held up, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, soon beaten
dwelt, soon in touch, effort 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong
led until over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, never nearer
held up, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
held up, in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon pushed along, never recovered
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, hard ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, in touch, progress over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, lost place over 2f out
held up, in rear, travelled strongly, strong headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
tracked leaders, pulled hard early, led over 3f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
held up, mid-division, driven over 2f out, never on terms
held up, towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon hard driven, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages
A quality handicap with plenty of in-form performers. From a shortlist of Mister Green, Cairnsmore and BAYLINI, it is the last-named who is tentatively put forward. The selection doesn't always put two good runs together back to back but he showed a tremendous attitude to force his head in front last time out. He is just a pound higher today and with the race likely to be run to suit, and Hayley Turner onboard again (first and second on horse from two starts) a bold bid is expected. Donaldson's recent chase efforts have been poor but he knows how to win on the level, Cairnsmore stormed home at Kempton on his UK debut but a mark of 96 looks tough, whilst Bound By Honour looks a tricky ride but will benefit from the return of jockey George Baker this afternoon. The drop in trip will suit Full Toss but he may now be high enough in the weights, Winter Fever wasn't beaten far behind Baylini in that bunch finish last time out, whilst Vainglory and Thunderstruck both have higher marks to contend with after recent victories. Dalradian is up in trip, whilst Mister Green and Confidentiality both went close recently and should be in the shakeup granted a truly run race (more than likely). Tricky stuff for punters, but Baylini can win again.
Donaldson (GER) (9-7) won at Baden-Baden(GER) 1m 2f lst stk gd in Aug '07 beating Santiago (9-3) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Cairnsmore 4-7fav (9-11) Raced away from inside rail, tracked leader, led 4f out, came clear final 2f, easily, won at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan beating Fix The Rib (10-0) by 5l, 9 ran.
Bound By Honour (SAF) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, weakened quickly, 6th of 7, 5l behind Mister New York (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Full Toss 10-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, in touch, lost place and dropped to rear 4f out, ridden and headway to 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Buxted (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Raptor (GER) 50-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 5l behind Baylini (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Baylini 13-2 (8-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan beating Suits Me (9-12) by ns, 10 ran.
Winter Fever (SAF) 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 1f out, driven and stayed on near finish, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Baylini (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Vainglory (USA) 3-1 (8-8) In touch, led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jan beating Councellor (9-1) by 2l, 8 ran.
Robby Bobby 6-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, challenging from 8f out, led narrowly 7f out, kept advantage until ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 12l behind Distinctive Image (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Dalradian (IRE) 7-2fav (8-9) Held up in 6th, headway between horses 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never quite able to challenge front pair, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Tudor Key (8-9) at Lingfield 1m stks 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
Thunderstruck 11-4 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan beating Mister Green (8-13) by nk, 8 ran.
Mafeking (UAE) 4-1fav (8-6) Tracked leader until 2f, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 1/2l behind Baylini (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Confidentiality (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden to join leader 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 10, hd behind Baylini (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Mister Green (FR) 8-1 (9-3) Squeezed out soon after start, held up towards rear, switched right and good headway over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed towards finish, ran on, 2nd of 11, hd behind King Olav (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
