UK Horse Racing Tips: Kempton

Shadow King was never dangerous when finishing last of five at Newmarket last month, but it would be no surprise were he to take a big leap forward. BIN WAARY changed hands for 62,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to Rapid Force, who won over C&D on his debut in October. On that basis, the son of Saxon Warrior might be worth chancing. Any market support behind Blue Skies Above would have to make him of interest.
Prediction : 1st Bin Waary 2nd Shadow King 3rd Blue Skies Above

THUNDER CALL improved considerably on his debut effort when filling the runner-up spot at Doncaster in November and could have more to offer. The son of Pinatubo is well berthed in stall one and any further progress might see him break the maiden tag. Noble Vow brings lots of experience to the table and must be respected following a creditable fifth in a handicap at Bath. Speculative is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Call 2nd Noble Vow 3rd Speculative

Kiani King has shown ability on both of his career starts and is one to watch out for. Tie Fighter sets the standard with an official rating of 72 and needs considering, but a chance can be taken on TRINCULO. The son of Caravaggio's dam is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Boomer and despite struggling on his debut at Epsom last June, he could be a different proposition with a winter on his back.
Prediction : 1st Trinculo 2nd Kiani King 3rd Tie Fighter

Espanita didn't really have any excuses when a beaten-favourite at Southwell but it's far too early to write her off. Nonetheless, preference is for HAMALEEL, who has held her form well since winning over the mile here in January and may well appreciate a drop in trip now. Court Of Stars showed promise as a juvenile and is interesting on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Hamaleel 2nd Espanita 3rd Court Of Stars

VALENTINE BOY could have been forgiven a lacklustre seasonal return in March but he took a big step forward to finish a close-up third over C&D next time. Luke Dace's charge can build on that to go a couple of places better from an unchanged mark, although the consistent The Dark Baron looks a real threat. Influential is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Valentine Boy 2nd The Dark Baron 3rd Influential

Dancing Tiger and Caph Star both arrive following wins on the grass and are respected, but the vote goes to DUST COVER. Zero from five on the turf, his latest Musselburgh performance looks worth forgiving. Conversely, he's three from five on an artificial surface, including a C&D win, and is expected to bounce back under what are his ideal conditions.
Prediction : 1st Dust Cover 2nd Dancing Tiger 3rd Caph Star

The consistent Chilli Queen won three of her six starts last term, including a C&D success. She could well be thereabouts on her return to action, but it might pay to stick with DOJIN. The daughter of Iffraaj returned from just over a year off the track with a narrow victory over 1m3f here last month. She gave the impression this extra yardage would suit and Sean Woods' filly is taken to confirm her superiority over the reopposing Club Class (fourth).
Prediction : 1st Dojin 2nd Chilli Queen 3rd Club Class

NOW THE EAGLE finished full of running when returning a shock 40/1 winner over C&D recently. That was his first attempt at 2m and there should be plenty more to come over the trip from Luke Dace's four-year-old. Haaland resumed winning ways at Southwell last month and remains of interest from 4lb higher, while Gooloogong scored over track and trip at this time last year and is no back number either.
Prediction : 1st Now The Eagle 2nd Haaland 3rd Gooloogong