led 1f, prominent, not clear run and switched right well over 1f out, soon stopped again, no impresssion after
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside 4f out, no impression over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
pressed leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, no impression after, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 4f out, hung right from and led over 1f out, soon in command, ran on
pulled hard in rear, always behind
mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not troubled winner
pulled hard, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
handy, raced keenly, ridden and unable to quicken when slighted checked over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
A very moderate handicap and one where VALFURVA may well be good enough on her first try in this sphere, while Darcey is not one to dismiss lightly. The latter has been in great form in sellers and claimers so far this season, being placed by Amy Weaver to win three of her last four starts. She was entitled to win her latest Yarmouth outing, but the six length margin she had to spare suggests that from this mark of 71 she should be bang there now returning to a handicap. Valfurva is a filly with an interesting profile. She is related to mile winners and bred to get a shade further in time, but this looks ideal for now. She has run with credit here in two of her three runs and that has earned her a mark of 65, so with Kieren Fallon up she might just be able to take advantage. Fire King takes to the Polytrack for the first time from a mark 10lbs higher than his sole success. He will want to make this into a test of stamina to give himself every chance and he was beaten from a lower mark last time, which is a concern. Four Tel is another who is being introduced to Kempton, having twice won at Wolverhampton over 7f. He was comfortably beaten from this mark of 65 on turf at Yarmouth, but trainer Tom Dascombe is now handling him and he has a good record of improving those he acquires from other yards, so a market check is advised. Marmooq is back on the same mark as when winning over course and distance in March and loves this surface, although his poor recent form reflects that of the yard and we will sidestep him on this occasion. Integria may go well at a price, with his stable among the winners in recent days, now that he is stepped up in trip, while Having A Ball is 4lbs higher than when scoring over course and distance in April, though given that his record when fresh is poor, a five month absence means we will take him on. Valfurva is the suggestion to win on her handicap debut.
Darcey 4-1 (7-12) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Yarmouth 1m 3yo clm (5) gf beating Cook's Endeavour (8-9) by 6l, 7 ran.
Four Tel 16-1 (8-11) Slowly away, towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, switched right inside final furlong, ran on strongly, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 3l behind Glenridding (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Having A Ball 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, hard driven over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 22l behind Hilbre Court (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Marmooq 80-1 (8-8) Held up, headway on wide outside halfway, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind Sarah Park (9-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Dealmaker Frank (USA) 25-1 (9-2) 11th of 15, 17l behind The Pier (8-10) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 in Aug.
Phluke 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and hung right over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Indy Driver (9-9) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Valfurva (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Arteus (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Integria 5-1fav (8-7) Held up in 4th, driven and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 10, 3l behind Tuxedo (9-6) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 8l behind Tamasou (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Rosco Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 9l behind Kiss A Prince (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Sovereignty (JPN) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Tamasou (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Under Fire (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden halfway, no headway, last of 12, 11l behind Star Strider (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Fire King 5-1fav (9-0) Held up, headway when not clear run and short of room entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Spring Secret (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Baby Josr 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Magroom (9-6) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
