UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

BRIONI shaped well on his debut when third at Sandown and stepped forward from that display to finish runner-up over C&D. Alan King's colt arguably sets the standard on that form and appeals as the type to have progressed over the winter. Jayyash doesn't look anywhere near the finished article based on his two runs to date, but the extra furlong is likely to bring him into the reckoning. Great Chieftain is entitled to improve from his recent third at Wolverhampton, when making his first appearance since November.
Prediction : 1st Brioni 2nd Jayyash 3rd Great Chieftain

SCREAMING EAGLE left behind his debut performance when almost getting off the mark here over 7f in October and Andrew Balding's colt, whose dam is a half-sister to a Gimcrack hero and a dual Group 3 winner, should have no issue with the return to a mile. Saji warrants the utmost respect on his racecourse bow for top connections, while Mighty Nebula contested the Wood Ditton on his introduction at Newmarket last April and is of interest after being gelded.
Prediction : 1st Screaming Eagle 2nd Saji 3rd Mighty Nebula

Charlie Appleby saddles two very interesting newcomers in WINTER SNOWFALL, a daughter of Galileo who is related to top Godolphin performers including Thunder Snow, and Sahara Snow, a half-sister to Group/Grade 1 winner Wuheida. Preference is for the former, with her being the choice of William Buick. Of those with experience, Juneberry is likely to benefit from a step up in trip following her sixth over a mile at Lingfield back in October.
Prediction : 1st Winter Snowfall 2nd Sahara Snow 3rd Juneberry

As the only two currently with an official handicap mark, Mashadi and Celtic Warrior help set a reasonable standard and each commands respect now they have both had a recent spin. With cheekpieces added, the former may be the pick of the pair at this stage. However, ROGUE ENCORE ran promisingly in two starts over 1m for his former yard and can make a flying start for the Peter Chapple-Hyam stable if dropping a furlong prompts a more sustained effort this time.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Encore 2nd Mashadi 3rd Celtic Warrior

Already a dual C&D winner, and one who has won when fresh before, HICKORY is still open to improvement and rates an appealing option at this level, despite remaining on a career-high mark. James Fanshawe's six-year-old faced much stiffer tests last season and may well find this is an ideal starting point for his new campaign. Hodler and Zero Carbon are consistent and capable of making an impact, while Kiwano is another to note back here after a spell racing in Bahrain.
Prediction : 1st Hickory 2nd Hodler 3rd Zero Carbon

A comfortable winner over this trip at Newcastle, there is good reason to expect BELLA KOPELLA will cope with switching to Polytrack and she has a strong chance of following up in this company. Nigel Tinkler's filly does have a 7lb higher mark to deal with, which creates some hope for supporters of seasonal debutant Alpine Girl, who is just 1lb above her last winning figure. Recent Southwell scorer Miss Moonshine also commands respect, despite stepping up in class.
Prediction : 1st Bella Kopella 2nd Alpine Girl 3rd Miss Moonshine

HIMAWARI met with plenty of trouble in running when fourth on her handicap debut over C&D last time and, off 1lb lower, she could be hard to beat with a clear run in this company. Whiteley Way has shown promise on both starts this year and she may prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Zachary and Dark Dreamer.
Prediction : 1st Himawari 2nd Whiteley Way 3rd Zachary

COCK AND BULL took a big step forward when a neck second over this distance on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton on Saturday and he is hard to oppose off the same mark here, despite the quick turnaround. Cracker Star has a similar profile to the selection and should not be underestimated, while Sun Dancer Girl is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Cock And Bull 2nd Cracker Star 3rd Sun Dancer Girl