prominent until weakened over 1f out
prominent, chased winner 3f out, no impression over 1f out
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
in touch, no impression over 1f out
mid-division, no impression from 2f out
tracked winner but over 10 lengths adrift, lost 2nd over 3f out, no chance over 2f out
made all, led and over 10 lengths clear, unchallenged from over 1f out
always rear, never a danger
The James Fanshawe-trained Bronze Star catches the eye and gets the nod over Melvino and Jazrawy. The last named was the subject of good support when he won at Southwell earlier in the month and is obviously in good heart just now. However, a 7lb rise in the weights looks harsh and he needs everything to go his way. Melvino has also gone up in the weights after a smooth success at Wolverhampton 11 days ago. The gelding was not winning out of turn on that occasion and it would not be surprising to see him go close again today. Even so, the unexposed Bronze Star looks a fair type for a race like this and, even under a 6lb penalty for a bloodless course and distance success last time, the Mark Of Esteem filly looks the one to beat in a modest finale to Kempton's action today.
Bronze Star 6-4fav (9-3) In touch, effort and headway over 1f out, kept on gamely to lead final strides, won at Kempton 1m 2f fll hcp (6) pol beating Cove Mountain (9-3) by a shd, 14 ran.
Amwell Brave 5-1co-fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway 4f out, driven to chase winner over 2f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 11, 14l behind Flame Creek (9-6) at Southwell 1m 6f hcap (5) fbs.
Melvino 4-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Opera Writer (9-3) by 2l, 8 ran.
Serramanna 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 11, 26l behind Salute (10-3) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Voice Mail 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from well over 1f out, 7th of 12, 7l behind Atlantic Story (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Jazrawy 7-2 (8-6) Made virtually all, ridden over 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f clm (6) fbs beating Mossmann Gorge (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lady Korrianda 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 5l behind Moyoko (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol.
Bienheureux 8-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden over 4f out, headway under pressure 2f out, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 19l behind Flame Creek (9-6) at Southwell 1m 6f hcap (5) fbs.
