led until 10f out, steadied behind leaders, chased winner from over 1f out, ran on
held up, driven and headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on
chased leader until led 10f out, headed over 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, went prominent after 2f, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon beaten
Although both Ekraar and Compton Bolter very much respected as they effectively take a drop in class, it may be worth taking a chance with The Whistling Teal, who has already proved himself to be more than capable of holding his own at this sort of level in the past. The Geoff Wragg-trained seven-year-old has been patiently dealt with since his victory in the Group 3 St Simon Stakes at Newbury last season and may just have needed the outing at Kempton last month after his ten month absence from the track. A literal reading of that form with Indian Creek leaves very little to split the selection and Compton Bolter, but with Wragg's charge's capability to act on any sort of ground, he looks to be the more reliable choice today. Ekraar is another that has been very lightly raced in recent times but it remains to be seen if his exertions as a pacemaker have dented his confidence after he trailed in a well beaten last at Ascot in June. Piano Star and Silent Heir are others to consider if they are supported as both are entitled to find improvement at this stage of the their careers. However, The Whistling Teal will test them all for resilience today and his willing attitude helps to swing the vote in his favour.
