mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner
soon pushed along towards rear, some late progress, never paced to get on terms
held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 3f out, weakend 2f out
always towards rear
broke well, soon restrained in rear, ridden and no impression from 3f out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, disputed second over 3f out, soon ridden one pace final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, beaten when came wide entering straight over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
little slowly away, soon prominent, weakened 2f out.
Todber is marginally preferred to Blitzen and Bluejain with Welsh Opera and Coach And Four others to consider. Marcus Tregoning's filly couldn't muster the pace to be competitive over six furlongs at Lingfield but this step up to a mile should see her in a better light. She had shown glimpses of ability in maidens and should be able to find a race at this level. Her high draw swung the vote in her favour and away from Blitzen who has just his second start for Tom Dascombe this evening. The fledgling trainer continues to make waves and there should be a lot more to come from Blitzen now that he tackles a trip more in line with his breeding for the first time but stall three makes Ross Atkinson's job that little bit harder. There was a lot to like about Bluejain's win at Catterick and he is only 1lb higher but a repeat of the slow start which nearly cost him dear that day could prove to be his downfall this evening. Coach And Four may improve for the application of cheekpieces and Welsh Opera may benefit from the return to racing on this surface but there are fewer doubts concerning Todber and she is preferred.
Timber Creek 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 16, 15l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Bluejain 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, hard ridden to lead near line, won at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf beating Manchestermaverick (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Feasible 11-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always in rear, 12th of 14, 16l behind Penchesco (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Where's Susie 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division, on outside, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 14, 6l behind Stage Acclaim (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Morocchius (USA) 40-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 16, 23l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Broughtons Flight (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) In touch, effort on inside 3f out, soon driven, weakened 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 10th of 11, 21l behind Cosmea (8-7) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gd.
Coach And Four (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, never reached leaders, 8th of 13, 5l behind Mahadee (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Blitzen (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 10, 7l behind Willie Ever (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Copperwood 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 6l behind Millfield (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Better In Heaven 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 4f out on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 16l behind Addwaitya (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Bid To The Beat 50-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along and lost place 3f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 10l behind Nightjar (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Admirals Way 16-1 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Thumbs Up (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Welsh Opera 5-1 (9-1) Held up, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 19l behind Zulu Princess (8-9) at Chepstow 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft.
Todber 8-1 (8-5) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Lord Deevert (8-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
