UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

ONEFOURNINE took a step forward from her hurdling debut when just denied at Fontwell last month and Jonjo & A J O'Neill's mare appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to go one better. Sevarana filled the runner-up spot at Lingfield and may appreciate a drop in trip on this occasion. Others for the shortlist include Jem's Lilly and Appleshaw.
Prediction : 1st Onefournine 2nd Sevarana 3rd Jems Lilly

IL VA DE SOI was still in contention when falling two out at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve and it won't be a surprise if the eight-year-old is able to gain compensation, especially in a contest where so many of his rivals have a bit to prove. A change of headgear to blinkers might aid the cause of Magical King after a couple of below-par efforts over fences so far. Chasing debutant Ignore The Door appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Il Va De Soi 2nd Magical King 3rd Ignore The Door

RECKLESS SPENDING struggled when upped to 3m in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham's December meeting, but his Ascot third looked promising at the time and the winner of that contest scored on Trials Day. This appears to be a fine opportunity for Nicky Henderson's gelding to bounce back. Step Ahead won at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, with Neon Dream back in third, and he is entitled to be in the mix along with impressive Taunton winner Religous Cross.
Prediction : 1st Reckless Spending 2nd Step Ahead 3rd Religous Cross

ICE IN THE VEINS landed a double in quick succession in November, scoring at Warwick before dropping back in trip over C&D. An opening mark of 120 appears to be fair judged on what he has achieved to date and a wind operation may further aid his cause. Wild Goose benefited from the application of a tongue-tie when routing the opposition on his handicap debut at Ludlow. He has to be respected after a 12lb hike, while Soleil D'arizona and Graecia complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ice In The Veins 2nd Wild Goose 3rd Soleil Darizona

Madara was on the back of a 378-day absence when he returned at Wetherby's Christmas fixture and is likely to do a lot better with that run under his belt. However, preference is for ISSAM, who is 2-5 over fences and is developing well as a chaser. Dropping the Tom Symonds-trained gelding back down in trip could be a profitable move. Petit Tonnerre, who won a Listed handicap over an extended 2m at Punchestown on his penultimate start, is another must for consideration.
Prediction : 1st Issam 2nd Madara 3rd Petit Tonnerre

GRAND CONQUEROR is progressive and this inevitable step up in class looks manageable at the present time. With the forecast ground identical to the conditions for his wins at Plumpton and Fontwell, the five-year-old has plenty going for him. A 9lb rise is a slight concern and creates hope for the likes of Snapdance and The Two Harrys, who have displayed improved form and could capitalise on any weakness shown.
Prediction : 1st Grand Conqueror 2nd Snapdance 3rd The Two Harrys

As a half-brother to high-class mare Jade De Grugy, there is plenty to like about the profile of LOUXOR DE GRUGY. Debuting for an in-form yard, this 150,000-euro purchase is the most intriguing option in a likely informative bumper. Point-to-point winners Inishbofin and Pitch And Toss are other reasonably expensive recruits to monitor in the betting. The Flat-bred Aribidia is worth keeping an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Louxor De Grugy 2nd Inishbofin 3rd Pitch And Toss