UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

BURGLAR defied his inexperience when stealing a march on the opposition at Lingfield on his racecourse bow in February, and the manner of victory suggested the extra couple of furlongs would pose no concern. My Lion scored at the second attempt at Windsor in October when building nicely from her debut and she is likely to progress going up in trip. Radetsky Marsch, who placed on both outings last year, and Order Of Malta are both more than capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Burglar 2nd My Lion 3rd Radetsky Marsch

Secret State didn't appear to get home when tried over 1m6f at Ascot on his final outing after a productive campaign which saw him land valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot and Goodwood before finishing second in the Great Voltigeur. Gelded over the winter, he remains capable of another step forward, but the lack of a recent run sways the verdict in favour of TYRRHENIAN SEA. Runner-up to subsequent Dubai Turf hero Lord North in the Winter Derby on his return, he is more than likely to confirm that effort with Foxes Tales, who was one place behind, and it would be no surprise to see him progress again given his size and scope. Phantom Flight can be forgiven his final run of last season at Ayr which came after a huge performance at York's Ebor Festival and he's still of considerable interest going forward.
Prediction : 1st Tyrrhenian Sea 2nd Secret State 3rd Phantom Flight

MILLION THANKS produced his best effort since joining new connections when runner-up over C&D last month and the four-year-old gets the vote to go one better, despite receiving a 3lb rise from the handicapper. Brains has enjoyed a productive winter, winning twice in his last four outings, and warrants plenty of respect with William Buick booked for the ride, while others to note include Naval Commander and Stately Home.
Prediction : 1st Million Thanks 2nd Brains 3rd Naval Commander

Bandinelli (2022) and Sleeping Lion (2021) have won the last two renewals of this contest and they both merit consideration. That said, preference is for the unexposed AZTEC EMPIRE, who was an impressive winner over C&D on just his second start in handicap company last time. A 6lb rise will make his life tougher here but the son of Sea The Stars may have the improvement required to defy his current mark. Duty Of Care has won his last two starts over this track and trip and he should not be underestimated on his hat-trick bid.
Prediction : 1st Aztec Empire 2nd Duty Of Care 3rd Bandinelli

FIX YOU was an impressive debut winner last April before a respectable effort in a French Listed race the following month. The daughter of Night Of Thunder has been off the track since then but could prove to be a class above her rivals here. Trilby has improved with each start to date and edges out Grenham Bay and Due Date to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fix You 2nd Trilby 3rd Grenham Bay

GIRL MAGIC ran to a consistent, solid level throughout her juvenile campaign and handled a Polytrack surface just fine when successful over this trip at Chelmsford last time. If anywhere near peak fitness on her seasonal/handicap debut, she looks sure to mount a bold bid. Dora Penny is entitled to improve for her comeback run at Lingfield last month and she merits consideration with Oisin Murphy aboard, similarly Cuban Breeze, who made a pleasing enough reappearance in 0-105 company at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Girl Magic 2nd Dora Penny 3rd Cuban Breeze

Simply Sondheim had won six in a row prior to finishing down the field in the Old Rowley Cup and he warrants plenty of respect on his return to action, but race-fitness could give CHANTICO the edge. He showed that he has improved from three to four years when making a winning comeback at Lingfield last month and this extra furlong can only be a positive. An opening mark of 84 may underestimate his ability, while first-time gelding Bizarre Law also merits shortlist inclusion on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Chantico 2nd Simply Sondheim 3rd Bizarre Law