Angus McNae Wednesday tips: make sure you see Red at Kempton

There are two meetings on Racing UK on Wednesday. The jumping action comes from Wetherby, and the Flat from Kempton Park.

As always I have four selections for you to think about, starting with one at Hereford a shortie in the opener at Kempton.

2.40 Hereford - Undefined Beauty:

This Olly Murphy-trained mare looks set to complete a hat-trick under Richard Johnson.

This mare has improved since joining this yard, as so many seem to do, and her latest success at Sedgefield was particularly impressive.

That win came off a mark of 107 and she does have to race off a 10lb higher mark, but given her superiority that day she looks up to defying the handicapper.

Ideally she likes to be ridden from off the pace, and there looks to be plenty of speed on here which will definitely suit her style.

Her trainer continues in good form, he has had three winners from his last 10 runners, and this improved and progressive mare can give him another success.

4.10 Kempton - Ispolini:

This Dubawi colt looks to have outstanding claims in what is a weak 10-furlong maiden for two year olds.

He is not be much of a price but should to win.

I thought he shaped with a good deal of promise on his debut at Nottingham. He completely blew the start, before he made headway into a quickening pace then stuck to his task well in the closing stages to finish third.

He is undoubtedly open to a good deal of improvement and this looks to be a gilt edged opportunity for him.

He was backed into 8-11 favouritism when he ran at Nottingham, a fact that suggests that on debut he was fully expected to win.

Compensation awaits here in a race that looks weaker than the one he contested on debut. Whilst it may not mean much it should be noted that he is entered in the Irish Derby.

6.40 Kempton - Red Verdon:

This horse got back on track last time at Kempton in a race that was not run to suit and where he was left poorly placed.

That race was the Listed Floodlit Stakes, which was won by Titi Makfi.

The winner made all, set a steady pace and had the run of the race whereas Red Verdon was keen due to the steady gallop and was held up.

In the circumstances I think Red Verdon did really well to finish the race off as strongly as he did to grab second place.

It was an effort that signalled a return to form for this horse, who has yet to register a win this season. To a degree I think that the change of headgear from cheekpieces to blinkers helped him to up his game. Provided they work again, and with a better gallop, he looks set to record his first win of the season in this decent Listed contest. I thought he would be closer to 5-2 than 7-2 so he looks to be a decent bet.

7.10 Kempton - Katabatika:

This filly is a strong stayer at a mile and a half and was impressive when surging to the front to win from off the pace two starts ago.

Last time out at Kempton she was completely compromised by a steady pace and a premature surge into contention, which got her into the race too soon, caused her to falter late on and finish fifth.

She is miles better than the bare result and a return to her previous winning effort will see her back in the winner's enclosure.

Sh runs off an unchanged marl of 60, and I think that off that she has plenty of handicapping scope, and although she is somewhat dependant on a decent gallop she looks a stand out in this handicap for the Hughie Morrison team.

A price of 3-1 seems very fair and she will be one to keep in your Racing UK tracker for the future, particularly when stepped up further in trip.

Angus McNae's Wednesday tips: (Prices correct at 9.30am)

2.40 Hereford: Undefined Beauty at 15-8 with Betfair, BetVictor and Paddy Power

4.10 Kempton: Ispolini at a generally available 10-11

6.40 Kempton: Red Verdon at a generally available 7-2

7.10 Kempton: Katabatika at a generally available 3-1