tracked leaders, went 2nd going well over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd well over 1f out, chased leading pair, weakened inside final furlong, soon eased
led 10f out until over 4f out, chased winner until over 4f out, ridden and went 2nd again well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, held up in last trio, reminders over 5f out, modest 4th 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not quite reach winner
held up in last trio, pushed along and outpaced 5f out, no chance after
led 2f, chased leader, pushed along halfway, led again over 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon clear, kept on gamely, all out
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and outpaced 4f out, plugged on into modest 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 5f out, tailed off
restless in stalls, held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced 5f out, soon struggling, never a factor
Stable companions Luv U Whatever and The Lock Master finished 1-2 here on New Year's Day and both have very good records on the track. The latter should get closer on the revised terms, though this looks a tougher race. Solidarity has won five of his 16 races though he's never raced on this track and potential punters must forgive a very poor latest run at Kempton when he started favourite. Reve De Nuit has won six times on the track and was expected to make it seven when long odds-on in a three-runner race last time but was beaten by Street Artist. Gabrial's Star has been in good form at Wolverhampton but has never raced here in 30 starts. Kingscombe has won over this trip here but is better over further so the vote goes to the unexposed DEUCE AGAIN, who landed a maiden here earlier this month in the style of a progressive filly and makes her handicap debut with a lowly weight. The once-useful Saptapadi has sunk to a lowly level and is worth a check in the market on his reappearance.
Solidarity 3-1fav (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, last of 13, 26l behind Anglophile (8-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Reve De Nuit (USA) 2-5fav (9-2) Stumbled start, led, hard ridden when headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 3, 3l behind Street Artist (9-5) at Southwell 1m 4f clm stks (6) fbs.
Gabrial's Star 9-2 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Dream Child (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3).
Saptapadi (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Hampered start, keen raced wide towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 16, 7l behind Nautilus (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Luv U Whatever 2-1fav (8-9) Always prominent, led over 6f out, driven clear over 2f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-90) (3) fbs beating The Lock Master (8-10) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
The Lock Master (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along over 8f out, chased winner over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Luv U Whatever (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-90) (3) fbs.
Kingscombe (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Close up, headway on outer to track leader over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 2m hcp (4) fbs in Nov beating Cousin Khee (9-13) by nk, 6 ran.
Deuce Again 1-3fav (9-0) Dwelt, in touch, smooth headway over 3f out, led on bit over 2f out, drew clear entering final furlong, unextended, won at Southwell 1m 3f mdn (4) fbs beating Broughtons Berry (9-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
