6:30 Kempton Tips

Mbappe took a step forward when third here nine days ago after a duff start and had a bit of traffic problems on the run-in. I think that if getting a clear run and a better start, he should show some more improvement off the same mark while dropping to a 0-60.

Pave the Way won in this class/division 2 weeks ago with 2 lb higher than in this run. Still lightly raced and well treated off 50. If he reproduces that run, he is likely to impress.

Guinness Lad is a gelding rated 50 who has shown he can be competitive over today’s trip on the all-weather, including a run where he traveled well and finished within two lengths of the winner after racing a little freely early. He has previous placed form off this mark or lower, confirming he can operate at this level. With a more settled run likely, there are reasons to expect a step forward.

Eye of the Water tends to do well on the short turnaround and in the winter all-weather circuit, so is given consideration here. He only ran yesterday, so there's a chance he comes out, but if he doesn't they'll probably be some support. We'll either get our money back or the value.

A dependable lower-grade handicapper over 1m. While she boasts several victories at this trip, her latest being a win at this C&D in December, she struggled in her last two starts. Still, at this level, a rebound to her peak mile form makes a small each-way bet at 28/1 potentially very profitable.

Lady Kameko is a filly rated 55 whose better efforts have come at this sort of trip, including an all-weather run where she moved well through the race and finished close up without the clearest passage. She remains lightly raced and has scope to improve off this rating. With conditions again playing to her strengths, she has the potential to outrun her odds and get involved late.