chased leaders, effort on inside 2f out, chased winner 1f out, unable to quicken
dwelt, held up and always behind
chased leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up and always behind
chased leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner
made all, driven along 2f out, held on well final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, driven 2f out, keeping on at same pace when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong
went left start, took keen hold, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Blinkers may sharpen up PEPIN and from a good draw we will gamble on the necessary improvment; the shortlist consists of Sills Vincero, Rocket Ruby and Flamboyant Red. Derek Haydn-Jones' son of King Charlemagne is related to several sprint winners but he needs to improve on four runs to date. One consolation is that he has been allotted a paupers mark for handicaps and if there is any support in the betting this evening then it may pay to take note. Flamboyant Red ran a good race in defeat last time out but has a hard task at the weights, so a bigger threat may be Sills Vincero. Derek Shaw's daughter of Piccolo ran a fair race last time behind Kheley and it wouldn't be a big surprise to see her break her maiden tag today. Kina Jazz has shaped better of late, whilst Paul Howling doesn't often leave the money behind when they fancy one so a market move for Shirley High who returns from a two month break would be worth noting. Buckle Up and Private Passion are two more to consider after absences, but the nomination in a tricky finale goes to Pepin.
Sills Vincero 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, effort when hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Kheley (9-1) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Shirley High 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, raced keenly, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 19l behind Freepressionist (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Nov.
Readily 14-1 (8-7) In touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, brief effort 2f out, not quicken, stayed on one pace, 7th of 9, 3l behind Raimond Ridge (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Kina Jazz 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, came wide straight, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 10l behind Forever's Girl (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Rocket Ruby 16-1 (8-9) Keen in mid-division, lost place 3f out, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when saddle slipped and eased final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Kheley (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Private Passion (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 18l behind Star Links (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Buckle Up 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort 2f, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 19l behind Flintlock (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Pepin (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Held up, never dangerous, last of 7, 10l behind Kheley (9-1) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Flamboyant Red (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Steadied start, held up in mid-division, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, took 3rd well inside final furlong, closed on leading pair, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Convince (9-1) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Lovely Steps (USA) 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 11l behind Strong Storm (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Kitty Allen 33-1 (9-0) Held up, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Alexander Family (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Flaming Ruby 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear and hampered start, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Kheley (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.