chased leaders on outside until over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
started slowly, always behind
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
always behind
mid-division on inside, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, finished well
made virtually all, travelling strongly 2f out, held on well towards finish
behind, keeping on when not clearest of runs inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
chased wnner, went left over 4f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
switched right start, held up in rear, still plenty to do when switched left to wide outside inside final 2f, strong run inside final furlong, finished well
chased leaders on inside, chased winner well over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, always held
mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out
A competitive race in which recent winner VALENTINO SWING can take top honours again at the main expense of Todber and Another Try. The selection managed to win a claimer here last time out despite being badly treated at the weights and is still of interest back in handicap grade today despite his penalty. He has a good record at the track and is expected to run well. Todber is a mare who has also done well here and is just 3lb higher than her last winning mark, Another Try comes here in good form and strictly holds the selection on their run behind Sutton Veny, whilst Gone Hunting has been tumbling down the weights and will win at some point for his new yard. Kersivay tries the visor, course winners Gazbolou, Rondeau and Priti Fabulous all look to be on fair marks, whilst Whiskey Junction is a speedy front-runner when on song but the draw is against her. Welcome Approach is in good form and considered accordingly, however the nomination goes to Valentino Swing.
Whiskey Junction 10-3 (9-4) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Vintage (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Princess Valerina 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 7th of 9, 4l behind Sir Nod (8-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Gazboolou 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 5th of 11, 7l behind Ocean Legend (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Rondeau (GR) 10-3 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Vintage (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Priti Fabulous (IRE) 2-1fav (8-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, plugged on to go 4th inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 5l behind Kipchak (8-8) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Gone Hunting 9-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 6, 6l behind Caprio (9-12) at Kempton 7f clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Kersivay 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Global Village (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, driven out, won at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol in Feb beating Dvinsky (9-10) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Todber 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind New Leyf (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Another Try (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Keen early, held up, headway 2f out, ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Ocean Legend (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Welcome Approach 13-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 1 3/4l behind Boho Chic (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
La Capriosa 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Where's Reiley (9-3) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
