Kempton (AW) 5:05 Result

Campeona is a lightly-raced 3yo filly improving fast against older, more exposed handicappers. Her recent form line -21112 shows two wins and a second in her last three, clearly progressive and racing well within herself. At just 3yo carrying only 126lbs she gets a significant weight-for-age allowance versus this field of established handicappers, and she's already proven capable of winning at this trip. The added blinkers suggest connections (Prescott, a master of placing improving stayers) are sharpening her up further for this step. An Bradan Feasa (1-2222) is the most obvious market rival with a similarly progressive profile and a big-name jockey booking (Oisin Murphy), but his string of seconds suggests he may lack the turn of foot to get his head in front against this rival, and he's already 74 OR against similarly speed-figured resistance. Naval Tribute has a solid recent block of form (617121) but has had a long 96-day break and needs to prove fitness fresh, while Barenboim and Betelgeuse look moderate on ratings, and Flash Kozo, though progressive, is unproven stepping up to this energy-sapping 2m trip having won last time at a shorter distance. Campeona's scope for further improvement, favourable weight, and in-form yard make her the standout in a moderate contest.