Racecards
20:35 Kempton Park
Hh Associates Classified Stakes (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f 92y
- Going: Soft
- Form 3063-1
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey J Fortune
held up, improved over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 056-421
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer R Ford
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
led, driven over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on until no extra close home
Bucks
229- Form 2340-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey T Quinn
keen, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 2150/02
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
held up in touch going well, led over 1f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, not quicken close home
- Form 165000/
- Age 9
- Weight 9-10
behind final 1 mile
- Form 542
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey M Dwyer
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on gamely
In depth
Verdict
Although only the seven runners have been declared this is not an easy race to assess with only Suez Tornado seemingly with no chance on official ratings. Last time out winners Afadan and Ocean Tide both have penalties to carry and may struggle to follow up. Sir Echo is yet to prove his effectiveness on ground this soft, as has Bucks, although both should handle it. Sixhills is less exposed than most and Blue Planet has been well beaten recently and has something to prove.