Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Thursday including 25/1 Kempton fancy

Nottingham, 15:00 - Back On The Queue Tee E/W @ 12/113.00

Massaat filly On The Queue Tee is an interesting contender for Stan Moore on handicap debut. She finished a creditable third to Orthodox on debut at odds of 80/181.00 in a Salisbury maiden in May, before featuring in a contest won by Flight Signal.

Although she has failed to truly threaten, and was unable to make any impression when a 250/1251.00 chance in the Windsor Castle Stakes, she did shape with promise on debut and could find better luck down the handicap route. She has been up against some tough opposition and an opening mark of 67 may prove lenient.

Nottingham, 17:15 - Back Spirit Of Applause @ 9/43.25

Only 2lb higher than his last win and partnered by in-form rider Jake Dickson, Spirit Of Applause could be worth keeping onside. He's entitled to improve for his decent reappearance at Beverley recently, and, if able to take a step forward for the run, should hold solid claims. 

Trained by Tim Easterby, the six-year-old gelding often runs well and was only narrowly denied at this venue last year when rated 9lb higher. Since then, he has run well against talented horses, including when third in a higher class contest to Azure Angel, and should be capable of holding his own at this level.

Bet of the day: Limerick, 17:20 - Back Daddy Long Legs @ 6/42.50

In the Grade Three hurdle at Limerick, likeable chestnut Daddy Long Legs makes the most appeal under Paul Townend. He was second in a Down Royal maiden on the Flat when last seen, following on from a comfortable hurdling success at Ballinrobe, and, with a couple of recent runs to his benefit, should make his presence felt in this field.

A formidable performer on his day, the Closutton representative has shown plenty of class and talent. He has experience in tough races against good opposition, and has placed at Grade One level behind his stablemate State Man, too.

Proven at this level, the Willie Mullins-trained contender holds strong claims and could prove tough to beat as he seeks a sixth career win.

Bellewstown, 17:40 - Back Cause I Like You E/W @ 11/26.50

Three-year-old filly Cause I Like You is still seeking a first career win in her 13th start, but has caught the eye with some respectable efforts on occasion, including when fifth of 14 at Ballinrobe recently. She also finished fourth at Dundalk in the spring, proving she's capable of running well in competitive handicaps.

Holding each-way claims from a low mark under capable 3lb claiming Wesley Joyce, the daughter of Dandy Man may be worth keeping the faith in for Michael Mulvany. She has shown to possess some ability and has been gaining some valuable experience which should hold her in good stead.

Kempton, 18:03 - Back Time Saxon Warrior @ 11/43.75

Handicap debutant Time Saxon Warrior is one to note for Richard Hughest at the Sunbury-on-Thames venue. He has achieved form figures of 432 in three maiden starts to date, beaten only a length-and-a-half by Regal Chita when travelling well into the race at Leicester when last seen.

There could be plenty more to come from the son of Saxon Warrior, who has shown promise already. He was an eye-catcher in his penultimate start when staying on from an awkward beginning to place behind Agitator, and remains open to further progression in only his fourth start.

Completely unexposed, the colt could be well treated from an opening mark of 71 in the hands of the talented Billy Loughnane, who has an 80 percent strike-rate when partnering the yard's juveniles on an all-weather surface.

Kempton, 18:33 - Back Spangled Mac E/W @ 18/119.00

Another mount of Billy Loughnane's to note on Thursday evening is likeable gelding Spangled Mac. He has a huge amount of experience in comparison with the jockey's earlier ride, and, although he hasn't been at his best in recent outings, is on a workable rating of 86, dropping in class.

Carrying top weight in this contest, the seven-year-old should put in an improved effort on his return to the mile. He's 10lb lower than his last handicap win in Britain, having won in Bahrain since then, and should be able to hold his own at this level for George Boughey.

Kempton, 19:08 - Back Helm Rock E/W @ 6/17.00

Course-and-distance winner Helm Rock is 4lb higher than his last winning mark when successful here in April, but has since been narrowly denied twice from his current rating of 84, including when beaten a neck by Principality at Nottingham. He wasn't in quite the same form at Newmarket when last seen, but has had a short break since and could return to form in familiar surroundings.

The experienced eight-year-old makes his 60th career start in this competitive mile contest and should be capable of holding his own under Ray Dawson, who has ridden a winner, a second, and a fourth in four rides for the yard this term.

The Daniel and Claire Kubler-trained contender has been running well on the whole this year and can resume his good form.

Kempton, 19:43 - Back Tripoli Flyer @ 4/15.00

Making his first start in a Flat handicap, Tripoli Flyer is an interesting contender from a mark of 72. He was no match for Constitution Hill at Southwell earlier in the year, but finished a decent third, albeit well-beaten, behind Water To Wine over 1m3f here in May.

A useful hurdler on his day, with bumper form at Lingfield, Tripoli Flyer has shown to possess plenty of ability, as well as speed, and could be suited by this challenge. He's unexposed and could be capable of producing a bold bid under Gina Mangan, who has a 31 percent all-time strike-rate for Fergal O'Brien.

Bellewstown, 19:51 - Back Celestially E/W @ 17/29.50

Three-year-old filly Celestially steps up to this extended mile-and-three-quarter trip for the first time following a decent sixth-placed effort over a mile-and-a-half when last seen. She stayed on well enough at Limerick in her latest run to suggest this extra distance could well suit and there could be more to come from her in only her seventh career start.

The daughter of Australia is yet to get off the mark, but has shown some ability in handicaps this term, including when fourth in a 13-runner Navan contest earlier in the spring. She's out of Moondust, a daughter of Lady Hawkfield, who is a half-sister to dual Group One-winning Lillie Langtry, dam of Minding and Tuesday, among other talented horses.

Well-bred, Celestially is one to watch and these extra couple of furlongs could bring out plenty of improvement from her. In the hands of 2lb claiming Shay Wallace for Donnacha O'Brien, she could put in a competitive effort as she seeks her maiden win.

Kempton, 20:53 - Back Balon d'Or E/W @ 25/126.00

Five-year-old gelding Balon d'Or returned to form when beaten only a length at Lingfield when last seen, finishing fourth at odds of 18/119.00 on that occasion. He's currently 3lb below his last winning mark when successful for former trainer Hugo Palmer at Chester last year, therefore should be capable of another competitive effort from a workable rating.

Now residing with Simon Dow, it has taken some time for Balon d'Or to prove he still retains ability and he's now 10lb lower than his yard debut in November. He's a likeable performer on his day and could be able to pose a threat in the hands of Luke Morris.

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