chased leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway and switched to inside over 1f out, soon challenging, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
slowly away, held up and always in rear
held up, always in rear, never a factor
soon led, kicked on 2f out, soon driven, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway towards inside over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
soon steadied into mid-division, pushed along 3f out, no progress
took keen hold, soon tracking leaders until well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up on inner, went 2nd well over 1f out until not quicken inside final furlong
took keen hold, soon close up, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up in rear, some headway final furlong, never a threat
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, no progress over 2f out
Chanrossa and Prince Charlemagne have to rate highly in a competitive affair but preference is for BELL ISLAND. Remarkably, Lady Herries' runner has scored on his last three visits to Lingfield yet is 5lbs lower than when winning here in March. He did hold his head high when beaten at Wolverhampton but has a good course record, is well handicapped and has won for this jockey. Prince Charlemagne is in fine form at present and simply can't be ignored despite having to shoulder a 6lb penalty for his win at Wolverhampton as he's arguably a better performer at this venue. Chanrossa represents a yard that has been amongst the winners and looks well worth another try at this longer trip having played the bridesmaid on two recent runs over ten. However, connections have been struggling to persuade her to put her head in front and she may be more of an each-way play until doing so. A good number of this field have been in decent form coming into the race which gives it a competitive look but we're happy to side with Bell Island.
Bell Island 6-4fav (9-12) Tracked leader, led 4 out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Nakoma (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Chalice Welcome 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway from over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Baltimore Jack (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Prince Charlemagne (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Slowly in to stride, held up, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 6f amt hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Augustus John (10-11) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Ross Moor 12-1 (8-13) Slow into stride, wide into straight, and always behind, 10th of 11, 8l behind Jawaab (9-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Magnitude 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 11, 5l behind Ivory Lace (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Aug.
Moonshine Creek 4-1 (10-7) Pulled hard, prominent, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakening towards finish, all out and just held on, won at Lingfield 1m 4f Amateur Handicap (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol in Nov beating Extremely So (9-9) by hd, 13 ran.
Where's Susie 10-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Gandalf (9-2) at Kempton 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Star Choice 10-1 (9-4) Close up, lost place to rear after 3f, outpaced over 4f out, stayed far side over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 5l behind Calculating (8-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Eagle Nebula 7-1 (9-6) Always prominent, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, hung left under pressure over 1f out, headed final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Purely By Chance (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Hector Spectre (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Crazy Chris (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Dark Energy 14-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Prince Charlemagne (10-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f amt hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Chanrossa (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 8f out, remained close up, ridden to lead again over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 14, hd behind Marmooq (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Little Carmela 5-2fav (11-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 13, 24l behind Court Princess (10-13) at Lingfield 2m Amateur Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) pol.
Granny McPhee 13-2 (9-0) Reared start, behind, headway on outside 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, readily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Oct beating Fleur De Lion (8-13) by 4l, 13 ran.
