held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, headed final strides
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden and headway 1f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, chased leader after 1f until over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, ran on
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, staying on when short of room inside final furlong switched right, kept on
slowly into stride, raced in last place well off the pace, plenty to do 2f out, headway on outer entering final furlong, ran on to lead final strides
THOUGHTSOGSTARDOM looks overpriced at the forecast odds now below his last winning mark so we'll take the risk and give him the verdict with Brynfa Boy and Fromsong also making the list in a tight looking handicap. With over one hundred races under the saddle the pick has had plenty of success here winning four times. His latest win was over this trip at Kempton in January off a mark of 66 so now allowed to go off here rated 64 he has every chance under the jockey who got him up for his last two successes. Brynfa Boy has had more recent wins scoring on his last two starts including on his course debut the last time we saw him. That was easy enough and he should improve again so if on top form once more he could be hard to beat. Fromsong has a likeable profile and should be seen to good effect under a burden just two pounds heavier than when he last scored while Raymond Ridge can be added to the list after some good form and with his yard getting plenty of success from limited runners this winter. Silver Prelude and Chjimes are a further pair that should be in the shake-up but we'll go for some value and Thoughtsofstardom.
Brynfa Boy 5-2fav (8-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon hard ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan beating Fromsong (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Simple Rhythm 33-1 (8-3) Tracked leader until halfway, last of 7, 15l behind Even Bolder (8-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Ajjaadd (USA) 4-5fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, hung left and effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon strongly challenged, held on gamely, won at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Miss Kitty Grey (8-8) by ns, 7 ran.
Chjimes (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Fazbee (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Thoughtsofstardom 33-1 (7-11) In rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 4l behind Glamorous Spirit (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Silver Prelude 13-2 (8-6) Soon led, hard ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Brynfa Boy (8-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Edith's Boy (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 5l behind Brynfa Boy (8-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Fromsong (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong and every chance, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind Vintage (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, travelling strongly, switched right entering final 2f, soon ridden, no real impression, 10th of 14, 4l behind Where's Reiley (9-3) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
Raimond Ridge (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly away, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sweet Applause (8-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
