Racecards
21:00 Kempton Park
Gala Night Stakes (Handicap) (Class D)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form 41-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S W Kelly
dwelt, behind, chased leading pair over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Shafeeq (FR)
15- Form 334-13
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer A Stewart
- Jockey Willie Supple
held up in touch, headway 4f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, weakened final furlong
Wise Tale
31- Form 0424
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey P Robinson
chased winner, ridden 3f out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 322-532
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
made all, drew clear 2f out, easily
Hannavee
16- Form 0-255
- Age 3
- Weight 8-1
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey P Doe
chased winner until weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
There is little between Lewis Island and Shafeeq on last month's Goodwood form but the former, who found trouble in running should comfirm the placings and will be hard to beat off a 2lb higher mark. Hatter's Lad was an impressive Wolverhampton maiden winner in October and he appeals as the type to progress further this term while there is stamina in Softly's pedigree and she hinted that she'd appreciate this trip when a strong finishing fourth over 10f at Bath last time.