UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

A top-class renewal of this contest, but it is hard to look past KALPANA. Andrew Balding's filly has yet to taste victory in three starts this year, but she has placed at Group 1 level on each occasion. Her most recent second in the King George at Ascot is the standout piece of form and she can take this prize for the second time en route to a crack at the Arc. Giavellotto won the Hong Kong Vase last December and although not at that level in two starts this season, he cannot be discounted. Tasmania has caught the eye staying on well over 1m2f of late and may find some improvement back at this trip.
Prediction : 1st Kalpana 2nd Giavellotto 3rd Tasmania

The unexposed Sky Safari is unbeaten on the all-weather and has to be noted following her latest success over C&D. That said, this is tougher and a chance can be taken on SIR PAUL RAMSEY. Charlie Johnston's gelding was a close third in a valuable handicap at York two starts ago and his Chester effort last weekend is easily forgiven as he was too far back in a race dominated by those who held prominent positions. Cogitate should not be underestimated following a couple of promising efforts, while Final Voyage and Silent Age complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sir Paul Ramsey 2nd Sky Safari 3rd Cogitate

Magic Box has won two of her three nursery starts and has to be noted, although a 7lb hike for the latest of those victories at Catterick is a major concern. With that in mind, preference is for RUBY'S ANGEL, who won a valuable event at York last month and a 4lb rise for that surprise success appears fair. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Just Call Me Angel is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Rubys Angel 2nd Magic Box 3rd Just Call Me Angel

BECKFORD'S FOLLY hasn't looked back since his debut fourth at Lingfield, winning his last two starts, and is likely to have plenty more to offer. Charlie Appleby's colt should take another step forward and, with Oisin Murphy booked, he could be the one to beat. Egoli beat Five Ways (fourth) at Newbury and has competed in Group 2 company since, so he will appreciate this easier assignment. Super Soldier completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Beckfords Folly 2nd Egoli 3rd Super Soldier

Dr Strangelove won on debut over track and trip and has occupied the runner-up berth over 7f in each of his two subsequent outings. The son of Mohaather now goes handicapping and the drop in trip looks a good move, but MESAAFI makes more appeal. All three of the four-year-old's successes have come on the all-weather and he was dropped 2lb after his fifth at Yarmouth last month. Ross Burdon's charge sports a first-time visor, which might help to eke out more. Aramram isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Mesaafi 2nd Dr Strangelove 3rd Aramram

Rockit Tommy takes a big step up in trip after a distant fourth over 1m2f at Sandown but he has tasted success twice here and, if he stays, he could go well having won before off his current mark. CAPRELO struck over C&D in May and wasn't disgraced when third over shorter at Yarmouth last time. He might make the most of a return to track and trip, while Dino Bellagio is worth considering if he gets a measured ride up front.
Prediction : 1st Caprelo 2nd Rockit Tommy 3rd Dino Bellagio

Assail took this prize last year and showed signs of a return to form when second in a better race at Ascot last month. He can go close off this mark, but FEDERATED has won on all three Kempton starts since being stepped up in trip, running on well over a furlong shorter last time out. Upped in class, he sits near the bottom of the weights and can make it career win number six. Storm Catcher and Haku are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Federated 2nd Assail 3rd Storm Catcher