7:00 Kempton Tips

Probably does not deserve to be a nap, albeit to a minimum stake. But Richard Kingscote rides this for Owen Burrows, whose stable is burning hot at the moment. Won well last year, and if fit and ready, is sure to be involved.

Al Joory is bred to be useful, and debut 4th at Southwell wasn’t bad at all. He was just not fully extended in the run. Being off for 6 months, he retains the potential now to be better for this run and can win here today with the same tactics deployed.

I'm backing Bijoux in the 19:00 at Kempton. This 3-year-old filly, trained by Ollie Sangster, made a winning debut at Southwell over a mile in March, showcasing her potential. Although she finished fifth in her subsequent run at Kempton, the experience would have been valuable, and the drop back to 7f could play to her strengths. Sired by No Nay Never, known for producing speedy progeny, and out of a Haafhd mare, her pedigree suggests she has the necessary speed and stamina for this trip. With Trevor Whelan retaining the ride, continuity in the saddle could be beneficial. Given her promising debut and the potential improvement from her last run, Bijoux presents a compelling each-way opportunity in this race.

Related to Caernafon and given as much chance as any of them here based on pedigree. I think the odds are far too big and worth an each-way bet.

She has not shown much in both starts (both on AW) to date, but gained valuable course experience LTO. Now down in trip and with no change in class, it should make life easier, so overpriced for me.