8:30 Kempton Tips

Lightly raced handicapper who shapes like this trip will bring more improvement after a battling 2nd at Southwell on the comeback over 7f when strong at the finish. Stable does well with these sorts of types.

Down To The Kid is flying at the moment and comes here looking for four on the bounce after an easy win at Southwell. He’s up 6lb but still looks well in, and with Jack Mitchell sticking around, he’s got a big shout if the wide draw doesn’t scupper his chances.

Glam Squad lines up at Kempton today, returning to action after a 206-day break. He ended last season with a strong win at Southwell over a mile, showing a good turn of foot to beat Shimmering Sands by 1½ lengths. Now racing off a mark of 81, he faces a competitive field but could be in the mix if he picks up where he left off.

I'm backing Drifts Away in the 20:30 at Kempton. This 4-year-old gelding, trained by Terry Kent, has shown impressive form on the all-weather tracks, securing five wins and multiple placings from 12 starts. Notably, he achieved a hat-trick of victories earlier this year, including a win over this course and distance in January. His recent third-place finish at Southwell over 7f suggests he's maintaining his form and competitiveness. Returning to Kempton, where he's previously tasted success, could play to his strengths. With a favorable draw and a racing style that suits Kempton's track, he has the potential to secure a prominent position early on.

Stuart Kittow's Sunny Corner looks overpriced here after drifting due to the money for Arctic Dawn, who has yet to win a race in 6 attempts. Whereas Sunny Corner has won 3 times out of just 11 starts. He got well-backed when returning to action at Brighton last time, and although his backers never got rewarded, it was a decent effort. He did well to finish a never-nearer 4th on his first start for 163 days and should strip fitter on what will be just his second try on the all-weather. I think with four places being paid, he looks an excellent e.w. bet here.