led, ridden over 2f out, headed and outpaced by winner inside final furlong, kept on well for clear 2nd
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon beaten
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
soon outpaced in rear, moderate late headway
slowly into stride, took keen hold in mid-division, smooth headway going well over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
always behind, ridden and struggling halfway
raced wide towards rear, driven over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out
always in rear, ridden and struggling before halfway
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort on inside and driven 2f out, never troubled leaders
A surprisingly modest contest granted the prize money and RAINBOW SEEKER is our pick with Celtic Rebel and Transcentral as the others of note. William Haggas campaigned this gelding cannily in maidens and as a consequence, his mark of 59 could be exploited once he dropped in trip. The blinkers stay on but realistically he should be up to seeing off a 6lb penalty. Celtic Rebel has a chance of reversing form though his future is arguably over slightly further. Transcentral has had more experience than most. An uncontested lead is vital to her success. Fasilyanne represents a yard that have had recent winners at this level so has to be respected. Ruby Tallulah is perfectly capable of winning this though has a stinker of a post position. Agnes Love has plenty of early pace. Rainbow Seeker is the call in a wide open contest. (Ian Brindle)
Sweet Applause (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Sir Geoffrey (8-9) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Chimbonda 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 16l behind Coconut Shy (9-2) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Simple Rhythm 14-1 (8-10) Raced very keenly in lead, saddle slipped on 1st bend, headed over 2f out, pulled up, last of 10, 33l behind Victoria Sponge (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Transcentral 33-1 (9-1) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Go Go Green (9-13) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Fasliyanne (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f, weakened over 1f, 8th of 13, 11l behind Harry Patch (8-10) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Rainbow Seeker 6-1 (9-6) Slowly away, soon recovered to chase leaders on inside, went 2nd 2f out, led approaching final furlong, pushed out, comfortably, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Celtic Rebel (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Agnes Love 20-1 (7-8) In touch when ran wide bend after 2 furlongs, kept on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, gaining close home, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Happy Forever (8-13) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Perfect Class 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Enderby Spirit (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Adozen Dreams 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 20l behind The Cuckoo (9-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Sept.
Dotty's Brother 50-1 (8-11) Chased clear leading pair, driven along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Victoria Sponge (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Autumn Morning (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, switched left and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Tillers Satisfied (8-1) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Celtic Rebel (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Rainbow Seeker (9-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Ruby Tallulah 13-2 (9-5) Close up towards rails, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Norfolk Broads (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
