UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

CLASSY HOPES went close to losing his maiden tag when denied in the shadow of the post here last week. Due to be raised 2lb for that good effort, John Butler's inmate can take advantage and gone one better. Pickled Pepper just failed to reel in the winner at Chelmsford last time and she looks set to launch another strong challenge, while Amroon won over 7f during the summer and can get involved off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Classy Hopes 2nd Pickled Pepper 3rd Amroon

Penalised for winning at Yarmouth in May, Spherical has shown her best form over the minimum trip so far, and is taken on with GALAXY ZOO. The daughter of Zoustar made a promising debut when a close-up third at Wolverhampton behind a winner officially rated 83 and she can go close on the strength of that form. Pageant is fitted with a first-time hood and is another likely improver, while both Mahra's Love and Gentle Touch are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Galaxy Zoo 2nd Spherical 3rd Pageant

JETTIE'S RUN makes plenty of appeal based on last month's debut second over course and distance. She was no match for the hot favourite Magical Trail, but showed enough potential to suggest she can win at this level. Maissara failed to progress when fourth at Yarmouth, but is not out of this if settling better in the early stages. Remember The Bear is a half-sister to the useful sprinter Pillow Talk and is preferred of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Jetties Run 2nd Maissara 3rd Remember The Bear

A few of these arrive with something to prove, but that can't be said about BLACKLION, who finished third at Wolverhampton last time out having been on target there prior to that. George Baker's charge is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, from a favourable draw, the son of Sioux Nation can get back on track. Ash Wednesday caught the eye when third over 7f at Brighton recently. A step up in trip could unlock further progress, so he appeals as a likely candidate, while others to note include Help Me Rhonda and Spirit Charmer.
Prediction : 1st Blacklion 2nd Ash Wednesday 3rd Help Me Rhonda

Victory Sound sets a useful standard and he is of obvious interest eased in class under a penalty, but it might pay to side with SUHUB. William Haggas' filly stepped forward on her debut effort when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket last month and any further progress could see her go one better. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their initial experience and Urban Glimpse may get involved with that in mind. Venezuelan appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Suhub 2nd Victory Sound 3rd Urban Glimpse

Al Ameed continues to knock hard on the door and he would be deserved winner, but the Kodiac gelding might have to play second-fiddle to FRENCH MASTER. John & Thady Gosden's colt was a comfortable victor at Doncaster in July and the three-year-old, a full-brother to Mohaafeth, can continue his progress switched to the all-weather. Assured appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st French Master 2nd Al Ameed 3rd Assured

A few last-time-out winners arrive here with solid credentials of claiming the prize, with slight preference for THROUBI. James Fanshawe's charge seeks a hat-trick and Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim negates the burden of a 3lb rise for her head success over 1m4f at Newbury in July. Rockit Tommy will have to defy a 5lb penalty for his success over 1m3f at this venue nine days ago, but Taylor Fisher takes off 3lb, while Outgun also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Throubi 2nd Rockit Tommy 3rd Outgun

An open contest sees a tentative nod in the direction of KING OF ITHACA, who was beaten under a length despite finishing third over 7f at Southwell last month. Off the same mark, another bold bid can be expected. Jazzy Angel is fancied to pose the most significant question to the selection after a narrow miss over 7f at Wolverhampton on her latest start, while Stacey Racey won over C&D last time and heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st King Of Ithaca 2nd Jazzy Angel 3rd Stacey Racey

OPEN SECRET was a ready winner over 1m6f at Redcar on Saturday and a repeat of that performance would make him difficult to stop. Charlie Johnston's charge will have to defy a 6lb penalty, but that seems unlikely to halt his progression. The hat-trick seeking Knight Templar is feared most, although a further 6lb rise will be trickier to defy, while Hawk Jet looks set to follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Open Secret 2nd Knight Templar 3rd Hawk Jet