UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

SO LONELY has been nicely placed by Dan Skelton in scoring the last twice, including at Huntingdon three days ago, and looks poised to claim a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty. William Marshall's 8lb claim negates that and good ground over 2m seems to suit this mare well. Tidal Watch has some decent 2018 form both over hurdles and on the Flat and is respected, while King Muro is better than what he showed at Fontwell four weeks ago and could bounce back.
Prediction : 1st So Lonely 2nd Tidal Watch 3rd King Muro

This looks to be a nice opening for FRANSHAM, who scored with plenty in hand at Wetherby two weeks ago after previously shaping with promise when second at the same venue a few weeks earlier. Pam Sly's charge is thriving during this dry spell and looks tough to oppose. Light Gunner is interesting on stable debut for Richard Bandey, while Ace Combat was rated 80 on the Flat in Ireland last year and clearly possesses some ability.
Prediction : 1st Fransham 2nd Light Gunner 3rd Ace Combat

STATISTICAL sat too close to the pace at Wincanton on stable debut for Emma Lavelle, but promises to be suited by this more tactical affair and reverting to fences, a discipline in which he was successful in Ireland last August. The seven-year-old can prove too strong for Kilcara, who has had a wind operation since last seen 155 days ago, and Rendezvous Peak, who was declared to run at Fontwell on Wednesday.
Prediction : 1st Statistical 2nd Kilcara 3rd Rendezvous Peak

BLACK KALANISI won well on his hurdles debut at Worcester, when backing up a bumper success there and a couple of promising efforts behind some Graded performers in that sphere, and Joseph Tuite's gelding can take a step forward returning from a 302-day absence. Settimo Milanese is a useful individual in his own right and won't make it easy for the selection having performed well in a couple of handicaps in the autumn.
Prediction : 1st Black Kalanisi 2nd Settimo Milanese 3rd

TOMMY SILVER was unable to go the gallop when dropped to 2m4f in a better quality contest at Ayr earlier in the month, but he is expected to bounce back with the return to 3m in his favour. Another Stowaway looks the most solid threat based on his third at Exeter two starts ago, while For Good Measure's jumping over fences this season has left a lot to be desired and he will need to improve significantly in that department if he is to figure.
Prediction : 1st Tommy Silver 2nd Another Stowaway 3rd For Good Measure

BLACK BUBLE made it three wins from his last four when defying a 13lb rise at Ascot at the end of last month, accounting for Kings Ryde (fifth) on that occasion, and Tony Carroll's gelding could have more to offer despite going up another 3lb. Kings Ryde didn't appear to see out the distance on that occasion so the drop in trip might bring him closer to the selection, while Peggies Venture needs to improve to be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Black Buble 2nd Kings Ryde 3rd Peggies Venture

This looks a penalty kick for MONSIEUR GIBRALTAR as he bids to make it six wins in a row. He won easily when last seen at Southwell and it would be a big surprise if he were unable to prove vastly superior to the opposition. Witness In Court, a formerly useful handicap chaser, and recent point winner Boher Call look the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Monsieur Gibraltar 2nd Witness In Court 3rd Boher Call