UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

El Rio completed a double in convincing style in this grade at Sandown last month and he should mount a bold bid off a 6lb higher rating than for his most recent success. However, it may pay to side with RANGE, who impressed when scoring by six lengths at Chepstow last time and an 8lb rise could prove to be on the lenient side. Sam Thomas' seven-year-old might have more to offer on only his third chase start and can go in again. Asta La Pasta is another to take seriously.
Prediction : 1st Range 2nd El Rio 3rd Asta La Pasta

THE JUKEBOX MAN placed at the top level in his latest three hurdles starts and now stakes his claim over fences after taking a Grade 2 chase at Newbury last month. Ben Pauling's six-year-old was making his first chase start in that event, so it was hard not to be impressed and he can break his duck in Grade 1 company here. Hyland took a Listed contest at Cheltenham last month and he should give a good account, but this does represent a big step up. Masaccio finished two lengths behind the selection last time and would be foolish to dismiss.
Prediction : 1st The Jukebox Man 2nd Hyland 3rd Masaccio

This will no doubt prove to be a match between the returning CONSTITUTION HILL and Lossiemouth, with preference for the former. The seven-time Grade 1 winner has taken the last two renewals of this contest with the minimum of fuss and sets the bar enormously high with his rating of 175. If Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old retains his ability after his long absence, then he can remain unbeaten under Rules. As for the latter, she is seeking her sixth success at the top level and is likely to give the selection plenty to think about. Burdett Road can beat Lump Sum home for third.
Prediction : 1st Constitution Hill 2nd Lossiemouth 3rd Burdett Road

An intriguing international look to this year's Christmas showpiece, with Irish raider SPILLANE'S TOWER taken to come out on top. A progressive novice last season when landing Grade 1s at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, the six-year-old returned with a career-best display in the John Durkan when splitting two of Willie Mullins' stable stars in second over an extended 2m3f. This will be his first start outside of Ireland, but he has always appealed as a classy sort and he will relish going back up in trip. French hopes lie with the enigmatic but talented Il Est Francais, who has disappointed twice since his exhilarating performance in the Kauto Star on this card last year. Dropping back to 3m on a flat track could suit Grey Dawning ideally, having jumped and travelled well for most of the Betfair Chase before being worn down after the last. A winner here in January, Banbridge looked like he was coming to challenge Energumene at Cork when unseating at the last, and he is well worth another go at 3m. Of the others, 2022 winner Bravemansgame may have each-way claims, while L'Homme Presse remains lightly raced for his age and goes well fresh.
Prediction : 1st Spillanes Tower 2nd Grey Dawning 3rd Banbridge

Related to the stable's Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, KIENTZHEIM could be a classy sort starting her career over hurdles on British shores. Two from three in bumpers in France for previous connections, her track experience should be enough to see off Rascallion, who was a promising second on his hurdles bow at Ludlow last month. A relatively progressive sort on the Flat for Alan King, Nap Hand could be of interest as he switches focus to a career over timber.
Prediction : 1st Kientzheim 2nd Rascallion 3rd Nap Hand

The Henry Daly stable can do little wrong at present, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity for his SUPREME GIFT to land a double, having scored over further at Market Rasen last month. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable, and he gets the vote ahead of East India Express, who escapes a penalty having scored in a conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle at Ascot last Friday. Only a neck separated King Of The Road (first) and In The Air (second) when they met at Taunton last time out, and both can have a say again.
Prediction : 1st Supreme Gift 2nd East India Express 3rd In The Air