UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

An important clue to the outcome of this race could be the Wincanton clash between STORMIN CROSSGALES (first) and Cap Du Mathan (second) in November, and it is the Tom George-trained six-year-old who is taken to uphold the form on just his second go over fences, with the step up in trip expected to suit. The progressive Whistleinthedark is two from two over the larger obstacles so has to be considered closely too.
Prediction : 1st Stormin Crossgales 2nd Cap Du Mathan 3rd Whistleinthedark

A taking winner of this contest last year off 8lb lower, PRESS YOUR LUCK can repeat the feat, having returned to form with an easy success at Wincanton last month. Disappointing in the Lanzarote over C&D in January, Outlaw Peter has got back on track since and must enter calculations, along with Too Friendly, who keeps on running well without getting his head in front. Others to note include Harbour Lake, Lady Adare and Pull Again Green.
Prediction : 1st Press Your Luck 2nd Outlaw Peter 3rd Too Friendly

Value may lie with talented mare FANTASTIC LADY, who is far better than she showed at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. The eight-year-old, who plundered a Listed prize at Market Rasen prior to that, should be far better suited by this track, with the ground also in her favour. Course winner Fidelio Vallis made a pleasing enough start for Harry Derham at Musselburgh, while Complete Unknown lost little in defeat behind a good mare in a Warwick Grade 2. Brave Seasca and Galahad Quest can also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Fantastic Lady 2nd Complete Unknown 3rd Fidelio Vallis

VICKI VALE has been set some stiff assignments, pulling up in the Challow and finishing fourth of five behind You Wear It Well in a Sandown Grade 2 most recently. She has made her mark at the right sort of level, though, with her Hereford victory and second at Ffos Las, admittedly when sent off at odds-on, making her the one to beat. Western Safire made the best possible start to life with Laura Morgan when successful at Uttoxeter, although impressive Catterick scorer Zestful might be the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Vicki Vale 2nd Zestful 3rd Western Safire

Just Don't Know's rival in an Ayr match last week came to grief when still in with a shout, so a 1lb rise might be a little harsh on Paul Robson's 10-year-old. Even so, he warrants consideration, as does Animal, who makes an even quicker return to action following Monday's Stratford near-miss. Northern Poet made it second-time lucky over fences at Huntingdon, but SOUTHERN SAM conceded 2lb to a upwardly-mobile chaser now rated 140 when runner-up at Wetherby and that earns him the vote.
Prediction : 1st Southern Sam 2nd Animal 3rd Just Dont Know

Theatre Man and The King Of Ryhope both bring strong winning form to the table and the pair merit plenty of respect in a race of this nature. That said, they may struggle to give 7lb to ISSUING AUTHORITY, who has not been beaten far in any of his three previous starts over hurdles and the Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old remains open to further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Issuing Authority 2nd Theatre Man 3rd The King Of Ryhope

Despite lacking race experience, MONTECAM catches the eye as a half-brother to Altior. The son of Camelot cost 155,000 euros as a foal and connections decided to retain him last year, when buying him back for 300,000 euros. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see him get off the mark at the first time of asking. Jackpot D'athou and the selection's stablemate Jaitroplaclasse both made the frame in France last year and have changed hands for six-figure sums since.
Prediction : 1st Montecam 2nd Jackpot Dathou 3rd Jaitroplaclasse