UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

GRAND KARAT took a step forward when third at Haydock last time and the first two home from that contest have both earned black-type subsequently. With that in mind, the son of Gleneagles merits the utmost respect here. That said, Military Leader has to be of interest on his racecourse bow given that he is a half-brother to the Group 1-placed Sounds Of Heaven and connections parted with 1,500,000gns to purchase him as a yearling. Orne and Imperial Guard are other interesting newcomers, while Dark Viper completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Grand Karat 2nd Military Leader 3rd Orne

Eulace Peacock sets the standard having filled second place in a competitive event over C&D last month, but a chance can be taken on AGE OF BAROQUE. Charlie Appleby's colt is out of an unraced full-sister to the three-time Group 1 winner Golden Lilac and he was a 575,000-euro purchase last year. Fox Legacy showed signs of ability when seventh in a decent maiden at Newbury a month ago and it would be no surprise to see him take a big step forward with the benefit of that experience.
Prediction : 1st Age Of Baroque 2nd Eulace Peacock 3rd Fox Legacy

Whispering Words returned from a lengthy absence to get off the mark over a mile at Newmarket last month. The daughter of Dubawi has to be respected on the back of that performance but she may struggle to give 7lb to VENUS ROSEWATER. John and Thady Gosden's filly put in a career best when a close second here two weeks ago and she may have more improvement left to come. Velvet Crush, a stablemate of the selection, is also of interest, while Summer Of Love is noteworthy on her belated racecourse debut.
Prediction : 1st Venus Rosewater 2nd Whispering Words 3rd Velvet Crush

OLYMPIC CANDLE may have a 6lb penalty to overcome for getting off the mark in commanding fashion at Ascot earlier in the month, but the drop in trip should not inconvenience him as he looks to follow up. The son of Profitable may have too much for the likes of Salisbury second Debora's Dream and Seax, who showed plenty of promise first time out when runner-up at Ascot.
Prediction : 1st Olympic Candle 2nd Deboras Dream 3rd Seax

PRIMEVAL has made a perfect start to her career and the step up in trip is likely to bring out further improvement, being a half-sister to multiple Group 2 winner Time Test. A mark of 80 on her handicap debut could also prove lenient, and she gets the vote ahead of last month's C&D winner Rajindri, who has been in very consistent form this season. Newmarket maiden winner Vermilion can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Primeval 2nd Rajindri 3rd Vermilion

WADACRE GOMEZ had subsequent Sandown winner Born Ruler (third) behind when scoring comfortably at Chelmsford last time out, and the extra furlong in distance may only be a plus as he looks to follow up. Pink Jazz could not have done it any easier here when last seen in February, and he must enter calculations on his return, along with fellow course winner Masqool and Pablo Prince.
Prediction : 1st Wadacre Gomez 2nd Pink Jazz 3rd Masqool

Although Nivelle's Magic is looking for her hat-trick here, she has been put up another 6lb by the handicapper for her Ffos Las success, which may force her to settle for a place. DEE'S DREAM also won last time out, with something in hand, and, although she has a 6lb penalty to carry, connections have decided to strike quickly while she is at the top of her game. Trusty Scout is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Dees Dream 2nd Nivelles Magic 3rd Trusty Scout

Diamond Dreamer kept on well to win over course and distance last month and warrants serious consideration despite an added 3lb from the handicapper, but preference is for SYMPATHISE. The winner of three in a row from April to June, she was beaten a little over seven lengths at Chepstow in July after pulling too hard but drops back a furlong here which may allow her to dominate. Bungle Bay is admirably consistent and is another likely to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Sympathise 2nd Diamond Dreamer 3rd Bungle Bay