Sean Bowen Saturday rides blog: 'He should be there or thereabouts'

3:18 – Barlovento

Barlovento obviously won over this course and distance on Boxing Day, so we know Kempton suits him. He seems to enjoy the track, and the flatter nature of the course plays to his strengths. 

The ground might have been a bit softer than ideal for him last time, so coming back here on what should be nicer ground could suit him better. Given his previous form at Kempton, you’d like to think he has a solid chance.

4:28 – Doctor Ken

Doctor Ken will have top weight in this handicap chase, which obviously won’t make life easy. That said, he’s been very consistent in his two runs this season.

He probably needs to find a little bit more to win a race like this, but you know he’ll turn up and run his race. With that consistency, he should be there or thereabouts again.

5:03 – Seven Airs

Seven Airs runs in the bumper and, to be honest, I don’t know a huge amount about him yet.

He’s trained by Tom Weston, who has been having a very good season with his bumper horses, and they all seem to be running well. The yard is in great form, so if this horse has any ability, he should put up a good showing.

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