chased leaders on outer, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch on inside, ridden to lead 2f out, soon driven, headed 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
chased leaders, driven and weakened over 1f out
led early, chased leader to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
soon led and set good pace, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
held up, moderate late headway, never in contention
dwelt, soon in touch, headway to lead briefly over 2f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear off strong pace, smooth headway on inside, inside final 3f, challenged on bit over 1f out, pushed in to lead 1f out, soon quickened clear
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, never reached leaders
took keen hold, held up, raced wide, headway on outside over 3f out, pushed along and weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
A real hotchpotch of a handicap and STRIDING EDGE can overcome a poor draw to see off likely market protagonists, Mutawarath and Laudatory. Willie Muir's gelding has had plenty of racing this term but he has maintained a high level of form here at Kempton. He was perhaps unfortunate to run up against such a well regarded type as The Scorching Wind last time out and can gain compensation tonight. William Haggas had a few winners at the weekend so don't rule out Mutawarath. A winner of a maiden at York, he may have found the soft going at Ayr though has few miles on the clock. Laudatory should not lack for experience on this surface though the handicap has had his chance to check the sums. Militarist does not appear to be much of a finisher. He is in first time blinkers today. Formula won well at Wolverhampton though it is impossible to get excited about what he actually beat on that day. Park Lane can front run and did so to hack up in a fairly moderate Pontefract maiden. Charlotte Point has a likeable attitude though she has struggled off similar marks in the past and will now be prey to anything unexposed. Dukes Art is consistent enough though we are unconvinced as to whether the step back up to a mile is truly in his interest. Striding Edge is not well berthed but we are prepared to take the kickback of a better price as a consequence.
Militarist (USA) 7-1 (9-9) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Sir Isaac (9-1) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Charlotte Point (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Reared leaving stalls, held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right when well beaten well over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 12, 23l behind Shamwari Lodge (9-7) at York 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Laudatory 3-1fav (9-0) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bomber Command (9-7) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mishrif (USA) 20-1 (9-6) In touch until halfway, 10th of 13, 18l behind Foolin Myself (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Mutawarath (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Watergate (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Ordoney (9-3) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Park Lane 6-1 (8-6) Led after 2f, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 7l behind Lord Theo (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Sunshine Always (IRE) 4-5fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol beating Foxtrot Bravo (8-13) by 6l, 11 ran.
Mac's Power (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no chance, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind The Scorching Wind (8-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Formula (USA) 15-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, hung right and led 2f out, headed 1f out, rallied to lead again towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks 0-80 (5) pol in Aug beating Implication (8-12) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Shakalaka (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Close up, tracked winner going well 3f out, challenged and every chance 2f out, edged left found nil under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Almuktahem (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Striding Edge (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Behind, headway well over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind The Scorching Wind (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Kings Troop 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f, 6th of 9, 17l behind Tiger Reigns (9-1) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Dukes Art 7-4fav (9-6) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, every chance towards finish, just held, 2nd of 7, ns behind Audemar (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
