UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

MATTERHORN split a pair of subsequent winners when attempting to saddle a penalty at Taunton last time, and a mark of 128 could yet underestimate Paul Nicholls' gelding now switched to handicaps. Rock House was far from disgraced in the Persian War at Chepstow, finishing third, and the unexposed son of Westerner is fancied to go well. It's been a while since Soaring Glory last tasted success, but a drop in class ought to aid his chance.
Prediction : 1st Matterhorn 2nd Rock House 3rd Soaring Glory

Having been narrowly denied on his hurdling bow earlier this month, Ithaca's Arrow must be respected, but the vote goes to SIR GINO. A Listed winner on debut when trained in France, Nicky Henderson's gelding could be useful and he is fancied to defy a 253-day absence. Torneo is another who must enter calculations, while Nachtgeist is worth a second look in the betting too.
Prediction : 1st Sir Gino 2nd Ithacas Arrow 3rd Torneo

Nickle Back was no match for Hermes Allen in the John Francome over 2m4f at Newbury last time, but he sets the standard on official ratings and ought to mount a serious challenge. That said, MASTER CHEWY might have more pace over this shorter trip and Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge shades preference. Bourbali and Soul Icon have a bit to find, but they're open to further improvement over the larger obstacles and neither should be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Master Chewy 2nd Nickle Back 3rd Bourbali

BOOTHILL arrives here on the back of two wins at Ascot and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop the progressive eight-year-old. That said, Elixir De Nutz is also seeking a hat-trick and cannot be discounted as a result. Editeur Du Gite and Nube Negra have both yet to show their best this season but should not be written off just yet.
Prediction : 1st Boothill 2nd Elixir De Nutz 3rd Editeur Du Gite

TEA CLIPPER has filled second place on both of his previous starts this season and looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to go one better here. Hidden Heroics returned to winning ways at Ludlow earlier in the month and is likely to remain competitive off just a 2lb higher mark, while others to note are Tweed Skirt and Enrilo.
Prediction : 1st Tea Clipper 2nd Hidden Heroics 3rd Tweed Skirt

GLIMPSE OF GALA was far from disgraced when sixth off this mark in a valuable handicap when last seen over hurdles at Aintree in April. A spin over fences in October should have put her spot on for this and the seven-year-old gets the vote over the recent Ascot winner Midnightreflection as well as Della Casa Lunga and Martha Brae.
Prediction : 1st Glimpse Of Gala 2nd Midnightreflection 3rd Della Casa Lunga