Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Wednesday including 28/1 Kempton fancy

Ayr, 14:42 - Back Pearl Eye @ 9/43.25

Pearl Eye put in a creditable performance on yard debut for Jim Goldie when last seen over a mile at this venue. He stayed on well on that occasion, catching the eye when finishing a close third to eventual winner Starliner, and should be capable of another bold showing from an unchanged mark of 73 under 5lb claiming Lauren Young once again.

The six-year-old gelding is 11lb lower than when a shock 50/151.00 winner at Doncaster last year, on a workable mark having dropped down the weights. He proved he still retains plenty of ability in his latest run and could take a step forward with race fitness on his side as he seeks an eighth career success.

Ayr, 16:12 - Back Mr Cool E/W @ 9/110.00

Charlie Johnston-trained Mr Cool is now 8lb lower than his last success and has been competitive from a similar rating in recent outings including when second to Mr Ubiquitous from a 1lb higher mark at Kempton in March. 

He was unable to make an impression on his return to the Turf at Doncaster earlier this month, but he could be worth keeping onside considering he has won from a much higher rating in the past.

The four-year-old is a tough opponent on his day and he could reward the faith in this contest, making appeal at the weights under Oliver Stammers. He's on a mark from which he can strike and should put in a competitive effort in his 25th start.

Ayr, 17:15 - Back Glorious Kitty @ 15/44.75

Top weight Glorious Kitty drops in class in this contest which should allow her to return to form for Mick and David Easterby. She was only just denied on reappearance at Beverley last month from her current mark, when partnered by her returning rider Lewis Chalkley, who claimed 7lb on that occasion.

Despite being unable to build on her opening run of the season when last seen at Musselburgh, the four-year-old filly could return to form in calmer waters and resume her progress. She's still seeking a maiden success at the 15th attempt, but has put in a number of competitive efforts, including when narrowly denied at Nottingham in October, and this could be the perfect opportunity for her to finally finish in front and land a first victory.

Gowran Park, 18:50 - Back River Derwent E/W @ 14/115.00

In this competitive mile handicap, Thomas Coyle-trained River Derwent warrants consideration under James Ryan on the back of a creditable fourth at Roscommon where he stuck to the task well. He's 2lb lower rated here, holding solid each-way claims at the weights if at his best.

Now 20lb below his last win, the experienced eight-year-old had put in a number of competitive efforts at Dundalk over the winter from a higher rating, including when beaten a length-and-a-quarter by Kitty Bear, who is now rated 70 on Turf.

River Derwent is no stranger to outrunning his odds and could be able to pose a threat in this race.

Yarmouth, 19:10 - Back Iwantmytimewithyou @ 11/43.75

Ed Dunlop-trained Iwantmytimewithyou should be suited by the step back up in trip in this mile-and-three-quarter staying handicap. He was only narrowly denied over a mile-and-a-half at Leicester when last seen but is a winner over this distance and is on a mark from which he should be competitive, despite going up 2lb for his recent runner-up effort.

The four-year-old gelding has run well under Billy Loughnane, who returns in the saddle, previously, when a length second on his reappearance at Kempton in April. He has also won under the talented rider, shedding his maiden tag by six-lengths at Ripon last summer, and could put in another competitive effort here.

Kempton, 20:00 - Back Noodle Mission E/W @ 28/129.00

Six-year-old gelding Noodle Mission returns to action following a 218-day break in this 7f contest. He has run well when fresh in the past therefore could be worth keeping onside on reappearance, making appeal from a mark of 82, 4lb below his last win.

Trained by Edward Smyth-Osbourne, the son of Noble Mission put in a couple of decent efforts last year. He lacked consistency, but proved he still retains ability on a going day, placing at Southwell before finishing a good fourth at odds of 28/129.00 when equipped with first-time cheekpieces over this course-and-distance in September. 

Noodle Mission has course form in his favour and is well treated at the weights, therefore warrants consideration as he bids for a seventh win, capable of putting in a good effort.

Bet of the day: Kempton, 20:30 - Back Amazonian Dream E/W @ 10/111.00

The addition of a first-time visor could spark enough improvement to allow Amazonian Dream to finally return to the winners' enclosure for Rod Millman and Lewis Edmunds. The likeable performer is winless since a success over this course-and-distance in December 2024, when rated 15lb higher, but has put in numerous competitive efforts since and made a promising return from a short break at Windsor earlier this month.

From a handy mark, the experienced seven-year-old could be worth keeping the faith in. First-time headgear has worked well for him in the past as he was only narrowly beaten when sporting blinkers and cheekpieces in respective races previously, and the introduction of a visor could allow him to find a bit more in reserves late on.

Amazonian Dream has winning course form in his favour and he's well-handicapped if putting his best foot forward in this race. There's plenty to like about his chances and he's one to note in the penultimate race on the card at the Sunbury-on-Thames venue.

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