UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

The Gosdens boast a strong hand with their trio, and Sea Journey, a narrow second at Doncaster on her reappearance last month is perhaps the best of those. Kitty Furnival has been given some time off following a below-par run at Catterick. She sets the standard on official ratings though and must be respected, but preference is afforded to SHADY BAY. Tom Ward's filly kept on well over 1m2f at Nottingham in July and, with a step up in trip likely to suit, she can find the necessary improvement.
Prediction : 1st Shady Bay 2nd Sea Journey 3rd Kitty Furnival

Nahi contested a useful maiden at Nottingham on his debut in June and the son of Blue Point looks set to go well following an absence, while Newcastle scorer West Acre should not be underestimated despite the 7lb penalty. However, the vote goes to GALLANT. Andrew Balding's charge made a pleasing racecourse debut, a race which has since worked out well. This surface should hold no fears and he can go in at the second time of asking. Others to note include Kosometsuke and Manara.
Prediction : 1st Gallant 2nd Nahi 3rd West Acre

CHALK MOUNTAIN was a slightly unfortunate second to State Flag at Newbury in July, but Stuart Kittow's gelding gained his reward last month. On target at Southwell before going on to complete a double at Wolverhampton six days later, taking his all-weather record to four from 11, he can continue his progress from a favourable draw. Nine-year-old Crystal Casque has shown more positive signs of late and he can get into the shake-up, along with Dion Baker, who was narrowly denied at Brighton last time out.
Prediction : 1st Chalk Mountain 2nd State Flag 3rd Crystal Casque

Equilateral has failed to reach the heights of previous years this season, but he could have a say if running to the level of his third at Sandown on his penultimate start. However, WILLEM TWEE looks the way to go. James Fanshawe's five-year-old struck by the smallest of margins at Wolverhampton in August and he sets a high standard with a rating of 108. Juan Les Pins is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Willem Twee 2nd Equilateral 3rd Juan Les Pins

PARRAMOUNT had Rockit Tommy (fourth) behind when being denied by a length into second over 1m4f here two starts ago and produced another good effort to make the frame in this grade at Epsom last time. Charlie Longsdon's eight-year-old ought to go close if he can back those efforts up with Hollie Doyle back on board. Eben Zaabeel finished a length and a quarter in front of King's Reign (third) at Southwell last time, who went on to defy an opening mark of 77 at Pontefract next time. That effort gives him a big chance back in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Parramount 2nd Eben Zaabeel 3rd Rockit Tommy

Kalamunda boasts an unbeaten record on the all-weather and he would be dangerous to dismiss off 5lb higher than his latest victory at Lingfield. However, this represents a step up in grade and, with that in mind, the vote goes to THE ICE PHOENIX. Charles Hills' three-year-old struck in commanding fashion at this level at Southwell on his most recent outing and he might be capable of defying a 3lb rise. Highland Spring completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Ice Phoenix 2nd Kalamunda 3rd Highland Spring

Having scored a shade cosily on his handicap bow over 7f here in March, the returning HAVANAGREATTIME makes plenty of appeal off just 4lb higher. This step up to a mile is likely to suit Richard Hughes' colt and he's taken to make a winning reappearance. Better is expected from the downgraded Rhythm N Rock, who wasn't disgraced when finishing seventh in a competitive class 2 event over C&D last month. The six-year-old is feared most, ahead of the hat-trick seeking Devoirs Choice.
Prediction : 1st Havanagreattime 2nd Rhythm N Rock 3rd Devoirs Choice

Stable debutant Imola returned to form in first-time blinkers when a respectable second at Chepstow last month and a return to this track and trip shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. However, a wide draw and lack of headgear may prove her undoing and preference is for CUBAN HARRY. Ed Dunlop's gelding showed that he is still in good heart when posting a solid fourth at Wolverhampton nine days ago and today's plum draw could see him back in the winner's enclosure. Windsor Pass and Marchetti are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Cuban Harry 2nd Imola 3rd Windsor Pass

Although LEWIS BARNES was a little underwhelming when only fifth at Chelmsford four days ago, he still looks capable of landing a race of this nature judged on his penultimate close-up second at that same venue. The five-year-old will need to break out better in today's contest, but he's worth persevering with. The application of first-time cheekpieces appeared to unlock some hidden potential in recent Bath runner-up Midnight Flame and the Joe Ponting-trained filly is feared most, ahead of C&D winner Oriental Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Lewis Barnes 2nd Midnight Flame 3rd Oriental Spirit