UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

HARRY WITH STYLE is on a competitive mark and, having shown improvement back over this trip last time, the son of Dutch Art appeals in an ordinary-looking handicap. The selection needs to prove he truly handles Polytrack, which creates hope for the likes of Sweet Idea and Ok Pal. The latter responded well to first-time cheekpieces over 5f at Chelmsford 13 days ago and, with the headgear retained, he edges second choice.
Prediction : 1st Harry With Style 2nd Ok Pal 3rd Sweet Idea

DESERT COP edges preference over Razzam from those with experience and, given that he's a brother to a couple of winners over this trip, the drop to 6f isn't expected to be too much of an issue for the son of Oasis Dream. There are a couple of interesting newcomers worthy of consideration, most notably High Ovation, an 80,000-pound purchase whose dam is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Distinctive. The nicely-bred Sharp Power also merits a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Desert Cop 2nd Razzam 3rd High Ovation

SAMAGON is an appealing newcomer that catches the eye in this maiden. He is a half-brother to five winners, including a couple at Listed level, so ticks the right boxes judged on pedigree. Mclean House looks a solid option from those with previous experience, despite failing to justify favouritism on his debut over 6f at Southwell last month. Tonight's extra yardage ought to be within reach for Andrew Balding's colt. Starlight Nation is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Samagon 2nd Mclean House 3rd Starlight Nation

DUTCH KINGDOM displayed plenty of promise when finishing a close second on his debut over 7f at Chelmsford in October and the son of Iffraaj is hard to oppose with the benefit of that experience under his belt. Rogue Thunder has a similar profile to the selection and is an obvious threat, while Master Of Chant and Prince Nabeel are others with valid form claims. Abbadia is closely related to some useful performers and she has to be of some interest on her racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Dutch Kingdom 2nd Rogue Thunder 3rd Abbadia

A case can be made for most of these but none more so than ABBEY'S DREAM, who does not have to carry a penalty for her victory off this mark at Newcastle last week. Silver Nightfall got off the mark on her most recent outing and has to be of interest on handicap debut, while So Chic edges out Lordsbridge Girl to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Abbeys Dream 2nd Silver Nightfall 3rd So Chic

WAKE UP HARRY bounced back to form when a narrow second over a mile at Lingfield last month and that form suggests that he is the one to beat here, despite a 3lb rise. Golden Sands has made the frame on his last couple of starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others to note are Rogue Force, Asdaa and Sisters In The Sky.
Prediction : 1st Wake Up Harry 2nd Golden Sands 3rd Rogue Force

In a wide-open contest, a chance is taken on COUNT OTTO, who was perhaps in need of the run when finishing last of seven at Lingfield on his return from a 270-day absence. This track should hold no fears for the former C&D winner, he remains fairly treated having won off higher marks in the past and the lack of confirmed front runners ought to further aid his cause. The addition of first-time blinkers could elicit further improvement within Spirit Of Nguru, who has gone close on his last two starts. Haziym drops in class and he must be considered, along with Strong Power. Silky Wilkie shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Count Otto 2nd Spirit Of Nguru 3rd Haziym

The Pug has been steadily progressive in recent starts and the son of Churchill gained a deserved success at Lingfield last month. He was raised 3lb in the handicap following that performance, but he ought to go close here. That said, preference is for PERFECT GENTLEMAN, who made a successful handicap debut here two weeks ago. George Scott's charge left it late that day, but he looks set to relish a step up in trip and the lightly-raced gelding can follow up. Krona heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Perfect Gentleman 2nd The Pug 3rd Krona