UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

RUBAUD has left behind his sole juvenile outing over hurdles in the Dovecote with two comfortable victories at Taunton. Paul Nicholls' gelding has made all on both occasions and it would be no surprise to see similar tactics used once again. Rare Edition won nicely under a penalty at Doncaster last month and is capable of another strong display, while Mamoon Star and Throne Hall are others likely to enter the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Rubaud 2nd Rare Edition 3rd Mamoon Star

Champ (first) and Paisley Park (second) served up a treat in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on their return to action last month, with the former just holding on by a neck. The pair are both entitled to plenty of respect, but they may prove to be vulnerable following a hard race and the vote goes to GOSHEN. He returned to winning ways at Ascot last month following a spin over fences at the same track and has always threatened to be suited by a step up to 3m. Miranda produced a career-best effort over C&D against her own sex last time, but this is undoubtedly a much stiffer assignment.
Prediction : 1st Goshen 2nd Champ 3rd Paisley Park

MCFABULOUS has taken well to chasing and jumped particularly well when proving too strong for Thyme Hill and Mortlach, who both reoppose, at Newbury last month. His trainer has expressed the opinion that he believes the eight-year-old is better going right-handed and this appears to be the perfect opportunity for him to earn his first Grade 1 victory. Thyme Hill was the best of these over hurdles and had jumped fine on his chasing bow at Exeter. However, he was more ponderous at Newbury and will need to be sharper on this occasion. Gelino Bello, a stable companion of the selection, will need to step up plenty on what he has achieved to date over fences, while Galia Des Liteaux wouldn't be one to ignore following her chase debut success at Bangor.
Prediction : 1st McFabulous 2nd Thyme Hill 3rd Galia Des Liteaux

This has all the makings of another procession for CONSTITUTION HILL, following an imperious display on his return in the Fighting Fifth. Nicky Henderson's superstar has been in a different league to his rivals ever since he burst on the scene last December and he can take this en route to the Champion Hurdle. It is difficult to see how his stablemate Epatante can make up 12 lengths from that Newcastle contest, though she has won this contest in two of the last three years, so deserves respect. Veteran Sceau Royal is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Constitution Hill 2nd Epatante 3rd Sceau Royal

BRAVEMANSGAME has long been touted as a future King George winner, ever since an imperious display in last year's Kauto Star over C&D. A taking winner of the Charlie Hall in October, he fits the bills as a seven-year-old just reaching his prime for a stable that has an astounding record in this famous race. L'Homme Presse is well clear of these on ratings and has barely put a foot wrong in his seven-race career over fences, but this thorough stayer may be better suited by the test the Gold Cup presents in March. Hitman, who could be a different proposition on his first go at three miles, and the resurgent Envoi Allen are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Bravemansgame 2nd LHomme Presse 3rd Hitman

WEST CORK has struggled behind some useful rivals of late but he could take a significant step forward now switched to handicap company for the first time over fences. The eight-year-old was second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle off a 2lb higher mark earlier in the year and had previously finished fourth in the County Hurdle. Panic Attack has to be respected following her victory at Huntingdon last month, while Solo and Galore Desassences are also noted.
Prediction : 1st West Cork 2nd Panic Attack 3rd Solo

OPTIMISE PRIME was an impressive winner on his return to action at Lingfield last month and a 5lb rise for that victory may not be enough to stop him. The unexposed Grey Dawning merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut, especially as an opening mark of 123 could prove to be very lenient. The shortlist is completed by Ivaldi, Paddys Motorbike and The Bomber Liston.
Prediction : 1st Optimise Prime 2nd Grey Dawning 3rd Ivaldi