held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, outpaced, switched right entering straight, headway final furlong, ran on
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
outpaced, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, came wide entering straight, stayed on one pace final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up in touch going well, ridden to lead final furlong, ran on
In a tricky handicap, recent winner No Time gets the nod ahead of Fizzlephut and City For Conquest. The selection's style of racing means that the handicapper may struggle to keep him in check, and this late finisher could still be well in despite his extra weight for his last victory. His trainer is in good form of late and No Time could go very close indeed. Fizzlephut is far more effective at this course than the other all-weather tracks, and a repeat of his win over course and distance in November would give him major claims, although he may struggle off his revised mark. Tim Pitt has his stable in good form, and his charge City For Conquest has the ability to win races of this nature, although again she could be in the grip of the handicapper. Of the rest, Maktavish looks a horse on the slide and so cannot be truly fancied, whilst Peter Grayson's Lady Bahia could go well if putting her best hoof forward. For the winner though, we return to the in-form No Time.
No Time (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Dwelt, headway when not clear run and switched left 1f out, quickened and ran on well to lead final 75 yards, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Heavens Walk (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Lucayos 22-1 (8-7) Started slowly, outpaced, last of 8, 10l behind Sahara Silk (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Sahara Silk (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Always behind, 7th of 8, 10l behind Sahara Silk (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Maktavish 25-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, hampered and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Sahara Silk (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
City For Conquest (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along towards rear, hanging right from over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind No Time (8-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Sparkwell 7-2 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 13, 2l behind Desert Opal (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Stoneacre Boy (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 8l behind Night Prospector (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.