slowly into stride, raced wide, towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
in rear, soon ridden along, never near leaders
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, led 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, kept on
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, good headway over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong
keen, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
tracked leader, raced wide, ridden and weakened over 1f out
keen, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Muktasb, Mulberry Lad and Arfinnit are a trio among a number with chances here and Arfinnit gets the nod. The selection has been in good form over this track and trip just lately and rarely puts in a bad run. Yes, he has plenty of weight on his back but his latest second here would give him every chance and a repeat can see him score. Mulberry Lad also went well in defeat here last time and is another consistent sort who is more than capable of getting involved again from this mark. Muktasb was a 5f winner at Kempton last month and is weighted to reverse placings with Mulberry Lad based on their running behind Sir Don here over c&d and his yard is in form, so he merits respect. Gone 'N' Dunnett has his days but they tend to be at Southwell and Yarmouth and he is relatvieyl easy to oppose despite a win last time, while course winner Kennington may be best of the remainder. However, Arfinnit is the one for us.
Arfinnit (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Grand Palace (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, led close home, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs beating Two Acres (8-11) by a nk, 13 ran.
Regal Royale 13-2 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Grand Palace (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Kennington 20-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Trinculo (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs.
Minnow 8-1 (8-6) Reared start, chased leaders, effort halfway, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (8-13) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol.
Muktasb (USA) 10-3 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Sir Don (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Accolation 13-2 (9-3) Chased winner until over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 9, 17l behind Kirk Michael (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Sir Loin 20-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, soon edged right and no extra, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Grand Palace (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
Boisdale (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Snow Bunting (8-13) at W'hampton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Oct.
Lawdy Miss Clawdy 11-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Diriculous (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Safranine (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Prominent, not much room on inside over 3f out, hung right on bend over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 11l behind Tilly's Dream (9-2) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 11, hd behind Sir Don (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
