| Course: KEMPTON | Race date:12/04/08 | Race time:5:05 | Runners:10 |
| Race distance:7f | Going:Standard | Winners time:1m 26.54s |
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Stall | Weight | Age | RPR | OR | Odds | B High | B Ave | B Low | In run | Finished | Dist Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan Princess | Ryan Moore | J Noseda | 4 | 8-12 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 5/1 | 2.88 | 2.04 | 1.71 | 1.01 | 1 | |
| Wigram's Turn | William Buick | A M Balding | 1 | 8-13 | 3 | 0 | 82 | 15/8F | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 1¼ |
| Bailey | Robert Winston | B J Meehan | 6 | 8-13 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 9/1 | 4.6 | 3.62 | 2.3 | 1.03 | 3 | 3 |
| Miss Mujanna | Chris Catlin | J Akehurst | 10 | 8-8 | 3 | 0 | 74 | 10/1 | 4.6 | 3.69 | 1.93 | 1.5 | 4 | nse |
| King's Icon | Martin Dwyer | M P Tregoning | 2 | 9-1 | 3 | 0 | 81 | 8/1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 5 | 1½ |
| Farthermost | Richard Hughes | R Hannon | 8 | 8-8 | 3 | 0 | 74 | 4/1 | 2.62 | 2.1 | 1.92 | 1.44 | 6 | nk |
| Lady Sorcerer | Richard Mullen | A P Jarvis | 9 | 8-10 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 40/1 | 20 | 15.67 | 6.6 | 1.31 | 7 | 2 |
| Southwest Star | L P Keniry | J S Moore | 7 | 8-6 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 16/1 | 7.6 | 5.88 | 3.35 | 5 | 8 | nk |
| Gross Prophet | David Probert | Tom Dascombe | 5 | 8-11 | 3 | 0 | 84 | 25/1 | 12 | 8.19 | 3.3 | 3 | 9 | 1¼ |
| Feisty Royale | Greg Fairley | M Johnston | 3 | 9-2 | 3 | 0 | 82 | 16/1 | 7 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.35 | 10 | 2½ |
Meydan Princess held up in last, rapid progress on outer from 2f out, driven to lead last 100yds, ran on well
Wigram´s Turn tracked leaders, progress to lead 2f out, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, headed and outpaced last 100yds
Bailey held up in last trio, effort on outer over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on to snatch 3rd last stride
Miss Mujanna held up towards rear, progress on inner 2f out, not pace to trouble leading pair 1f out, lost 3rd last stride
King´s Icon prominent, ridden to dispute 2nd briefly well over 1f out, soon outpaced and beaten
Farthermost went left start, held up in midfield, switched left 2f out, not clear run soon after, no progress
Lady Sorcerer tracked leaders, ridden and gradually weakened from 2f out
Southwest Star dwelt, well in rear, hampered 2f out, no chance after
Gross Prophet driven in rear soon after halfway, struggling after
Feisty Royale made most to 2f out, weakened rapidly
MEYDAN PRINCESS was hard to assess on her Lingfield maiden win, but there seemed to be no great confidence in her in the market even though she was making her handicap debut from a tempting 78. Held up in last place, she was still at the back as they straightened up but then produced a blistering run up the outside to collar favourite Wigram’s Turn half a furlong out and come away to win in style. Ryan Moore told connections afterwards that she had no right to win like that from such a position, and it would be no surprise if she proved Listed class in due course. She certainly looked one to follow.
Wigram’s Turn was considered well handicapped at the start of the year and has simply been unlucky to have now run into two rivals who were even better treated, a gamble here first time out having been thwarted by Thebes. Having got a good position from stall 1, he went to the front 2f out looking very much the likeliest winner, and he beat the rest handsomely, but he was no match for the unexposed winner. Compensation awaits.
King’s Icon, making his AW debut, has yet to fulfil the promise of last year’s Goodwood win, but Farthermost might be worth another chance, as easily his best efforts last year were from the front and no attempt was made to repeat those tactics.
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