UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

SAUVIGNON was victorious in two of his three starts in France before switching to the Paul Nicholls yard and has been given a rating of 138. If the son of Inns Of Court can run near that level, he could be the one to beat. Lulamba has been all the rage in the market for the Triumph Hurdle this week so it would come as no shock if he were to go close on his first start for the Nicky Henderson stable. Hosaamm completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sauvignon 2nd Lulamba 3rd Hosaamm

FINGLE BRIDGE made a deep impression when justifying short odds at Uttoxeter and he should have plenty of improvement in him. Olly Murphy's seven-year-old makes only his second start over hurdles and could put these to the sword before moving on to bigger assignments. Lud'or has made the frame on each of his two UK appearances to date and should mount a bold bid again with Harry Cobden back on board. Any market confidence behind Graham would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Fingle Bridge 2nd Ludor 3rd Graham

It was hard not to be impressed by SAINT SEGAL's romp at Newbury last month and he has been given an 8lb rise. Jane Williams' seven-year-old remains in the same grade and provided he is in similar form, he will prove very tough to beat. Keep Running made every yard of the running to score in easy fashion at Ludlow in November and has to be respected off 7lb higher, while Heltenham is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Saint Segal 2nd Keep Running 3rd Heltenham

HUNTER LEGEND has stepped forward with each start this season and arrives following a smooth display at Leicester a fortnight ago. The manner of that performance suggested the step up to 3m was unlikely to be a concern for the eight-year-old, who bids for a fourth success over the larger obstacles. Surrey Quest was still travelling nicely when unseating at Newbury and his guaranteed stamina should bring him into play. Others to consider include Kyntara and Remastered.
Prediction : 1st Hunter Legend 2nd Surrey Quest 3rd Kyntara

PIC D'ORHY won this contest in 2023 before beating all bar subsequent King George hero Banbridge 12 months ago. The admirable 10-year-old had a simple enough task when returning to land another 1965 Chase at Ascot and connections appear to have found a similar opportunity. The ultra-progressive Martator found things happening too quickly for him in the Desert Orchid here over Christmas. The return to 2m4f is likely to aid his cause, while Hitman is a player judged on his Old Roan second.
Prediction : 1st Pic DOrhy 2nd Martator 3rd Hitman

An encouraging second on his handicap debut when returning from a 344-day absence at Haydock, BEAT THE BAT is open to plenty of improvement and stepping up further in trip could help Harry Fry's charge go one better. A neck behind him on that occasion and 1lb worse off is the unexposed Knight Of Allen, who must be a key player, along with impressive Newbury scorer Jipcot. Third in this contest last year before returning with a taking success at Newbury, Impose Toi may prefer better ground, while Il Va De Soi and Kamsinas cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Beat The Bat 2nd Knight Of Allen 3rd Jipcot

This represents a significant drop in grade for NAVAJO INDY, who took his game to a new level in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury, and an 8lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from landing the four-timer. C&D winner Court In The Act was impressive at Market Rasen, although the majority of his best form has come on better ground, while Ninth Loch could be an intriguing recruit to the Harry Derham stable, having gone in when last seen at Auteuil. Others to note include Jour D'Evasion, Manuelito and Spirits Bay.
Prediction : 1st Navajo Indy 2nd Court In The Act 3rd Ninth Loch