UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

OH SO CHARMING improved from his first to second start to bolt up at Redcar last month, and a 7lb penalty for that success may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Well behind him on that occasion was Bulldog Spirit (fifth), who is surely better than that, having won on his debut at Newcastle in September. Outgun looks open to improvement, while Blink and Johnjay stand out among the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Oh So Charming 2nd Bulldog Spirit 3rd Outgun

Roger Varian won a division of this contest last year and he can repeat the feat with newcomer DECORATION, a daughter of Frankel who is a half-sister to last Saturday's November Handicap fourth First Officer, as well as a Group 3 winner. The Gosden team have two interesting debutants in the shape of Ghara and Naaey and both must enter calculations, along with Andrew Balding's Caravaggio filly Amor Victorious. Of those with experience, Dowally and Miss Dolly Rocker set the standard.
Prediction : 1st Decoration 2nd Miss Dolly Rocker 3rd Naaey

ZOUZANNA shaped with abundant promise when finding only a filly with previous experience too good on her debut at Windsor and with improvement expected, the daughter of Zoustar can get off the mark. Beccara Rose also gave connections plenty of encouragement on her introduction, finishing fourth at Doncaster, while Kristal Klear seems to be getting better with racing. Marksman Queen, Rising Bay and Spring Fever complete the shortlist from the band of newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Zouzanna 2nd Beccara Rose 3rd Spring Fever

GARDEN ROUTE made a very pleasing start to his career when third at Newmarket in September and with that experience under his belt, William Haggas' Galileo colt can make it second-time lucky. Although he hasn't made the frame in either of his starts to date, Fox Journey has shown enough ability to suggest he can get involved in a race of this nature. King Me is another to consider in what looks like an open race.
Prediction : 1st Garden Route 2nd Fox Journey 3rd King Me

The penny has seemingly dropped for RING OF LIGHT, who has won his last two starts, and there should be even more to come from Henry Candy's grey so he's expected to take a further 3lb rise in his stride. Masqool is another who has hit top form lately, arriving here in pursuit of the four-timer, but he's been hit hard by the handicapper so the unexposed Aussie Banker could be the biggest danger to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Ring of Light 2nd Masqool 3rd Aussie Banker

TENJIN showed his appreciation for the switch to nurseries when winning over C&D a fortnight ago and although a 6lb rise looks harsh on the face of it, it might not be enough to stop Marco Botti's gelding from going in again. Geralt Of Rivia ran well when second at Ffos Las and, off 1lb higher, he should be on the premises once again. Dazzling Gem might be capable of better than she has shown so far so she is worth a look on her first appearance for a new stable.
Prediction : 1st Tenjin 2nd Geralt Of Rivia 3rd Dazzling Gem

A wide-open contest in which marginal preference is for SUNDAYINMAY, who has filled the runner-up spot on her last two outings and a 1lb raised mark for the latest of those seems fairly lenient given she was denied by just a neck. That performance also came over this C&D and she could well go one better. End Result drops in class and is feared most, with How Hard Can It Be just one other to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sundayinmay 2nd End Result 3rd How Hard Can It Be

First Folio was a solid third in a conditions event over C&D last month, but the nature of that run left the impression he would prefer a stiffer stamina test. Therefore, it is easier to side with DREAM COMPOSER, who bounced back to winning form in a competitive handicap at Ascot and might just follow up on his return to the all-weather. The hat-trick seeking Aramis Grey has to shoulder a 5lb penalty for last week's C&D defeat of Apollo One but still remains of interest.
Prediction : 1st Dream Composer 2nd First Folio 3rd Aramis Grey

Not too many of these arrive at the top of their game and a chance can be taken with the class-dropping BASCULE. A shorter stamina test could work in his favour given he weakened in the closing stages of the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last month, and he is four from seven on the all-weather. Juan Bermudez finished a distant third at Newbury but could build on that up in trip. Author's Dream looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Bascule 2nd Juan Bermudez 3rd Authors Dream