tracked leaders, led 3f out, soon clear, ran on
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, held from 2f out
led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 6f out, kept on
towards rear, kept on from 4f out
tracked leaders, tracked leader halfway, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, weakened 6f out, soon tailed off
held up, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 6f out, weakened 2f out
held up, kept on from 4f out, took 2nd final furlong
tracked leader, weakened halfway, soon tailed off
tracked leaders, weakened over 6f out
mid-division, ridden 8f out, soon weakened and well behind
Watching the market is advised in races of this nature and in the absence of that information, HUDIBRAS is recommended with Silent Warning and Yes Minister others worthy of note. Charlie Mann's charge finished second in a particularly hot bumper at Doncaster. A half-brother to Edmo Yewkay, it would be no surprise to see him capable of acting on this surface. Silent Warning is related to a number of winning sprinters. Any money seen this afternoon should be heeded. Yes Minister did not do a lot wrong on his previous visit to Lingfield, especially as he had bid to give 10lb away to the winner of that contest. Keepthebooton finished fourth in an Irish point won by Paul Nolan's prolific scorer, Joncol. Decent Lord appears not to have inherited any of his father's ability. Turfenmill seemed to find it all happening a little too quickly at Doncaster on debut and with Timmy Murphy booked for the ride, he makes appeal at those at longer odds. Riverboat Gambler is sure to be popular from the Gary Moore stable. His first run suggests that he could be useful when reaching maturity. Hudibras appears best equipped to score this afternoon and is our call.
Decent Lord (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 4 out, chased winner briefly over 1f out, when bumped and lost action, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Cunning Clarets (10-7) at Fakenham 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Hudibras (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Held up, headway over 4f out, challenged over 2f out, soon hung left, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Lightening Rod (10-0) at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Keepthebooton (IRE) (11-7) 5th of 17, 8l behind Joncol (11-7) at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec '07.
Lost Soldier Four 10-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, held up, headway when not much room briefly on inside 6f out, one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Enchanted Approach (10-10) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Over The Hill 7-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 18l behind Abey M'Boy (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Riverboat Gambler (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway into mid-division over 3f out, driven along 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Aohna (10-3) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) sft.
Yes Minister (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Pressed leader, every chance over 1f out, chased winner final furlong and closing at finish, always just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Aohna (10-3) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) sft.
Custom House Girl (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden 7f out, weakened rapidly soon after, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Lady Vera (11-1) at Warwick 2m mrs nhf (6) gs.
Kings Flagship Lahib gelding out of Queen's Flagship.
Knowsall Kyllachy gelding out of 6f winner Ecstatic.
Miles of Sunshine 40-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on final 2f, 5th of 14, 17l behind Giordano Bruno (11-5) at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (6) gs.
Silent Warning Zaha gelding out of Silent Scream.
The Names Harry 10-1 (10-9) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Giordano Bruno (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Turfenmill 40-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced from halfway, 6th of 20, 15l behind Par Avion (10-5) at Doncaster 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) sft in Jan.
