Dave Nevison's Tuesday tips: All aboard the train at Kempton

With a lightly raced Gosden runner in opposition and set to go off short, Mr Alan looks likely to be backable at an each-way price in his bid to land this race for the third time and he looks an insurance bet to nothing. 

Now with Kevin Philipart de Foy, he ran well last time at Pontefract to be third in a decent handicap, recording his best run of the campaign. 

A return to softer ground was possibly the catalyst for the improved run but whatever it was the handicapper read the run differently and dropped Mr Alan 1lb. 

Combine that generosity with the booking of Alexandra - the best value 7lb claimer around - then the course specialist’s chance is obvious. It is tough to see him running anything other than a good race here. 

Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls are equipping him with blinkers this time, as well as the usual tongue strap, and the sterner headgear may be what is needed to end a run of seconds. 

He was having his first run for four months last time out and ran well but could be expected to improve for that outing here. He has been consistent throughout his Flat career and has made all the running to win in the past so the excellent Billy Loughnane will have options if there is no pace, which looks possible. 

Blue Train won narrowly but convincingly last time over this same course and distance and has a good opportunity to follow up under a 6lb penalty. 

He came into things nicely after a slow start and showed a positive attitude in the finish as he usually does. 

This is certainly not any better race and the booking of Rossa Ryan for the first time for this last race of the evening takes the eye.