IT was only a Class 3 handicap that Almodovar won at Kempton Park on Wednesday evening, but he put up a seriously impressive performance in so doing and there is no telling how good he could be.

The son of Sea The Stars settled into a lovely even rhythm for George Baker in front through the early stages of the race and, when Baker took him towards the centre of the track in the home straight and gave him a squeeze, he came right away from his rivals. He was eased heavily close home but he still recorded the joint-fastest comparative time of the night.