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15:50 Kempton Park

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  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: AllWeather
  • £6,500 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 12.87s
  • Off Time: 15:50:30
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Thebes

1/2

    2
    Silk -

    Wigram's Turn (USA)

    9/2

      3
      Silk -

      Artistic License (IRE)

      28/1

        1(6)
        Silk - Light Blue, Purple stars, Purple sleeves, Light Blue stars, Light Blue cap, Purple star

        Sofia's Star

        163 D
        20/1
        • Form 415784-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 82

        took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon one pace

        2(1)
        Silk - Maroon, Grey armlets, Grey cap

        Wigram's Turn (USA)

        238
        9/2
        • Form 138-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-2
        • Official Rating 80

        raced wide in touch, stayed on to take 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner

        3(4)
        Silk - Maroon and Beige (quartered), Maroon sleeves, Beige stars

        Ike Quebec (FR)

        35 CDD
        10/1
        • Form 22121-1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 78

        tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, faded towards finish

        4(5)
        Silk - Black and White stripes, checked sleeves, White cap

        Van Bossed (CAN)

        206
        12/1
        • Form 4301-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 78

        steadied start, always in rear duo, never a factor

        5(8)
        Silk - DARK GREEN, RED cap, DARK GREEN diamond

        Thebes

        5 D
        1/2
        • Form 211
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12
        • Official Rating 70

        made all, shaken up 2f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out comfortably

        6(7)
        Silk - Red and Yellow diamonds, Yellow sleeves, Red cap

        Asian Power (IRE)

        4 CD
        16/1
        • Form 49-4103
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10
        • Official Rating 74

        tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong

        7(3)
        Silk - Dark Blue and White (quartered), White sleeves, Dark Blue stars

        Southwest Star (IRE)

        4 BFD
        9/1
        • Form 44-1414
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7
        • Official Rating 71

        always in rear duo, never a factor

        8(2)
        Silk - Dark Green, Yellow hoop and armlets, check cap

        Artistic License (IRE)

        162
        28/1
        • Form 170-
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7
        • Official Rating 71

        in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on winner, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong

        In depth

        Verdict

        Southwest Star has proved himself a consistent performer throughout the winter and deserves to be one of the leading fancies. He is duly selected to come home in front over a distance that appears his optimum. Thebes is likely to head the market on the basis of two impressive performances in week company. He runs here under his mandatory penalty on this, his stiffest task to date. A worry would be his inclination to edge left during the later stages of his races. Ike Quebec is another that has been in fine form throughout the winter months. The winner of a claimer last time, has been meeting and beating exposed sorts in recent outings and has more to contend with here. The favourite Thebes could prove difficult to beat but we will oppose him with Southwest Star.

        Formwatch

        Sofia's Star 40-1 (9-6) Behind, headway inside final 2f, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Feisty Royale (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.

        Wigram's Turn (USA) 14-1 (9-2) In touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 12l behind Raven's Pass (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Jul.

        Ike Quebec (FR) 9-4fav (9-2) Soon led, quickened 2f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Kempton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb beating Diademas (8-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.

        Van Bossed (CAN) 7-2 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug beating Grudge (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.

        Thebes 7-4fav (9-4) Led after 1f, ridden clear over 2f out, unchallenged afterwards, very easily, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Greystoke Prince (8-11) by 7l, 11 ran.

        Asian Power (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no extra close home, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Lieutenant Pigeon (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.

        Southwest Star (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, good headway on outer over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, gaining on leaders near finish, 4th of 11, 1l behind Lieutenant Pigeon (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.

        Artistic License (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 8l behind Floristry (9-7) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.