held up 4th, went 2nd 6f out, pressed winner 5f out to 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, not troubled leaders, weakened quickly over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish
made all, led, pressed 5f out, shaken up and quickened clear 2f out, ran on strongly, driven out
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway and in touch over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, stayed on one pace
tracked winner to 6f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon struggling
towards rear, headway from 2f out, still plenty to do, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division until outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
BELL ISLAND can complete the hat-trick in the finale; there are plenty of dangers headed by Kavaloti and Phoenix Flight. The selection was good value for his winning margin at Lingfield last time, but this extra distance could bring about a bit of improvement and he looks as though he could be one step ahead of the handicapper. Kavaloti has a similar profile to our selection and we know that he will see out every yard of this trip, so he should be capable of troubling the judge. Phoenix Flight was a beaten favourite last time out, but this right-handed track should suit and given Sir Mark Prescott's track record, it would not be a surprise if he improved for being upped in trip. Alnwick has course and distance winning form so could go well at a price, while Cold Turkey has gone off the boil and is best watched until he recaptures some of his sparkle. A number of these are in good form and the vote goes to Bell Island.
Land 'n Stars 66-1 (8-13) Always in rear group, never a factor, 10th of 12, 17l behind Desert Sea (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Salute (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Kavaloti (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Phoenix Flight (IRE) 2-1fav (9-8) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Gordonsville (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Judgethemoment (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Led 2f, tracked leader to 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 12l behind Paktolos (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Bell Island 10-11fav (9-7) Tracked leader, slightly outpaced 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar beating Rawdon (8-12) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Alnwick 9-2 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Kavaloti (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Augustus John (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in 8th, headway going well enough when not clear run briefly 2f out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Kavaloti (9-8) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Cold Turkey 25-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden along and lost place over 4f out, weakened from 3f out, last of 8, 23l behind Right Stuff (8-11) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Mohawk Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Always in rear, well behind final 3f, last of 10, 12l behind Kavaloti (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Munlochy Bay 7-2 (8-9) In touch, ridden 3f out, led briefly 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Mildoura (9-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gs in Mar.
Kavaloti (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Held up in mid-division, driven to challenege over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Mr Aitch (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Crossbow Creek 25-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, made some moderate headway final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Kavaloti (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
