UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

C&D winner Hill Cove is likely to prove popular but she could be worth taking on under the penalty and a chance is given to PASTICHE. George Boughey's newcomer might appreciate further in time, but there is enough in the pedigree to suggest 6f will suit on debut and a low draw could be crucial to her chances too. Pinafore filled the runner-up spot at Yarmouth and she ought to be thereabouts again if taking another step forward.
Prediction : 1st Pastiche 2nd Hill Cove 3rd Pinafore

KYOGO was perhaps unsuited by the drop in trip when second at Brighton but, returned to further, he's fancied to open his account. Harry's Hero won in good fashion at Musselburgh and can go well again under a 7lb penalty. Direct Security ran with great credit at Lingfield on her debut, while Oyamal and Outgun are without the benefit of racecourse experience but both could be capable of a bold bid.
Prediction : 1st Kyogo 2nd Harrys Hero 3rd Direct Security

A fairly open event for the feature contest, in which preference is for NOTRE BELLE BETE. Andrew Balding's grey has performed creditably on turf, but he's unbeaten on the all-weather and a return to the winner's enclosure could be imminent. Baldomero went close from a 3lb lower mark over C&D on his latest outing and he features prominently in calculations along with top-weight Dubai Icon. Positive Impact is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Notre Belle Bete 2nd Baldomero 3rd Dubai Icon

PILLAR OF HOPE returned from a mammoth absence to win at Redcar a fortnight ago and with the potential for plenty more to come, he's fancied to overcome a 4lb rise. Tuxedo Junction and Almuhit are also lightly raced and make their handicap debuts on the back of victories. Sir Rumi carried a big weight to glory at Newbury, while True Courage is on a hat-trick after scoring here and at Newcastle.
Prediction : 1st Pillar Of Hope 2nd Almuhit 3rd Tuxedo Junction

ROYAL THUNDER wasn't beaten far into third over C&D and then didn't quite appear to get home over further so, dropped 1lb for that, he looks to have a solid chance in what looks a slightly weaker race. Commander Hector will need to put a below-par effort at Ffos Las behind him, but it's still very early days for Chris Wall's three-year-old. I Am The Sea is another to keep a close eye on, on his first all-weather start.
Prediction : 1st Royal Thunder 2nd Commander Hector 3rd I Am The Sea

The penny seemed to drop for ELSAAB when running out an emphatic winner at Yarmouth and while a 10lb hike clearly makes life harder, she is fancied to follow up on her first appearance for the Amy Murphy stable. Hat-trick seeker Broxi will be hard to keep off the premises under a penalty, while Unsung Hero got off the mark here last time and a 2lb rise for that shouldn't prevent another bold showing.
Prediction : 1st Elsaab 2nd Broxi 3rd Unsung Hero

SHIN SAW GYI arrives here having finished second in all three of her novice/maiden starts and the first-time switch to handicap company could see her go one better. That said, the recent Wolverhampton winner Atlantic Heart is capable of giving her plenty to think about, while Ring of Light and The Charmer are others who may go well in an open event.
Prediction : 1st Shin Saw Gyi 2nd Atlantic Heart 3rd Ring of Light

FLYING STANDARD was not disgraced at Pontefract last time and he gets the nod based on his impressive C&D victory in August off 5lb lower. Sky Legend remains unexposed and he has to be of some interest on his first start over two miles. Bird For Life is a consistent performer who should be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to Psyche.
Prediction : 1st Flying Standard 2nd Sky Legend 3rd Bird For Life