tracked leaders, not clear run from over 1f out, no danger after
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 75 yards
chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
with leaders, hampered over 1f out, weakened quickly
dwelt, soon close up on inside, keeping on at one pace when hampered inside final furlong, no danger after
dwelt, held up in rear, headway when not clear run and switched left 1f out, quickened and ran on well to lead final 75 yards
soon pushed along towards rear, hanging right from over 1f out, ran on final furlong
narrow lead on inner, headed inside final furlong, weakened
with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
Pamir is tentatively nominated as the selection, with Heavens Walk and Jayanjay also expected to go close. After The Show is another with claims at this level and is worth monitoring for signs of each-way support. The return to the All Weather will suit the last named and, as he is better than recent form figures would suggest, a bold attempt cannot be ruled out. Jayanjay has plenty of experience of this type of event and, given that he finished just ahead of the selection when they met here 11 days ago; he has to be respected. The drop to the minimum distance shouldn't be a problem for Phillip Mitchell's gelding and he is fully expected to at least make the frame. Heavens Walk also has a similar profile and, as a consistent type that is holding his form well, the lightly raced five-year-old is sure to make this a good test. However, Pamir has very little to find with any of today's rivals and, given that he has shown a real liking for Kempton's new surface, the gelding has plenty in his favour today.
After The Show 25-1 (8-7) Keen, mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 7l behind First Order (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Heavens Walk 6-4fav (8-13) Steadied start, soon tracked leaders on inner, ridden to lead just over 1f out, soon joined, ran on, caught close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Little Edward (9-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leader, led over 1f out, soon clear and edged left, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov beating Bonne de Fleur (8-11) by 2l, 12 ran.
Pamir (IRE) 9-2fav (8-9) Soon led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 1l behind Linda Green (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Jayanjay 8-1 (8-9) Held up, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, hard ridden, headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 12, nk behind Linda Green (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
City For Conquest (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Went right start, in rear, ridden and staying on when switched right 1f out, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Fizzlephut (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, headway and hung left inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 4l behind Tartatartufata (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Kempsey 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led narrowly over 1f out, soon headed and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Little Edward (9-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
