KEMPTON PARK 19:00

All 14 ran.

Time: 1m 37.65s Closing Sectional: (3.00f): 36.00s (101.7%)

An optional claiming handicap that saw Stuart Williams enjoy a 1-2-3, all 3 of his charges well suited by the return to all-weather; the winner was better than ever, but the remainder finished in a bit of a heap despite a fair gallop, not many obviously ahead of their marks.

VIA SERENDIPITY back on all-weather after 7 weeks off, and for first time since wide-margin win at Chelmsford in June, and produced a career-best effort to defy topweight; mid-field, went prominent 3f out, shaken up soon after, stayed on to lead final 100 yds.

PINNATA (IRE) back on all-weather for first time since last all-weather season and bounced back to form, running well; led, kicked on under 2f out, closed down final 1f, headed final 100 yds; will continue to give a good account.

PACTOLUS (IRE) ran creditably back down in trip, suited by the return to all-weather; mid-division, switched under 2f out, stuck to task; final win of productive all-weather campaign last winter came off this mark, so he's not one to write off.

KASBAAN strong in the betting after 5 weeks off but wasn't seen to best effect, better judged on previous form; handy but caught 3-wide and raced freely, forced wider still entering straight, shaken up over 2f out, one paced; type to bounce back quickly.

LOVE DREAMS (IRE) in to be claimed (off 7 lb lower than BHA mark) and fared better than on stable debut, not disgraced judged on recent efforts; mid-division, kept on, never landed a blow.

SILENT ATTACK without the headgear on first outing since leaving Saeed Bin Suroor after 7 months off, offered something to work on; steadied at the start, in rear, kept on from 2f out for hands-and-heels ride, left with too much to do; overall record suggests he's no banker to build on this, though.

CHIEFOFCHIEFS back on all-weather, wasn't disgraced without quite delivering on the promise he showed 5 weeks ago; tracked pace, shaken up over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final 100 yds.

FLORENCIO off 7 lb lower mark than in a conventional handicap, fared little better than of late, operating below best at present; close up, pushed along under 3f out, no extra final 1f.

GEORGE WILLIAM successful both previous tries on all-weather (for different yard), but has yet to fire on all cylinders this year and fared no better after 8 weeks off; mid-division, took keen hold, shaken up over 2f out, lugged right, one paced.

SHADY MCCOY (USA) back on all-weather, fared no better; in rear, headway 2f out, effort flattened out; not one to be interested in.

SENIORITY after 5 weeks off, followed a below-par effort with an even worse one; in rear, effort around 2f out (made for far rail at cutaway), not quicken, never landed a blow.

ENIGMATIC (IRE) again ran below form; mid-division, ridden under 3f out, not quicken.

BACACARAT (IRE) was too free after 4 months off; in rear, took strong hold, never a threat; looks in the grip of the handicapper in any case, though.

MASHAM STAR (IRE) was well held after 12 weeks off; prominent, dropped away straight.