chased leader, led inside final 3f, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
went left start, held up, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway towards inner over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, weakened final 1f
soon crossed over to lead but off the rail, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final 1f
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
CAPE KIMBERLEY is the pick with Imjin River and North Shadow on the list of dangers. The selection proved very impressive at Southwell on his most recent start and having apparently taken some time to come to hand, this will be his last run of the campaign before taking the unkindest cut of all. Imjin River is another who attempts to transfer Southwell form to Kempton. The handicapper probably let him in lightly on that occasion. North Shadow failed to act on Southwell's surface but he had looked a likely sort at Nottingham after utilising the benefit of a substantial drop in trip. Excellent Thought appears not to have progressed and this six furlongs does not look ideal. Coolree Star has graduated out of plating grade though can be forgiven a below par run at Doncaster on a surface that probably did not suit. Mellifera will try to exploit a good draw with his residual early pace. Cape Kimberley could still be open to progression and we seek not to oppose him just yet.
Coolree Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 20, 7l behind Dubai Set (9-4) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Italian Tom (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 4l behind Living It Large (9-13) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Cape Kimberley 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, led 2f out, driven out, won at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Yeadon (9-5) by 2l, 11 ran.
Imjin River (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden approaching final 1f, ran on well, won at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Oct beating We'll Deal Again (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Mellifera 6-1 (9-4) Led early, prominent, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Gallant Eagle (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Excellent Thought 6-5fav (8-12) Towards rear, ridden when hampered halfway, headway over 1f out, driven to press winner well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Tartufo Dolce (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
North Shadow 10-3 (8-3) Tracked winner until over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 28l behind Karaka Jack (9-2) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct.
Ballyvonane (USA) 100-1 (8-12) Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 13l behind Chaperno (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo nov stks (4) pol in Oct.
Speedyfix 33-1 (8-3) Always in rear, last of 11, 16l behind Cape Kimberley (9-7) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Satin Princess (IRE) 40-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, 8l behind Valmina (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol.
Goodison Goal (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, hung left 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 6l behind Fair Bunny (9-6) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
