raced stands' side, slowly into stride, soon prominent, led over 4f out, ridden out
raced centre, prominent, hard ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced stands' side, led until over 4f, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, tracked leaders, every chance when hung right over 1f out, kept on
raced centre, in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced centre, steadied start, in touch, weakened well over 1f out
raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
raced centre, slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten
Kennington makes a quick return to the track and warrants every respect, but we will give the vote to Feast Of Romance, with Nisr and Captain Darling put forward as the main rivals. Geoff Huffer's eight-year-old has been a revelation on the all-weather this winter, winning three times at Southwell. He also displayed excellent form here during last summer and looks the pick of the weights this afternoon. Kennington returned to winning ways at Southwell last week, beating St Ivian in game fashion. He also has shown a liking for this track and should be in the firing line again. Captain Darling landed a seven furlong event at Lingfield in January and hasn't done too badly since. He has a little bit to find on official ratings but should make his presence felt. Nisr finished second of a rating of 73 on his last appearance in August. If fit he will be a danger to all. So not an easy race to assess, but Feast Of Romance is the safest option and just edges the decision.
