mid-division, ridden when switched right well over 1f out, no progress
slowly into stride, outpaced, headway final furlong, not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
led, ridden over 1f out, caught last strides
outpaced and always behind
in rear, headway well over 1f out, soon drifted slightly left, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway on inside when switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace
always behind
prominent, ridden and beaten when hung left over 1f out
Our shortlisted three here are Paddywack, Kennington and Blessed Place, with the selection being Kennington. Kennington comes into this race as a penalised recent winner, so is clearly in good heart. Having won off a mark of 65 on the all-weather (albeit in December 2005), and 65 on Turf (in August 2006), he is still arguably reasonably treated and, from a good draw, can go well. Paddywack is also well drawn and gets a mention, firstly, because he has won from today's mark on Turf and the all-weather within the last 12 months. A sign of recent revival could be gleaned from his latest start and he can build on that impression here. The draw has not been so kind for Blessed Place, who comes here as a recent Chester winner from an eight-pounds higher mark than he races from today. For us, his all-weather mark seems fair and, racing over five furlongs on the all-weather for the first time since December 2006, he could still go well. These are our key players, with Kennington selected.
Multahab 11-2 (9-5) Prominent, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 15, 5l behind Cosmic Destiny (9-9) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Charming Ballet (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Led until over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 4l behind Contented (8-8) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Paddywack (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, some late progress, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Swing On A Star (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Led and soon clear, reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Minaash (8-13) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Fast Freddie 11-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 8, 18l behind Dualagi (9-0) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Silver Prelude 9-2fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Futuristic Dragon (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leader 4f, 10th of 11, 10l behind Lord of The Reins (8-13) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Rosie Cross (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Back In The Red (9-1) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Pride of Joy 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 7l behind Contentious (8-5) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Kennington 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, switched right entering final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Aug beating Meikle Barfil (9-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Avoca Dancer (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Always in rear, last of 13, 10l behind Malapropism (9-1) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Blessed Place 9-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Chester 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug beating Methaaly (9-5) by a shd, 9 ran.
Sandwith 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Compton Classic (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
