UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

NOBLE PARK has improved plenty for the switch to fences and looked particularly impressive at Lingfield at the end of last month. That form was given a boost by the runner-up at Ascot last week and going up 11lb doesn't seem likely to stop Nicky Henderson's six-year-old from taking another step up the ladder. U Cant Be Serious has won twice at Exeter and commands respect, although it wouldn't be a major surprise if Barlovento, who was just denied by him in November, can reverse the form on 7lb better terms.
Prediction : 1st Noble Park 2nd Barlovento 3rd U Cant Be Serious

Kitzbuhel made a promising start over fences at Punchestown, shaping as though he would appreciate stepping back up in trip. However, it is worth remembering how free he was when tried over 3m at Aintree in the spring and the vote goes to WENDIGO. An unlucky fifth in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, he built on his chasing debut when staying on strongly to win the John Francome at Newbury and the return to 3m promises to bring about plenty of improvement. Salver won in style at Sandown earlier in the month and is another who is unexposed over this distance.
Prediction : 1st Wendigo 2nd Salver 3rd Kitzbuhel

Just as she did in the Champion Hurdle, Golden Ace took full advantage of a couple of high-profile fallers to land her second Grade 1 in the Fighting Fifth. The likeable mare might have her work cut out, though, as this could be all about the returning SIR GINO. A perfect six from six so far, Nicky Henderson's charge stormed to victory on his chasing debut in the Wayward Lad here last Christmas before a serious infection put paid to his Arkle tilt. If back at his best, he's sure to take all the beating. Rubaud is two from two since reverting to hurdles and wouldn't be without a squeak, although he and Celtic Dino might only play supporting roles.
Prediction : 1st Sir Gino 2nd Golden Ace 3rd Rubaud

This prize has made it's way back across the Irish Sea for three of the last four years and might do so once more courtesy of GAELIC WARRIOR. Willie Mullins' seven-year-old is not without his quirks, but things really clicked into gear at the end of last season, landing the Bowl at Aintree before following up at Sandown. He returned to deny stable companion Fact To File in a pulsating John Durkan and although little should separate the pair again, Gaelic Warrior can continue his love affair with right-handed tracks. Nicky Henderson is without a King George victory since the enigmatic Might Bite obliged in 2017 but Arkle winner Jango Baie looks a live threat, especially with this trip sure to suit. Djelo adds strength to the home contingent, and it would be dangerous to rule out last year's one-two Banbridge and Il Est Francais.
Prediction : 1st Gaelic Warrior 2nd Fact To File 3rd Jango Baie

It will be interesting to see how North Lodge fares on his first appearance since December 2023 and Alan King's gelding has been given a decent chance by the handicapper if fully firing. However, it is his stable companion BELIEVITANDUCAN who is preferred. The four-year-old benefited from stepping up in trip at Plumpton and a 4lb rise appears more than fair. Onewaywest is progressive and could have more to offer on his hat-trick bid, while Kap Boy and Jus De Citron are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Believitanducan 2nd Onewaywest 3rd North Lodge