The aptly-named DICEY AFFAIR can land this from Diane's Choice and Easy Wonder. Gary Moore's stable are in good form and this one ran well enough last time to get the vote here. Having finished close enough to a subsequent scorer prior to that and with today's contest representing a drop in class, the filly has obvious claims in a race that'll take very little winning. Indeed it says much about this contest that Diane's Choice is put forward as the most serious danger, despite the fact almost all of her best form has come at five furlongs. A winner over that trip off 54 in the summer, the exposed mare gains respect for her consistency and has in fairness shaped as though staying this trip well enough. Easy Wonder completes the shortlist on the back of her staying on fourth last time but as a winner of only one from 37 starts her limitations are there for all to see, as are those of Black Draft although this one also drops in class and might grab a place. Reigning Monarch has been consistent of late but this trip stretches his stamina so of more interest at a price is Louisiade who makes his 100th appearance here and would be a popular winner over an ideal trip. Mojeerr represents a red-hot yard and is unexposed enough to warrant a mention, Flamestone will be suited by a return to this trip whilst Davids Mark has won races off higher marks and could go well. Another weak handicap and it's hard to be too strong on any of these but we'll go with Dicey Affair in this very dicey affair.
Mojeerr 16-1 (8-7) Pushed along in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind King of Rhythm (9-0) at Southwell 7f stks 0-55 (6) fbs in Dec.
Diane's Choice 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bold Rose (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Reigning Monarch (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 11, 6l behind Topcroft (9-1) at Kempton 6f app hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Davids Mark 16-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 2f out, keeping on when not much room inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 4l behind Sherjawy (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Contented (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Went left start, behind in touch, headway to challenge over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-3) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) sft in Aug '08.
Wicklewood 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Tallest Peak (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Dec.
Dicey Affair 14-1 (8-9) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Orangeleg (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Commandingpresence (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden 1f out, one pace, 8th of 11, 5l behind Peopleton Brook (9-4) at Lingfield 6f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Flamestone 10-1 (8-2) Always behind, 9th of 14, 22l behind Sovereignty (8-4) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
North South Divide (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 19l behind Orangeleg (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Louisiade (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, driven and outpaced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never on terms, 6th of 13, 9l behind Camerooney (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Easy Wonder (GER) 25-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Bold Rose (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Dec.
Boundless Applause 16-1 (8-7) Pressed winner 4f, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Tamino (8-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Black Draft 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tamino (9-0) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-56) (4yo+) (6) pol.
