(R1) 12:50 KEMPTON, 2m 32red Casino Novices' Hurdle (Class 2) (4YO plus) 1 110-11 DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO (IRE) 33 D ch g Presenting - Pretty Puttens 2 1/10-11 THE BIG BITE (IRE) 21 D b g Scorpion - Thanks Noel 3 1-521 ROUGE VIF (FR) 22 D b g Sageburg - Rouge Amour 4 112 THOMAS DARBY (IRE) 33 D BF b g Beneficial - Silaoce 5 62 FLY TO MARS 23 b g Schiaparelli - Patsie Magern 6 10-2 MISTER FISHER (IRE) 48 CD BF b g Jeremy - That's Amazing 5 11-8 B J Geraghty N J Gifford 5 11-8 N D Fehily T R George 4 11-5h G Sheehan H Whittington 5 11-5 R Johnson Olly Murphy 4 11-0 H Cobden C L Tizzard 4 11-0 Nico de Boinville 139 145 140 138 - - ATR VERDICT: Didtheyleaveuoutto narrowly got the better of Thomas Darby at Ascot last month, but the latter is 3lb better off now. The Big Bite is unbeaten in two hurdle starts and is more than capable of making his mark in a field of this nature, but the vote goes to MISTER FISHER. The Nicky Henderson-trained gelding probably needed his first run on his jumping bow at Newbury but he was only just denied and this course winner, in a bumper in March, can capitalise on receiving weight from the majority of his opponents. Top Tip: MISTER FISHER (6) Watch out for: THOMAS DARBY (4)
(R2) 13:20 KEMPTON, 2m 4f 110y 32Red.com Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) (Class 3) (4YO plus) 1 3-41171 VIVAS (FR) 25 D b g Davidoff - Lavircas 2 3104-14 DELIRE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) 26 b g Youmzain - Question D'estruval 3 3P327-1 WARTHOG (FR) 19 D gr g Martaline - Shekira 4 12432-2 DELL ORO (FR) 30 b g Walk In The Park - Kallistea 7 11-8tp J Nailor (7) C E Longsdon 5 11-8 D A Jacob Ben Pauling 6 11-8t T Scudamore D Pipe 5 11-7 Joshua Moore G L Moore 137 137 137 136 5 P/2660-1 LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) 70 C b g Westerner - Sno-cat Lady 6 11-7 Nico de Boinville 136 6 110-547 STORM HOME (IRE) 33 br g King's Theatre - Miss Mayberry 7 1/622-2 ENVOYE SPECIAL (FR) 23 b g Coastal Path - Santa Bamba 8 8135-44 LISDOONVARNA LAD (IRE) 34 br g Westerner - Socialite Girl 9 U20P33 CARLOS DU FRUITIER (FR) 32 D b g Diableneyev - Odyssee Madrik 10 15/221 GLEN FORSA (IRE) 35 b g Mahler - Outback Ivy 11 237-114 AWAKE AT MIDNIGHT 19 b g Midnight Legend - Wakeful 12 3/3915-5 TURTLE WARS (FR) 19 BF b g Turtle Bowl - Forces Sweetheart 13 653-U13 GLEN ROCCO 19 ch g Shirocco - Adees Dancer 6 11-0t1 Sean Bowen C L Tizzard 4 10-13ht H Cobden 6 10-11 B S Hughes C E Longsdon 6 10-10b David Bass Ben Pauling 6 10-10 J J Burke M R Channon 6 10-9 R Johnson P J Hobbs 5 10-7 N D Fehily 7 10-6 G Sheehan N J Gifford 129 134 126 125 125 124 122 121
ATR VERDICT: Warthog made a successful chasing debut at Sandown but was arguably flattered due to the mayhem going on in behind and, in a stronger race, will struggle to dominate. Glen Rocco (third) and Turtle Wars (fifth) were both inconvenienced at stages in that contest and it would be no surprise to see them reverse the form. Preference, however, is for GLEN FORSA, who struck at the first time of asking over fences at Chepstow over an extended 2m7f and the drop in trip is no issue as he raced keenly on that occasion. The likely strong pace will suit him ideally and he has a similar profile to the yard's Mister Whitaker, who finished second in this 12 months ago before going on to Cheltenham Festival glory. Lough Derg Spirit and Dell Oro also look ahead of their marks and will pose solid threats. Top Tip: GLEN FORSA (10) Watch out for: LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (5) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.
(R3) 13:55 KEMPTON, 3m 32Red Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 1 10-2111 BAGS GROOVE (IRE) 17 C D b g Oscar - Golden Moment 2 9300-42 NO HASSLE HOFF (IRE) 27 BF b g Craigsteel - Endless Patience 3 33267-1 RED INDIAN 27 b g Sulamani - Rafiya 4 1/1131-1 SANTINI 25 D b g Milan - Tinagoodnight 5 474-131 THE WORLDS END (IRE) 12 D b g Stowaway - Bright Sprite 7 11-7t N D Fehily Harry Fry 6 11-7 D A Jacob D Skelton 6 11-7 Ross Chapman Miss K Morgan 6 11-7 Nico de Boinville 7 11-7 G Sheehan T R George 155 136 145 152 155 6 2/F412-2 TOPOFTHEGAME (IRE) 19 D BF ch g Flemensfirth - Derry Vale 6 11-7t H Cobden 154 7 1177-11 LA BAGUE AU ROI (FR) 26 CD b m Doctor Dino - Alliance Royale 7 11-0 R Johnson W Greatrex 150 ATR VERDICT: This is a classy renewal and all eyes will be on Santini, who made the perfect start to his chasing career at Newbury and has won four of his five career starts for Nicky Henderson. The Worlds End has tasted success on two of his three outings over fences, although he might want further already and could be outpaced by some of these rivals. Bags Groove was mightily impressive at Huntingdon when barely touching a twig in victory, while La Bague Au Roi receives a valuable 7lb mares' allowance and is sure to be given a positive ride. Preference, though, is for TOPOFTHEGAME, who was the one to take from the race when second at Exeter behind Defi Du Seuil after messing up the start. He jumped well and appears ideally suited by this step up to three miles. Top Tip: TOPOFTHEGAME (6) Watch out for: SANTINI (4)
(R4) 14:30 KEMPTON, 2m Unibet Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 1 1F05-57 BOITE (IRE) 25 D b g Authorized - Albiatra 2 1/1111-1 BUVEUR D'AIR (FR) 25 CD b g Crillon - History 3 2116-21 GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) 25 CD b g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt 4 4/111-21 IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) 32 CD b g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra 5 300-114 VERDANA BLUE (IRE) 38 (21F) CD BF b m Getaway - Blue Gallery 8 11-7 G Sheehan W Greatrex 7 11-7 B J Geraghty 6 11-7 David Bass Ben Pauling 6 11-7 N D Fehily Harry Fry 6 11-0 Nico de Boinville 140 172 150 150 152 ATR VERDICT: This should be all about dual Champion Hurdle hero BUVEUR D'AIR, who has scared off much of the opposition and looked better than ever when landing his second Fighting Fifth at Newcastle. He travelled with class to go past Samcro with ease on that occasion, and should have his ideal conditions as he attempts to repeat his triumph of 12 months ago. Stablemate Verdana Blue accounted for If The Cap Fits in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton last month and is better off at the weights, while Gerry Feilden winner Global Citizen should avoid the wooden spoon ahead of rank outsider Boite. Top Tip: BUVEUR D'AIR (2) Watch out for: VERDANA BLUE (5)
(R5) 15:05 KEMPTON, 3m 32Red King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 1 11632-1 BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) 32 D gr g Saddler Maker - La Bole Night 2 4/2123-4 CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 32 b g Kapgarde - Nausicaa Des Obeaux 7 11-10 D A Jacob N A Twiston-Davies 6 11-10 H Cobden 169 160 3 123/PP- 3 CONEYGREE 39 CD b g Karinga Bay - Plaid Maid 11 11-10t Sean Bowen M Bradstock 160 4 2274-F2 DOUBLE SHUFFLE (IRE) 18 CD b g Milan - Fiddlers Bar 5 1/1121-5 MIGHT BITE (IRE) 32 CD BF b g Scorpion - Knotted Midge 6 113/11-2 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) 32 D ch g Indian River - Native Mo 7 11241-1 POLITOLOGUE (FR) 32 C gr g Poliglote - Scarlet Row 8 3P76-P3 TEA FOR TWO 17 CD b g Kayf Tara - One For Me 9 112/54-3 THISTLECRACK 32 CD b g Kayf Tara - Ardstown 10 111/111- WAITING PATIENTLY (IRE) 312 C b g Flemensfirth - Rossavon 8 11-10h J J Burke T R George 9 11-10 Nico de Boinville 8 11-10p R Johnson C L Tizzard 7 11-10ht Sam Twiston-Davies 9 11-10 Lizzie Kelly Mrs J Williams 10 11-10 T Scudamore C L Tizzard 7 11-10 B S Hughes Ruth Jefferson 157 172 176 168 157 165 170 ATR VERDICT: MIGHT BITE looked badly in need of the outing and struggled with the big Haydock fences when finishing last behind Bristol De Mai (first), Native River (second), Thistlecrack (third) and Clan Des Obeaux (fourth) in the Betfair Chase, but he's entitled to come on appreciably for the outing and is taken to defend his King George crown. He also has to reverse form with his Cheltenham Gold Cup conqueror Native River, but this flatter track and shorter trip will suit if he's firing on all cylinders again. Waiting Patiently looked classy up to 2m5f last term and is an interesting prospect on his seasonal return though, like recent Ascot scorer Politologue, he needs to prove his stamina for the distance. Top Tip: MIGHT BITE (5) Watch out for: WAITING PATIENTLY (10)
(R6) 15:40 KEMPTON, 2m 5f 32red Download The App Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) (3YO plus) 1 4/14P- 3P BALLYANDY 39 b g Kayf Tara - Megalex 7 12-2 Sam Twiston-Davies N A Twiston-Davies 142 2 79-3F12 MONTALBANO 73 ch g Monsieur Bond - Alpen Glen 6 11-12h N D Fehily Jonjo O'Neill 138 3 22/00P- 5 DIVIN BERE (FR) 53 (21F) b g Della Francesca - Mofa Bere 5 11-11 H Cobden 137 4 480-215 STOWAWAY MAGIC (IRE) 13 CD BF b g Stowaway - Irish Mystics 5 P13F31/ LORD OF THE ISLAND (IRE) 690 D b g Heron Island - Miss Morose 6 31-4300 WHO'S MY JOCKEY (IRE) 25 CD b g Yeats - Scandisk 7 11-10tp D A Jacob D Skelton 10 11-8 David Bass F O'Brien 5 11-8 R Johnson P J Hobbs 136 134 134 7 13F1/2-1 PENN LANE (IRE) 33 D b g Scorpion - Belsalsa 7 11-6 G Sheehan W Greatrex 132 8 32F11-2 COLONIAL DREAMS (IRE) 227 D BF b g Westerner - Dochas Supreme 9 4452-11 ERICK LE ROUGE (FR) 35 ch g Gentlewave - Imperia Ii 10 51620/0 BIG CHIEF BENNY (IRE) 25 ch g Beneficial - Be Airlie 11 251F84 MELLOW BEN (IRE) 39 b g Beneficial - Mellowthemoonlight 12 553349- CRYSTAL LAD (FR) 252 ch g Kapgarde - Qrystale Mag 13 F26-50 ET MOI ALORS (FR) 29 b g Kap Rock - Qui L'eut Cru 14 431-433 THE SWEENEY (IRE) 44 D b g Oscar - Banningham Blaze 6 11-5 Nico de Boinville 4 11-3 Chester Williams (7) Mrs J Williams 7 11-2 Tom Cannon A King 5 10-11 Sean Bowen C Gordon 6 10-10 J J Burke G L Moore 4 10-10 Joshua Moore G L Moore 6 10-10p1 B S Hughes Miss E C Lavelle 131 129 128 123 122 122 122
ATR VERDICT: ERICK LE ROUGE backed up his Bangor victory with an 18-length demolition job over 2m3f at Warwick last time and is fancied to defy a 10lb rise to complete a hat-trick. Former Willie Mullins inmate Montalbano is worth a market check now switched to hurdles on his first outing for Jonjo O'Neill, while a big run from Colonial Dreams, who went well in a bumper here last year, would also come as no surprise now he's back in a handicap. Top Tip: ERICK LE ROUGE (9) Watch out for: MONTALBANO (2) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.