UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

SYMBOL OF STRENGTH has improved with each start to date and arrives here on the back of a close third in the Gimcrack at York. A reproduction of that level of form would give the son of Kodiac a big chance, given that this does not appear to be the strongest renewal of this contest. Principality could make the frame based on his fourth at Listed level at Newbury last time, while Brian and It Ain't Two are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Symbol Of Strength 2nd Principality 3rd Brian

HAMISH put in a very rare poor performance when well beaten into fourth at Newmarket, but that followed a top-class effort when second in the Coronation Cup at Epsom. With that in mind, the eight-year-old can be given another chance as he bids to repeat his 2021 victory in this contest. Kalpana has proven to be consistent throughout this season and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Lion's Pride edges out Cemhaan to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Hamish 2nd Kalpana 3rd Lions Pride

Talis Evolvere carries plenty of weight but has faced some tough tasks in recent months and should not be underestimated in this company. Preference is still for the unexposed KILT, who caught the eye when staying on into second over a mile at Haydock a month ago. A 5lb rise for that effort is a concern, but the well-bred son of Kingman may have further improvement left to come. Cases can be made for most of the remainder, but Rhythm N Rock and Longlai are the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Kilt 2nd Talis Evolvere 3rd Rhythm N Rock

Chesneys Charm proved up to his opening mark of 73 when denying Patsy Snugfit by a short head over 7f at Wolverhampton last month and he holds an obvious chance off 4lb higher. However, FOUETTE gets the nod. James Horton's juvenile can be forgiven her below-par effort at Yarmouth because she was too free and she may be up to the task on her nursery debut. Toy Soldier is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Fouette 2nd Chesneys Charm 3rd Toy Soldier

The hat-trick seeking Heathcliff showed his versatility when taking a drop in trip to score at Newcastle and is a two-time course winner to take very seriously. However, INTERVENTION finished a close-up third at Windsor last month and goes off the same mark. From his handy draw and back on his beloved all-weather, he could regain the winning thread. Last-time-out Newmarket winner Bulldog Drummond is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Intervention 2nd Heathcliff 3rd Bulldog Drummond

ENRICO CARUSO did it well when scoring comfortably on his handicap debut at Sandown in July and the runner-up, who came into the race on a four-timer, has franked the form since by going unbeaten. The Gosdens' four-year-old shaped as though stepping up in trip would suit and he gets that opportunity now, with impressive Ascot winner Assail looking best placed to chase him home. A highly progressive sort over the summer, Night Breeze is entitled to have a say in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Enrico Caruso 2nd Assail 3rd Night Breeze

A tad unlucky in her bid for the hat-trick when carried right towards the finish at Newcastle, ALMUDENA remains a progressive stayer and can resume winning ways. Duke Of Verona bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Goodwood and he is a key player, as is Coco Royale, who was an impressive winner on her return at Sandown but disappointed slightly at Ascot subsequently. Rakki and Tenerife Sunshine cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Almudena 2nd Coco Royale 3rd Duke Of Verona