pulled hard, mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
started slowly, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
always behind, under pressure 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led narrowly 2f out, stayed on until caught post
always behind, never a factor
pulled hard in mid-division, ran wide into straight, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
led until headed narrowly 2f out, still every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in touch when hampered over 6f out, lost place, never dangerous final 2f
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead post
In a wide open finale, Young Kate can gain an overdue victory, from Dexilios and Margaret's Dream. Young Kate wasn't beaten far behind Latif at Wolverhampton last time and had shown plenty of ability here previously. The pick of her course runs was when chasing home Homebred Star in November and if repeating that effort she will be hard to beat. Dexileos was well supported last time at Southwell but was well beaten behind Christian Bendix after a slow start. On previous course efforts he holds strong claims and if starting on terms today should make his presence felt. Margaret's Dream was well beaten at Southwell last time, but is much better here at Lingfield and she must hold solid place claims. Coronado Forest would be there or thereabouts on the best of his form, but our idea of the winner is Young Kate.
Big Mystery (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Soon led, headed over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Adobe (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Coronado Forest (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 12l behind Riviera Red (8-11) at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Dexileos (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 9l behind Christian Bendix (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Margaret's Dream (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Prominent, keen hold, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Tacid (8-11) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Mr Belvedere 8-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Latif (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
Paper Doll 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on strongly, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Sierra (9-3) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Soul Provider (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along in rear, 11th of 12, 15l behind Straffan (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Young Kate 9-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, staying on when hampered well inside final furlrong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Latif (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.
