UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

HOUDINI MISS has solid claims having shown a big improvement at Southwell on her nursery debut. Beaten only a neck on that occasion, the daughter of Starman looks on a workable mark with first-time cheekpieces bringing the possibility of further progress. Project Incheon led for a long way in maiden at Newcastle before fading in the closing stages and may settle better having been subsequently gelded, while Maynora drops in trip with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Houdini Miss 2nd Project Incheon 3rd Maynora

Ralph Beckett won this with the subsequent Sussex Stakes hero Qirat in 2023 and TIERRA DEL TORO arrives with every chance. The son of Lope De Vega caught the eye in a decent novice race at Southwell, finishing with a late flourish to take second, and looks capable of winning at this level on that evidence. Luzon Heights would have finished closer at Haydock with clear run and is going the right way, while the newcomer Augustus Gloop is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Tierra Del Toro 2nd Luzon Heights 3rd Augustus Gloop

There is little between fourth-placed Chapter and Robert Anstruther (fifth) on last month's running at Sandown. The former is taken to confirm superiority, but a chance is taken on MOGBBEL. The latter took a step forward when fourth in maiden company at Ffos Las and offers the prospect of further improvement representing Owen Burrows' in-form yard. Elashgar is a half-brother to a Group 3 winner and is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Mogbbel 2nd Chapter 3rd Elashgar

A confident vote goes to LOBLOLLY. Sean Woods' colt finished a narrow second to a rival that has since been given an opening mark of 91, whilst conceding 2lb, at Chelmsford last time out. Pitched into nurseries from what could be a lenient mark, he can open his account. Royal Bodyguard kept on into third over 7f at Newmarket latest so a step up to the mile is likely to suit, while Steel Drum appeals most of the remaining duo.
Prediction : 1st Loblolly 2nd Royal Bodyguard 3rd Steel Drum

Returning to an artificial surface was of clear benefit to RUN WITH IT, who ultimately recorded a comfortable success at Wolverhampton recently. Both of his career wins have been on the Tapeta but switching to Polytrack shouldn't be an issue and, if that is the case, a 6lb penalty should not prevent another big run. Rhapsody switches to handicaps having struggled in a couple of Listed events and should not be underestimated, along with Newcastle runner-up Rogue Encore.
Prediction : 1st Run With It 2nd Rhapsody 3rd Rogue Encore

Second on both of her starts to date, including when a short-priced favourite at Windsor latest, FINALISE can belatedly break her maiden tag. The daughter of Masar has done little wrong so far and stepping up to 1m4f could hold the key to her. Gnomon (second) finished ahead of The Bellhop (third) at Lingfield last month and is fancied to confirm his superiority over that rival, while market support for the returning Shrimp Shady, who won at Windsor when last seen in September, would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Finalise 2nd Gnomon 3rd Shrimp Shady

The combination of a wind procedure and switch to handicaps worked the oracle for I'M WORKIN ON IT, who opened his account over C&D a fortnight ago in ready fashion. Rod Millman's charge scored with enough in hand to suggest that an 8lb rise from the assessor is workable and he's taken to follow up. Reopposing runner-up Token Gesture is 7lb better off with the selection and is feared most, ahead of stable debutant Happy To Fly.
Prediction : 1st Im Workin On It 2nd Token Gesture 3rd Happy To Fly

The application of first-time blinkers saw an improved bid from AMOR CORDIS when finishing third at Brighton last month. The son of Havana Gold makes plenty of appeal racing off an unchanged mark and a breakthrough victory may beckon. Having shaped encouragingly on his latest third over C&D, Lexington Jet is a feasible alternative, while Moby Quick should prove more competitive reverting to a sounder surface.
Prediction : 1st Amor Cordis 2nd Lexington Jet 3rd Moby Quick