UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

SKY WIZARD confirmed the promise he showed on his debut at Windsor to justify favouritism by two lengths at Salisbury back in June, and now makes his return to action. Clive Cox's colt is expected to make up into a better three-year-old and with any amount of improvement to come, he can defy his penalty. Gamekeeper and Mukaafah are also last-time-out winners, with preference for the former to pose the biggest threat to the selection after his comfortable triumph at Wolverhampton in October.
Prediction : 1st Sky Wizard 2nd Gamekeeper 3rd Mukaafah

SO QUIET would have gone into many notebooks after his highly encouraging fourth over C&D, especially as he was slowly away. With that experience under his belt and with normal progression, he can deliver on that debut promise. Show Me A Hero improved on his underwhelming introduction to finish an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford in November and he has been gelded since, so has to be respected under James Doyle. Cuban Melody, a 155,000gns yearling, needs monitoring in the market.
Prediction : 1st So Quiet 2nd Show Me A Hero 3rd Cuban Melody

CRACKING GOLD has really impressed in both of his triumphs to date, including when making all to defy a penalty by over five lengths at Lingfield last month. Clive Cox's colt could have plenty more to offer and can strike off an opening mark of 88. Dr Foster was denied by the smallest of margins over an extended mile at Wolverhampton two starts ago and a reproduction of that effort will put him bang there off 3lb higher. Commander Crouch warrants a market check on his first start for the Jim Boyle stable.
Prediction : 1st Cracking Gold 2nd Dr Foster 3rd Commander Crouch

The unexposed ARABIAN STORM finished an excellent third in a hot Listed race at Newmarket when last seen and, off a mark of 95 on his handicap bow, the impeccably-bred son of Kingman may prove tough to peg back if adopting his usual positive tactics. Mostabshir could only manage fifth in a Chelmsford handicap over a mile in November, but better is anticipated and he is feared most for his in-form stable. Classy sprinter Rohaan should appreciate the expected strong pace and he will be trying to score with his customary late bid.
Prediction : 1st Arabian Storm 2nd Mostabshir 3rd Rohaan

COCKTAIL DRESS was the subject of market support ahead of her handicap debut at Wolverhampton and although she could only manage fourth after racing wide and hanging in the straight, it may pay to be in a forgiving mood with her turned out again quickly. The hat-trick seeking Rey De La Batalla warrants respect, but a 4lb rise for a narrow victory over C&D asks a question of him. Burdett has shown enough ability to suggest that he can play a hand in a race of this nature and he commands attention on his return.
Prediction : 1st Cocktail Dress 2nd Rey De La Batalla 3rd Burdett

ABRAAJ has shown improvement in two starts since undergoing wind surgery and on the back of comfortably accounting for a subsequent winner at Newcastle, the Simon Pearce-trained six-year-old is hard to oppose, despite a 4lb higher mark. C&D winner Zivaniya is suggested as the pick of the rest, although it will be interesting to see where Two Past Eight figures in the market with first-time blinkers added.
Prediction : 1st Abraaj 2nd Zivaniya 3rd Two Past Eight

Swapping cheekpieces for blinkers could be a shrewd move by the connections of REVOLUCION as he bids to atone for a couple of near-misses over 7f. With the new headgear tried, dropping back in trip could also be key in the four-year-old's attempt to gain an overdue second career success. First Company is a dual C&D winner and rates a big threat off a competitive mark. Abolish holds solid place claims now dropped to a class 6 for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Revolucion 2nd First Company 3rd Abolish