Racing Chat - Monday

[BillyHills]

[robertob]

3.00 Kempton: Star Of The Stage @ 6/1 Bet365

I think this horse has not seen to best effect yet since moving to his new yard and was minded on the last two occasions. Now a pound below his last winning mark when romping home over a mile at Lingfield last season he's of interest. Cheek-pieces are back on - these were off the last three times.

A field that doesn't appear to have to much pace may suit this lad allot given he has a fine draw and is usually at his best when ridden aggressively. With Kirby in the saddle I expect a strong front-running ride tomorrow - he might be hard to peg back once let lose in front given he has stamina for further.

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5.00 Kempton: Light Of Air @ 7/1 Coral

Open race with a bit of pace in it. Bottom weight Light of Air with first time blinkers (on the flat) is an interesting contender, slightly overpriced. He's yet to get off the mark but has been placed on his two starts on the All-Weather lately, both times he finished with plenty of credit. He looked to win at Kempton when he came with a big run but lacked a bit of focus in the closing stages, whereas he looked again a bit awkward at Lingfield lto in the closing stages.

A mark of 70, blinkers and hopefully a decent pace should help massively and he has a prime chance in my book.