soon led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, faded
prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon lost place
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden on inside over 1f out, switched left and one pace final furlong
led for 1f, stayed prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace
in touch, chased leaders 2f out, one pace
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on
dwelt, mid-division, steady headway 4f out, not clear run over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, not reach
slowly into stride, reminders and headway on outside over 7f out, weakened 3f out
towards rear, late progress
mid-division, lost place and behind 4f out
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, swept through to lead approaching 1f out, held on
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
With the highest rated of these horses being rated 45 well, it is uninspiring stuff, with the selection being Jarvo; his biggest dangers being suggested as Iceni Warrior and Earl Kraul. Jarvo's second to Saucy over today's trip at Lingfield last time is as good as any recent piece of form on offer and he can go well today. A return to 2005 would give Retirement claims, although you couldn't guarantee it. Dolly seemed to show some improvement last time at Lingfield. Good Intentions' 11 furlong-run here last time was not too bad all things considered, and Iceni Warrior was in the process of running well over course and distance last time before wilting in the final furlong. Huxley is tried in a first-time tongue-tie today, so watch the betting, and it is not out of the question that Sharp Tune will improve for the step up in trip. Earl Kraul improved for blinkers on the Turf back in October, although three all-weather runs so far have not exactly been auspicious, and first-time blinkers will have to improve the performance of Sean Og. Once again, then, the selection is Jarvo.
Dolly 25-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, kept on but not pace to challenge, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Revolve (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Good Intentions 33-1 (8-6) Led 8f, 4th when came back into view inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Josh You Are (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn clm (7) pol in Dec.
Hawksmoor (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 10, 46l behind Artzola (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 4f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Huxley (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 8th of 14, 5l behind Majehar (8-11) at Kempton 1m banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Iceni Warrior 9-2 (9-1) Held up, headway to chase leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Wind Chime (9-1) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Jarvo 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Saucy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Miss Sudbrook (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until 3f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind Josh You Are (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn clm (7) pol in Dec.
Retirement 33-1 (8-11) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 33l behind Cetshwayo (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Sept.
Sean Og (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Led until headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 11l behind Wind Chime (9-1) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Starofthemorning (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Held up, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms, 9th of 10, 9l behind Storm of Arabia (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Time For You 66-1 (8-2) Tracked leader to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3f hcap (6) gf in Jun.
Earl Kraul (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach front pair, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Makai (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f sll hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Oasis Sun (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Always in rear group, never a factor, 11th of 13, 20l behind Rowan Warning (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Sharp Tune (USA) 50-1 (8-4) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 14l behind Rowan Warning (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Dec.
