8:00 Kempton Tips

Knight Templar won his last race. It was a hurdle race. His return to flat racing should go well. His current form and excellent record in C&D races (two wins from two starts) provide a good basis for this bet.

Sword Of Wessex is still winless, but that staying-on effort at Lingfield hinted he’s edging closer, and this new trip could be the key. Off a reduced mark and settling into a new yard, he’s got definite claims if building on that last run.

Naasma is a mare who needs a fair (fast) pace to finish strong. If the race becomes a final sprint, she could struggle. A previous winner at Kempton, she's confident that the surface and the class of races won't be an issue. Speed Rating: 73. She has shown consistency at longer distances, maintaining steady speeds throughout. Pat Phelan has a 100% success rate in preparing his stayers for this meet.

High Point is a four-time winner, with the last victory over 14f at Haydock in September last year. Although disappointing in his last two starts over timber recently, we must observe that he will be led by Jack Mitchell, a jockey with a high success rate, which increases the chances of an optimal tactical race. Early leading, like he did when last won, may be crucial on this surface!

Fleurman was this time last year rated 84 and is now dropped 17 lbs to be rated just 67. Is bred to be much better than a 67 rating and, with the pace predicted to be slow, could well dictate from the front like when finishing 3rd four starts back. Could now be at a level that the connections start to take advantage of that tumbling rating. All five have chances of sorts, and I will take a chance that the first-time visor works a treat.