UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

After recording a comfortable success at Newbury in July, STONKING lost all chance at Wolverhampton last time, having reared upon leaving the stalls. The fact he was sent off as favourite would suggest better was expected, though, so it would come as no surprise were the son of Farhh to step forward now. Way Of Life continues to run well in defeat and is unlikely to be far away, along with recent Lingfield scorer Forge Valley Lad and handicap debutant Sax Appeal, who returns from an absence.
Prediction : 1st Stonking 2nd Way Of Life 3rd Forge Valley Lad

The vote goes to CLASSIC ENCOUNTER, who bumped into a now 88-rated rival at Newmarket in October. Charlie Appleby's gelding will have no problem with the return to an artificial surface, and first-time cheekpieces are fancied to elicit some improvement. John & Thady Gosden saddle four, of which newcomer Pappano appears to be their leading chance based on jockey bookings. Others to note include Night Horn and Cool Legend.
Prediction : 1st Classic Encounter 2nd Pappano 3rd Night Horn

Mulciber was able to make a successful handicap debut when winning at Newcastle last month and another bold bid can be expected from just 2lb higher, but a chance is taken on DIRE WOLF. Adam West's charge failed to trouble the judge on her three qualifying runs, each over shorter, but the combination of a first-time tongue-tie/handicap bow can aid improvement. Compton Bay is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dire Wolf 2nd Mulciber 3rd Compton Bay

Lightning Touch and Flying Finn are the pick of those with previous race experience but a chance can be taken on FRIENDLY SOUL. The daughter of Kingman is a half-sister to three Group 1 scorers and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut here. Blessed Honour is from the family of the Breeders' Cup winner Dank and is another noteworthy newcomer, while Izipizi and Crimson Coronet also merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Friendly Soul 2nd Blessed Honour 3rd Lightning Touch

Talis Evolvere narrowly denied Urban Sprawl in a similar event at Wolverhampton a couple of weeks ago and may be able to confirm that form here. However, marginal preference is for CROWNTHORPE, who was only half a length behind the winner when fourth at Newcastle last time and he is off the same mark now. Others to consider are Marshal Dan and Chantico.
Prediction : 1st Crownthorpe 2nd Talis Evolvere 3rd Urban Sprawl

COACHELLO arrives here on the back of two victories and a 5lb penalty for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. Probe appreciated a return to the all-weather when scoring at Chelmsford a month ago and he has to be of interest once again, while Chipstead and Tiger Crusade complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Coachello 2nd Probe 3rd Chipstead

GLOBAL WARNING had little trouble in justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton recently and a quick-fire double could be in the offing for John Butler's gelding, with a 4lb penalty looking far from insurmountable. Got No Dollars posted a close-up third at Chelmsford last Monday and the five-year-old is feared most racing off the same mark, ahead of fellow in-form rival Sparkling Spirit, who may find some improvement from first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Global Warning 2nd Got No Dollars 3rd Sparkling Spirit

Freetodream was far from disgraced when finishing fourth at Goodwood in June and Amanda Perrett's inmate likely has more to offer in handicaps. However, DIVINE MESSENGER makes slightly more appeal on his return to 7f after not appearing to stay a mile on his fourth-placed reappearance at Lingfield last week. Vitalline has been knocking on the door of late and the five-year-old should give another good account racing off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Divine Messenger 2nd Freetodream 3rd Vitalline