mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, joined 5f out, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed, no extra, headed well inside final furlong
tracked leader, joined leader 5f out, ridden 2 out, weakened 1f out
started slowly, in rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway over 1f, finished well final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, caught last strides
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to lead last strides
started slowly, settled in rear, stayed on well from over 1f out, not reached leaders
mid-division, kept on but no impression from over 1f out
always in rear group, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, never near leaders
Monashee Prince gets the nod in this tricky opener, Go Garuda and Hollow Jo could be the main dangers. John Best's four-year-old was very unlucky in running last time when five lengths behind Arctic Desert over course and distance. His previous effort when second behind Alfidini over the ten furlong trip was a solid effort and if granted a clear passage today he will be hard to beat. Go Garuda returned from a lay off to finish a promising forth behind Glad Big and with improvement expected he should be involved in the finish. Hollow Jo landed a hat-trick of victories here a couple of months ago and continues in good form. The mile trip is a slight concern but he should still make his presence felt. Of the others Physical is from a top yard and should be monitored in the betting, but Monashee Prince is the one that just edges the decision.
Monashee Prince (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Keen hold, tracked leader to 3f out, chased leading pair 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Arctic Desert (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Go Garuda 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway when not much room well over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Glad Big (9-1) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (5) pol.
Hollow Jo 8-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Arnie de Burgh (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
King of Music (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, no danger, 6th of 12, 5l behind Fajr (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Tapa 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Luna Tacumana (8-12) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (5) pol.
Secam (POL) 14-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Fajr (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Physical (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) In rear, headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Fajr (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hand Chime 12-1 (9-4) Held up, not clear run briefly over 1f out, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 6l behind Fajr (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
