UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Beauzon completed a Wolverhampton four-timer, but then probably found tackling 7f was a step too far at Chelmsford last week. Back over a more appropriate distance, the five-year-old commands respect given his impressive recent haul. However, SOME NIGHTMARE, who is still unexposed on the all-weather, edges preference from a handy mark. John O'Shea's charge debuts on Polytrack from 3lb lower than his last winning rating and, a five-time scorer at this trip elsewhere, this could be a good time to catch him. Conquistador completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Some Nightmare 2nd Beauzon 3rd Conquistador

STOIC SYD notched up a quickfire double when scoring over C&D last month and, from just 5lb higher, he holds a strong chance of completing the hat-trick. Runner-up in that aforementioned race, Egoiste has a feasible chance of turning the form around with a 1lb pull at the weights, while The Game Is Up seemed revitalised when getting off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield last week and can also go well with the headgear retained.
Prediction : 1st Stoic Syd 2nd Egoiste 3rd The Game Is Up

MORNING LIGHT was second only to an expensive Godolphin-owned colt over C&D in January and is highly unlikely to be as underestimated in the betting as she was that evening. Ralph Beckett's filly is open to any amount of improvement and an initial mark of 70 could be blown out of the water with another step forward. Wolverhampton winner Make A Scene is another handicap debutant to consider, while Squeaker has shown enough ability to complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Morning Light 2nd Make A Scene 3rd Squeaker

NEVER BETTER was beaten into fifth on his debut over track and trip, but there were plenty of positives to take from that effort and he would have learned a great deal. The son of No Nay Never can progress and get off the mark at the second time of asking. Little Rose went off favourite and ran too badly to be true at Chelmsford last week, so it wouldn't be a shock if she quickly bounced back. Of the remainder, newcomer Asinara appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Never Better 2nd Little Rose 3rd Asinara

GIANT finished just over three lengths clear of the third when getting closest to an unbeaten filly over C&D in October and he has been gelded since that display. Richard Spencer's four-year-old is only 1lb higher and could be the one to beat on his return. Rogue Thunder, who finished second at Lingfield last month, is one to note off the same rating, while Thapa VC will appreciate the drop in grade.
Prediction : 1st Giant 2nd Rogue Thunder 3rd Thapa VC

LISEO fared just about as well as could be expected in seventh when trying to come from the rear off a steady pace at Wolverhampton and, off an unchanged mark and with Harry Burns claiming 3lb, he holds strong claims. Ocean Heights is the likely pace angle and, fresh from making all over C&D on his most recent outing, he can make his presence felt once more off 4lb higher. Way Of Life has been running well in defeat this winter, but his winless run dates back to May 2022 and he might find a few too good again.
Prediction : 1st Liseo 2nd Ocean Heights 3rd Way Of Life

Easter Icon scored readily over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on his debut for this yard and, nudged up 4lb, he can make his presence felt once more. That said, preference is for ESCARPMENT, who finished an admirable third over 1m4f here in a higher grade last month and, eased 1lb and sporting first-time cheekpieces, he gets the vote. Natacata arrives on the same mark as when second at Chelmsford in January, and she is respected most out of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Escarpment 2nd Easter Icon 3rd Natacata