steadied start, pulled very hard and held off last, headway on outside over 1f out, sustained run inside final furlong, led on line
behind, pushed along 3f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
led for 1f, chased leaders on inner, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, driven on inside, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, unable to quicken 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led after 1f, kicked on 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, caught last stride
close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, went 3rd under pressure 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced wide, held up, saddle slipped and rider lost iron halfway, not recover
Nonrunner
Division two of this handicap looks just as poor as the first, but slightly easier to pick the winner in the shape of CAVALRY GUARD with Loyal Royal and Tuning Fork likely to figure in the shake up. The selection has a nice looking draw here and was a last time out winner over course and distance. He'll be carrying just three pounds extra than he did then and with the same pilot on board he should be at his best again off a very competitive mark. Loyal Royal has been nothing if not consistent with back to back placings in the last two runs. The form from the penultimate start took a knock two days ago and connections hope the step up in trip will bring about the needed improvement. Tuning Fork could be nice at a bigger price for the minor honours after not scoring since his debut in 2003 but the gelding has at least landed some prize money recently. Evenstorm and First in Show could be two others to considered but it's hard to see them winning so the vote goes to Cavalry Guard.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Started slowly, pulled hard in rear, headway to go 3rd just over 1f out, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Whiskey Creek (9-0) at Kempton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Prix Masque (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Raced wide, in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Billy Hot Rocks (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn stk (5) pol.
Roundthetwist (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 12, 16l behind Crocodile Bay (8-13) at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs.
King of Cadeaux (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, chased leader 4f out until 2f out, soon weakened and eased, 11th of 12, 16l behind Penrice Castle (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Evenstorm (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, ran on final furlong, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 5l behind Mister Thatcher (8-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol.
First In Show 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out until 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 12-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead again final 50 yards, won at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol beating Comrade Cotton (8-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tuning Fork 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Whiskey Creek (9-0) at Kempton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Chalentina 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, 10th of 13, 10l behind Alf Tupper (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Ishibee (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) In rear, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, last of 5, 8l behind Mutamared (9-0) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol.
Black Draft 100-1 (8-5) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 6l behind Cavalry Guard (8-5) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol.
Nimbelle (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Steadied start, always rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 11, 11l behind Lost All Alone (8-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
