Kempton races tips, racecard, declarations and preview for the meeting live on ITV and Racing TV this Saturday, February 23
Kempton hosts an intriguing card on Saturday and we've got everything you need whether you're at the track or on your sofa
KEMPTON hosts a cracking fixture on Saturday, and there are sure to be some Cheltenham clues.
We've got you covered for the competitive seven-race card with an in-depth look at each race.
Race 1 - 1.15 888Sport Handicap Hurdle
ERICK LE ROUGE is a progressive five-year-old who won with a degree of authority over C&D on Boxing Day.
He missed an intended run in the Lanzarote Hurdle last month, for which he was well-fancied, and he could prove tough to beat in this lower grade.
Not That Fuisse is feared most ahead of Rhythm Is A Dancer.
VERDICT - 1. Erick Le Rouge 2. Not That Fuisse 3. Rhythm Is A Dancer
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Race 2 - 1.50 888Sport Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2)
BAGS GROOVE ran below expectations in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at this track on Boxing Day.
In fairness, that was a red-hot renewal, and if he can reproduce the form of his easy Huntingdon win he will be hard to beat under his penalty.
Secret Investor is a smart performer and won't go down without a fight, with Castafiore booked for third spot ahead of Good Man Pat.
VERDICT - 1. Bags Groove 2. Secret Investor 3. Castafiore
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Race 3 - 2.25 888Sport Take 'Em On Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)
A wide-open renewal of this race, and it could pay to take a chance on hurdling newcomer ECCO.
The in-form Paul Nicholls has a cracking record in this race, with two of his four winners (Zubayr and Zarkandar) successful on jumping debut.
Ecco is a fascinating recruit from Germany - his last start came in the German Derby - he is well-regarded and is the pick of Harry Cobden.
Song For Someone has had plenty of starts but is improving, so he is nominated as the main danger ahead of Giving Glances.
VERDICT - 1. Ecco 2. Song For Someone 3. Giving Glances
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Race 4 - 3.00 Sky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)
ANGELS BREATH lived up to the hype when winning easily at Ascot in December.
He is a leading fancy for the Supreme at Cheltenham next month and should win this convincingly en route to the Festival.
Scarlet Dragon is a smart Flat horse and ran out a ready winner at Huntingdon last month.
This is tougher but he looks the logical forecast pick, while it will be interesting to see which way talented bumper horse Daphne Du Clos goes in the betting with a run under her belt.
VERDICT - 1. Angels Breath 2. Scarlet Dragon 3. Daphne Du Clos
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Race 5 - 3.35 888Sport Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
ADRIEN DU PONT was an impressive winner of a good C&D handicap on 27 December.
He cruised through that race and put it to bed in fine style.
He can land another big pot for Paul Nicholls at the chief expense of Rather Be, who has been out of luck in a couple of hot races at Cheltenham so far this term.
Talkischeap was unsuited by a muddling race last time and this race should suit him better, while Glen Rocco is progressing well and is worth close consideration.
VERDICT - 1. Adrien Du Pont 2. Rather Be 3. Talkischeap
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Race 6 - 4.10 888Sport Bet £10 Get £30 Handicap Chase
UN BEAU ROMAN hinted at a return to form when second over C&D last month.
He has dropped to a very dangerous mark and is expected to take plenty of beating under his light weight.
Bandsman and Another Crick are the pick of the opposition.
VERDICT - 1. Un Beau Roman 2. Bandsman 3. Another Crick
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Race 7 - 4.45 888Sport Take 'Em On Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Winning pointer CHANTRY HOUSE cost his powerful connections £295,000 at the sales in December.
He is clearly well-regarded and is the tentative pick in a tricky finale.
Faire Part Sivola and Sleight Of Hand are worth monitoring closely in the market.
VERDICT - 1. Chantry House 2. Faire Part Sivola 3. Sleight Of Hand
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