UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

THE WAITING GAME rattled up a sequence of five wins last autumn and went close when third at Chelmsford on her latest start. A return to winning ways looks imminent for Jack Jones' mare and she may edge a competitive sprint. The consistent Valtellina won here this time last year and she can feature, while Al Ameen and Hiatus are others capable of getting involved.
Prediction : 1st The Waiting Game 2nd Valtellina 3rd Al Ameen

LAYAALI was having only her second start in a nursery when running into trouble at Newcastle last time. She finished with a late rattle for third once in the clear and looks worth chancing in the hope she gets a smoother passage. Placed over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton, Miakoda is not out of this, while it would be no surprise to see improvement from both Gesundheit and Perfect Parole.
Prediction : 1st Layaali 2nd Miakoda 3rd Gesundheit

ARTIFICER was having her first start after a wind operation when debuting for Matt Crawley's yard and finishing third at Lingfield last month. The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor is potentially well handicapped on that evidence and is the one to side with. More Than A Feelin returns to the all-weather with a shout, while Faster Bee looks worth another try over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Artificer 2nd More Than A Feelin 3rd Faster Bee

360,000gns purchase Naval Command, a half-brother to St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov, makes plenty of appeal on paper and is an obvious candidate for his lofty connections. Push The Limit looks a likely type too and although it would be no surprise were he to figure, THE KING'S FALCON shades preference. A staying-on fourth over 7f at Newbury on his debut, the mile promises to suit and that previous experience will stand him in good stead.
Prediction : 1st The Kings Falcon 2nd Naval Command 3rd Push The Limit

Misty Memories was a shade unfortunate not to have finished closer at Beverley but he sets the standard and must enter calculations. That said, it could go the way of debutant MASAI MOON. Charlie Appleby's colt boasts an appealing pedigree and with the yard's juveniles in good form, it would come as no surprise were he up to the task. Helmsley is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Masai Moon 2nd Misty Memories 3rd Helmsley

SHE'S A WARRIOR finished a creditable third over C&D on her debut before going on to score with ease here next time, and any further progress could see the filly go in again. That said, Leadman sets the standard with an official rating of 83 and he ought to have a say. Ombrecell wouldn't be without a chance should a first-time hood help him to settle, while others to note include El Zoud and Newcastle scorer Tasdeed.
Prediction : 1st Shes A Warrior 2nd Leadman 3rd Ombrecell

With a lack of recent winning form to work with it may pay to focus on those with the best course form, and that points us to the chances of EPSOM FAITHFULL. Her seven wins on the all-weather include four here at Kempton, three over this trip off higher marks, and she's taken to go close. Thapa VC is an obvious threat after his recent C&D second, while Strike can also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Epsom Faithfull 2nd Thapa VC 3rd Strike

Chris Dwyer has booked Oisin Murphy to ride top-weight Berry Clever and, although still a maiden, he could go close dropping in class. Tambourine Dream is also interesting in first-time cheekpieces after a couple of decent third-placed efforts, but GULTARI may have an edge. She was a solid fourth at Wolverhampton last month, won as recently as August on the turf and looks the most reliable runner in the field.
Prediction : 1st Gultari 2nd Berry Clever 3rd Tambourine Dream

A small field and Tailorman is the only C&D winner in the line-up after he scored by a nose here last month. He can go well, but an added 4lb from the handicapper may be enough to stop him. DYNAMISTE has been put up the same amount for her Bath success but she tries a new trip now and may improve for it. Francesco Baracca is an interesting alternative if he reacts well to a first-time hood.
Prediction : 1st Dynamiste 2nd Tailorman 3rd Francesco Baracca