UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Plantaroma could only manage fourth on her handicap debut at Newbury in December, but this drop in grade/1lb lower mark might see her get closer. Even so, JENA D'OUDAIRIES looks the way to go. Paul Nicholls' six-year-old failed to justify short odds when third at Taunton last month but she makes her handicap bow off an appealing mark and it would be no surprise to see her find the improvement required. Sweet Caryline completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jena Doudairies 2nd Plantaroma 3rd Sweet Caryline

HIGH FIBRE improved on his debut third over hurdles to occupy the runner-up berth at Taunton last month and is likely to have plenty of improvement in him. This looks a reasonable assignment and he could put his experience to good use. Previous course bumper winner Andashan put his Plumpton mishap behind him when making the frame at Fontwell on Boxing Day, and he would be foolish to dismiss. I'd Go Maniac is another to note.
Prediction : 1st High Fibre 2nd Andashan 3rd Id Go Maniac

KINGSTON PRIDE was a disappointing favourite when being pulled up in a Grade 2 event at Sandown in December, but he might be worth another chance. Nicky Henderson's charge looked an exciting prospect on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter prior to that and could bounce back. Jus De Citron struck in good style over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster and might take a step forward on only his second start under Rules. J J Moon is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Pride 2nd Jus De Citron 3rd J J Moon

IDEAL DES BORDES showed a likeable attitude when running out a game winner on his chasing debut over 3m1f at Wincanton last month and, with the promise of more to come over fences, another bold bid looks likely off 3lb higher. Eyed is progressing nicely with each start and he looks the main danger following a recent Market Rasen success, while Sea Invasion also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Ideal Des Bordes 2nd Eyed 3rd Sea Invasion

A case can be made for a few of these so only a tentative vote goes to BREDON HILL. He shaped with promise when finishing third on his handicap debut over this trip at Warwick in December and this lightly-raced gelding could go close off the same mark. Bumper winner The Long Point looked to be learning on the job when fourth over an extended 2m4f at Hereford and merits respect on his handicap bow, while last-time-out scorer Star Of Affinity is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Bredon Hill 2nd The Long Point 3rd Star Of Affinity

FLEGMATIK loves it around here and gets the vote to add another course win to his CV. Dan Skelton's charge is 6lb below his last winning mark and, after shaping with plenty of promise when third in a deeper race over 2m5f at Ascot last month, he ticks plenty of boxes. Lounge Lizard predictably found a few too good in a warm Cheltenham handicap last time out but, eased 2lb with his sights lowered, he looks capable of playing a hand. Issar D'Airy is respected most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Flegmatik 2nd Lounge Lizard 3rd Issar DAiry

Point-to-point winner ETNA BIANCO, a full-brother to a winning hurdler who set connections back 140,000 pounds at Cheltenham's autumn sale, boasts a solid jumps pedigree and is in good hands to make a big impact on his Rules debut. Kadastral is related to jumps winners in France and is another to note for a powerful yard. Frontier Prince, the only four-year-old in the field, gets weight all round and can figure if building on a couple of promising efforts at Ludlow and Wincanton.
Prediction : 1st Etna Bianco 2nd Kadastral 3rd Frontier Prince

Chris Gordon won both divisions of this last year and his Bold Action warrants a betting check on his debut under Rules. However, EDWARD SEXTON posted a most encouraging effort to finish second when introduced in a similar event at Sandown in November and, sure to be wiser, he can go one place better. Old Park Star, a respectable third in that race, is feared most, although Amazing Cleni and Choice Runner could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Edward Sexton 2nd Old Park Star 3rd Bold Action