led after 1f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace afterwards
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
took keen hold, in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, led final stride
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
steadied start, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened
prominent until weakened from 2f out
settled in rear, headway over 1f out on inside, finished well, nearest finish
steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, never a factor
in rear, never on terms, outpaced final 2f
always towards rear, never a factor
prominent, ridden to chase leader over 3f out, led well over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, headed final stride
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Siena Star has a feasibly good chance on these terms and can get one over on his old rival Border Edge, while Jordan's Light and Port 'N' Starboard are others that are in good heart and their presence will help to set up a highly competitive curtain raiser to Kempton's action. Port 'N' Starboard made steady progress this year and comes here after a pleasing return to the fray at Wolverhampton nine days ago. He is entitled to come on for the outting and will be a leading contender at this level. However, as he's struggled off this sort of mark in the past, he needs to be at his very best this afternoon. Jordan's Light represents a yard that have enjoyed the 'odd' successful tilt in the betting ring and this lightly raced fellow should not be underestimated. He does, however, need to prove his stamina for the trip, so it may be best to gauge the confidence in the markets before getting involved with him today. Border Edge - having won from seven furlong up to a mile and a quarter - is a versatile character that still retains plenty of enthusiasm for racing. He gets on well with James Millman, whose 7lb claim goes some way to reducing his burden of top weight. The eight-year-old finished two lengths in front of the selection when they met over course and distance at the start of this month and has to be respected on that form alone. Nevertheless, Siena Star is 6lb better off today and, as his odds are likely to be far more attractive the gelding can provide a timely booster for Stef Liddiard's return to the training ranks.
Border Edge 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 7l behind Bay Hawk (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f app hcp (5) pol.
Port 'n Starboard 14-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Kildare Sun (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Jordan's Light (USA) 11-8fav (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, led 1f out, headed final strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind Sol Rojo (10-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (5) pol.
Just Fly 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Western Roots (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) std.
Pagano (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 12l behind Vacation (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Blue Quiver (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Slowly away, towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Devil's Island (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Ektishaaf 66-1 (7-11) Pulled hard early, settled 6th, weakened approaching straight, 11th of 14, 13l behind Eagle's Pass (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gs.
Siena Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 2f out to well over 1f out, one pace afterwards, 5th of 14, 7l behind Eccollo (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
