keen, led 2f, remained in touch, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
with leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
keen, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ran wide into straight 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish
held u, always in rear
held up, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, shaken up to lead well inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
Bessemer, Burhaan and Franksalot are the three to look at here and Burhaan is taken to bounce back to form. Bessemer has won two of his last four races, including last time out at Wolverhampton, the venue for his last eight appearances. His only previous appearance at Lingfield saw him run disappointingly and he is opposed here. Franksalot hasbnt won since last May, but he has dropped down the handicap and ran well in a claimer, last time, where he was given too much to do and was a fast finishing second. Burhaan has won on his last two visits to the track, and although he was beaten at kempton last time and is five pounds higher than when scoring two outings ago, Burhaan is taken to bounce back to winning form.
Bessemer (JPN) 3-1fav (9-4) Held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, led inside last, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol in Jan beating Louisiade (8-12) by a shd, 12 ran.
Imperium 15-2 (8-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Danetime Lord (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Astronomical Odds (USA) 10-3fav (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Luckylover (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Beneking 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out until inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Mountain Pass (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Out For A Stroll 25-1 (8-9) Behind, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 6th of 12, 4l behind Activity (9-0) at W'hampton 7f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Zazous 11-2 (10-11) Mid-division, pushed along half way, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 10, 2l behind Mozakhraf (11-0) at Lingfield 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Burhaan (IRE) 9-4fav (8-4) In touch, effort 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Romany Nights (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Hand Chime 66-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, never troubled leaders, 8th of 11, 4l behind Spot The Subbie (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) std in Jan.
Franksalot (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish, too much to do, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Mulberry Lad (8-11) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) std in Jan.
