UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Taste The Nectar was deemed good enough for Listed company at York last month and despite finding the experience a little overbearing, she remains a filly with much potential. 220,000-euros foal Cindy Bear is the pick of the newcomers on debut, but this can go the way of Richard Hannon and SHAMMAH. Third on her racecourse bow at Salisbury three weeks ago, she cost 230,000gns as a yearling and is bred to appreciate this step up to 6f.
Prediction : 1st Shammah 2nd Cindy Bear 3rd Taste The Nectar

TUM TUM landed a bit of a gamble at Newcastle over a mile back in April and could build on that first career success for Michael Herrington. A 3lb rise makes life tougher, but the four-year-old doesn't have too many miles on the clock and a low draw will certainly help. The Lamplighter likes it here and wasn't disgraced when fourth at Goodwood over an insufficient trip a fortnight ago, while recent C&D winner Coverham completes the list of likely win candidates.
Prediction : 1st Tum Tum 2nd The Lamplighter 3rd Coverham

DESTINATION learned plenty from his debut at Doncaster when striking at Wetherby less than a fortnight later, and could take this despite a 6lb penalty before moving on to be a smart handicapper. The three-year-old is fancied to prove too strong for Noble Fox, who was outpaced over a mile at Chepstow last month and faces an even shorter test this time. Laurier represents a team that has enjoyed a good season with newcomers so far, while 1,300,000gns yearling Tuk Power needs a market check at the very least.
Prediction : 1st Destination 2nd Tuk Power 3rd Laurier

LAND OF LEGENDS was unable to build on his debut at Yarmouth behind Heron Stakes winner King Of Comedy when a beaten favourite at Newmarket last month. The drop to 7f appears in his favour based on his finishing effort on the Rowley Mile and he could prove too strong for Penrhos, third at Newbury on his return to action, and newcomer Mutamaasik, whose dam is a sister to dual Group 1-winner Tamayuz.
Prediction : 1st Land Of Legends 2nd Penrhos 3rd Mutamaasik

MAWAKIB placed in a good 6f handicap at Newmarket's Guineas meeting and the son of Havana Gold is expected to improve for the extra furlong he encounters for the first time. Alfred Boucher has shown good form on all four starts to date and is capable of making an impact in this sphere, while Cool Exhibit makes a fair amount of appeal as he sports cheekpieces on handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Mawakib 2nd Alfred Boucher 3rd Cool Exhibit

Consistent stayer AL KOUT had no issue with the drop in trip on his reappearance, when beating a useful rival over course and distance, and is backed to run well once again off a 3lb higher mark. Volcanic Sky ran a career best over 1m6f last time, but has performed well over this distance before and is respected, while Big Kitten went close latest, although the pick of his form has come over 10 furlongs. Track-and-trip winners Al Hamdany and Exceeding Power are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Al Kout 2nd Volcanic Sky 3rd Big Kitten

KNIGHT CRUSADER has rattled the crossbar on both outings since scoring over course and distance in March and the seven-year-old, who gets on well with rider Adam Kirby, could be right at the front of the queue once again. It is interesting that Harry Fry has called on the services of Jamie Spencer aboard former County Hurdle winner and stable debutant Superb Story, while Blazon has a fantastic record over this track and trip and has to be considered. Dance To Paris won over this trip when last seen on the Flat, with Sassie and Cristal Spirit others to note in a competitive heat.
Prediction : 1st Knight Crusader 2nd Superb Story 3rd Blazon

SPANISH ARIA picked up plenty of experience in novice company last season and enters the handicap ranks on her reappearance having landed the spoils over this trip on her final outing of 2018. Clara Peeters made a pleasing first handicap appearance when second in a competitive Goodwood contest and could have a part to play off a 2lb higher mark, while Vixen and Nottingham winner Nightingale Valley are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Aria 2nd Clara Peeters 3rd Nightingale Valley