held up 3rd, went 2nd between horses well over 1f out, closed inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards
led but pressed, pushed along 2f out, ridden approaching final furlong, headed and no extra final 100 yards
pressed leader, pushed along and every chance 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd well over 1f out, soon beaten, weakened final furlong
MECADO just missed out over 7f at Kempton on his return to action. He won over today's shorter trip at Chepstow last year and has plenty in hand at the weights in this with Pearl Blue. The latter was rated much higher at this time last year but came up short in a claimer here back in January while Multi Quest has little chance on today's terms.
Pearl Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 6l behind Dutiful Son (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mecado (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, carried left and bumped 5f out then took keen hold, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, strong challenge last 100 yards, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Dark War (8-11) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Multi Quest 16-1 (9-0) Raced wide close up, headway to dispute 2nd after 2f, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Lady Kyllar (9-5) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.