led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, reluctant to race, in rear, some headway 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
in touch until weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
mid-division, headway to press winner 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders on outer, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to snatch 3rd last stride
prominent, headway to lead over 1f out, soon pressed, asserted final 100 yards
chased leaders, no impression 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd, lost 3rd final stride
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened and lost place over 2f out, soon behind
always behind, never on terms
Fairy Monarch is fancied to follow up his Musselburgh success of a fortnight ago, while Spring Time Girl and Elms Schoolboy are shortlisted as the main dangers. Elms Schoolboy has been banging on the door in races of this nature and, as a consistent type, he should be capable of throwing down a strong challenge if he is in the mood. However, he can be a tricky ride and Paul Doe may have his work cut out for him today. Spring Time Girl also comes here having shown improved form of late and is worth noting in the betting. She is unexposed on the surface and it will be interesting to note how the market reacts to her chance. However, Fairy Monarch makes far more appeal on recent efforts and, as he is still very well treated on the pick of his old form, the Paul Midgley-trained gelding is forwarded as the best option in Kempton's finale.
Barzak (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened and lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Feast Of Romance (8-11) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in May.
Elms Schoolboy 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Silver Mont (8-11) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
Kilmeena Magic 100-1 (8-2) Steadied start, always behind, 9th of 15, 6l behind Rowan Lodge (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m clm (6) sft.
Piquet 50-1 (7-11) Mid-division until 3f out, 12th of 15, 44l behind Night Storm (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Southern Tide (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 7th of 14, 11l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcap (6) fbs in Jul.
Spring Time Girl 11-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Panshir (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (6) sft in Aug.
Warden Warren 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden and some headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 7l behind Megalala (8-6) at Brighton 7f clm (6) gs in Sept.
Fairy Monarch (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Dwelt, ridden over 3f out, tracked leaders over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, driven out to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m banded stk (7) gs beating Barataria (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
