KEMPTON PARK 16:55

All 7 ran.

Time: 2m 3.98s Closing Sectional: (3f): 37.2s (100.1%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 112%, Betfair SP 102%

The first 2 both came here in pursuit of 5-timers but the winner is progressing relentlessly and had things under control once quickening away 2f out, the runner-up himself doing well and keeping on once getting a clear run but he always had his work cut out with the thriving Matterhorn; the pace was good.

MATTERHORN (IRE) has flown through the handicapping ranks and completed a 5-timer in great style, cementing the view that he's Group-race standard and, an uncomplicated ride, he's got plenty more to offer for top connections; soon led, travelled fluently, drew clear 2f out, kept on well, had plenty in hand; open to further improvement.

EXECUTIVE FORCE continues to thrive, taking the step back up in grade in his stride, easily accounting for the others despite meeting some trouble, simply bumping into one that is much better than a handicapper; held up, travelled well, headway when no room over 1f out, stayed on; will remain of interest.

NONIOS (IRE) ran respectably, managing to get briefly into contention despite a wide trip, but he had his work cut out with a thriving pair; dwelt, held up, headway out wide 2f out, not quicken final 1f; eligible for lesser races than this and remains one to bear in mind.

OASIS FANTASY (IRE) finally ended losing run on final 2018 start but looked rusty back up in grade after 6 months off; in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out.

DARK RED (IRE) didn't really get going in Meydan and was below form in first-time cheekpieces back on home soil after 13 days off; raced wide, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out.

GHAYADH shaped as if needing the run in first-time tongue strap on first outing since leaving Hugo Palmer after 6 months off; mid-field, raced freely at this longer trip and without the usual hood, weakened 2f out; next run should reveal more about current wellbeing.

KYLLACHY GALA in first-time cheekpieces after 6 weeks off, followed a below-par effort with an even worse one; close up, went with little fluency, beaten over 2f out.