UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

EL HIBRI runs for a yard that has been back among the winners recently and, having hinted at a revival of late, he offers strong appeal running off 4lb lower than his last winning mark. Smasher is effective on Polytrack and is also weighted to go well. As is dual C&D winner The Cola Kid, who is another to bear in mind, while Lupset Flossy Pop has each-way claims off a basement rating.
Prediction : 1st El Hibri 2nd Smasher 3rd The Cola Kid

All of these are hard to predict but MIGHTY GURKHA (third) could still have a big impact at this level. With Taylor Fisher's 3lb claim a handy asset from the saddle, the seven-year-old has a decent chance of gaining his third success over this C&D on these terms. Man On A Mission (runner-up) was a neck in front of the selection here last month and is feared most despite being 1lb worse off this time. Fellow Polytrack winner Shalaa Asker is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Gurkha 2nd Man On A Mission 3rd Shalaa Asker

TARGET MAN wasn't beaten too far when tried over 7f at Newcastle last time out and may do better dropping back down a furlong here. With a first-time blinkers and tongue-tie combination tried, allied to talented apprentice Warren Fentiman claiming 7lb from the saddle, connections are giving the son of Earthlight every assistance as he bids to break his duck. Massimo Blue is feared most from those with experience. Rajwa, who cost 100,000 euro, and Rupert The Prince are interesting newcomers and they both warrant a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Target Man 2nd Massimo Blue 3rd Rajwa

COSMIC FORCE caught the eye when staying on into third after conceding first run to the leading pair over 6f here last month and, stepping back up in trip off 1lb higher, this son of Mehmas gets the vote to score now blinkers are added to a tongue-tie for the first time. Penelope Valentine wasn't beaten far when third over this trip at Newcastle recently and a prominent showing off an unchanged mark would come as no surprise, while the unexposed Helaali completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Cosmic Force 2nd Penelope Valentine 3rd Helaali

Those with experience don't appear to set a lofty standard so it may pay to side with a newcomer, namely PAPA OSCAR. Harry Charlton's inmate is a half-brother to some useful types and it would be no surprise if the son of Expert Eye were able to play a hand in a race like this first time up. Lunanova made a pleasing start when third over this trip at Lingfield on her debut in December and, with the promise of more to come, she merits consideration. Emerald Downs and Wise Stars are a couple of others to consider before market clues are known.
Prediction : 1st Papa Oscar 2nd Lunanova 3rd Emerald Downs

Enchanted Way wasn't disgraced when finishing third over this trip at Lingfield last time out and, sporting blinkers for the first time, another bold bid looks likely. That said, MAGNA GRECIA STAR is preferred. There is plenty to like about the 42,000-euro daughter of Magna Grecia on paper and, making her debut for the in-form James Tate team, she looks the one to be with. Critical Aclaim is another newcomer with an interesting profile.
Prediction : 1st Magna Grecia Star 2nd Enchanted Way 3rd Critical Aclaim

MESAAFI relished a return to 6f when running out a ready winner at Newcastle 25 days ago and there could be more to come. That was only the four-year-old's second outing under the tutelage of Simon Pearce and a 6lb higher mark looks surmountable. The biggest threat may emerge from Shallow, who is only 2lb higher than last month's C&D victory. Fellow last-time-out scorer Grenham Bay can also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Mesaafi 2nd Shallow 3rd Grenham Bay

We may not have seen the best from lightly-raced stable debutant Silent Age and market support for Ian Williams' charge must be respected. Regardless, LOCAL HERO impressed with how he quickened clear of the field over track and trip 63 days ago and a 4lb rise for that success looks on the lenient side. Cracking Gold and Brasil Power both arrive on the back of creditable efforts in defeat and complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Local Hero 2nd Silent Age 3rd Cracking Gold

A marked step up in distance proved just the trick for last month's C&D winner BRUCE BANNER and he may prove too strong for his rivals once more. A switch to Ollie Sangster's yard shouldn't hamper his follow-up bid and a 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks more than workable. Sydney Whistler was far more competitive on his second-placed handicap bow at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he's feared most, ahead of Hi Ya Mal.
Prediction : 1st Bruce Banner 2nd Sydney Whistler 3rd Hi Ya Mal