behind when fell 3f out
led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, raced wide, never on terms, lost touch 3f out
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, went modest 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, pushed out comfortably
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Spic 'n Span and Thoughtsofstardom both come here on the back of defeats after a win and in an open race it may pay to side with GIFTED GAMBLE with the visor on for the first time. Peter Grayson has four in the race, and it may pay to take note of the market as the stable's winners rarely go un-backed. If supported, top-weight Gifted Gamble could be the pick. His recent form has been poor but he ran some of his best races of his career at this time last year. He tries the visor today and because of his poor form is now attractively handicapped. Thoughtsofstardom proved last time that this mark holds no fears when second at Kempton behind and enterprisingly ridden rival whilst Triskaidekaphobia has ability but is winless since January. When he does get going however he is likely to rack up a sequence. The more consistent pair of Summer Rose and Night Premiere warrant a place on the shortlist, however it is Gifted Gamble who gets the nod.
Gifted Gamble 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and lost place 2f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Step It Up (9-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Spic 'n Span 7-4fav (8-12) Made all, clear halfway, edged left and pushed out final furlong, easily, won at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs beating North South Divide (8-10) by 6l, 10 ran.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) In touch, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Step It Up (9-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Magic Glade 16-1 (8-4) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 2l behind Step It Up (9-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Thoughtsofstardom 6-1 (8-1) Prominent, chased winner 3f out, 3 lengths down and driven over 1f out, closed on winner, weakened towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Bookiesindex Boy (8-12) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Night Premiere (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, faded and lost two places towards finish, 5th of 11, 6l behind Back In The Red (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Kalligal 20-1 (8-7) With leader, ridden halfway, soon lost place, last of 8, 10l behind Rocker (9-3) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Triskaidekaphobia 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-4) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Summer Rose 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon driven and headed entering final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Admiral Bond (9-0) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Stoneacre Sarah 50-1 (8-6) Led until headed just over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind River Kirov (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
