TODAY'S THE DAY has the experience and form to win the opener at the expense of Maswerte and Dimander. Although winless in nine outings to date the selection has consistent form to her name. She has been knocking on the door of late and the addition of blinkers has worked in her favour. She caught the eye when third of nine at this venue over six furlongs last time out and this step up in trip ought to suit. With that in mind she is the one horse in the race to stay on the right side of. Maswerte comes from a top stable and was well backed at Lingfield last time out. He was a shade disappointing that day but this does look like an easier opportunity for him so any market moves should be noted. Dimander is the biggest danger to the selection after showing marked improvement from his debut at Kempton to finish a fair second of ten behind Pezula Bay over course and distance last time out. With more improvement to come he is sure to be in the shake up once again, however for the winner we return to Today's The Day.
Bickersten 100-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 9l behind Premier Banker (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Dimander (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, every chance close home, no extra, 2nd of 10, hd behind Pezula Bay (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Hatman Jack (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Zim Ho (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Lujeanie 12-1 (9-4) Steadied start, settled in rear, good headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair near finish, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Highland River (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Maswerte (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up towards rear of main group, ridden 2f out, hung left, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Bobs Dreamflight (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Dependonyou 66-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always in the rear, 9th of 10, 33l behind Scene Two (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Jaq's Sister 9-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 6, 32l behind Cyflymder (9-3) at Chester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Aug.
Mrs Slocombe (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 32l behind Rare Ransom (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn fll gs in Jul.
Today's The Day 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Bobs Dreamflight (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
