chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, soon edged right, headed over 1f out, one pace
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, not much room and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leader, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, one pace final 2f
held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2, stayed on inside final furlong
Rebellious Spirit is selected here ahead of Gifted Gamble and Glenbuck. Rebellious Spirit keeps rising in the ratings as a consequence of some good runs, one of which was a narrow defeat by Top Mark at Lingfield last time. Back on today's surface, a three-pounds rise for that good effort should not stop him from again running well. Gifted Gamble was narrowly beaten from today's mark at Wolverhampton two runs ago and, with Jamie Spencer booked to ride, a solid run is anticipated. The handicapper might have taken Orpen Wide's measure now so Glenbuck, who races here from a winning Turf mark, could be a better option although, in this respect, the betting market might prove to be your best guide. Finally, Ocean Of Dreams and Tyzack looked a bit more like their old selves last-time out and would hold claims if building on those efforts, and you can never rule out a good run from Mandarin Spirit at this type of level. For the selection, though, we will stick with Rebellious Spirit.
Rebellious Spirit 7-2jt-fav (9-6) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, rallied to press winner inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Top Mark (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Gifted Gamble 6-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Atlantic Story (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 4f out, regained lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Dichoh (8-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Glenbuck (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Soon led, ridden when headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Dig Deep (8-7) at W'hampton 7f hcap (4) pol in Dec.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Super Frank (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Meditation 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 13l behind Super Frank (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Certain Justice (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Silent Storm (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Final Tune (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Shy Glance (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Nov.