always behind
held up, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out,edged right entering final furlong, driven out
led, headed over 6f out, soon pushed along, never dangerous
held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out
chased leader, led over 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 5f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
A number of out of form performers in opposition and BUBSES BOY can be argued to represent some each-way interest against likely market leaders, Through The Forest and They All Laughed. The gelding delivered a couple of noteworthy efforts on the turf earlier last season and having had a recent run over course and distance, should be fit enough. A mark of 50 coupled with Michael Stainton's claim make him now of some appeal. Walter Swinburn's Through The Forest showed plenty of resolution to score at Southwell. If able to transfer that form to the polytrack, he has to come here with a favourite's chance. They All Laughed is a very proficient traveller in his races. He does not quite get 1m6f so the drop in trip is welcomed. Haka Dancer disappointed badly at Southwell so it will be interesting to see how he fares on this easier surface. Blinkers are applied for the first time. Valkryie put up his best effort for some time at Lingfield and will be in again off the same mark. Dazzling Begum seems to have found her niche at Southwell. She does not always find all that she entirely promises. Bubses Boy requires a leap of faith to fancy him though the handicapper has played his part this afternoon.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly away, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Vinces (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Lough Beg (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead narrowly inside final 3f, headed over 2f out, chased leader until weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Saloon (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Lisbon Lion (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 13l behind Beat The Shower (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
They All Laughed 9-2 (9-4) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 17l behind Aaman (9-0) at Southwell 1m 6f app hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Haka Dancer (USA) 28-1 (9-7) Behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 7, 8l behind Cozy Tiger (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Through The Forest (USA) 11-4fav (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased leader 1f out, soon edged left, driven inside final furlong, wore down leader to lead final strides, won at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec beating Mister Frosty (7-11) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dazzling Begum 20-1 (9-5) Held up, in touch, headway over 5f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 7, 29l behind Russian Music (9-13) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Bubses Boy 18-1 (8-10) Prominent, led over 10f out, headed just over 3f out, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Fantasy Ride (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Corrib (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, effort when stumbled over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Bestowed (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Diktatorship (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) In touch, tracked leader 8f out, to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when not much room inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Squirtle (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Solo Choice 40-1 (8-10) Held up, raced keenly, ridden and hung left over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Lyrical Intent (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Valkyrie (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, effort 2f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong but no chance, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Prince Charlemagne (10-0) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
