with leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led until headed 1f out, soon under pressure, not run on
raced keenly, held up in touch, headway to lead 1f out, driven out
held up in touch, driven and effort over 1f out, soon one pace
Benllech is taken to make a winning start to his career for Michael Wigham but better can be expected from No Time back at this venue and Louphole is also well worth considering. Sylvester Kirk dropped Benllech to claiming company and was duly rewarded with victory over course and distance ten days ago. He scored a shade cosily, is very well handicapped on his best form and can make it four wins from just nine starts on the all-weather. No Time has rarely run well at Kempton and his claims are better judged on two sound runs at the track in December but he has been creeping up the weights. Louphole appeals as a bigger danger following a highly encouraging start to the new year at Kempton and the return of Seb Sanders to the saddle (on board for four of his seven career wins) certainly bodes well for his chances but the revitalised Benllech is the call.
What Do You Know 16-1 (8-10) Prominent to halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 14l behind Little Edward (9-4) at Bath 6f hcap (4) frm in Sept.
Louphole 14-1 (9-1) Started slowly, in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2l behind Mr Lambros (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Quality Street 33-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 9l behind Matsunosuke (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Hucking Hill (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) In touch, chased winner 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mr Lambros (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Benllech 14-1 (8-6) Held up, good headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Dec beating One More Round (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
No Time (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Behind, in touch halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Mr Lambros (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Inca Soldier (FR) 11-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, edged right under pressure over 1f out, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Figaro Flyer (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.