
Prediction : 1st Mawakib 2nd Probability 3rd Reticent Angel

SAPA INCA shaped with a fair amount of encouragement in three starts as a juvenile over shorter distances and the step up to 1m4f can see this full sister to Melbourne Cup runner-up Johannes Vermeer improve considerably. Little India went to France for her third start where she finished down the field but a wind operation may aid her progression. Others to note include Riverina, with her sire Australia having a good start with his first three-year-old crop, and Lingfield scorer Cafe Espresso.
Prediction : 1st Sapa Inca 2nd Little India 3rd Riverina

MY GIRL MAISIE has posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat at Chelmsford of late and Richard Guest's mare can take advantage with the majority of her rivals having plenty to prove. Joyful Dream is clearly a lot better than his latest effort at Southwell suggests having placed on her two starts prior to that, while Cristal Pallas Cat and Poetic Motion complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st My Girl Maisie 2nd Joyful Dream 3rd Cristal Pallas Cat

DAWN COMMANDO won here over a mile in this company on his latest outing 16 days ago and makes plenty of appeal as he attempts to back that effort up over a furlong shorter. Tellovoi has been running consistently well of late and is entitled to be in the mix once again, while a drop in trip and a gelding operation could see Georgearthurhenry improve on what he has achieved in three outings thus far.
Prediction : 1st Dawn Commando 2nd Tellovoi 3rd Georgearthurhenry