UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Although unable to justify favouritism when finishing third over 1m at Southwell, CHARLES DARNAY still makes plenty of appeal upped further in distance. The son of Planteur boasts plenty of stamina in his pedigree and this extra half-mile may prove fruitful. John Galt has come home in fourth on both outings to date and might serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Cranachan.
Prediction : 1st Charles Darnay 2nd John Galt 3rd Cranachan

Life After Love supplemented a breakthrough victory at Southwell with a close-up second at Lingfield and another bold bid looks likely. However, it could be worth taking a chance on MAGNIFICENT MEL, who caught the eye with her finishing effort when going down by a neck at Wolverhampton and she may be ready to open her account. Faithful Dream is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Magnificent Mel 2nd Life After Love 3rd Faithful Dream

A return to this venue proved just the tonic for BIG BARD when holding on to score towards the end of January. A 2lb nudge up the ratings looks workable for the veteran and a 10th career victory may beckon. Stable debutant Sub Thirteen arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Southwell and a change of scenery could bring about some improvement. He is feared most, ahead of Twilight Madness.
Prediction : 1st Big Bard 2nd Sub Thirteen 3rd Twilight Madness

It was only a matter of time before LADY DORA MAE broke through judged on her improved Lingfield display second time up, and she did the business at Southwell quite readily. Going handicapping now off what looks a workable mark, she can continue on an upward curve for a top trainer/jockey combination. Stay Salty won't go down without a fight and looked a nice prospect himself when winning at Chelmsford, while Dance Fantasy is steadily improving and also commands attention.
Prediction : 1st Lady Dora Mae 2nd Stay Salty 3rd Dance Fantasy

Course scorer Bold Suitor is very much a player on the pick of last year's form, but a 151-day absence is a slight concern and preference is for ICONIC TIMES. Also a previous Kempton winner, the four-year-old posted an improved effort at Lingfield recently and is well worth another chance over this trip. Keep an eye on Mission Command too.
Prediction : 1st Iconic Times 2nd Bold Suitor 3rd Mission Command

It's hard to ignore the claims of SPANISH VOICE, who hasn't looked back since his third on debut at Kempton in December 2024, winning two on the bounce. The son of Lope De Vega takes a step up in trip on his handicap bow and he will prove a tough nut to crack. Dramatic Star only found one too good in a warmer contest at Southwell in November and has to be respected, despite being 2lb higher. Whitcombe Rockstar is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Voice 2nd Dramatic Star 3rd Whitcombe Rockstar

The one who appeals most is EULALIA, who made the frame over 7f at this venue in October and now makes her first appearance for the Jack Morland yard. The daughter of Expert Eye sports a first-time tongue-tie, which might eke out the improvement required for her to get off the mark. Pride Eye is a player based on her shock Southwell victory two starts ago, while Moyowasi is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Eulalia 2nd Pride Eye 3rd Moyowasi

ROSEMARY'S ROSE failed to supplement her Lingfield success when third in this class at Newcastle, but that was still a fair effort. Off an unchanged rating, she remains the one to beat. The Spotlight Kid is a two-time course winner who lurks on an appealing mark and needs considering along with Celtic John, who will appreciate this drop back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Rosemarys Rose 2nd The Spotlight Kid 3rd Celtic John