always towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, never on term
led until headed inside final 2f, kept on until weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, soon every chance, no extra, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, quickened to lead inside final 2f, driven and drew clear inside final furlong readily
mid-division, headway to take 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
slowly away, held up last, switched left and hanging right well over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran off strongly final furlong to take 3rd near finish
in touch, effort approaching 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
We will side with Walter Swinburn's CROWN CHOICE who can get the better of Divinsky and Wigram's Turn. The selection is making his handicap debut here but he won his maiden in good style over this course and distance earlier in the month and he shapes as though he could be one to stay on the right side of. The yard are in good form and he can add to their recent tally of winners. Divinsky has got a good record here but he likes to make the running and he could struggle to do that from his wide draw. Wigram's Turn is another from a yard in good form and he didn't go down without a fight here last time behind Taqdeyr. He has more on his plate today but he is improving and he should be capable of getting competitive. Jake The Snake is a model of consistency and he does boast course and distance winning form. He has a good draw and connections will be hopeful that he can again get in the money. Prince Of Thebes ran well last time and is another to consider, but there is plenty to recommend Crown Choice who gets the vote.
Southandwest (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Started slowly, always behind, never a factor, 11th of 12, 12l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Dvinsky (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right under pressure, pressed entering final furlong, no extra when headed inside final furlong, faded towards finish, 5th of 10, 3l behind Mullein (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 7-1 (8-10) Held up in 5th, headway on inside 2f out, hard ridden to chase winner over 1f out, never quite able to get upsides and held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Taqdeyr (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Prominent, went 2nd inside final 5f, driven to lead 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed near finish, soon lost 2nd, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Forgotten Voice (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Crown Choice 8-1 (9-12) Made all, led, quickened 2 length clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, pushed out, won at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol beating Makaam (8-12) by 1l, 13 ran.
Woodcote Place 12-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 10l behind Taqdeyr (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Jake The Snake (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Held up in 5th, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, stayed on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Scartozz (8-10) at Kempton 1m clm stks (6) pol.
Gold Express 8-1 (9-2) Started slowly, towards rear, headway 2f out, effort well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind What Katie Did (8-8) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
King's Wonder 4-1 (8-8) Soon tracked leader, ridden and brief effort over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Russki (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
