chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, headway and in touch 3f out, ridden and no further headway over 1f out
keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, not clear run and switched right 2f out, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides
held up in mid division on rail, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, soon not much room, squeezed through and strong run well inside final furlong, just held
mid-division, headway and wide outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
made all, ridden and pressed over 1f out, held on towards finish
keen hold, chased leader over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, found no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, pulled hard in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride and always behind
Bellench stands out at the weights and is preferred to Samuel Charles, Schoenberg and Bustan. The last named has lost his way since the glory days of his juvenile campaign. Still, he did manage to win a handicap off a mark of 87 at the start of this season, so is still capable on his day. Admittedly, he has been out of sorts lately but the drop to this grade may provide the fuel for his fire. A claimer at Kempton on a Wednesday evening would have been the last thing on the minds of Charles Egerton Bloodstock when they shelled out $180,000 for Schoenberg as a two-year-old. Still, it is interesting that he is being persevered with at this level and he is one to seriously monitor in the betting. Samuel Charles needs no introduction and will again run his race. The admirable veteran knows exactly what to do and will pounce on any weakness amongst the rest. However, Bellench - successful on his only previous visit to Kempton - looks to have been well placed this evening. Sylvester Kirk had numerous options for this fellow this week and, as this appears to be the easiest, Bellench is taken to strike while he has the chance.
Bustan (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 12l behind Red Somerset (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Chief Exec 9-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Piper's Song (9-4) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd in Sept.
General Knowledge (USA) 11-4 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol beating Not Now Lewis (9-2) by 2l, 11 ran.
Given A Choice (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Soon led, headed 7f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 29l behind Teodora Adivina (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Pianoforte (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 11l behind Defi (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m clm (6) gd.
Zennerman (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 5l behind Neon Blue (9-1) at York 7f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Rebellious Spirit 7-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind General Knowledge (9-6) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Samuel Charles 11-4fav (9-7) Close up, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Satin Braid (8-13) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (5) pol.
Benllech 33-1 (9-2) Held up in 5th, ridden and beaten over 2f out, last of 6, 10l behind Shevchenko (9-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Mountain Pass (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, lost place halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 14, 10l behind Leonard Charles (9-4) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol in Jun.
Schoenberg (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 20l behind Zero Cool (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Oct.
Art Gallery 10-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, chased leaders, hard ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Papradon (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Pont Wood 33-1 (8-10) Started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 11, 4l behind General Knowledge (9-6) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
Meeting of Minds 14-1 (8-4) Slowly away, lost at least 10 lengths, in rear, no chance after, 9th of 11, 26l behind Lord of Dreams (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Sept.
