in touch, ridden halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home
chased leaders to 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
soon led, pressed 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no extra, headed close home
steadied start, took keen hold behind, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
tracked leader, pressed leader from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
steadied start, always in rear group, never a factor
Kempsey looks to be banker material for placepot players but he doesn't win very often and Hollow Jo appeals as a likelier winner. Overstayed has a positive jockey booking whilst neither Guto nor Stoneacre Boy can be confidently dismissed. The selection represents John Jenkins who has his team in fine order at present and this experienced campaigner looks capable of scoring from his current mark. Another furlong would be ideal but he did win over course and distance just over a year ago and has solid credentials. Kempsey is a consistent sort but has managed to win just once in thirty four all-weather starts whilst Guto is drawn low and it was a fairly moderate claimer that he won at Southwell last time. Course and distance winner Stoneacre Boy is slipping back down the weights and isn't without claims but we'll take a chance with Hollow Jo.
Hollow Jo 11-2 (9-4) In touch, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Chatshow (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Soon chasing leaders, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 10l behind Drifting Gold (9-1) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Guto 85-40 (8-10) Made all, raced stands' side group, strongly challenged from over 1f out, hung right under pressure, kept on well, won at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs beating Nautical (8-10) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Fairfield Princess 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, last of 7, 16l behind Sands Crooner (8-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Kempsey 11-2 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well for 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Chatshow (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Stoneacre Boy (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Started slowly, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sir Loin (8-1) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Overstayed (IRE) 11-1 (8-2) Always rear, 7th of 8, 8l behind Savile's Delight (8-6) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs.
Stormburst (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 11, 11l behind Dvinsky (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcap (5) pol.