UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

MAAZEL was a runner-up when seen at Lingfield at the weekend and Lee Carter's five-year-old could go one better now off the same rating. Drop Kick Murphi wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford recently and is likely to be on the premises, while N Over J performed well in defeat here in October and could step up now making his first start for Mick Appleby.
Prediction : 1st Maazel 2nd Drop Kick Murphi 3rd N Over J

AL DAWODIYA showed plenty of improvement to be beaten by less than a length when returning from a 116-day absence at Chelmsford recently, and Richard Hannon's inmate is the one to be on. Ayr Harbour was in the care of that handler when third on debut at Lingfield and is respected on his first outing for Mick Appleby, but the main danger could be William Haggas' Sound Mixer, who is upped to 6f. His Dutch Art filly Sena may also show up well.
Prediction : 1st Al Dawodiya 2nd Sound Mixer 3rd Ayr Harbour

MITTY'S SMILE made a pleasing return to the winner's enclosure when scoring over course and distance in October and Archie Watson's youngster holds leading claims once again off a 4lb higher mark. Miss Thoughtful was second on that occasion and could bridge the one-and-a-half-length gap at these revised terms, while it is foolish to discount Quaint, who has placed on her last two Southwell outings.
Prediction : 1st Mittys Smile 2nd Miss Thoughtful 3rd Quaint

David Elsworth's consistent LADY DANCEALOT has continued her fine form from the turf season since switching to the all-weather and the course-and-distance winner, who looks to be still getting better, has a fantastic chance of following up her comfortable Chelmsford win 13 days ago. Polybius was on the scoresheet over track and trip recently and has to be respected under a 4lb penalty, while Harry's Bar is holding his form well and should also be considered.
Prediction : 1st Lady Dancealot 2nd Harrys Bar 3rd Polybius

MILDENBERGER has clearly been fragile having missed the majority of the Flat season after placing behind Stradivarius in the Yorkshire Cup in May. However, the son of Teofilo will be ready to go after a 201-day absence and the drop in class is in his favour. Loxley boasts plenty of ability and has first-time cheekpieces to aid his concentration in the latter part of the race, while Weekender and Pablo Escobarr are both capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Mildenberger 2nd Loxley 3rd Weekender

ROYAL STAR is from an excellent family and was last seen when disappointing in a Salisbury maiden in April after displaying promise on her two outings prior. One of which included a third to Irish Oaks heroine Star Catcher at Newbury. On that basis, an opening mark of 76 could prove to be fairly lenient for her handicap bow and she could land this before going on to better things. Torolight finished fourth on his hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson and could have more to come back on the level, while others to note are Lord Halifax and Debbonair.
Prediction : 1st Royal Star 2nd Torolight 3rd Lord Halifax

RANGALI ISLAND went up 7lb for his recent C&D victory when scoring in impressive fashion and the son of Camacho appears capable of further improvement with this only being his fourth start of the year. Lethal Missile was in good form earlier in the year and could have more to offer returning from a 151-day break, while Delicate Kiss' recent efforts give her every chance.
Prediction : 1st Rangali Island 2nd Lethal Missile 3rd Delicate Kiss

PURPLE PADDY has improved to win his last couple of C&D outings and the four-year-old warrants plenty of respect despite a 7lb rise for his most recent victory last month. Crimson King ran with promise on his yard debut for Mick Appleby at Southwell last month and a first-time visor may benefit him, while others to note include Mabo and Elena Osorio.
Prediction : 1st Purple Paddy 2nd Crimson King 3rd Mabo