UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

1,600,000gns purchase ALFAREQA, who is a daughter of Frankel out of Cheveley Park Stakes winner Millisle, could hardly be more appealing on paper and has to be of high interest on her racecourse debut. From those with experience, Arabian Leopard is the most notable contender given her proximity to a subsequent Group 3 winner on her introduction at Goodwood in August. Dancing Colours and Thaisa are other promising types for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Alfareqa 2nd Arabian Leopard 3rd Dancing Colours

Several of these are appealing types for a race of this nature, with INVINCIBLE MELODY being a particulary attractive option starting out for a yard that has enjoyed an excellent period of success. A half-brother to Group 1 heroine Lezoo, this son of Invincible Army looks the pick of Ralph Beckett's pair based on potential, although The Quiet Gent was a promising second on his debut at Wolverhampton last month. Indian Springs and Charging Bull also run for powerful yards and also warrant inspection.
Prediction : 1st Invincible Melody 2nd The Quiet Gent 3rd Indian Springs

DREAM VOYAGE faced a stiff test in the Sweet Solera at Newmarket when last seen in August. However, having been freshened up by a break, she may be able to capitalise on this significant ease in grade. Miss Collada should also be popular after her 7f success here last month and a 4lb higher mark looks workable at this stage. Morte Point is another potential improver on her nursery debut, while Blinky has been given a chance by the handicapper and also needs considering.
Prediction : 1st Dream Voyage 2nd Miss Collada 3rd Morte Point

Spectacular View caused a minor upset when beating an odds-on shot in the same ownership at Chelmsford on his second start. However, a 7lb penalty may stop him from backing that effort up against some well-bred newcomers, with SHIPSHAPE getting the vote. A half-brother to the multiple Group 1-placed Swingalong, he may be another exciting recruit for the Ralph Beckett team. Others for the shortlist include Komodo Island, King Of Narnia and Spanish Voice.
Prediction : 1st Shipshape 2nd Spectacular View 3rd Komodo Island

Bred to be smart as a son of Dubawi out of 1000 Guineas winner Billesdon Brook, KING'S NORTON may be primed to strike first time out for leading connections. Padua very nearly caused a huge upset when going down by a head at Lingfield after being sent off at 125/1 on his racecourse bow and the son of Magna Grecia appears capable of being in the mix. Modernise and Man Of La Mancha appeal most of the other debutants.
Prediction : 1st Kings Norton 2nd Padua 3rd Modernise

ABSOLUTE STAR shaped with promise on all three starts at Newcastle when trained by Archie Watson and an opening mark of 69 doesn't appear to be particularly harsh on her first appearance since March. La Fleur Petrus didn't get the rub of the green when fourth on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton in October and she is more than capable of reversing form with the runner-up from that contest, Noisy Music.
Prediction : 1st Absolute Star 2nd La Fleur Petrus 3rd Noisy Music

Despite being winless since September 2023, POKER FACE has run with plenty of credit on several occasions this season at Group 2 level. This represents a significant drop in grade for the five-year-old, and he can take advantage at the main expense of Roi De France, who remains unexposed and bounced back from a disappointing effort in the Cambridgeshire to score over C&D. A winner of a Group 3 at Haydock on his penultimate start, Holloway Boy is another to note, as well as the returning Alshinfarah.
Prediction : 1st Poker Face 2nd Roi De France 3rd Holloway Boy

Runner-up on her latest start over C&D following on from a determined success at Chelmsford the previous month, SILVER NIGHTFALL narrowly sets the standard on form and she can land a fifth career success. Not beaten far over further at Lingfield last month, Bohemian Breeze is a key player along with Liberated Lad, who has been a progressive sort this season. Last Empress and Tortured Soul cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Silver Nightfall 2nd Bohemian Breeze 3rd Liberated Lad

The booking of Oisin Murphy aboard BRUNEL CHARM catches the eye and his most recent effort after wind surgery was an eye-catcher when keeping on well from off the pace over C&D. Charlie Wallis' charge gets the vote ahead of Art Fantastique, who has strong claims on his penultimate runner-up effort over C&D, and Heartrate. Big Bard and Dazitoo have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Brunel Charm 2nd Art Fantastique 3rd Heartrate