UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Having found only a progressive rival too strong over C&D in October, ESPONA BAY looks more than capable of opening his account. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings for Michael Bell's gelding could prove to be lenient and he gets the call over Filly Foden. The daughter of Ardad filled the runner-up spot on her last two outings for previous trainer Rod Millman and she's likely to be involved if running to a similar level. Handicap debutant Ya Habibti is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Espona Bay 2nd Filly Foden 3rd Ya Habibti

Free Your Spirit landed a breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton last time with something in hand and merits respect in his follow-up bid. However, a 7lb penalty does demand more of the Starman colt and preference is for the 71-rated ADALIDA. Although underwhelming on her seventh-placed stable/all-weather bow at Dunstall Park in November, a return to 7f and introduction of cheekpieces could see her back to form. Okiru is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st Adalida 2nd Free Your Spirit 3rd Okiru

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from LERWICK's latest third over C&D and he makes plenty of appeal in refitted blinkers. The six-year-old races off an unaltered mark and a belated third career victory could be on the horizon. Up The Anti defied a drift in the market when scoring over 6f here last month and shouldn't be underestimated off 3lb higher in the handicap, while Maid In Chelsea lurks on a dangerous mark.
Prediction : 1st Lerwick 2nd Up The Anti 3rd Maid In Chelsea

Heathcliff supplemented a good second over 6f at this venue when finishing a decent third over the same C&D last month. James Fanshawe's inmate should give another good account of himself at this level, but MOUNT ATHOS may have a touch too much class. The seven-year-old has recorded back-to-back placed efforts in Listed company in France and reverting to handicap company may bring about some compensation. Witch Hunter can make his presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Mount Athos 2nd Heathcliff 3rd Witch Hunter

Having continued his resurgence when completing a double over C&D last month, Foreseen isn't easily dismissed in his current vein of form. However, a 7lb rise from the assessor requires a career-best performance from the five-year-old and RAJINOORA is slightly more compelling. Michael Bell's filly arrives on the back of a second-placed reappearance at Chelmsford and any improvement could see her collecting. Port Road is also worth a second look racing from a decent draw.
Prediction : 1st Rajinoora 2nd Foreseen 3rd Port Road

SAX APPEAL justified favouritism in ready fashion at Southwell 10 days ago and there is every chance that he will follow up. Warren Fentiman's claim effectively negates a 5lb penalty and a 10th career victory for the six-year-old might be imminent. Cruden made a pleasing start for his new yard when filling the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton last month and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Macari.
Prediction : 1st Sax Appeal 2nd Cruden 3rd Macari

Stable debutant Sonnerie Power has tumbled down the ratings and the change of scenery might spark a revival. Any market support for the son of Almanzor would be interesting, but FIDDLERS GREEN rates as the one to beat. The John O'Shea-trained gelding found only a subsequent winner too strong here three weeks ago and a 3lb rise looks workable. The introduction of cheekpieces could see Troy Story featuring too.
Prediction : 1st Fiddlers Green 2nd Sonnerie Power 3rd Troy Story