held up in touch, led well over 1f out, ridden out
held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, hung left, ran on
slowly away, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway and bumped over 3f out, led briefly well over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong
edged right start and led early, with leader, weakened over 2f out
prominent, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold mid-division, headway over 4f out, edged left over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
bumped start, held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Time To Regret comes here in search of his hat-trick and he gets the vote, with Mister Benji, Ciccone and Kings Heir making up the shortlist. The selection has been in fine form since failing to get home in two runs over hurdles, and a 6lb penalty for his latest win may not be enough to prevent him going in again. This is admittedly a better race, however he won with something in hand last time out and looks progressive. The slightly longer trip is thought to be to his advantage, so he looks to have very solid claims. Ciccone could prove to be the main danger. He just scraped home in a seller last time out and looks like he could be on a fair mark for this return to a handicap. Fergus Sweeney teams up with him again and he looks sure to be in the frame. Mister Benji is consistent so looks another nailed on to be thereabouts, especially as he is very gradually slipping down the handicap. Kings Heir has been tried over a variety of trips but connections are yet to find one that he can gain his second win over. If the penny drops over this longer trip then he would rate a danger, but for the winner we will return to the hat-trick seeking Time To Regret to continue his rich vein of form.
Time To Regret 11-4fav (9-7) Soon tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon hung left, driven and kept on well final furlong, won at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Mid Valley (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ciccone 11-4fav (8-6) Held up, headway over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right and held on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Dec beating Prince Vettori (9-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kings Heir (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Soon outpaced, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-0) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Grand Palace (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge, 6th of 11, 11l behind Wodhill Be (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Twilight Avenger (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 18l behind Lady Disdain (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Herninski 66-1 (8-8) Dwelt, always behind, 12th of 13, 34l behind Padre Nostro (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Young Valentino 100-1 (9-0) Always rear and never in contention, 13th of 14, 9l behind Sahf London (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Filliemou (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Bowl of Cherries (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Sticky Mint (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Close up, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Saucy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Mister Benji 3-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, chased winner over 2f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Paso Doble (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Stagnite 16-1 (8-3) Keen close up, ridden 3f out, hung left, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Special Place (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
