KEMPTON PARK 17:40

All 8 ran.

Time: 2m 29.99s Closing Sectional: (3f): 35.45s (105.9%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 114%, Betfair SP 103.5%

A good renewal of this listed event on paper though, with the standard setters on form not coming up to scratch, it wasn't the race it might have been, Pablo Escobarr showing a better attitude than Loxley in the finish; the pace was ordinary, increasing from 4f out.

PABLO ESCOBARR (IRE) back up in trip, went one better than last time, his attitude key in the finish, more determined than the runner-up; tracked pace, led under 2f out, tackled soon after, responded well; he was again seen to good effect, but is a straightforward sort that should continue to give his running.

LOXLEY (IRE) ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces, though the ungainliness displayed last time manifested itself further on this occasion, nursed into it by his rider but looking reluctant to go past the winner when asked; raced off the pace, travelled smoothly, steady headway over 2f out, forced to switch soon after, every chance approaching final 1f, outbattled; he's still a smart performer, but has temperament-related questions to answer after this.

HAMEEM who attracted support, ran creditably, her position not ideal, but she did about all she was entitled to at the weights; tried to anticipate start but slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on.

COLLIDE who'd had a breathing operation since last seen, shaped quite encouragingly after 5 months off, leaving the impression that he'll come on for the run; in touch, not settle fully, had to wait for gap over 2f out before being outpaced briefly, headway over 1f out, no extra late on; he'd be of plenty of interest in a handicap from a mark of 98.

HULCOTE wasn't disgraced, running about as well as she was entitled to at the weights; raced off the pace, kept on from 2f out without threatening.

MILDENBERGER shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off, not enjoying the ideal trip, either; raced wide, in touch, took keen hold, weakened approaching final 1f; his recent career has been rather stop-start.

WEEKENDER hasn't been at his very best this year, even so holding sound claims at the weights, but he was easy to back and disappointed, looking short of full fitness after 10 weeks off; prominent, shaken up over 2f out, weakened final 1f.

HERMOSURA was out of her depth at this level, the run of the race only getting her so far; soon led, took keen hold, headed under 2f out, stopped quickly.