tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong
steadied start, mid division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, stayed on gamely over final 2f, driven out
held up 4th, ridden 3f out, no impression over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish
pulled very hard in 5th, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened quickly over 1f out
steadied start, behind, headway over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, not trouble winner
always towards rear and no chance from over 2f out
steadied start, settled towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish
led until headed over 3f out, soon lost place and weakened over 2f out
always in rear and never a factor
A dire affair and Oasis Sun is put forward as only a tentative selection against Dishdasha, Summer Bounty and Mid Valley. Oasis Sun has struggled to trouble the judge over her career but she does seem to like Kempton Park and if she can overcome a moderate draw, this is hardly the toughest of assignments in which to defy a 7lb rise up the handicap. Dishdasha was well punted ahead of a recent Lingfield classified stakes. From a win perspective, Jamie Spencer may have slightly overcooked the waiting tactics but he was a long way clear of the rest. Summer Bounty is a likable veteran but the handicapper isn't doing him too many favours at present. Mid Valley ran his best race to date to finish second over course-and-distance. Some may have argued him to be an unlucky loser. Now is the time to see whether this was the case. Whaxaar has to reverse form to win this although it is worth noting that he has only had the one race over this trip. Certifiable hasn't shown much since returning from a number of years' absence. Oasis Sun is not the most bombproof of selections but she could be good enough to defy a rise in the handicap on this occasion.
Dishdasha (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Steadied start, switched left, held up in rear, switched right and headway from 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 14, hd behind Barton Sands (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Summer Bounty 12-1 (9-8) Behind, headway when not clear run 2f out, ran on when clear, final furlong nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4l behind Oasis Sun (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Royal Premier (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and beaten 4f out, 10th of 12, 19l behind Blue Hills (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Oasis Sun (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, quickly drew clear, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov beating Mixing (8-13) by 3l, 13 ran.
Certifiable 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, some late headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 9l behind Oasis Sun (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Whaxaar (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Steadied start, settled in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Crazy Bear (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
History Prize (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Veloso (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (6) pol in Nov.
Mid Valley 12-1 (8-9) Steadied start, towards rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Smokey The Bear (8-9) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Sadler's Hill (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Pressed leader, lost 2nd over 5f out, stayed in touch until outpaced final 2f, 6th of 8, 4l behind Pearl (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) pol.
The Mighty Ogmore 12-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 10l behind Barton Sands (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
