pressed leader, led well over 3f out, headed over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in rear, ridden over 2f out, still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden and no progress over 2f out, soon outpaced
pressed leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, kept on one pace
steadied start, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, out paced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but never nearer
steadied start, in rear, some headway well over 1f out on inside, kept on final furlong not reached leaders
towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
led to well over 3f out, led again over 1f out, ran on under pressure, held on well
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened quickly
A low grade start to proceedings and Rhapsilian is given the tentative vote over Thoughtsofstardom and Ever Cheerful. Jonathan Geake's horses have not been in the greatest of form this season but the booking of Jimmy Fortune on the course-and-distance winner catches the eye and while the filly probably didnt stay seven last time out, she is worth another try over this distance. Thoughtsofstardom is difficult to win with but did put up an improved effort on Wednesday night at a soggy Kempton Park. Ever Cheerful is sure to produce another effort from the front but recent evidence has suggested that this tactic is tricky at this track. Stormburst was done few favours by the draw last time out and has the benefit of William Carson's 7lb claim. Zazous' profile is regressive of late although the handicapper has taken note. Christian Bendix has returned to a winning mark and is watched in the market. A modest sprint handicap and Rhapsilian appears most open to progression among the largely exposed sorts.
Ever Cheerful 5-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ruman (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Zazous 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and outpaced well inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Millfield (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Regal Royale 40-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 16l behind Northern Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rhapsilian 8-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace and no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Quantum Leap (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Stormburst (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Went right start, soon prominent, ridden and effort 2f out, chased leaders final furlong, always held, 5th of 11, 2l behind Littledodayno (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Thoughtsofstardom 20-1 (8-8) Awkward start, soon in touch on inside, ridden 2f out, soon one pace and no impression on leaders, 6th of 12, 4l behind Smokin Beau (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Hood removed late, behind, headway on inside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Compton Classic (9-2) at Kempton 6f clm (6) pol.
Mind Alert 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 11l behind Bond Becks (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Christian Bendix 10-1 (9-0) Awkward and slowly away, soon recovered and went prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 17l behind Piccolo Diamante (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Lost All Alone 10-1 (8-3) Pulled hard, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind The Jailer (8-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct.
Parkside Pursuit 40-1 (8-7) Behind, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, last of 10, 15l behind Compton Classic (9-2) at Kempton 6f clm (6) pol.
