mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on, not able to trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, no threat
held up towards rear, headway and hung right 2f out, kept on, not able to trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
ridden leaving stalls and soon led, headed just over 1f out, ran on, just held
prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra close home
always prominent, led just over 1f out, strongly pressed, held on well
awkward start, soon switched right, always in rear
Atlantic Beach scored over 5f at Wolverhampton on Monday and should be thereabouts again as this longer trip is no problem, while Poppy had Frognal behind when fifth over 7f last time, but won over C&D before that. Doctor Hilary has solid claims as he won with a bit in hand over track and trip last time, while Torres Del Paine had been in good form before something went amiss on his latest start and he won a division of this race last year. CUSTOM HOUSE began this season on an 18lb higher mark, but looks to have finally found his level having gone very close over C&D on his latest start and he gets the vote to finally get his head back in front.
Custom House (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Went left start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra and lost 2nd place near finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Qubuh (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Atlantic Beach 5-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden and carried left over 1f out, led near finish, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol beating Bailadeira (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Danzoe (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, switched left to outside well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1l behind The Strig (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Torres Del Paine 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off and wandering over 1f out, pulled up inside final furlong, in a race won by Haadeeth (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Oct, 13 ran.
Efistorm 12-1 (9-2) Raced wide held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Caledonia Princess (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Frognal (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Hampered start raced wide, keen held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 4l behind Shelagh (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Katmai River (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up behind, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 9l behind Russian Ice (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Dvinsky (USA) 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on inside, effort to lead briefly inside final 2f, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 2l behind Aye Aye Digby (9-11) at Kempton 6f clm stks (6) pol.
Poppy 7-2fav (9-2) Close up, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, one pace, 5th of 12, 2l behind Shelagh (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Doctor Hilary 7-2fav (9-2) Always prominent, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol beating Bateleur (9-1) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Mack's Sister 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Russian Ice (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
One Cool Chick 13-2 (9-4) Raced wide in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 2l behind Catalinas Diamond (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
