Barry Hill Saturday Racing Tips
2 minutes Barry Hill has 4 selections today from todays feature meeting at Kempton.
1.45 KEMPTON
Ladbrokes Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
LA LUNA ARTISTA - 11/1 (E/W)
LA LUNA ARTISTA looks an interesting runner at a decent price after shaping much better than the bare result last time when meeting trouble turning for home and finishing with plenty left in reserve. She was short of room as the race quickened and was eased once her chance had gone, suggesting she had more to offer than the finishing position implies. With a clearer run this time, she looks capable of stepping forward and making her presence felt at a big price.
3.00 KEMPTON
Ladbrokes Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
LOCKED AND LOADED - 10/1 - E/W
LOCKED AND LOADED looks an interesting contender for Emma Lavelle with Harry Cobden taking over in the saddle after an impressive win at Hereford last time. That success came comfortably and represented a personal best, suggesting he is firmly on the upgrade. While this is a step up in class, further improvement looks likely and with Cobden’s influence a big positive, he is far from a forlorn hope here.
3.35 KEMPTON
Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
HOE JOLY SMOKE- 7/1
HOE JOLY SMOKE looks the one to side with in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton, especially with rain easing the ground. He has run three cracking races in strong Cheltenham handicaps this season, with the form working out exceptionally well, and arrives here battle-hardened. This sharper three-mile test should suit far better than some previous stamina-sapping assignments, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could eke out a little more. In a race that will test jumping and class, he looks primed to land a big Saturday prize.
4.05 KEMPTON
"Join Ladbrokes Bet £5 Get £30" Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BAD - 5/2 (NAP)
BAD returns to his favourite track looking to extend his unbeaten Kempton record after a much-improved run at Ascot last time when staying on strongly to grab second. That effort was judged close to his best despite not travelling smoothly throughout, suggesting he remains firmly on the upgrade when in the mood. Back at a venue where he’s already racked up three wins, he could prove very hard to resist if bringing that form with him again.
