tracked leader, short of room and bumped over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong and soon clear
tracked leader on outer, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed well over 1f out, weakened rapidly inside final furlong
settled in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 3rd final stride
mid-division, headway to lead well over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, and lost 2 places near finish
in touch, effort on inner, and not clear run over 1f out
Distinctly Game is still fairly treated but his three wins have come at intervals and he's taken on with Angel Voices who could hardly be in better form. Hello Man is feared most of the remainder. Her two recent victories have come here over 6 and 7 furlongs and her frontrunning style is clearly suited by the demands of this track. She is climbing the weights but has proved competitive from higher marks in the past and has struck up a great partnership with her young pilot. Hello Man wasn't beaten far on his one visit here and he should prove a threat to all whilst Resplendent Alpha has claims but his tendency to break slowly makes him difficult to recommend. Of the remainder, Hucking Hill should be in the mix again but his losing run is stacking up now and Angel Voices makes far more appeal as a likely winner of this contest.
Distinctly Game 10-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon pressed leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Bonnie Prince Blue (8-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Hello Man (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Behind, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Tag Team (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Resplendent Alpha 4-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Westport 6-4fav (9-1) Mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Russian Symphony (USA) 11-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 5l behind Halsion Chancer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Always behind, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Halsion Chancer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
She's My Outsider 50-1 (8-13) Raced keenly on outer, always rear group, never a factor, 11th of 12, 11l behind Alfresco (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Hucking Hill (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Held up 4th, effort going well 2f out, ridden 1f out, outpaced close home, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Muktasb (8-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Angel Voices (IRE) 5-2 (7-11) Made all, soon led, ridden clear 2f out, ran on, driven out, comfortably, won at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol beating Neardown Beauty (9-3) by 4l, 6 ran.
