led, headed after 4f, tracked leader until ridden, outpaced over 3f out
tracked leader, led after 4f, ridden, hard pressed from over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra
tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, challenged on bit over 1f out, led towards finish cheekily
held up in rear, ridden, outpaced over 3f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden, outpaced over 3f out
Lodger has his best chance yet and is a confident choice to see off main rival Faayej, with the rest making no appeal. Only the two mentioned have any worthwhile form, with Lodger far and away boasting the most experience. Placed on all four starts this term, including when third in the King George V Handicap at Ascot, the only chink in his armour may be that he will not get the strong pace that his stamina laiden pedigree demands. Even so his form looks head and shoulders above his rivals and he can see off the promising Faayej who has been off the track since finishing fifth to stablemate Promotion at Sandown in May. He was the stable's third string that day, so is obviously not one of the leading lights at Freemason Lodge. On breeding, he too will come into his own over middle distances-not this time though as Lodger should make no mistake.
