held up behind mid-division, ridden and no headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, lost touch over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off
led and set good pace, 2 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, headed well inside final furlong
in touch, closed on leaders over 1f out, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leader on outer, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to take 3rd close home
tracked leader on inside, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, pulled hard towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders and effort over 1f out, no extra towards finish, lost 3rd close home
WIND FLOW sets a decent standard here as he seeks to complete a hat-trick, and we think he can get the better of main dangers Star Choice and Nora Chrissie. A regular here, expect a very positive front running display as he tries to carry his fine form in claimers and sellers into handicaps. Cathy Gannon certainly knows how to get out a tune of him. Star Choice has the advantage of being bottom weight. He's proven at this level, but it is a step up in trip. Nora Chrissie is an interesting Irish raider, having her first run over here, and the first here too for Niall Moran. She handles the all-weather back home and has won in handicap company, albeit 18 months ago. Support in the market should be noted, but we'll favour the claims of proven Lingfield performer, Wind Flow.
Apache Fort 10-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, 5th of 6, 19l behind Lochiel (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Nora Chrissie (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Alhabeeb (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f stk pol in Nov.
Wind Flow 13-8fav (9-7) Made all, led, ridden inside final 2f, quickened well and asserted final furlong, won at Lingfield 2m clm (6) pol beating Alrafid (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Mission Control (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Mid division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never able to challenge, 6th of 11, 3l behind El Diego (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Drum Major (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) In touch, every chance from over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Night Orbit (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
King's Majesty (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on again final furlong, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Man of Gwent (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Vinces 12-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, faded, 9th of 13, 6l behind Valdan (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Red Wine 40-1 (9-1) Steadied start, took keen hold in rear, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sunset Boulevard (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Star Choice 5-2fav (8-13) Tracked leader on inside , ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Night Orbit (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
