Sam King returns with two selections on the all-weather this afternoon…
The jumps campaign may be in full swing, but from a punting perspective, nothing really catches the eye this afternoon, so it may be best to concentrate on some competitive all-weather action.
Kempton plays host to a nice nine-race card this afternoon, with Brewing an interesting proposition of his return to the all-weather in the Fixing Point Roofing And Cladding Supplies Handicap at 1.50.
William Haggas' five-year-old was progressing nicely on the all-weather last winter, winning a competitive course and distance Class 2 handicap in fine style at the end of January.
His two disappointing efforts on the turf in recent months were surely pipe-openers for another winter campaign and it's easy to see how he could bounce back.
He's unbeaten in both outings at this venue and has an overall record of five from seven on an all-weather surface. A 4lb higher mark than when successful here in January certainly looks manageable and he can add to William Haggas' recent good run of form.
WIN – Brewing
Odds 4/1
Later on the card, it could be worth chancing Magico in the Skyline Roofing Centres London Middle Distance Series (2.57).
The Marco Botti-trained three-year-old was value for more than the winning margin suggests when winning an eight-runner handicap in a cosy fashion over course and distance in August.
He backed that effort up with an eye-catching third-place finish in a competitive handicap at Doncaster before perhaps finding the ground too soft at York.
Stall fourteen does make life tricky, but there should be plenty of pace on up front and Kieren Shoemark will likely look to ride a patient race.
This son of Le Havre, who is two-from-two at this venue and on the all-weather, still looks feasibly treated off a mark of 87 and with many firms offering extra places, he's well-worth taking from on an each-way angle.
EACH-WAY – Magico
Odds 8/1
