UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Having ended his time under the tutelage of Dylan Cunha with a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton, this could prove a suitable opportunity for KNIGHTMARE to make a winning stable bow. A 3lb drop in the ratings for the four-year-old might be lenient and he gets the nod ahead of Up The Anti. Although Tony Carroll's filly isn't the most consistent, she has scored on two of her last four outings. Rising Force is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Knightmare 2nd Up The Anti 3rd Rising Force

Homme De Fer boasts a progressive profile and a 3lb nudge up the ratings for his latest triumph at Lingfield is unlikely to prevent another bold showing. However, both of the five-year-old's victories have come over 7f and dual C&D winner CLASSIC SPEED is more compelling. Brian Toomey's charge returned to form with a close-up second here last month and he looks ready to strike. First Encounter is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Classic Speed 2nd Homme De Fer 3rd First Encounter

Safe Idea's only outing of 2025 resulted in a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton and a similar performance on her return to action is likely to see her go close. However, JAZZY BABY has less questions to answer after two decent efforts in October. Keiran Burke's filly is rated 2lb lower than Safe Idea, but her relative race-fitness could prove decisive. Newcomer Church Wedding is related to some smart types and market support would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Jazzy Baby 2nd Safe Idea 3rd Church Wedding

Liv My Life has been running well in defeat and she is well worth considering from 1lb below her last winning mark. Her form on Polytrack has been a little underwhelming in the past, though, and it might pay to side with the lightly-raced LEESON STREET. The daughter of Street Sense was never involved on her handicap bow, but that did come following two months off the track. Billy Loughnane keeps the faith and it's quite possible she could take a step forward, especially from a 3lb lower rating. Maid In Chelsea is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Leeson Street 2nd Liv My Life 3rd Maid In Chelsea

Try Storm Cat was last seen finishing down the field in a Glorious Goodwood nursery and is entitled to plenty of respect on his return, but ILLY'S ROO gets the vote. Jack Channon's race-fit gelding kept on well to score over 7f at Chelmsford last month and the son of Australia is likely to find further progress now sent over the mile. Utmost Good Faith and Ritaal both make their handicap debuts and are expected to battle it out for third.
Prediction : 1st Illys Roo 2nd Try Storm Cat 3rd Utmost Good Faith

BUCCABAY was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark to score over C&D before running with credit at Southwell on New Year's Day. The six-year-old competes from an unchanged mark and he's fancied to regain the winning thread back over this track and trip. Media Shooter has really struggled recently but an ease in class ought to aid his chance, and No Return merits respect having outrun big odds to finish second at Lingfield.
Prediction : 1st Buccabay 2nd Media Shooter 3rd No Return

This isn't as competitive as the numbers would suggest and DUCHESS gets the nod. John Berry's mare sprang a surprise at Southwell and must now shoulder a 4lb penalty. Many of these have something to prove, though, so provided a wide draw isn't too much of a hindrance, she is likely to go close. Sisterandbrother finished behind her in fifth and perhaps the introduction of cheekpieces can eke out a bit more. Lawmans Blis appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Duchess 2nd Sisterandbrother 3rd Lawmans Blis