Kempton preview: Course specialist Time Square weighted to strike

In the 1m handicap that closes proceedings (17.40), Exalted can build on a promising run last time out to open her account.

The William Knight trained filly hinted at ability on three maiden runs in the summer without being knocked about, and shaped really well on handicap debut over course and distance on return to action last month when when fifth of 14 to Equleus.

Exalted showed plenty of pace to lead from a wide draw in stall 12, and only faded approaching the final furlong to be beaten three lengths.

It was a fine effort given that the four-year-old had to use up plenty of energy early doors to get to the front, and Exalted finished just a short-head behind Spirit Of Gondree who has come out and won since to give the form a boost.

The assessor has also been kind in dropping Exalted 1lb to a mark of 54, and that makes the unexposed daughter look potentially well-treated in what isn’t the strongest of class 6 contests.

Selections

14.10: Tommys Geal
14.40: Red Stripes
15.10: Song Of Paradise
15.40: Time Square (NAP)
16.10: Laugh Aloud
16.40: Stars At Night
17.10: Trespassed
17.40: Exalted (NB)

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