Kempton (AW) 7:30 Result

Kind of Blue is the class act here with the highest OR (111) among a workmanlike field, and his recent form figures (20-205) show he's constantly competitive at this level, with two runner-up efforts including a recent 2nd. James Doyle takes the ride for the same Fanshawe yard that also has Heathcliff, suggesting stable confidence is with this one given the stronger jockey booking. Blue Point sires speedy, precocious types well suited to 6f on synthetic tracks, and this horse's homebred pedigree fits the bill. Draw 1 isn't ideal in a 6-runner field but shouldn't be fatal at Kempton's straight track. Wise Approach (112 OR) is thrown in on official rating but his recent form figures (-54074) show inconsistency and a below-par run last time; he's unproven at this trip/track combination for Appleby and the market may be over-reacting to the "4" figure in there. Spy Chief was only 6th last time and hasn't strung together the sort of accuracy Kind of Blue has shown. Mitbaahy and Montassib both racing well below their crack years at 7 and 8. Overall Kind of Blue looks the most reliable, in-form, and progressive runner with a rating to match, and looks the value versus a likely well-backed favourite in Wise Approach.