UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

A winner at Auteuil last May, GOLD CAST struggled to land a blow on her UK debut when pitched into Listed company at Newbury. However, this is a drop in grade and she has been given plenty of time to recover from that outing. Burning Embers showed promise on her bumper debut at Ascot last month and it's interesting she now goes hurdling given how late it is in the season. Shutfrontdoor may appreciate a sounder surface and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Gold Cast 2nd Burning Embers 3rd Shutfrontdoor

CHUGGY has progressed well over fences by landing a hat-trick earlier in the season before probably being inconvenienced by the low sun at Aintree on Boxing Day. The six-year-old returns from a small break and may well have further improvement to come in this sphere. Secret Des Dieux went up 7lb for a comfortable success at Huntingdon and this intermediate trip looks ideal, while Musselburgh winner Pure Carbon heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Chuggy 2nd Secret Des Dieux 3rd Pure Carbon

Nicky Henderson's team have been in excellent form at Cheltenham this week and that can continue with LA PINSONNIERE. The six-year-old looked to be in need of the run when third in a Listed contest at Warwick last month and she appears capable of taking a decent step forward. Marsiac remains open to improvement over timber after finishing fourth on handicap debut at Hereford. Others to consider are Double Powerful and Royal Infantry.
Prediction : 1st La Pinsonniere 2nd Marsiac 3rd Double Powerful

BLUEKING D'OROUX landed a Grade 2 novice chase at Wincanton prior to finding the competition too hot in the Grade 1 Kauto Star over 3m here last time. Paul Nicholls' charge looks to have solid claims off his current mark with the underfoot conditions in his favour. Califet En Vol opened his account over fences with a cosy success over C&D and cannot be ruled out, despite a 5lb rise, while the recent Newbury third Teddy Blue is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Blueking Doroux 2nd Califet En Vol 3rd Teddy Blue

Etna Bianco has faced a couple of tough assignments since scoring at Ascot in November and should find life easier at this lower level. However, SOOMAROY is heading in the right direction and had a subsequent dual winner back in third when winning over 2m at Hereford in December. Nicky Henderson's five-year-old can take another step forward with this extra test of stamina likely to suit. Home Made Hero is preferred to Tiddesley Wood of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Soomaroy 2nd Etna Bianco 3rd Home Made Hero

DOCTOR KEN could be worth chancing now he's tried in first-time cheekpieces. Olly Murphy's charge put in a lacklustre effort at Lingfield latest, but was a bit of an eyecatcher over C&D on his seasonal debut and going back up in trip should suit. Charles Ritz wasn't at the races at Ludlow but is better judged on his ready Southwell success previously, while Pedley Wood is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Ken 2nd Charles Ritz 3rd Pedley Wood

Nicky Henderson's yard is in good nick, evidenced by a strong showing at the Cheltenham Festival, and newcomer Prince Rupert commands plenty of attention, as does Max D'airy for Paul Nicholls. Getting weight from the boys and with a run under her belt, GALANTE DE VASSY could be the one following an encouraging introduction at Ascot when she finished a staying-on third.
Prediction : 1st Galante De Vassy 2nd Prince Rupert 3rd Max Dairy