made all, raced wide, came stands rail over 2f out, soon hard pressed, stayed on strongly from over 1f out, driven out
held up behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous from 2f out
in rear, headway and came stands rail over 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, but not pace to challenge
held up behind, headway to chase leaders 3f out, soon ridden, kept on until weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway to chase winner 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, tracked leader after 2f, ridden and lost touch 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
close up 3rd, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out
The feature race at Kempton can go to the consistent Wunderwood, with Innovation a potential danger. Lady Herries' four-year-old has already paid to follow this season, scoring back-to-back successes at Lingfield and Nottingham, the latter victory coming after a near five month break. Not disgraced in two subsequent starts over 10 furlongs, the time has come to move him up in trip to offset his lack of a change of gear. He is gutsy though and will benefit from the likely pace set by Hambleden who will plug on to the end despite topweight. Innovation has been brought along steadily, culminating in a confidence boosting victory over just two opponents at Chepstow last time. She benefited from having more use made of her at the Welsh track and will help force the pace as well. That should suit Wunderwood who can keep on galloping from just off the pace to outstay his rivals.
